BRIDGEND TOWN
Send Your News To: Natalie Murphy 7 Lon-Y-Bugail, Llangewydd Court, Bridgend 01656 663041
Christian Aid Big Breakfast: This event will be held in Nolton Church Hall on Saturday, February 4, from 9.30am- 11.30am. Come along and support the work of Christian Aid and enjoy a breakfast of sausage, bacon, beans and toast, plus tea or coffee. There is a vegetarian option available. The cost is just £3. Please let the Church Hall staff know.
Curate of Nolton: Rev Jayne Shaw has been appointed by the Archbishop as Priest in Charge of the Parish of Cilybelyll, near Pontardawe. Jayne will take up her new post some time after Easter.
Sad News: It is with much regret that I report the passing of Mr Alan MaGaw. Alan who had not been the best of health for some time passed away peacefully at the Princess of Wales Hospital on January 14.
Alan and his late wife Hilary where landlords of the King’s Head on Nolton Street for 24 years.
Much sympathy and love to Alexis, Helen and Matthew and their families.
Bridgend Townwomen’s Guild: The guild meet on the second Wednesday of each month in Hope Baptist Church Institute, Derwen road at 2pm.
They have a talk or other forms of entertainment and end the afternoon with tea and biscuits. There is also annual trips and several half day trips to places of interest.
For further information please contact Maureen Morgan on 01656 653477 or Beryl Channin on 01656 659558.
Penybont Reunion: Mrs Rita Richards is organising a Class reunion and she is hoping to find as many of all her former class mates as possible.
The year is 1947 - 1948 at Penybont Junior School, Quarella Road, Bridgend.
If you are interested contact Rita on 01656 656207 or 07967 786 563. One year either way wouldn’t go amiss.
Hospital Service: On Friday, February 10, David Williams, from Maesteg, will lead the Hospital Christian Fellowship service which is held in the Princess of Wales Hospital Chapel at 3pm. All are very welcome. The service is broadcast to the
The Quakers: Meet every Sunday at 10.45am for an hour at the Quaker Meeting House, 87 Park Street. Members always look forward to welcoming anyone who is interested in finding out more. Contact 01656 648817.
The Ladies Guild: Thursday mornings there is a Baby and Toddler Group at 9.30am held in the School Room, Station Hill. Sunday’s Cool (Sunday school) is held at 10am and services are held, morning service at 10.30am and evening at 6pm. And of course all are very welcome.
Pilates Classes: Classes for beginners are held every Thursday at Litchard Mission Church Hall, from 6.15pm. Call Ruth for details on 07786 627 335.
Bridgend U3A: The History Group meet next on Monday, February 13, at 2pm.
Continuing with the Champions of Change theme, a talk on the subject of The Pankhursts will be given by Lynne Macintyre. The group meet at the Scout Hall on Llangewydd Road, Bryntirion. All are welcome.
The general meeting of Bridgend U3A will take place on Monday, February 20, with a talk on the subject Holbein who was Henry VIII’s Spin Doctor.
The group meet at the Brackla Community Centre, 1 Whitethorn Drive, Brackla, at 2pm.
For more information on membership call Jennifer Morgan on 01656 767 529.
Half-term Activities: Enjoy lots of free family activities with Bridgend Communities First during the school half term in February!
Tuesday, February 21 – Family Craft at Carnegie House (former Library) Wyndham Street, from 1.30pm-3.30pm. Come along and learn how to build a geodesic dome, create lovely sand art bottles, make a bird feeding table and newspaper plant pots. Advance booking required by contacting Graham on 01656 815135 or 07815 527136 or email graham. Davies@bridgend.gov.uk
Wednesday, February 22 – Enjoy a tour of the Principality Stadium Tour, Cardiff, from 11am-12noon. Visit the home of Welsh rugby and learn about how to stay fit and healthy with the family. Advance booking required by contacting Graham as before
Thursday February 23 – Visit the Planetarium at Brackla Tabernacle, Brackla, from 1.30pm-3.30pm. Come and see the stars and watch a show that is suitable for all the family. Advance booking required by calling Jess on 01656 6436 643634 or 07974 399194 or email Jessica Jones@bridgend.gov.uk.
