YOUR COMMUNITY
ABERKENFIG & COYTRAHEN Send Your News To: Gerry Lewis Old Police House, Maesteg Road, Tondu Cf32 9dw 01656 725911 07779 870137 G_j_lewis2002@yahoo.co.uk
Bryncethin Community: Bryncethin Community are holding a Free Digital Drop in Session on Fridays 10am - 12noon where you can discuss any issues with your I-phone, I-pads, laptops or tablets. The group will also be holding its first Car Boot sale on Saturday, September 7 from 8am until 11am. £5 per car. Cars need to be registered to guarantee a place as spaces limited to 26 cars. These can be sent as a text message to 07539812939 of email at bryncethin communitygroup@gmail. com.
Aberkenfig Allotment: The Aberkenfig Allotment Association are holding their Annual Horticulture Show on Monday, August 26 at the Len Evans Centre, Aberkenfig. Everyone is warmly invited to attend the showwhich will include a BBQ, raffle and auction of allotment produce from 1pm. Any entries for Produce, Bakery or Flower categories need to be registered between 9.30am. and 11am. Each entry costs 20p. It will be a fun day so please come along and support the community.
Brodgend Quiz: Bridgend Quiz League is inviting teams and individuals to attend a social evening on Monday, September 2 at 8pm. for a free General Knowledge quiz followed by a free buffet at Tondu Railway Club, Station Approach, Tondu, CF32 9DY. If you are a quizzer with 3 or 4 like-minded friends, able to form a team in Bridgend County Borough and are available on Monday nights between late September and Aril, you are also invited to register for the 2019/20 season. Entry for the whole season is £40 a team, approx 40p a person per quiz.
You can also register by post to:- BQL Treasurer, 7, Swn Yr Adar, Penyfai, Bridgend CF31 4GE Cheques should be received by 2nd September and made payable to ‘Bridgend Quiz League’. Please provide team details with a contact name, phone number and email address. Why not attend to see what we are all about, buy a drink and take part in the general knowledge quiz with your friends? Remember, there is no obligation to join the League. Visit our website or contact Steve on 01656 722754.
Christian Spiritualist: A Christian Spiritualist Church meets each Sunday at 6.30pm at the Ynysawdre Community Centre. Call 01656 657 463 or 07890 234 235.
Nazareth Chapel: Nazareth Baptist Chapel Bryncethin offers a Service 4pm each Sunday. Call 01656 663 652.
Items: Please send any items to the address at the head of the column by the Wednesday evening for publication the following week.
BRACKLA Send Your News To: Hannah May hannahlouisemay@gmail.com
Tremans Woodland Rangers: Is running family event for mini rangers and adults who are interested in bats. Friday, August 23 from 8pm- 9.30pm at Tremains Woods.
Join them for this special evening event and learn about bats and what species we would expect to find in Tremains Wood. We’ll be using detectors to try to hear the bats and finding out how to identify different species by their calls. If you have a torch bring it along. We’d recommend wearing trainers or shoes and full length trousers to prevent bramble scratches!
Badgers Brook Allotments: Are open every Saturday and Sunday 11am - 3.30pm and will be selling a range of goods.
Pop along to see what they have. Dogs are welcome but must be on leads
Brackla In Bloom Presentation: Will be held on Saturday, September 7 at Brackla Community Centre, 3pm-5pm. Free tea for winners and Brackla residents. Raffle will be held for Chair’s charity - Alzheimer’s Society.
BRIDGEND Send Your News To: John Dunkley-Williams John.Dunkley-Williams@outlook.com
Princess of Wales Hospital Chapel: Friday, August 23 at 3pm. Vernon King (Bridgend). Please come and join, you will be very welcome. The service is broadcast over the hospital radio to the wards.
Bridgend Quiz League: is inviting teams and individuals to attend a social evening on the Monday, September 2 at 8pm for a free General Knowledge quiz followed by a free buffet at Tondu Railway Club (Station Approach Tondu CF32 9DY).
If you are a quizzer with three or four like minded friends, able to form a team within a pub/ club in Bridgend County Borough and available on Monday nights between late September and April, you are also invited to register for the 2019/20 season.
Entry for the whole season is £40 a team, approx 40p a person per quiz.
You can also register by post to: BQL Treasurer, 7, Swn Yr Adar, Penyfai, Bridgend CF31 4GE.
Cheques should be received by September 2 and made payable to Bridgend Quiz League.
Please provide team details with a contact name, phone number and email address.
Why not attend to see what we are all about, buy a drink and take part in the general knowledge quiz with your friends?
You can also take advantage of the free buffet!
Remember, there is No obligation to join the League.
Visit our website or contact Steve on 01656 722 754.
Coychurch WI’s August Day Out: On 6th August, 33 members boarded the coach for their annual summer trip; this year our destination was in beautiful west Wales to Cwm Deri Vineyard, Martlewy, near Narberth. En - route we stopped in Carmarthen for a welcome coffee and for some retail therapy was inevitable.
On arrival we made our way to the conservatory with magnificent views over the open countryside and where lunch would be served. The lunch consisted of a choice of three meats with an abundance of homegrown salads, chutneys, potatoes and the most delicious home-made breads. There was a choice of three delicious desserts. Whilst enjoying our lunch we were served various tastings of wines, liqueurs, gins and non-alcoholic drinks; something to suit all palates.
Following lunch and before departure you could wander around the vineyard and visit the shop where there were numerous cheeses, chutneys, preserves, gifts and of course wines and spirits available to purchase.
Everyone had a very pleasant day out and thanks were conveyed to Sandra Davidson for organising the event.
We re-commence our monthly meetings on 3rd September at 7.30pm in the Williams Memorial Hall and the guest speaker Mr. Sheen’s topic will be “The Happiest Days”. Guests and prospective members are very welcome to come along.
CEFN CRIBWR Send Your News To: Jill Goudge 01656 740026 jgoudge@sky.com
Cakes, Cuppas & Cash At The Ready: Cefn Cribwr Athletic Club will once again be hosting the world’s biggest coffee morning in support of Macmillan Cancer Support on Saturday, September 28 at 10am until 3pm.
Browse a selection of craft stalls, enter the raffle for the chance to win fabulous prizes and have a natter over a cuppa and cake with friends. It’s always a lovely day!!
