🌟 Tackling Gambling Harm in Wales: Ara Community Event – Carmarthen 🌟
📅 Date: Monday, 17th November 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00am – 1.30pm
🚪 Doors open 9am for 10am start
📍 Venue: The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel, 11 Spilman Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1LG
💷 Free Event | Ages 18+
Join Us in Carmarthen for a Powerful Community Conversation on Gambling Harm in Wales 💬
Ara is the national gambling service provider in 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.
