Awen’s Board is responsible for the overall strategic direction of the registered charity, and collectively offer a range of skills, experience and community knowledge that enable them to provide leadership and good governance….
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Ava Plowright, a Fundraiser at Shelter Cymru, and Ceri James, Senior HR Business Partner at Pobl Group, will spend the next year receiving practical experience and skills training from Awen’s voluntary Board of Trustees. They will receive one-to-one mentoring, shadowing opportunities and chances to attend board meetings and planning events as part of the…
This summer we have seen a record number of visitors to Bryngarw, and we look forward to welcoming many more as we continue to improve our accessibility, inclusive play equipment, commitment to renewal energy sources and interpretation through the Park. We want our visitors, from near and far, to have the opportunity to reconnect…
Hartshorn was the first Welsh collier to become a Cabinet Minister during the turbulent years of the early 20th century. Kindly provided by the volunteers of South Wales Miners Museum, the exhibition includes information regarding Vernon Hartshorn’s life, his contribution to the valley’s coal trade and his input to parliamentary decisions between 1905 and…
The headsets were available in Bridgend libraries from the week commencing 17th June, with some dates left, giving the people of Bridgend an opportunity to experience virtual reality with the support of library staff. Virtual reality is an exciting way to experience a story. However, the headsets used in order to provide these experiences…
They were officially reopened this week, and will continue to be open from Mondays to Saturdays, with the exception of bank holidays, between approximately 8.30am and 5.30pm. Mayor of Maesteg, Councillor Lynne Beedle, said: “Access to public conveniences is important for all residents, people who visit Maesteg and local businesses, but they can be…
The registered charity, which runs 12 branches, a mobile library and a housebound service, on behalf of Bridgend County Borough Council, will be the first in Wales to eliminate the fines, following in the footsteps of some libraries in England and the Republic of Ireland. The announcement was made at the official reopening of…
Screening of 6 Nations Rugby – Wales v England at The Grand Pavilion Back by popular demand, this year we will be screening the Wales v England rugby game. Showing on one of the biggest screens in Porthcawl, the event will include a brilliant atmosphere, bar and free half-time food. To secure a seat,…
Tom Foolery’s Beans on Toast at The Grand Pavilion Bursting with magic, silliness, music and much more, Beans on Toast is sure to be a hit with all the family this half-term, young or old. With over 12 years’ experience entertaining children, Tom’s antics and tricks are for all ages, even the grown-ups. If…
