ABERKENFIG & COYTRAHEN
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Family History: The next meeting of the Bridgend Branch of the Glamorgan Family History Society is on Monday, October 21 at the Len Evans Centre, off Heol Persondy, Aberkenfig, CF32 9RF.
The Speaker is Mr Dean Powell who will give a Talk on The Land of Song.
Doors open at 7pm, talk to start 7.30pm.
Everyone welcome and refreshments available.
Aberkenfig Bowls: And so ends the most successful season in the 83 years since the Aberkenfig Welfare Bowling Club was established in 1936.
Hot on the heels of securing promotion from the second division of the Rockwood Triples League, as runners up to Kenfig Hill & Pyle, Aberkenfig travelled to Porthcawl to meet Griffin Park, in the final match in division three of the Port Talbot Triples League.
The evening started with Griffin having a four point lead at the top of the table, but, in a hard fought match, Aberkenfig ran out as 12-2 winners reversing the positions and gaining their second promotion of the week
On the last day of the Mid Vale Championship League Aberkenfig entertained Cefn Cribwr needed just one point to secure promotion, as Champions, having started the day on equal points with Kenfig Hill & Pyle.
Aberkenfig had their tails up, following the earlier results, and ran out comfortable winners against a depleted Cefn side thus completing a hat trick of promotions in the space of ten days
Psychic Fayre: A Psychic Fair will be held on Tuesday, November 19 at the Ynysawdre Community Centre. All readings £10. Doors open at 6.30pm. For more information phone Mrs Bryant on 01656 657 463 or 07890 2342 35.
Carers Link: Sarah Jarvis is the new Carers Link Worker for Bridgend Carers Centre covering Aberkenfig, Sarn, Coytrahen, Tondu, Bryncethin, Penyfai and the surrounding area. Sarah supports people who are caring for their loved ones and can provide support, advice and assistance.
We work alongside health and social care services in order to support the carer and their loved ones in their own home.
If you are caring for someone at home and require some help please give her a call on 07876 872 236 or 01656 658 479.
On offer is a variety of services including benefits advice, counselling, carers assessment, legal advice, exercise, support groups, training, days out, weekly cafe and most of all, a listening ear and emotional support.
Sarah looks forward to hearing from you.
Community Council: If you have an interest in serving as a Community Councillor in the Ynysawdre district please contact Mrs Anne Wilkes (Clerk of the Council) for a friendly chat on responsibilities and opportunities.
Telephone 070 460 4049 or email: ynysawdre communitycouncil@ hotmail.com
Ynysawdre Parish Room is available for hire at £10 per hour - enquiries to Anne Wilkes, details above.
The hall is suitable for small family parties on weekends, weekly meetings, craft groups etc.
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. Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10am12noon and Friday evenings from 6.30pm8.30pm at Brackla Community Centre.
Sessions are £2 which includes tea, coffee and biscuits.
All ages, abilities and crafts welcome – please no electrics (eg sewing machines).
Brackla Charity Fundraising Group: Are holding a Children’s Halloween Disco on Saturday, October 26. 6pm-8pm at Brackla Community Centre.
Entry is £1 per child paid on the door, sweets, hot dogs and tea and coffee with be able to purchase at an extra cost. Halloween treats. This is a fundraising event for the Mayor’s Charity for Heronsbridge School.
Circus Academy Open to young and old alike, join us to learn a range of stunning circus skils – from juggling and unicycling to fire and aerial work. Every Wednesday, from 6.30pm-8pm.
Samba Band Come and learn the infectious carnival beats of Brazil. Every Thursday, from 6.30pm-8pm.
All workshops are on a “pay what you can” basis.
To register, email carnegiesignup@gmail. com or call 01656 815 757. for you. Bring Your Unwanted Uniform: Donations now being taken at BCLC between 10am and 5pm Monday to Thursday.
The following items are needed:
Any uniform items for the above schools (shirts, jumpers, trousers, skirts, etc.).
Coats to fit school age children. Dark flat shoes. School bags. PE kits & boots. Please can all items be clean and in good condition. Thank you very much.