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The Olive Branch

The Olive Branch is a project run by Bethel Community Church to reach out to rough sleepers and vulnerably housed individuals in Newport

We operate a drop-in day centre for homeless and vulnerably-housed guests where they can get a meal, play games, receive counselling, be referred to a doctor or get financial and medical help from our trained staff.

Day Centre Opening Times:

Mon: 10am-3pm
Tues: 10am-3pm
Wed: 10am-3pm
Thurs: 10am-3pm
Fri:  10am-2pm

Every Friday we offer free meals to the homeless of Newport in our coffee shop.

Olive Branch Services:

• To assist individuals with the opportunity to build self-esteem through social interaction, i.e. games such as pool, table tennis, team games and possibly a football team in the future.
• To provide opportunities to gain qualifications through NOCN (national open college network) in areas such as cookery, art, money management, food hygiene and independent living skills. 
• To offer counselling services for the families of those with addictions and for individuals.  This service has been offered on a voluntary basis by university students studying psychology and counselling at Caerleon University, ‘The Beresford Centre’ and CCSW
• To provide free medical advice including referrals to a free Dentist for individuals who are accessing no benefits so are not entitled to NHS services. 

The Olive Branch is situated in "The Gap" centre next door to the church.

For more details on The Olive Branch Day Centre contace Alison Beard on - office 01633 221908 - mobile 07825 237876

The Night Shelter

During the winter months we run a Night Shelter joining up with many other churches around the city to open our doors to the homeless during the coldest months of the year. It is operated totally by volunteers. We offer a hot meal a warm shower, clean clothes and a bed for the night. The Newport Night Shelter will begin again in November 2010 and will run to the end of March 2011

If you have a few hours to spare during the next few months, we’re always looking for volunteers, if you would like to volunteer click on the Newport Night Shelter link above.

Community As a church we believe we should be part of our community. To serve and to reach.

Church We have a passion for God; we want God to impact our lives and our city, We want to be a church that is Seen, Heard and Felt.

Special Events Find out more information about upcoming events Bethel Community Church.