Nearest Shop

There is a range of local shops including a Spar, One Stop Shop, 2 newsagents (will deliver is required), chemist, bakery and two chip shops – all within a 10 minute walk.

Larger shops: Blackwood Retail Park – Somerfield, Asda and Iceland (free bus service to Asda). Also many well known High Street shops in Blackwood

Nearest Doctors

2 Doctors Surgeries within a 5 minute walk of the scheme

Nearest Dentist

High Street, Blackwood which is a 20 minute walk away.

Nearest Post Office

Situated in the shopping square in Cefn Fforest, no more than 10 minute walk.

Nearest Police Station

Situated at the end of the High Street

Nearest Library

Situated in High Street opposite the Bus Station.  Also a mobile library visit the scheme once a month.

Nearest Housing Benefit Office

Ystrad Fawr, Ystrad Mynach.  (Forms can be completed at the council offices in Blackwood )

Nearest DSS Office

High Street, Blackwood.

Nearest Scheduled buses and trains

Bus to Backwood Bus Station cals at the scheme 4 times a day.

Social Clubs

Coffee club meets every afternoon, including bingo and weekly raffles.  Coffee mornings planned.