If you would like to further support this event by making a donation to the raffle or contributing to the cakes, please contact Rachel Wintle at rwintle@hotmail.com
Annual Parc slip Anniversary Service: A huge explosion and it’s devastating impact killed local men and boys at the local Park Slip Colliery on Friday, August 26 1892. Every year, on the anniversary of the disaster, members of the community come together to commemorate the loss, with a short public service, held at the memorial at Parc Slip Nature Reserve.
The service on Monday, August 26, will be held, at about the time the explosion took place, 8.20am.
Forthcoming Gardening Club Events: Flower Arranging Demonstration - Wednesday, August 21 at 7.30pm in the lounge of the Sports & Social Club (formerly Legion).
Annual Horticultural Show - Saturday, August 31 at 11am until 1pm Green Hall, Cefn Cribwr.
This is a fun event for you and any junior gardeners to show off your beetroot and apples, your longest runner bean (the one you forgot to pick) and your funniest shaped carrot. A full list of the categories comprises -
Apples, beetroot, cabbage, carrots, cherry tomatoes, chilies, courgettes, cucumber, lettuce, onion, peppers, potatoes, rhubarb, runner bean, shallots, tomatoes, a posy of herbs, a pot of chutney, a pot of jam, a potted plant, a salad box, a vase of cut flowers, five different vegetables in a box, flower arrangement, funniest shape fruit or vegetable, longest runner bean, Open class - anything not listed above
For further information on the above please contact the Gardening Club Secretary via cefncribwr gardeningclub@gmail. com
Free Football Sessions With Cardiff City FC Community Foundation: Bridgend County Borough Council has teamed up with Cardiff City FC Community Foundation this August to offer free weekly Premiere League Kicks football sessions.
The sessions are for 14-19 year old’s and are available every Thursday evening until 29 August.
To take part, visit the Brackla Sports Centre 3G pitch at 5pm - 6pm or Pencoed Comprehensive School’s mini-3G pitch at 7pm - 8pm.
Bridgend Tennis Club Opens For Free Knockabout Sessions: As part of Bridgend’s Park Lives, Bridgend Tennis Club have opened their doors for summer 2019, making their courts available for children three years of age and older to have a knockabout, free of charge.
Tuesday, August 27 - from 10am-12 noon.
Full details of Bridgend’s action packed Schools Out programme, can be found at www.bridgend.gov.uk/ schoolsout
GARW VALLEY Send Your News To: Liz Streatfield 01656 513416 Liz.streatfield@gmail.com
New Kit For Vallet Ravens: On Saturday 10th August, at Ogmore Vale Rugby Club, the Valley Ravens unveiled their new playing kits. A huge thank you to everyone who turned up in support, including all the sponsors, coaches and representatives from both clubs. It was a fantastic evening with live entertainment and buffet. ‘Two Clubs, Two Valleys, One Valley Ravens.’
Under 13’s Football: Llangeinor under 13’s are looking for new players for the coming season, with training due to start on Thursday, August 29, 6.30pm, at Lawrence Park, Pontycymer. The club is very family oriented, with a couple of successful tours to Spain under their belt, so if you know of any children who would like to get involved, please send them along.
Cricket News: Sadly, Blaengarw & Coedely Cricket Club’s penultimate home game of the season had to be cancelled due to the inclement weather when monsoon like conditions meant that the playing surface at Darren Park was saturated.
With the end of summer very obviously on its way, Blaengarw Cricket Club will play their final home game of the 2019 season, on Saturday, August 24 at Darren Park, Blaengarw, when they welcome Ton Pentre C.C. to the Garw Valley. The match starts at 1pm.
Best of luck to the squad, who, at the end of September, will be touring Weston Super Mare. It has been a fantastic year for the Garw Valley side, with lots of interest shown and many new faces seen at Darren Park. Long may it continue for many years to come.
New Signings For Pontycymmer R.F.C.: There was a buzz of excitement around the Garw Valley recently, when former Penarth R.F.C. centre, John Coggins put pen to paper and signed for Pontycymmer Rugby Club. Coggins, who recently bought a house in the Garw Valley, played for Newport Youth in his younger years, then went onto play many seasons for Penarth Rugby Club. He will be available for selection for the start of the coming season.
Valley Ravens Sponsorship 2019/20: The Valley Ravens would like to thank John Naisbitt of Cotacabin Ltd for their continued sponsorship and support for the coming season, providing hoodies for all the squad members. ‘Two Clubs, Two Valleys, One Valley Ravens.’
Bridgend Quiz League: Bridgend Quiz League is inviting teams and individuals to attend a social evening on Monday, September 2 at 8pm for a free General Knowledge quiz, followed by a free buffet at Tondu Railway Club.
Also, if you are a quizzer with 3 or 4 like minded friends, able to form a team within a pub/club in Bridgend County Borough, and available on Monday nights between late September and April, you are invited to come along and register for the 2019/20 season. Entry for the whole season is £40 a team — approx 40p a person per quiz.
If you are unable to attend the social evening, then you can register your team by post to: BQL Treasurer, 7 Swn Yr Adar, Penyfai, Bridgend CF31 4GE. Cheques should be received by 2nd September and made payable to BRIDGEND QUIZ LEAGUE. Please provide your team details and include a contact name, phone number and email address.
But, why not come along to see what we are all about, buy a drink and take part in the general knowledge quiz with your friends? You can also take advantage of the free buffet!
Remember, there is no obligation to join the League. For more information please visit our website, or contact Steve on 01656 722754.
Bryngarw Park Volunteer Group: On Saturday, September 7, from 10am to 2pm, the volunteers will be clearing and tidying the Orchard and Woodland Garden at Bryngarw. Recent years have seen new enhancements to this area of the park with sculptures, benches and accessible footpaths, as well as an inaugural apple-pressing community event!
September’s event is dedicated to ensuring that these special areas of the park remains in top condition with a hay rake, bramble and scrub clearing, and a general tidy up... and, of course, apple-pressing!
Tools and training are provided for all volunteer events. Meet at Cedars tea room at 10am. Wear suitable clothing and footwear and bring a packed lunch. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
LALESTON, BRYNTIRION, CEFN GLAS & BROADLANDS Send Your News To:
Carol Thomas Carbrya, Heol-Y-Bardd, Bridgend CF31 4BT 01656 657846 carbrya@supanet.com
Laleston Gardening Club: The Chairman and Committee are pleased to remind members and
the public that the club’s 49th Annual Horticultural Show and Barbecue takes place on Saturday, September 7 at Cliff Cottage in Laleston.
