Lana’s Café

A community hub for work experience and inclusion

Lana’s Café is more than just a café – it’s a friendly and inclusive space where adults with additional needs can gain valuable work experience in a supportive environment.


Run by Vale People First, we provide work placements, job training, and welcoming community for everyone.

Work Placement & Opportunities

We offer three-month work placements for adults with additional needs, helping them develop essential skills that they can carry forward to future job opportunities. These placements have been incredibly popular, with a waiting list of eager participants.

What we learn

Social and communication skills.

How to use workplace equipment (till, coffee machine, cooker).

Confidence and teamwork in a customer-facing environment.

Certificate

At the end of their placement, volunteers receive a certificate of completion recognising their hard work and achievements. Many of our past volunteers have shared how much they enjoyed their time at Lana’s Café and have even re-joined the waiting list for another opportunity.

YYD Pupils

We offer weekly work experience slots for Ysgol Y Deri pupils, providing them with early exposure to valuable job skills.


Why visit Lana’s Cafe?

A Café for Everyone

Lana’s Cafe is located at the Bridge Between Community Centre.

We are open Wednesday to Friday 10am to 2pm.

Fully accessible

We have wheelchair-friendly spaces and a changing place with a hoist.

Welcoming atmosphere

Our staff and volunteers create a warm, friendly environment where everyone feels like family.

Delicious & affordable

Enjoy a great meal while supporting a meaningful cause.

Wild garden

Relax in our beautiful, natural setting as part of your visit.

“It’s really lovely to hear all the happy staff the smiles and laughter are most welcoming. It’s a real sunshine place.”
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“I enjoy working in the café because it helps me build my confidence and learn new skills. I love working with the staff too.”
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“Lovely helpful staff, clean pleasant cafe, nice affordable food, parents and babies always welcome.”
Customer
“I really enjoy being around happy and fun people. It always puts me in a great mood. Even though we’re not related, everyone feels like family.”
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“I love working in the café, seeing our volunteers confidence grow and give them purpose makes me beam with pride”.
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