Snug Coffee Shop

01/09/2026

☕💻 YOUR OFFICE. BUT WITH MUCH BETTER COFFEE.

Did you know we already have regulars who work remotely from Snug?

From people working from home who fancy a change of scenery, to remote staff from organisations across the area — laptops and coffee are a pretty normal sight around here.

And now at Snug @ Sycamore, we’ve made it even easier.

Our new private work booth has:
🔌 Plug socket
📱 USB & USB-C charging
📶 FREE Wi-Fi
🪑 A little privacy when you need to concentrate
☕ Our signature Snug coffee just a few steps away
🍰 Cake, breakfast and lunch when required — obviously
🐾 And your four-legged colleague is welcome too!

No charge for the Wi-Fi. No desk hire. Just grab a coffee, find your spot and get to work.

Sometimes working from home is better when you get out of the house.

☕ Come for the coffee. Stay for the community.

📍 Snug @ The Sycamore Centre, Ty Sign
A Place For Everyone

28/08/2026

🍰 MARKETING FAIL. CAKE WIN. 😂
Our marketing team had ONE JOB.
Take a gorgeous photo of our ridiculously chocolatey chocolate cake, served with cream, looking all beautiful and irresistible ready to tell you:

The kids are going back to school.
You survived the summer.
You’ve earned the cake. ☕🍰

Unfortunately… they ate it.

Apparently the “taste test” became quite thorough, and somebody remembered the photo approximately five mouthfuls too late.
⭐ Cake: 10/10
📸 Photography: 1/10
🧠 Work focus after seeing cake: 2/10
So...
📸 THE SNUG PHOTO CHALLENGE is on

During the first week back at school, take a photo of anything you’re enjoying at Snug — coffee, cake, breakfast, lunch, whatever looks good — and share it with us/tag us.

Every photo entered goes into a draw to win:

☕🍰 COFFEE & CAKE FOR TWO — ON US!

Because frankly, judging by the evidence above, you can't do much worse than our marketing team. 😂

Snug Risca is open bank holiday Monday

Come for the coffee. Stay for the community. ❤️

17/08/2026

Any thoughts?

🌿 **COULD YOU HELP MAKE RISCA A LITTLE WILDER?** 🐝🦋

We’re teaming up with Gwent Green Grid, Gwent Wildlife Trust, Our Voice - Ein Llais and and we want local people to help shape a new community nature project.

What could we do together?

🌼 Create wildflower areas
🐝 Make homes for wildlife
🌱 Improve local green spaces
🧤 Organise litter picks
🚶 Enjoy wellbeing walks
💡 Or bring your own ideas!

**No experience needed. No big commitment.** Just an interest in making our community a little greener.

We’ll start with a relaxed get-together at The Sycamore Centre to hear your ideas, then see what we can make happen together.

💚 **Fancy being part of it?**

Drop **“I’M IN”** below or send us a message and we’ll arrange a time that works for as many people as possible.

**Small actions. Local people. A wilder community. 🌿**

Picture for future development; Ty Sign Nature Wellbeing Hub is under development, (land north of Eppynt Close) however, in the meantime we'd love to hear what you, our community, would like to see?

14/08/2026

💚 HAVE YOU DISCOVERED SNUG @ SYCAMORE YET? 💚

We might just be one of Ty Sign’s best little hidden gems. ☕🌿

And we’re becoming even more family friendly!

Our children’s area is growing, with new sensory equipment starting to be installed alongside floor mats and space for little ones to play.

We’ve also got:

👶 Baby bouncers & highchairs
🚼 Baby-changing facilities
🤱 Breastfeeding & bottle-feeding friendly
📶 Free Wi-Fi
🍳 All-day breakfast
🥪 Lunch & children’s menus
🍰 Plenty of cake!

And, of course, really exceptional coffee.

Our Snug signature blend is roasted especially for us by Big Dog Coffee – you won’t find our blend anywhere else. ☕❤️

Then why not wander down to the nearby canal for a beautiful nature walk afterwards? 🌿🦆

Come for the coffee. Stay for the community.

📍 Snug @ The Sycamore Centre, Ty Sign

💚 A LITTLE HIDDEN GEM IN THE HEART OF TY SIGN 💚

Our children’s play area at The Sycamore Centre is growing… and our new sensory equipment is starting to arrive! ✨

We’re creating a genuinely welcoming space where the whole family can feel comfortable.

👶 Baby bouncers & highchairs
🧸 Floor mats & children’s play area
✨ Sensory play
🚼 Baby-changing facilities
🤱 Breastfeeding & bottle-feeding friendly
📶 Free Wi-Fi
☕ Some of the best coffee around – including our exclusive Snug signature blend, roasted especially for us by Big Dog Coffee
🍰 Cakes & treats
🍳 All-day breakfast
🥪 Lunch menu
🧒 Children’s menu

And when you’ve finished? We’re just a short stroll from the canal, perfect for a beautiful nature walk with the little ones. 🌿🦆

No pressure. No pretence. Just good food, exceptional coffee and a relaxed community space where everyone is welcome.

💚 The Sycamore Centre – a hidden gem and a place for everyone.

If you haven’t tried us yet… you really need to. ☕🌿

13/08/2026

💚 This belongs to you too.

To every Snug customer, volunteer, member of staff and every person who walks through our doors and helps us create A Place for Everyone — thank you.

You might come in for a coffee, a chat, to volunteer, meet friends or simply find somewhere you feel you belong.

Whatever brings you through the door, you are part of the community that has made this recognition possible.