Show schedules have been available for some time and it is hoped that members will support the show.
With an abundance of entries on the show benches the show secretaries Pauline Sloan and Joyce Pegg, supported by the committee will work hard to make the necessary preparations.
The show can only be a success if it is supported by the clubs members.
There are currently 185 members of Laleston Gardening Club, which is the highest for 10 years, so it is hoped there will be a bumper entry.
All exhibitors should be members of the club, but its important to note that anyone can join on the day and this will entitle them to submit their entries. There will be classes for: vegetables, flowers, flower arranging, baking and preserves, arts and crafts, photography, children and families.
The Children and Families section has been given extra publicity in the hope it will attract more entries this year.
Exhibits can be staged on the Friday evening and before 12 noon on Saturday, September 7.
Judging starts at 12.15pm and the show opens at 2pm.
There will be a barbecue, refreshments, tombola, craft stalls and the customary auction of produce at the end of the afternoon when the show secretary, Pauline Sloan, will provide the entertainment with her own brand of humour!
The show is the occasion when annual membership is renewed, and the new membership card will give details of the forthcoming lecture programme. The £5 annual subscription helps towards the cost of running, maintaining and improving a grade II listed building.
New members are also most welcome to join on the day of the show. Anyone with an interest in gardening will receive a warm welcome, meet like minded people and hopefully make new friends.
The last of the club’s three summer trips took place on Saturday, August 3, when members enjoyed a day out at Spetchley Park Gardens, Worcester.
This followed a trip to the Brecon Railway on June 8 and a visit to Dyffryn Fernant Gardens, Fishguard on July 6.
The club are indebted to Margaret Worgan, the club President, who single handedly researched and organised the 3 trips, even ensuring good weather!
Margaret has been organising these trips for many years and it was noted at a recent committee meeting that the club had been on 63 of Margaret’s outings since the year 2000.
Thank you Margaret and well done, what an achievement.
Why not come to our next advertised lecture or event and meet some of our members.
We will be happy to tell you about the benefits of joining this friendly, well established local club.
Need a Function Room? Reasonably priced and Ideal for all family occasions, local community meetings and events please see our website or email us.
Please use the links below for more details.
Email: EnqLGC@ gmail.com. Visit www. lalestongarden club.co.uk or find us on Facebook.
● Condolences: Sincere condolences to Claire Jones, of Broadlands, who lost her lovely partner Chris Smith (Smithy) in a tragic accident on July 5.
In his memory a Just Giving page has been set up for anyone wishing to donate to his favourite three charities: Welsh Air Ambulance (who attended the day of his accident); Blood Bikes (whom he was hoping to join soon as he had recently passed his advanced tests to join) and also Mental Health Matters Wales which he was passionate about.
A donation however small would be gratefully received https://www. justgiving.com/teams/ ChrisSmith
OGMORE VALLEY
Send Your News To:
Owen Sendell
1 Cardiff Street, Ogmore Vale, Bridgend. CF32 7EW. 01656 840914 gazette@ogmore-vale.co.uk
● The Inn, Nantymoel: Bands playing:
■ Saturday, August 24 - The Crudes.
■ Sunday, August 25 - The Pintados.
■ Saturday, August 31 - Contagious.
● The Blaenogwr Nantymoel: Every Thursday Red Tooth Poker League Registration is 7.30pm game starts at 8pm & Saturday nights Karaoke disco from 8pm.
Also don’t forget our Mini Fest this year on Saturday, August 24. Tickets to be confirmed.
Don’t forget we have started a Sunday Carvery from 12noon-4pm.
● Nantymoel Boys & Girls
Club: Why not go along to the new cafe at the club open every day for teas, coffees, food, cakes etc.
Also they have a book swap club where you can have a tea or coffee while picking your books to take home to read and after reading them take them back to swap for some more.
● Valley Ravens RFC: Mini & Junior rugby training is already underway for the coming 2019/20 season, with high numbers in attendance at various age groups, if any child is interested in joining the Valley Ravens, training is every Wednesday, under 6’s & 9’s is at Ogmore Park, under 13’s at the Planka Playing Fields, both start time 6pm.
Two valleys. Two clubs. One Valley Ravens.
● Bridgend Quiz League: Is inviting teams and individuals to attend a social evening on Monday, September 2 at 8pm for a free General Knowledge quiz followed by a free buffet at Tondu Railway Club, Station Approach, Tondu, CF32 9DY. If you are a quizzer with 3 or 4 likeminded friends, able to form a team within a pub/club in Bridgend County Borough and available on Monday nights between late September and April, you are also invited to register for the 2019 / 20 season. Entry for the whole season is £40 a team, approx 40p a person per quiz. You can also register by post to:-BQL Treasurer, 7, Swn Yr Adar, Penyfai, Bridgend CF31 4GE. Cheques should be received by 2nd September and made payable to BRIDGEND QUIZ LEAGUE. Please provide team details with a contact name, phone number and email address. But why not attend to see what we are all about, buy a drink and take part in the general knowledge quiz with your friends? You can also take advantage of the FREE buffet! REMEMBER, there is NO obligation to join the League. Visit our website or contact Steve on 01656 722754.
● Thank You: A huge thank you to everyone from the Ogmore Valley, The Valley Ravens mini/ junior section and everybody from Ogmore Vale RFC, who turned up and supported the late Alan “Alfie “Parsons fun day at Lawrence Park, Pontycymmer , on August 3.
It was a fantastic day with over £5,500 raised for The British Heart Foundation and Kidney Research Wales. Once again thank you for all your support Ogmore Valley.
● Coffee Morning: Coffee morning at Christchurch Chapel Corbett Street, Ogmore Vale on Thursday, August 29, with a cake stall, book stall, china and clothes stalls & not forgetting a raffle etc.
It will be from 9.30am10.45am. So why not join them for a coffee and its free admission to. All welcome.
● Blackmill Over-50s: Blackmill Over-50s meet at the Local Community Centre on Wednesday evenings at 7pm, always glad to welcome new members.
This is a social gathering and occasionally a trip to the theatre or a meal out is arranged.
● Nantymoel Knitters Class: We are members of a Knitting Club who live in Nantymoel.
We meet twice a week at Dinam Close every Tuesday and Friday from 10am-noon.
We are always looking for new members and all our efforts are to make things for charity.
