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Price 300 Celebrations Announced

Awen Cultural Trust, the registered charity which provides opportunities for people and communities across South Wales to experience, enjoy and be inspired by culture, is working with Bridgend County Borough Council, Cardiff University, Contemporancient Theatre and Garw Valley Heritage Society on a series of events to mark the 300th anniversary of the famous intellectual…
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Relaxed Cinema Screenings

To support local communities through the cost of living crisis, we are expanding our range of free activities, events and hot refreshments this winter with a programme of Warm Welcome cinema screenings at the Grand Pavilion in Porthcawl.  All screenings are relaxed – ideal for anyone who would prefer a less formal cinema experience….
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Awen Signs Green Growth Pledge

At Awen, we are committed to operating in a responsible and sustainable way. We have joined a growing community of forward-thinking organisations who are helping Wales transition to a low carbon future by signing the Green Growth Pledge. By January 2024 we will: Increase the proportion of suppliers that are based in South Wales;…
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New Chair of Board of Trustees

Awen Cultural Trust, the registered charity which provides opportunities for people and communities across South Wales to experience, enjoy and be inspired by culture, has appointed Ava Plowright as its new Chair of Trustees. Ava takes over the role from Alan Morgan, who is stepping down as Chair after seven years but remaining as…
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Accessible cinema at the Grand Pavilion

Awen Cultural Trust is working in partnership with Gig Buddies Wales, BAVO and Learning Disability Wales to offer a free, relaxed screening of the film Heavy Load (12A) at the Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl on Saturday 11th February at 7.30pm. Described by film critic Mark Kermode as “a really, really fine music documentary”, the film…
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£18m Levelling Up for Grand Pavilion

The Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl’s much-loved seafront theatre has been awarded £18 Levelling Up Funding from the UK Government, as a result of Bridgend County Borough Council, working in close partnership with Awen Cultural Trust, demonstrating that the investment would make a visible positive difference to the local area and supporting the creative economy of…
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Doorbell Dances for Bridgend Carers

Unsuspecting carers from across the county borough of Bridgend received a surprise delivery of Christmas cheer when they answered their doors recently. They were greeted with a fun, festive dance from the Kitsch n Sync Collective in recognition of their tireless, and often unpaid, work. The Doorbell Dances were organised by registered charities Awen…
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Over £130,000 awarded to Bryngarw Park

We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded funding of over £130,000 from Welsh Government and The National Heritage Lottery Fund’s The Woodland Investment Grant to enhance the historic woodlands at Bryngarw Country Park. The funding will be used to: carry out conservation work on the existing trees; build a new boardwalk…
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Wales Online – Panto Review

Review by Karen Price, Wales Online Jack And The Beanstalk, Porthcawl – 4/5   There’s nothing like a panto at Christmas – whatever your age – and after the covid pandemic it’s fabulous to see theatres packed once again with families eager for this dose of Christmas magic. The Grand Pavilion at Porthcawl has…
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About B-Leaf and Wood-B

If you care for an adult with a learning disability, or know someone who does, you may be interested in this short video about B-Leaf and Wood-B, our work-based training programmes in horticulture, grounds maintenance and carpentry. Watch it here.  …
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Awen Cultural Trust is registered in Wales as a company limited by guarantee. Registered charity number: 1166908.
Company number: 09610991. Contact address: Stable Offices, Bryngarw House, Brynmenyn, CF32 8UU.

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