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Pencoed Library Awarded Funding For Refurbishment

The plans for Pencoed Library, which will close later in the autumn and reopen in early 2023 for its 50th anniversary year, include: Updating static, old furniture with more mobile options so that the space can be used more flexibly for activities and events. Creating a work/study space to support those working remotely or…

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‘Picasso of the garw valley’ launches ‘made with coal’ book

Although severely disabled, Gordon has created an impressive collection of pencil portraits of some of Wales’ most famous people including sports stars, actors, musicians and politicians, as well as local people and members of Pontycymmer Men’s Shed. A selection of this artwork has been published in ‘Made with Coal’ as part of the Voices…

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Awen cultural trust celebrates recognition as a disability confident leader

Disability Confident is a voluntary UK Government scheme designed to encourage employers to attract, recruit, retain and promote disabled people, and they are given the support they need to achieve their potential. The scheme has three tiers – Level 1: Disability Confident Committed, Level 2: Disability Confident Employer, and Level 3: Disability Confident Leader….

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Care home residents enjoy far-flung adventures and closer-to-home experiences with virtual reality sessions

Virtual reality (VR) technology has been used to transport the residents of Bryn Y Cae and Tŷ Cwm Ogwr Care Homes on wildlife adventures, space flights and visits to cities across the world, from the comfort and safety of their own armchair, thanks to a creative wellbeing project delivered by Awen Cultural Trust and…

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AWEN STAFF RECEIVE LIFE-SAVING TRAINING FROM COLLEAGUE

Don, who is the general manager at Blaengarw Workmen’s Hall, is also a voluntary Garw Valley Community First Responder who is often called upon by the Welsh Ambulance Service Don has helped to install defibrillators at five locations managed by Awen, in partnership with Bridgend County Borough Council, including Bryngarw House, Bryngarw Country Park,…

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WELSH GOVERNMENT MINISTER OFFICIALY OPENS BRYNGARW’S NEW EDUCATION AND WELLBEING CENTRE

Bryngarw Country Park is one of 12 Discovery Gateways to benefit from a share of over £8m of funding, aimed at recognising and maximising the potential of the South Wales valleys’ natural and cultural assets to generate social, economic and environmental benefits. Over the past 18 months, Awen has made significant developments at Bryngarw…

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Local pupils help design new children’s library at Maesteg Town Hall

Ross Hartland of Initiate along with Aled Williams and Julie Golden of Awen, led workshops at the schools where pupils used a variety of arts and craft materials, and an abundance of creativity and fun, to build models of their vision for the new children’s area of the library when the Hall reopens, following…

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AWEN SHORTLISTED IN THE INVESTORS IN PEOPLE AWARDS 2021

The Investors in People Awards celebrate the very best organisations and individuals from around the world across various organisational, people, wellbeing and leadership categories. Each year hundreds of organisations from the UK and abroad battle it out to take home one of the sought after trophies to show their award-winning commitment to investing in…

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Ticket sales temporarily suspended

If you have an urgent enquiry about tickets between these dates, please email box.office@awen-wales.com or phone 01656 815995 or 01495 533195 and leave a voicemail. A member of staff will be in touch as soon as possible. Sorry for any inconvenience caused – please continue to check our social media for updates. Thank you….

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Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl to Reopen for Indoor Live Performances

This intimate performance will feature songs Mal has written for artists including Cliff Richard and The Hollies, duets he has recorded with fellow Welsh artists Bonnie Tyler and Aled Jones, and stories about the years he spent touring with Art Garfunkel and Belinda Carlisle. Mal will also be sharing what is was like to…

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