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Aberkenfig Allotments: The Aberkenfig Allotment Association shop is situated in the allotments at Sandfields Road Aberkenfig.

It’s open every Sunday from 10am-noon with a variety of products at good prices on sale.

If you fancy growing your own vegetables then the waiting list for an allotment is now very short.

If you are interested please contact the secretary Joanne, or Jamie Hunt on 07810 034904.

Pilates Class: Every Thursday 6.15pm at Litchard Mission Church, Litchard.

Suitable for beginners and intermediate.

Contact Ruth on 07786 627 335 or email ruth@ c2cfitness.co.uk for further details.

Spiritual Healing: Spiritual healing is offered each Tuesday from 6pm-7.30 p.m. at the Ynysawdre Community Centre (at the junction of Bryn Road and Heol-yrYsgol).

There is no charge for the service but a small donation to help defray expenses is appreciated.

For more information phone Mrs Bryant on 01656 657463 or 07890 234235.

Christian Spiritualist: A Christian Spiritualist Church meets each Sunday at 6.30pm at the Ynysawdre Community Centre. For more information phone Mrs Bryant on 01656 657463 or 07890 234235.

Nazareth Chapel: Nazareth Baptist Chapel Bryncethin offers a Service 4pm each Sunday, this Easter Week led by the Nazareth Choir and the Rev Euros Miles. For information regarding weddings and funerals please contact Mr Andrew Davies on 01656 663652.

Smyrna Penyfai: The Sunday school would like to invite the children of the surrounding area who are aged four and over to join them on Sunday morning, from 10.30am -noon for stories, singing and fun with arts and craft work.

The Good Friday service is held at 3pm and is led by Smyrna’s Minister Rev Alwyn Evans. All are very welcome to the service.

The Easter Sunday Communion service is held at 6pm and is also led by Rev Alwyn Evans. All are very welcome to the service and to join for refreshments in the vestry afterwards.

Coffee morning is held on Tuesday, from 10am-noon with good company and a raffle is also held in aid of local charities.

Bible study takes place on Thursday evening at 7.15pm and is led in turn by Mrs Marlyn James and Miss Dorithy Evans.

For more information contact Mr Peter David on 01656 659856.

News Items: This column is pleased to publish all items by community groups and societies. Please send any items to the address at the head of the column by the Wednesday evening for publication the following week.

All are very welcome to attend the services at Hope Church.

Congratulations: To Bridgend Town Council administration assistant Sharlene on the safe arrival of her baby daughter Rosie Amelia.

Rosie arrived on Mother’s Day – March 25 – and weighed 8lb 6oz and is a very welcome sister to her two brothers.

Birthday: Happy slightly belated birthday wishes to Bridgend born twins Connie and Kay (nee Morgan) who celebrated their special 90th birthday recently. A special party took place to celebrate this very special occasion.

Bridgend Town Council Clerk: Nigel Kinsey has retired. Nigel joined Bridgend Town Council back in 2012, when he first started, his role was quite different to what it is today. He worked on his own in a small office in Glanorgwr and had just one member of outdoor staff. There has been obviously been a great deal of change during Nigel’s time as town clerk.

Nigel has overseen the relocation to Carnegie House, managed the ever growing activities and projects of the Town Council and built a team of eight members of staff.

Bridgend Town Mayor, Coun Rob Morgan said on behalf of the Town Council: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank Nigel for all his hard work during this time, it is very much appreciated.

“A big thank you to Nigel for everything he has done and I am sure you will all join me in wishing him the very best for a long and happy retirement.”

Leanne Edwards, assistant town clerk will now take over as the new Bridgend town clerk.

Sympathy: Much sympathy to the family and friends of the Poppy Appeal fundraiser Mr Andrew Reekie.

As we all know Andy raised thousands of pounds to support exservicemen.

Also, sympathy to the family and friends of Councillor David Sage, former deputy leader of Bridgend County Borough Council who passed away recently after a long illness.

Lent Lunches: At Nolton Church Hall continue on Friday, between 11.30am and 1pm. Everyone is welcome to enjoy good food, good company , and of course all in good cause. A bowl of soup, fresh roll and cheese followed by a cup of tea or coffee all this foram odest £2.50.

Spring Crafts: Spring Inspired Crafts this Easter. Come along to Carnegie House, (former Library) Wyndham Street on Tuesday and Wednesday April 11 and 12 between 11am and 2pm.

The theme will be Tuesday Easter Hat making and Wednesday General Crafts. Entry is Free.

For further information contact Claire Hiett, mobile number 07877 239186 and email hiettclaire@gmail.com

All children must be accompanied by an adult all times.

Book Launch: Rhian Edwards would like to invite you to the launch of her new poetry book Brood. The launch will take place in Carnegie House (former Library) Wyndham Street on Wednesday, April 19 at 7.30pm. For more information contact Rhian on e.mail: info@ rhianedwards.co.uk

Last Day: The Rev Jayne Shaw’s last day as a member of the clergy at Nolton Church will be on Easter Sunday, April 16. In the evening there will be a special service at Nolton at 6pm, followed by a bring and share party in Nolton Hall.

St John’s House: The committee of St John’s House (Hospice) Newcastle Hill have had 20 unique Ewenny Pottery hand made beakers made with the St John’s Cross carved onto the front.