If there is anyone who has any spare wool they do not want, we would be very grateful to receive it. Many thanks from all the knitting club members
● Café News: Just would like to which Mandy from Lite Bite Cafe and Rob from the Wyndham Pub all the best in their new ventures of opening Mr Big Bite the new cafe in the high street of Ogmore Vale and hopefully will be opening at the end of July.
Good luck to you both and I hope everyone supports you both. It promises to be like the Lite Bite Cafe – the best food around.
● Your News: Please remember to send any news or information to me by 10.30pm on the Wednesday each week.
Email gazette@ ogmore-vale.co.uk or ring 01656 760 640.
PENYFAI
Send Your News To:
Meryl Wilkins
1 Pen-yr-Heol, Penyfai CF31 4ND 01656 724794
● Sunday Services: All Saints Church Penyfai:
■ First Sunday of the month – Morning prayer and Holy Eucharist at 10.30am.
■ Second Sunday of the month – Shared Benefice Eucharist, 10.30am.
■ Third Sunday of the month – Said Holy Eucharist 8.30am, followed by Morning Prayer, 10.30am.
■ Fourth Sunday of the month – Holy Eucharist, 10.30am.
■ Fifth Sunday of the month – Benefice Eucharist at 10.30am, followed by lunch.
Call the Rev Anthony Beer on 01656 859 487.
● Smyrna Chapel Services: A traditional Sunday school service in Smyrna Chapel, Penyfai, always starts at 10.30am and the evening services take place in Smyrna Chapel starting at 6pm.
There is a coffee morning every Tuesday in the Smyrna Chapel vestry from 10am-12noon where stalls of produce are also on offer.
Bible studies take place on Thursdays at 7.15pm and are led by Marlyn James and Dorothy Evans.
Newcomers are always welcome.
● Bridgend Local Access Forum: I have contacted Andrew Mason the Bridgend Local Access Forum officer, Roland Pittard Alex Marshall and myself are all living in Penyfai we are all members of the Bridgend Local Access Forum, Roland Pittard has been calling for a Meeting to be arranged by The Bridgend County Borough Local Access Forum Officer Andrew Mason, I am also calling for a meeting for the members, I am expecting notification of a meeting very soon
● Penyfai field Development: The information received is from the National Library of Wales Records Office and this relates to the Court Colman Estate and William Herbert Clydwyn llewellyn, documents deposited in 1940,1952 and 1953,
The field next to the Pheasant Public House was unregistered lease hold land until 2007, then Bridgend County Borough Council registered ownership of the field
● Community Council: The next meeting of the Newcastle Higher Community Council is to take place on Tuesday, September 3 at 7pm in the Penyfai Church in Wales School, as there has been no meeting of the Newcastle Higher Community Council in the month of August the agenda is a full, as the Community Councillors want to catch up with recent developments and the Public meeting in Penyfai and concerns of the Aberkenfig residents, The Newcastle Higher Community Council are the sponsor of the Penyfai Fun Day on Saturday, September 7 in the field next to the Phesant Public House, and the councillors are looking forward to seeing every one enjoying the Penyfai Fun Day
● 1st Penyfai Scout Group: Scout and Guide Hall, Court Coleman Road, Penyfai (except summer):
■ Beavers (ages 6 to 8), meet Thursdays from 5pm-6.15pm.
■ Cubs (ages 8 to 10) meet Thursdays from 6.30pm-8pm.
■ Scouts (ages 10 to 14) meet Thursdays, 6.30pm-8pm.
Call Christine Jordan on 01656 860 831.
● Play and Community Playgroup: For families of newcomers to the village of Penyfai with children from two years to four years looking to join a play group, there is the play and community play group held in the Scout hall on Court Coleman Road, Penyfai.
It is open 9.15am-3pm Monday to Friday during term time.
Call 07813 392 464 for more details.
PORTHCAWL
Send Your News To:
David Newton-Williams
42 Suffolk Place, Porthcawl, CF36 3EB. 01656 451844 davidn-w@homecall.co.uk
● Bridgend Carers Centre: Bridgend Carers Centre held a 5k Fundraising Walk on Thursday, August 8, led by Stuart Martin from Love to Walk, which also highlighted the invaluable role that unpaid carers contribute. The walk also promoted the importance of Carers looking after their own physical and emotional wellbeing.
Generous donations meant that the walk raised £130 pounds for the centre which will go towards any future respite activities at the centre.
If you are a Carer in Bridgend and district and wish to find out more about Bridgend Carers Centre please contact the Centre on 01656 658479
● National Coastwatch Institution - Porthcawl: July was another busy month for the Porthcawl Branch, with 14 logged and 29 monitored incidents recorded.
This matches the number of incidents recorded in July 2018, but monitored incidents have increased by 9 from this time last year. Recorded incidents ranged from missing persons, to overdue swimmers and from “tombstoners” to dinghies adrift. This means July 2019 was the busiest month since the station opened. July was also a record month for logged vessels, with 1787 recorded movements. Interestingly, 85% of these were related to leisure.
Up until this month the Branch has recorded 57 incidents for the year - 10 more than this time in 2018.This makes them one of the busiest National Coastwatch stations in the UK.
The innovative and state of the art CCTV system employed in the tower helps them achieve this, with an unparalleled level of coverage over the local coastline.
Rarely are there any quiet watches during the Summer!
The Branch also wants to thank everyone who continues to support them and especially for the excellent response to their stand at Rescue Fest 2019.
The tower is 149 years old this year and the Branch members hope to celebrate its sesquicentennial anniversary next year in appropriate fashion.
Porthcawl Male Choir: ● This year Porthcawl Male Choir will be holding their Annual Celebrity Concert at The Grand Pavilion on Saturday, September 14 commencing at 7pm and featuring special guests ‘Ida’ to bring a stunning evening of entertainment.
Ida is a group consisting of four stunning sopranos who will bring a collection of re-worked operatic arias, chart-topping hits and musical theatre favourites to Porthcawl.
Ida’s impressive versatility within these musical genres has seen them performing their mesmerising show across the continents.
With spellbinding vocals & a unique chemistry, Ida captivates every audience and as one theatre critic put it ‘This group brings class and operatic flair to modern classics.
These girls make some serious sounds!’.
Tickets are available from the Box Office or from members of the choir.
● Newton Pop And Beer
Festival: Saturday, August 24 from 10am until 10pm. Now in its eighth year, Newton Fest is firmly established as Porthcawl’s biggest outdoor charity music festival. Located on the ancient green in the beautiful village of Newton, this is the place to be. No unaccompanied children and, above all, no glass please.