Coffee Morning: Join us at Bridgend United Church on Tondu Road every Friday and Saturday between 10am-12noon.
All are very welcome, so come along and enjoy a lovely cuppa of tea or coffee, biscuits, and cake and a chat.
Coity Flower Club: The club meets on the first Tuesday of each month in Coity Church Hall, Coity, and new members are always very welcome.
Bridgend Writers’ Circle: The group meet on the first Thursday of the month at Carnegie House (former library) Wyndham Street at 7.15pm.
The group will be holding a Short Story Competition and are inviting you to submit one or two stories of 1,500-1,800 words to their annual competition.
Entry cost is £5 for one story and £7.50 for two stories. 1st prize is £200, 2nd prize £50 and 3rd prize £30.
The competition is also supported by Chapter Art Centre, Cardiff, who are providing other prizes
The judge will be Laura Foakes and the closing date is St David’s Day, March 1.
Social Afternoon: Carol and Paul, Steward and stewardess of the Railway Club on Coity Road have started a Social Afternoon every Tuesday, from 1pm-4pm. Food, bingo, raffle and music for just £2
Bridge MPS / The Zone: The Bridge MPS would like to thank the people of Bridgend who have been so generous in their support of The Zone Family Centre situated 4648 Dunraven Place.
The centre is open from 10am-12noon on Wednesdays for people to receive food items at on charge.
The Bridgend and Zone have rooms available for hire and offices available for lease. Please send enquiries to hello@thebridgemps.org.uk or call them on 01656 647891.
If you would like to help with the fundraising or volunteer, please contact the above number.
A cooking course programme entitled Eatwell is held on Tuesdays from 11am1pm; Knit and Natter group meet from 10am-12 noon; and Arts and Crafts for toddlers meet from 1pm-3pm.
The Cuppa and a Chat group meet Fridays, from 10am-12 noon.
Also on Friday mornings Men’s Mental Health group meet from 10am-12noon. All are very welcome.
Book Fair: The next Lions Club of Bridgend Annual Charity Book Fair will take place in April 2017 at Westward Community Centre Cefn Glas.
Why not donate unwanted books to Bridgend Lions? Books can be handed in at the new collection centres at Westward Community Centre, Cefn Glas, on Sundays from 10.30am11.30am and at Aberkenfig Welfare Hall, Hope Avenue, Aberkenfig, weekdays from 10.30am.
Arrangements can be made for dropping off books and for larger quantities to be collected (Bridgend area only) by calling 0845 833 9582 or email bookfair@ bridgendlions.org. uk (books cannot be collected after March 1).
What’s On at your Library: At Carnegie House (former Library) Wyndham Street:
Wildflower, Herbs and Aromatherapy lessons – Classes start on Wednesday February 1, from 10am-11am and run for six weeks. The cost will be £5 per class (including all materials and making of item to take home).
To book, contact Chantal Pearce telephone number 07564 366 866 or e.mail wildflowerherbs1@gmail.com.
Make Do and Mend Cafe – Also on Wednesday February 1, from 11am-12noon, where you can complete a project each week, learn basic sewing and repair skills, all skill levels welcome all this in a relaxed and informal environment. Cost is £5.
Information and details from Rachel Bridgeman on 07710 811 398. Presented by Arby Crafts.
Bridgend Local & District History Society: The group have changed their venue and now meet at Carnigie House (former Library) Wyndham Street.
The next meeting will be on the second Wednesday of the month, February 8, at 7pm. Phil Cox will entertain members with a talk on the subject of Friends of the Newport Ship.
Bridgend Carers Community Cafe: This takes place every Wednesday at Bridgend Carers Centre, 87 Park Street, open from 12.30pm-1.30pm.
Pilates: A beginners Pilates class is held at Litchard Mission, Taylor’s Road, Litchard, Thursdays at 6.15pm. Contact Ruth for more details on 07786 627 335.