The "Council of Members" who govern and guide the organisation. This council plays a crucial role in shaping the strategies and overseeing the operations of Cartrefi Cymru, ensuring that it adheres to its mission and values.
I think I make a good council member, because I like to help other co-op members speak up. I have experience public speaking.
My hobbies are going to the gym, down to the pub and playing football, I also like to go to Powys People First. I like to listen to people and chat to people about their house and their life.
On a Tuesday I go to Forever Dance and I go to work in a charity shop. I also work at Mencap and Leighton too.
I love to go shopping, and spend time with my family and friends.
As a Council Member I will keep in touch with everyone, either by phone, in writing, by email or by organising a meeting for everyone to attend.
I would like to learn more and help create more activities in the community where people can get together and enjoy activities like football, arts and crafts or anything else members would like to do!
Yvonne Williams
Supported by Cartrefi
I volunteer as a receptionist on a Monday at Canolfan Byron and also volunteer at the local Tenovus Charity shop in Llangefni on Ynys Môn, North Wales.
I have been supported by Cartrefi Cymru for over four years – I really like living in Bodffordd. I live with my good friend Diana. My mum and other family members live close to me. I love going to visit them often and going on holidays with them regularly.
Since being on the Council of Members, I have met another old friend called Sam. She is also on the Counci of Members and lives in South Wales. We both have done this kind of work before with People First Wales between 1980 until 1990. We were on the executive committee and used to meet often in Brecon. I have good computer skills and enjoy using my tablet to read my emails and find information online.
My hobbies include knitting, and I organise a weekly knitting get together at an Extra Care Service in Bangor. I used to organise in the office, but not many were able to attend. Since moving to the service, a lot more people attend and I’ve made new friends with fellow knitters. I enjoy going to play bingo and doing word searches.
I also like every kind of craftwork. I like going to parties, especially themed parties.