● The Porthcawl
Befriending Group: The Porthcawl Befriending Group provides free activities for lonely people and those who want to befriend them. Free tea/coffee while chatting around a table, free bingo and table games, beginners Health and Wellbeing Tai Chi. etc. Members can bring children but regrettably no pets. Griffin Park Community Centre in New Road from 11am to 12noon every Wednesday. Membership is free but numbers are limited. Please contact Angie Reid on 07591 217521
● Porthcawl Farmers and Artisans Market - CF36
5DN: The next Farmers Market will be held in Griffin Park Community Hall on Saturday, August 24 between 9.30am and 12.30pm. All the usual stalls selling locally produced food, craft and art will be there and refreshments will be available on the day.
● Porthcawl Weekly Table
Top Sale: Griffin Park New Road Porthcawl CF36 5DF - This is a weekly event held every Friday at Griffin Park Hall in New Road with doors open between 8am and 12noon. Tables are £5 for the morning. Contact Jean on 07778 599 616.
● Porthcawl Lion's Car
Boot Sale: This popular weekly event is back every Sunday (weather permitting), from 8am until 12noon on the Porthcawl RFC playing field off South Road Porthcawl. CF36 3DA.
● Porthcawl Veterans Hub: Don’t forget that the new Porthcawl based Veteran’s Hub offers a NAAFI Break on Saturday mornings in the Wellbeing Centre adjacent to the tennis courts at Griffin Park where veterans can meet with other veterans, raise their problems and get advice.
● Nottage Unitarian Chapel: The Unitarian Chapel in Ty Canol Nottage which reputably is the oldest non-conformist cause in the area and dates back to a time before 1789, holds a Friday Club which starts off with a period of meditation between 10.30am and 11am every Friday and then this is followed by Coffee and a Chat which finishes around 12noon. Everyone is welcome.
● Cream Tea In Aid Of Latch and Sandville Self Help Centre: A Cream Tea in aid of Latch and Sandville SHC has been arranged in All Saints Church in Victoria Avenue Porthcawl on Sunday, September 1 starting at 3pm. Tickets are £10 and there will be a mini-bar, light entertainment and a raffle.
● Let's Dance: This is what the Hi-Tide in Mackworth Road have called the Charity Night they are presenting in the Marquee on Saturday, September 21. There will be multi-Award winning Artists plus a fantastic Support Artist.
Tickets are £20 from the Hi-Tide which includes a meal and GTFM 107.9FM Roadshow Disco and all proceeds are going to Alzheimer’s, Ronald McDonald and Sandville S.H. Tickets and more information from the Hi-Tide.
● It's Okay to Talk: Andys Man Club meets in Porthcawl RFC off South Road (CF36 3DA) every Monday evening (Except Bank Holidays). Or check out their website or talk to them on #itsoktotalk
● Gilgal Baptist Chruch Park Avenue: The Members and friends of Gilgal Chapel have been involved for many years with The Samaritan’s Purse in providing toys and gifts for ‘Operation Christmas Child’ Shoeboxes. This year however, due to import restrictions sweets and toothpaste can no longer be included. Anybody who wants to find out more about the scheme should contact Vera on 01656 785948.
● Porthcawl Art Society Summer Exhibition: The Porthcawl Art Society Annual Summer Exhibition is now open during normal opening hours, so go along and be amazed by the talent. Admission is free and refreshments are available.
● Porthcawl ENLI Food And Fashion Fest: After a very successful Festival last year the Porthcawl Branch of the RNLI are again organising a week of events in and around Porthcawl allowing local businesses to showcase their enterprise whilst at the same time raising funds for the RNLI.
This year the Food and Fashion Fest is being held between the 7th and 15th of Sept in various venues from Pyle Garden Centre, The Prince in Maudlam and various hostelries on the Esplanade in Porthcawl. For more information look out for posters or contact David Shillaw (Chairman of the Fundraising and Events Group of the RNLI here in Porthcawl) via phone 07802 747171 or email davidshillaw@gmail.com.
Also forming part of the Festival is an evening of Magical Music, presented by Welsh actor Steve Speirs.
Tickets for the show which is being held at The Grand Pavilion in Porthcawl on Sunday, September 1 at 7pm are priced at £15 and are available from the box office on 01656 815995.
LLYNFI VALLEY
Send Your News To:
01656 810084
llyngazmvr@hotmail.co.uk
● Panto: This years Panto at the Town Hall will be Aladdin – staged by our very own MMTS (formally known as MAOS).
Between the Thursday, October 24 and Saturday, October 26 at Maesteg Town Hall.
It’s my absolute pleasure to be able to announce the cast for our upcoming panto:
■ Aladdin - Jack Allen.
■ Jasmine - Charlotte Lenehan.
■ Widow Twankey - Ross Donoghue.
■ Spirit of the Ring - Lisa Howells.
■ The Genie - Emily Jones & Katie Pritchard.
■ So-Shy - Olivia Castle, Ella Powys & Ellie Sykes.
■ Abanaza - Tony Kingsbury.
■ The Emperor - Tony Mullins
■ The Chinese Policewomen - Bethan Skye & Sian Rees.
■ Wishee Washie - Nia Scourfield.
There are two Genies and three So Shys who are playing alternate performances.
Tickets available via the town hall and the MMTS Facebook page.
● Nantyffyllon Rugby Club: Live music from ‘the brothers inlaw’ on Bank Holiday Monday, August 26.
● Dementia Group: On Saturday, August 17, the Dyffryn Chapel Dementia friends’ group will be having an open day to dedicate our memory garden and open both gardens for all to see. It will be from 12noon-3pm.
We would be delighted if you would join us by 12 noon for the opening ceremony.
● Bridgend Quiz League: Is inviting teams and individuals to attend a social evening on the Monday, September 2 at 8pm for a free General Knowledge quiz followed by a free buffet at Tondu Railway Club, Station Approach, Tondu, CF32 9DY.
Entry for the whole season is £40 a team, approx 40p a person per quiz.
You can also register by post to: BQL Treasurer, 7, Swn Yr Adar, Penyfai, Bridgend CF31 4GE.
Cheques should be received by September 2 and made payable to Bridgend Quiz League.
Visit our website or contact Steve on 01656 722 754.
● Fashion: The President of Inner Wheel club of Maesteg is organising a fashion show by Samantha B in the Masonic Hall, Maesteg on Wednesday, September 4 at 7pm in aid of Llamau.
