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Libraries offer festive warm welcome

Bridgend, Pyle, Aberkenfig and Maesteg Libraries will be open between Christmas and New Year to offer a warm and welcoming space to the community. Times will vary, please see below: Bridgend Library Christmas Eve                                Closed Christmas Day                                Closed Boxing Day                                      Closed Tuesday 27th December               Closed Wednesday 28th December         10am – 6pm Thursday…
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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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Pencoed Library Redevelopment

Pencoed Library will be closed to the public from Monday 19th December to commence its redevelopment work. The library is expected to reopen in early March 2023 for its 50th anniversary year. The redevelopment, which will include updating the old, static furniture with mobile shelving, creating a work/study space and building a community meeting…
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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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Launch of Winter Reading Challenge

The 2022 Winter Mini Reading Challenge, presented by The Reading Agency in partnership with Science Museum Group, launches across Awen Libraries today. The Summer Reading Challenge 2022 saw thousands of children reading and exploring science and innovation as part of this year’s Gadgeteers theme. Now that it’s getting chilly and the Christmas holidays are…
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B-Leaf trainee and manager carrying a Christmas tree on their shoulders and smiling at camera.

Christmas trees on sale at B-Leaf

Christmas trees from the award-winning Gower Fresh Christmas Trees have arrived at B-Leaf ready to go on sale from Saturday 26 November. This year’s trees are the Fraser Fir variety and prices range from £22.50 up to £46. Poinsettia will also be available to buy for £5.50. Profits from these sales are reinvested into…
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Grand Pavilion panto tickets are selling fast!

Panto audiences at Grand Pavilion in Porthcawl can look forward to a giant adventure this festive season with fun-filled family pantomime Jack and The Beanstalk from 16th December to 8th January. Much-loved panto legends Kyle Tovey and Vern Griffiths return to lead the cast which includes Samantha Spragg, Ellena Louise Thompson, Harry Lynn, Darcy…
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B-Leaf & Wood-B Information Day

At B-Leaf and Wood-B we offer hands-on, work-based learning opportunities in horticulture, grounds maintenance and carpentry. Our trainees are supported by a team of dedicated and experienced staff who help them to develop new skills at their own pace, make new friends and feel part of a community, and lead more independent and fulfilled…
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Launch of exotic mushroom initiative

Awen Cultural Trust has launched a new initiative for the trainees at B-Leaf in Bryngarw Country Park. ‘Madarch Bryngarw / Bryngarw Mushrooms’ will involve adults with learning disabilities growing exotic edible mushrooms more commonly found in East Asia. By learning to grow and cultivate fresh shiitake, oyster and lion’s mane mushrooms to a standard…
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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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