These cost £12 and can be bought from the chairman of St John’s House Trust, Ken Hinton 01656 648783.

St John’s House on Newcastle Hill will be open to the public on the last Saturday of the month April 28 between 11am and 3pm. The beakers will be on sale here. All are very welcome, admission is free.

Easter Family Crafts: Easter chicks and Easter egg collecting bags. Have great fun with your family making Easter chicks from egg boxes and Easter egg collecting bags. This will take place at Brackla Community Centre on Thursday April 13, from 1.30pm3.30pm. The same family craft will take place at Carnegie House, (the old library) Wyndham Street on Friday April 21, from 10am-12 noon. Both events are free to all those living in Bridgend Communities First postcode area.

At the Vine Christian Centre, Australian Terrace (Off Cemetery Road) family fun will continue with making your own bird box for the spring on Thursday, April 20 from 1.30pm-3.30pm. Advance book is required for all Easter family crafts events call 01656 815 193 or 07973 754 011 or email natalie.graves@bridgend. gov.uk

Bridgend Carers Community Café: Held Wednesdays from 12.30pm- 3pm. On April 12 there will be a demonstration on Willow Weaving with Out to Learn Willow. You are most welcome to attend.

Bridgend United Church: Maundy Thursday service on April 13. All are welcome.

The children wore aprons and hair nets, which they thoroughly enjoyed.

Everyone had the opportunity to taste different types of bread, such as milk bread, whole meal and fruit bread.

The children made healthy sandwiches by selecting different types of fillings.

Everyone had a fabulous morning.

Mynydd Cynffig Primary School: Bridgend County Council’s Cabinet determined to abandon the proposal to relocate Mynydd Cynffig Primary School to the Cynffig Comprehensive School site.

The Cabinet Report about this has been published on the Bridgend County Borough Council website in Council and Democracy section.

Mr Davies, headteacher, would like to thank all the parents and grandparents who supported the Easter Bonnet Parade and Easter Egg Hunt across the Foundation Phase as well as those parents who helped at the Key Stage 2 Film Night.

Your help and support is greatly appreciated by everyone at the school.

Parents please note that Mynydd Cynffig Primary has been drawn away to YGG Bro Ogwr in Brackla in the semi-final of the Basil George Cup. This fixture will take place on Thursday, April 27.

Well done to Lois O’Gorman, Dewi Powis, Thomas Powis and Evie Richards who competed in the latest round of the Bridgend Schools Cross-Country League at Pencoed Comprehensive School. All four ran well and completed the course strongly. Congratulations to you all on your excellent performances.

Good luck to the Year 5 Formula 1 in Schools team, King Cobra – consisting of Ioan Billins, Thomas Collier, Grace Evans and Daniel Thomas, who have been chosen to represent Mynydd Cynffig Primary at The Jaguar Primary School 3D Challenge at The Waterfront Museum, Swansea in May.

Special thanks to Mr Pedler and Mrs Powis for their hard work in supporting all Year 5 pupils this term in developing their literacy and numeracy skills through science and technology.

Good luck to Year 5 teacher Mrs Leanne Powis who will be taking part in this year’s Virgin Money London Marathon on Sunday, April 23. Mrs Powis is running for the Macmillan Cancer Support Charity.

Easter Worship: Services as follows:

St James Church, Pyle (Church in Wales): Maundy Thursday April 13 – 7pm Eucharist.

Good Friday April 14 – 10am March of witness from Heathbridge House Surgery followed by hot cross buns at Pyle Church Hall. Holy Hour 2pm St James Church.

Easter Day April 16, 8am Eucharist, 11am Family Eucharist and 6pm Easter IX Lesson.

St Theodore’s Church, Kenfig Hill (Church in Wales)

Maundy Thursday April 13 – 7pm Mass of the Last Supper, washing of feet, stripping of the alter and watch of the passion.

Good Friday April 14 – 10am Walk of Witness to Pyle beginning at Heathbridge House Surgery. Liturgy of the Cross 2pm St Theodore’s.

Holy Saturday April 15 – 8pm Easter Vigil & First Eucharist of Easter.

Easter Day April 16 – 10am Sung Eucharist & Blessing of the Easter Garden, 4pm Sung Eucharist.

St Joseph of Arimathea, Pyle (Roman Catholic)

Good Friday, April 14 – 7pm Service.

Easter Sunday, April 16 – 9am Service.

Pisgah Baptist Chapel (Welsh Baptist) Sunday Service 6pm.

Bethal Community Church, Kenfig Hill Sunday Family Service 6pm

Mount Zion Chapel, Pyle (English Baptist) Sunday Service 11am.

The Talbot Community Centre: Membership subscriptions of £5 are now due for this year.

Become a member and you will benefit from priority bookings for day trips, theatre visits and evening functions arranged at the Centre.

You will be able to access computer classes at a reduced fee and enjoy lunches at a discounted price.

You will also receive email notification of forthcoming events. Several projects/ alterations were carried out last year and these were partly funded by members’ contributions. During the coming year, it is hoped that more equipment will be purchased to encourage more groups and classes.

A massive thank you to Cheryl Butcher for hosting another fabulous evening.

The Bonmarché Fashion Show was a great