Entrance is £8 to include supper.
● Quilt and Craft Festival: to be held at St Michaels Church, Maesteg between Thursday, September 12 and Saturday, September 14, from 10am-4pm.
Refreshments are available and admission is just £3.
● Curtain Up Theatre: Tickets now on sale for a fabulous production given by our very own Curtain Up Theatre, this year they are performing the Wedding Singer (the musical comedy) at the Town Hall.
The show is coming together well and we really look forward to show week when Curtain Up get to perform with a live band for the first time since Grease five years ago!
They will be at the town hall entertaining you all between Thursday, September 5 and Saturday, September 7. Performance starts at 7.15pm and 2.30pm (Saturday Matanee). Tickets are on sale now at £12 and there is also cabaret seating available www.maestegtownhall. com.
● Town Hall Events: There is lots going on this coming month for the children of the valley.
All tickets are available from the hall on 01656 815 995 or from www. maesteg townhall.com.
■ Thursday, August 15 - The Crow House. Children’s Theatre for ages 3+. 2pm.
■ Friday, August 30 - Gweithdy Cymraeg i blant oed 5+. Welsh Language Workshop for kids aged 5+ 10am.
● Events Diary: This is for organisations of the valley, asking them to check at the Council Office’s Diary before arranging an event, so that you won’t clash with anyone else.
The diary is in the office purely for that purpose.
MAESTEG WEEKLY
● MHM Wales New Wellbeing: They now meet at Maesteg Sports Centre on Thursdays from 10am to noon.
We have changed our Maesteg Hub venue and how we deliver the new service. We are now working in collaboration with Halo Leisure.
It is an advice, support and information session open to anyone in the community to access or call in for any help around general wellbeing and mental health.
We also run short courses too.
● Therapy Dogs: Therapy Dogs Nationwide have a South Wales representative in Ben the Poochon. TDN is a national charity.
Our volunteers have their own pet dog, temperament tested, and always focused on caring for people in the community, so our volunteers will go to nursing homes, schools, special needs schools, hospitals, hospices, care centres and prisons, or local groups plus we offer help by working with the professional medical sector.
For more information on joining TDN or the programmes we offer please contact claregriffiths@aol.com
● Clwb Maesteg: Clwb Cymraeg Maesteg / Maesteg Welsh Club. Mae’r Clwb yn rhoi cyfle i siaradwyr Cymraeg gyfarfod yn gymdeithasol a chynnal neu wella eu sgiliau iaith Gymraeg.
Mae’r clwb yn cyfarfod bob pythefnos am 7yh nos Fercher yng Nghlwb y Gweithwyr yn Stryd y Teml.
Mae rhagor o fanylion ar gael gan Lloyd Evans 07856 553 777 e-bost: Psycho1283@hotmail. com.
The club provides an opportunity for Welsh speakers to meet socially and maintain or improve their Welsh language skills.
The club meets every fortnight at 7pm on Wednesday evening in the Workingmen’s Club in Temple Street.
Further details are available from Lloyd Evans on 07856 553 777; or email: Psycho1283@ hotmail.com
● Milk Deliveries: Delivered to your door in glass bottles instead of plastic, contact Steve Simmomds (delivery Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) – call 01656 712 858 or 07807 282 790.
● Sewing Class: At Cwm Calon Community Hub (opposite Asda) every Tuesday from 6pm7.30pm.
Beginners and experienced sewers welcome.
Dressmaking, soft furnishing, soft toys, patchwork, quilting, embroidery, cross stitch, cushions, all expertly taught by a fully qualified instructor.
Call 01656 735 622 for more details.
This group is full at present.
● Cwlwm Cwm Llynfi: The group are again eager to organise events to enhance the awareness and use of the Welsh culture, language and traditions in the area.
It is also hoped that it gives people the opportunity to use the language while socialising and enjoying the events.
The group meet every second Tuesday of the month in the Council offices, Talbot Street, Maesteg and a warm welcome awaits anyone interested in joining us.
For further information contact Rhian Sterio on 07861 660 970.
● Rotary Club: The 70-plus year old Maesteg Rotary Club meet every fortnight on a Monday at 1pm in the Cross Inn Maesteg/ Cwmfelin.
The purpose is to discuss projects to benefit others (often in the valley) and to socialise.
They are looking for new members so they can continue to be able to help local charities as well as internationally.
Anyone, male or female, who is able to spare an hour each fortnight and would like to help in the benefit of others is welcome.
So contact Tal Harries on 01656 711 078 or 07999 8861.
● Maesteg WI: Maesteg WI have an exciting programme planned for the year, and will meet on the third Thursday of each month at 7pm in Maesteg Rugby Club.
We are busy planning this year’s summer mystery trip, along with theatre trips.
This month we are going to be swishing – doing our bit to recycle clothes by swopping them with others.
We have lots planned, and welcome visitors or potential new members.
Come along and see for yourself – we welcome visitors, who can see if they fancy joining us, we’re a friendly bunch who love having a good time.
Contact us on maestegwi@gmail.com for further information.
● River Care: There are two groups, who sometimes work separately and sometimes together.
One group is responsible for the community garden in Garth, the other with Resources Wales, the three-year plan to get rid of Japanese Knotweed.
Both work to clear the rubbish still being dumped along the banks of our River Llynfi and planting bulbs.
● Maesteg CC: The club is available to hire for parties, Christenings, etc – contact Ryan Parry 07712 243 589 and Lyndon Horrigan 07971 943 284.
● Art Society: The society meets at Maesteg College on Mondays, from 4pm6pm, and work is created in a variety of media.
● History Society: Change of venue – Llynfi Valley Historical Society on the first Tuesday of the month upstairs in Maesteg Council Offices at 7pm.
● Yoga (seated): For people with mobility difficulties, gentle exercise aims to help the release of tension from the body.
At St David’s Church (opposite Asda), Mondays, from 10.30am11.30am (except bank holidays). Cost £5 per session.
● Maesteg Miners: The newly formed Llynfi Valley Ex-miners Group meets fortnightly on a Tuesday at 6.30pm in Maesteg Rugby Club.
All ex-miners who worked on top or underground are welcome.
For details contact Chris Davies on 07521 906 796 or see the Facebook page: Llynfi Valley Ex-miners.
Miners’ Wives meet
on Thursdays at Central Church.
