🌟 Tackling Gambling Harm in Wales: Ara Community Event – Wrexham 🌟
📅 Date: Wednesday, 18th June 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
🚪 Doors open at 9:30 AM
📍 Venue: Wrexham (exact venue details to be confirmed)
💷 Free Event | Ages 18+
Join Us in Wrexham for a Powerful Community Conversation on Gambling Harm in Wales 💬
Ara Gambling Service is the national provider for Wales within the National Gambling Support Network (NGSN). We invite you to be part of our multi-agency movement to raise awareness, build support networks, and tackle gambling harms across Wales – starting with your local community. 🏡
This event is part of our mission to mobilise local systems — embedding awareness, education, and support within communities and organisations throughout the country. 💪
💡 What To Expect:
🔹 Introduction to Ara
Get to know who we are, the services we offer, and how you can get involved in our work across Wales.
🔹 Spotlight on Stakeholders
Hear from organisations already partnering with Ara to address gambling harms – and discover how you can collaborate.
🔹 Special Guest Speakers 🎤
Gain insights into current research, legislation changes, and the development of Ara’s Community Connector Network.
🔹 Voice of Lived Experience
Real, powerful stories from those impacted by gambling harms – individuals and their loved ones. ❤️
🔹 Referral Pathways
Learn how to build strong, effective referral systems – and connect directly with your local Ara Community Worker.
🔹 And More!
Open discussions, opportunities for partnership, and valuable community insights.
🍽️ Lunch & Refreshments Provided
Tea, coffee, light snacks, and lunch will be provided for all attendees. ☕🥪🍩
This free event is open to professionals, local leaders, frontline workers, and anyone committed to supporting individuals and families impacted by gambling harm. 🤝
Spread the word — together, we can create safer, more supportive communities across Wales. 🌐
📧 Questions before the event?
Reach out to robparker@recovery4all.co.uk to find out more or explore partnership opportunities.