Thank you for creating it with us.

💚

12/08/2026

💚 WHO SUPPORTS THE PERSON WHO SUPPORTS YOU? 💚

We talk a lot about the people who support the people — and now we’d like to celebrate someone in our community who deserves a little thank you too.

Do you know someone who is always there?

Someone with a hand to hold, a shoulder to cry on, a warm smile or a kind word?

It could be a friend, neighbour, colleague, volunteer, carer or simply someone who quietly makes life a little better for the people around them.

☕🍰 We’re giving one person nominated by our community a Mini Afternoon Tea for Two at The Sycamore Centre — a chance for them to bring someone special, sit down, relax and let us look after them for a change. 💚

Nominate someone in the comments and tell us why you’d like to say thank you to them.

Or, if you’d rather keep it private, just send us a message.

No huge achievements needed. Sometimes the people who make the biggest difference are simply the ones who are always there.

Let’s spread a little kindness and celebrate the people who support the people. 💚

CVW — Stronger Together.

11/08/2026

Heres the next activity from the entertainment team The Sycamore Centre by Community Volunteers Wales

**SOFT PLAY @ SYCAMORE | 17th & 18th AUGUST**

Need to burn off some of that summer holiday energy? 😅

For just **£2 per child**, come and enjoy **1½ hours of stress-free fun** at The Sycamore Centre!

We’ll have:

🧸 Lots of soft play
🚗 Ride-ons
🏖️ Sand pits
🎨 Crafts
🎉 Fun with our fabulous entertainment team
☕ A chill zone for the grown-ups!

The children can play, make new friends and get stuck into the activities while you grab a coffee, cake or lunch from **Snug downstairs** and still keep an eye on the fun. ☕❤️

And there’s an extra perk for **everyone who pre-books**:

✨ **10% OFF food & drink on the day**
🥪 **Kids' lunch boxes for just £1** when purchased with an adult meal over £5!

🎟️ **Just £2 per child**

You can turn up on the day and we'll accommodate walk-ins whenever we can, but **pre-booking is recommended** — and means you get your 10% Snug discount too!

📅 **17th & 18th August**
📍 The Sycamore Centre, Ty-Sign

📲 **Book here:**
https://cvw-1.sumupstore.com/

**1½ hours of fun for them. A little bit of chill time for you. 💚**

06/08/2026

📚☕ A Great Book. A Great Coffee. A Little Time Just for You.

Did you know we have The Snug Book Nook in both of our coffee shops?

📍 Snug Risca
📍 The Sycamore Centre

It's simple...

📖 Borrow a book.
📖 Leave a book if you can.
📖 Keep reading.

As 2026 is the National Year of Reading, we'd love to inspire more people to discover the joy of getting lost in a good book.

Whether you're escaping into a thriller, learning something new or simply enjoying a quiet hour with one of our famous coffees, we've got a comfy chair waiting for you.

📚 Interested in a Snug Book Club?

No pressure. No homework. Just good books, great conversation and excellent coffee.

Let us know in the comments if you'd come along.

👀 And keep an eye on our page...

Something exciting is coming to The Snug Book Nook very soon.

Let's just say... you won't be choosing your next book by its cover... 😉

❤️

05/08/2026

🌳 What would YOU like to see at The Sycamore Centre?

The Sycamore Centre belongs to the community, so we'd love your ideas.

Over the summer we've enjoyed welcoming families for children's activities, but that's only the beginning. We want to create a programme that has something for everyone.

What would encourage you to come along?

Maybe...

📚 Book clubs
🎨 Craft clubs
🍰 Baking or cookery classes
🚶 Walking or movement groups
🧘 Wellbeing or relaxation sessions
☕ Men's coffee club
💜 Menopause support
🦋 Fibromyalgia or chronic illness support
🎲 Board game evenings
🎤 Open mic or music nights
🔮 Spiritual or mindfulness evenings
🎬 Film nights
🪴 Gardening
🧵 Sewing, knitting or crochet
🎭 Drama or creative workshops
..or perhaps something we've never even thought of!

Whatever your age or interests, we'd love to make The Sycamore a place where you feel welcome.

💬 Tell us in the comments:
What would you like to see happening here?

And if you've got a hobby, skill or passion that you'd be willing to share, let us know that too. You don't have to do it alone—we can help you get started.

❤️ Together, let's build a community programme that truly reflects the people who live here.

The Sycamore Centre – A Place for Everyone.

04/08/2026

Last few tickets available for today and tomorrow.

🌊🧜‍♀️🏴‍☠️ Ahoy, me hearties... we're setting sail again today and Thursday! 🏴‍☠️🧜‍♂️🌊

After the amazing feedback from our first Mermaid & Pirates Parties, we're back for more magical adventures... and we still have a few tickets left!

Our incredible entertainment team were absolutely fantastic, keeping little pirates and mermaids (and plenty of grown-ups too!) smiling, laughing and joining in from start to finish. The children loved every single minute, and so did the adults!

✨ Treasure hunts
✨ Games and prizes
✨ Crafts and activities
✨ Lots of laughs and magical moments

So dig out your pirate hats, polish those crowns, grab your eye patches and mermaid tails...

Let's get dressed up and splice the main brace, me hearties! ⚓

🎟️ Limited spaces remain for today and Thursday, so don't wait too long to book.

📍 The Sycamore Centre
📲 Book now using the QR code on our poster or visit: https://cvw-1.sumupstore.com/products

We can't wait to welcome you aboard! 🦜💙