● Ukelele Club: Formed in April 2015 by Shaun Keddy.
Maesteg Ukulele Club is a community group of ukulele players who get together every Monday to play songs, learn new skills, have a drink and most of all have fun.
For those players who feel they can, we also perform for local charities and fetes. Everybody’s welcome! We always encourage anyone with a ukulele to come along and join us.
You will have a great time and learn a new skill that will impress and entertain your friends and family for years to come.
All levels of players more than welcome.
We meet every Monday at The Cross Inn, Maesteg from 7pm10pm.
Thursday from 6pm8pm for beginners at Cwm Calon.
Contact 07747 425 035 or email: info@ maestegukulele.club
● Cwm Calon: CF34 9UN, now offers a drop in therapy session every Friday from 6pm-8pm, massage, reflexology, Indian head massage also available at £10 per session. Everyone welcome.
● Maesteg U3A: meet at Central Church on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 2pm.
As well as monthly meetings, there are special interest groups which are set up by members – walking (striders, sight seekers and strollers), art appreciation, music appreciation, family history, French Interludes, book club, gardening and the occasional quiz teams, plus regular monthly lunches, a quiz group and a theatre group when appropriate.
For more information on what’s on during the month please visit our website www. maestegu3a.org.
● Parkinson’s Support: The Maesteg Parkinson’s support group now meet as Friends of Pendre, which is the Parkinson’s ward in Bridgend general hospital.
If you wish to join them, inquiries to Bernard Franks on 01656 733 560.
Your partner is welcome to attend.
● Men’s Shed: The Men’s Shed Maesteg headquarters is open at the Court House every Thursday from 11am1.30pm.
They have been producing a monthly podcast, which goes out live on Celtica Radio on the last Wednesday of the month at 8pm, and podcasts are available on the Shedquarters website (maesteg shedquarters. wordpress.com).
Regular activities include a music group, woodwork, guest speakers, painting and other activities and community events.
All welcome, and a hot meal is cooked every week.
The Men’s Shed is part of a national movement aimed at bringing men together in a social environment to get involved in activities that interest them.
● Spirit of Llynfi: The Llynfi Woodland group meets on the first Saturday of the month.
The group has been busy installing picnic benches for families to enjoy their visit to the site.
New volunteers are welcome – contact llynfi woodlandgroup@gmail. com for details.
● Murder: Do you fancy being a detective? There’s a Murder Mystery Book Club which is held at the library in Maesteg Sports Centre.
A book for the month is given, you read to a specified page, ring Martyn to say who you think is the murderer, then meet to discuss the book on a Saturday morning.
Interested? Contact Martyn at the library.
The group is now involved in creating a book – murder and detective of course.
● Choir News: If you like to sing then join our friendly choristers, who come from all over the borough.
Côr Meibion Maesteg a’r cylch/Maesteg Male Voice Choir rehearse at the Celtic with a 15-minute break and 7pm-8.30pm, Tuesday with no break.
Upcoming events in the diary are:
■ Friday, September 20 – W.H.E.R.E Concert, Honiton.
■ Saturday, September 21 – W.H.E.R.E Concert, Wellington.
■ Friday, October 4 – Llangynwyd Village Hall.
■ Saturday, October 19 – Remembrance Day Concert, Pontycymer.
■ Wednesday, October 30 – Shilo Chapel, Llangynwyd.
■ Saturday, November 2 – Masonic Hall, Porthcawl.
■ Sunday, November 10 – Remembrance Service, Caerau Church 10am.
■ Friday, November 15 – Laleston Concert.
■ Saturday, November 30 – Y Bont Concert, Hope Chapel, Bridgend.
■ December TBC – Wedding, Catholic Church, Maesteg.
● Taking To The Stage: The Llynfi Valley Amateur Dramatic Society meet at 7.30pm at the Quins on a Thursday.
New members are always welcome.
● MAOS: Singing and acting combined – the award-winning Maesteg Amateur Operatic Society meet on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7pm.
■ Children/Youth: We have two children’s and young people’s cultural activities in our valley plus Scouts, air cadets and the Courthouse.
● Maesteg Children’s Choir: Children are guaranteed a great time learning new songs.
They meet every Saturday in the crypt of St Michael’s Church from 10am-noon and pay only £2 a week.
● Curtain Up Youth
Theatre: Meets every Tuesday at Maesteg Town Hall from 4.15pm for primary school age children, and 6pm for those of comprehensive school age, up to 18.
They are trained to a high standard in all aspects of stage-craft – acting, mime and movement.
Fee is £6 with an offer of £10 for two in the family.
● The Courthouse: in Station Street Maesteg is open every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5.30pm7.30pm.
Plus there are dance groups of various styles – ballet with Miss Sian, based in Church Street, Maesteg, (near the bus station); plus UDC from Caerau, Funk Force and Contagious from Maesteg.
● MHM Wales: Wellbeing and emotional wellbeing drop-in – increase your positive emotional wellbeing.
Wellbeing Hub at Masonic Hall, Castle Street, Maesteg, CF34 9YL, on Thursdays, noon-3pm.
● Special Families: This is a family support group in Maesteg for families that have children with disabilities.
Term-time support group coffee morning at Maesteg Sports Centre, Wednesdays, 10amnoon. Open to all.
Term-time Saturday activity at Maesteg Sports Centre, from noon-2pm, members only.
Out of school activities during holiday time members only.
Contact Claire Edmunds on 07588 460 796 or find Special Families Maesteg on Facebook.
● Doggy Bags: Maesteg Council Offices on Monday to Friday between 10am-1pm have free doggy bags for dog owners to clear up the mess their animals make.
● Credit Union: Llynfi Valley Credit Union is open for business for just £1 membership joining fee.
You’ll find it at 15a Talbot Street from 9am-1pm, Monday to Saturday, call 731 392; or 177 Caerau Road, also from 9am-1pm, Monday to Friday, call 736 267.
● Food Bank: The service is kept stocked by generous people and stores in the community.
You can deliver items to Noddfa in Caerau, Peniel in Maesteg, or Caerau Development Trust via Dr Jill.
Check if you’re entitled to use the foodbank – you need a note from your doctor, the Social Services, the Job Centre or Citizens’ Advice Bureau, then take it with you and hand it in.
NANTY WEEKLY
● Nanty Sport: Llynfi Valley Table Tennis every Friday, 6.30pm-9pm, at Maesteg Sports Centre.
All equipment is provided for use, with qualified coaches to help and assist, from absolute beginners to the more experienced player. Admission is £3 for adults and £1 for children. Call Peter Williams on 07956 608 581.
● Nanty MI: Bingo Night with refreshments at Nanty Miners’ Institute on a Monday and Thursday from 7.15pm.
Nanty Library also has two large halls available with vacant slots throughout the week and weekends.
Call Bernard Aylward 01656 739 898.
A good evening with a great atmosphere is assured when you go to Nanty Miners’ Institute for a Bingo Night with refreshments on a Monday and Thursday from 7.15pm.
CAERAU WEEKLY
● Befriending: Are you lonely and want a bit of company or need a break from your four walls?
If your answer is yes, visit our Befriending Café at Dyffryn Chapel – Bedw Street, Caerau, Maesteg CF34 0TF every Monday from noon-2pm.
Come along and have a cup of tea and a chat with us and meet new friends!
If you haven’t got transport, we can arrange the town rider service to collect you from your home and return.
For further information contact: Laura (Community co-ordinator), on 07815 579082 or Tracy at BAVO on 01656 810 400.
● Tai- Chi: At St Cynfelyn’s Church Hall every Thursday from 11am to noon at £2 per session. Tea and coffee available.
● BMX Track: The Llynfi Valley BMX Racing Club is thrilled to share in the community projects funding.
With an expanded car park and resurfaced and enhanced race track, the club was able to host a South West Regional race meeting in August and the Welsh BMX Championship for the first time, which brought more than 600 visitors into the area.
For more information about Invest Local Caerau, see the Facebook page.
● Caerau Men’s Shed: Caerau Men’s Shed meet every Friday at 1pm at Caerau Development Trust Woodlands Terrace.
Every man is welcome over the age of 18.
For more information contact secretary Phil John on 0796 661 459 or chairman Chris Davies on 07521 906 796.
● Dementia Support: Are you very forgetful? Are you looking after someone who is very forgetful or has been diagnosed with dementia?
Come and meet people in a similar situation at Dyffryn Chapel, Bedw Street, Caerau, and enjoy a cup of tea and a chance to talk with members of the Dementia Friends Group.
Our meetings are Thursdays, from1pm - 3pm, and are open to any carers, not just for dementia.
Contact Eirwen Thomas, 736 379, or John Hughes, 731 392, (Maesteg Credit Union).
GARTH WEEKLY
● Garth WI: They will be holding their meetings on the second Wednesday of every month at Maesteg Celtic Club in the room downstairs.
Meetings will start at 7pm and finish at 9pm.
A warm welcome awaits.
● OAP Club: Garth OAP Club meet in their hall on Bridgend Road every Wednesday, from 5.30pm-7pm.
A new craft group is starting on Tuesdays from 10am-noon. Cost £3 and any type of craft is suitable.
New members warmly welcome.
Membership fee £2, then weekly subs £1.
Call Anne on 07904 604 049 or 737 323 or Ethel on 735 571.
We are now on Facebook.
● Social Sessions: Chat over tea or coffee, bingo, card games, day trips, dining out and the occasional speaker.
For more information, call Anne or Ethel as above.
LLANGYNWYD WEEKLY
● Tir Iarll WI: At the July meeting president Alexis James welcomed members. There will be no meeting in August.
There will be the summer trip to Cwm Deri vineyard Narberth on Wednesday, August 7.
The September meeting is on Tuesday, September 3, 7pm at Llangynwyd Primary School. Where the speakers will be Val Weaver and Claire Davies on sailing, cycling and treking.
● Llan Hall: Llangynwyd Village Hall Events – Contact details for all events are available via our website www. llanvillagehall.org by contacting our booking line 07936 524 553 or email: llanvillagehall@ gmail.com.
● At the hall:
■ Mondays – 10.15am– noon - Parent & Toddler Group. 6pm-9pm - Material Girls Sewing Group. 6pm-8pm - USW Learn Welsh Class.
■ Tuesdays – 10am-2pm Coffee Shop Open; 12.30pm-1.30pm Tai Chi. 1pm-3pm - Tir Iarll Craft Club (except first Tuesday). 7pm-8.30pm - Singing For Pleasure. 7pm-9pm - Llangynwyd Community Association (3rd Tuesday).
■ Wednesday
– 10am-2pm - Coffee Shop Open, 10.30am-11.30am - Pilates. 2pm-4pm - Prize Bingo. 6pm-8pm - Table Tennis. 6.30pm-9pm - Llangynwyd Middle Community Council (2nd Wednesday).
■ Thursday - 10am-2pm - Coffee Shop Open. 10.15am-12noon - Parent & Toddler Group. 6.30pm-7.30pm - Pilates.
■ Friday - 7.15pm-9.30pm - Monthly Supper Club (on Last Friday).
■ Saturday - 8.30am-10.30am - Pilates.
■ Sunday - 6.15pm-8.15pm - Meditation Group (first Sunday).
● Shiloh Church: Shiloh Church, Llangynwyd, offers activities for children and young people of school age on Mondays, 6pm-7pm, (Warrior Club ages five11, fun, games, craft and much more).
Fridays, 7pm-8.30pm, (youth, ages 11-16, games, refreshments and topical discussion). Cost 50p.
● Bryn Valley: Computers at Bryn Community Centre, Bryn every Tuesday 10.30am-noon.
To get people to feel comfortable and confident when using a computer.
Contact Paul Bulmer on 07757 016 572 or email: paul.bulmer@ gmail.com or Gaynor Jones, on 07989 130 933 or email: gaynorj1@ hotmail.co.uk.
Interested parties are asked to bring your phone, tablet or laptop to the community centre.
● Sandville: The centre is open from Monday to Friday – ring 01656 743 344. Occasionally Lee the chiropodist is there.
On Thursdays a bus picks up from Maesteg to take those who feel that they need a variety of treatments for their pain.
Ring Tudor on 01656 731 697.
Treatments are on various days from Tuesday to Thursday.
They are self hypnosis, reflexology, pool therapy, form therapy, homeopathy, hairdressing, Indian head massage, bowens therapy, hand and foot massage – ring sandville to find out when they are on.
Friday is specialist day/ multiple sclerosis.
● Carers: Maesteg Carers now contact the centre to arrange a visit at their home, or at another suitable place.
The centre is at Bridgend Carers, call 01656 658 479. Open Monday to Friday with activities and advice.
Legal surgery on occasions.