Bridgend Community Guide and Directory 2014

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Bridgend
Community
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2014
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Contents
page
Foreword
202
Advice and support services
03
Carers – advice and services
09
Churches
11
Community 13
l Local council
13
l Leisure centres
13
l Libraries
14
l Community centres
18
l Travel & transport
23
Counselling
25
Education and careers advice
27
Groups and clubs
29
l Ex-servicemen’s/women’s groups
29
l 50+ groups
29
l Music and arts
30
l Sports, health and fitness
32
l Youth groups
42
l Pre-school/play groups
44
l Other groups
45
Health care and support
49
l Groups and services
49
l Dentists
59
l GPs
60
l Opticians
60
l Pharmacists
61
l Hospitals
62
Housing
64
Police/crime l Police station
66
l Police Community Support Officers
66
l Victim support agencies
68
Political organisations
69
l Community councils 69
l Local AMs & MPs 70
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this document. The publishers cannot accept any
responsibility for errors or omissions, or for any matters in any way arising from the publication of this material.
FOREWORD
Welcome to the second edition of the Community Guide and Directory.
We hope you find this publication useful as it contains a wealth of
information about local groups and organisations across the county
borough of Bridgend.
The guide has been produced as a result of the continuing successful
partnership between Bridgend County Borough Council, ABMU Health
Board, NHS Direct and Bridgend Association of Voluntary Organisations
(BAVO) and we’d like to thank all those involved in the production.
We hope you find the publication useful and long may this close
partnership work continue so that we can serve the needs of all residents
of the county borough in the future.
In addition to being produced in paper format, the Community Guide and
Directory can also be found online by visiting Bridgend County Borough
Council’s website (www.bridgend.gov.uk).
Councillor Lyn Morgan
Cabinet Member for Wellbeing
and Older Peoples Champion
Bridgend County Borough Council
Kay Harris
People’s Board Representative
Bridgend Local Service Board
Name Address Tel. Description Age Concern - Bridgend and District
Rear Ground Floor Office, 24 Victoria Avenue, Porthcawl, CF36 3HG
01656 785910
Appointments available for one to one help, advice and form filling.
Office open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 11am - 2pm and Wednesday 10am - 4pm.
“Knit and Knatter” group Wednesday 2pm - 4pm (you don’t have to knit or crochet).
Name
Age Cymru - Swansea Bay
Address Sun Alliance House, 166 - 167 St. Helens Road, Swansea, SA1 4DQ
Tel. 01792 648866
Email enquiries@agecymruswanseabay.org.uk
Website www.agecymruswanseabay.org.uk
Description The Safeguarding Older People Independent Advocacy Project provides one to one support to
empower people who may be feeling isolated, vulnerable and/or under pressure, helping people
understand their rights, representing their views and helping to access support services and make
informed decisions. Their advocates can help people who are faced with life changing decisions
and enable people to have a voice where otherwise they may not feel able to speak up for
themselves.
Name
Anxiety UK
Address Zion Community Resource Centre, 339 Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 4ZY
Tel. 08444 775774
Email info@anxietyuk.org.uk
Website www.anxietyuk.org.uk
Description Support for people with a range of anxiety disorders. Open from 9.30am - 5.30pm Monday - Friday.
Advice and support
Name
Age Connects Morgannwg
Address Principality House, Rear of 31 Taff Street, Pontypridd, CF37 4TR
Tel. 01443 490650
Email information@acmorgannwg.org.uk
Website www.acmorgannwg.org.uk
Description Age Connects Morgannwg provide a range of independent and confidential services to support
people over 50 to improve their quality of life and to promote a positive view of ageing.
Name Bridgend Association of Voluntary Organisations - BAVO
Address
112-113 Commercial Street, Bridgend, CF34 9DL
Tel. 01656 810400
Email bavo@bavo.org.uk
Website www.bavo.org.uk/
Description Bridgend Association of Voluntary Organisations (BAVO) is an umbrella organisation set up to
develop and promote voluntary and community action throughout Bridgend County Borough. BAVO
provide support, guidance, practical assistance and information to local voluntary sector groups to
help them develop their skills, services and activities, ensuring they are represented across a wide
range of issues locally, regionally and nationally. A membership organisation open to all voluntary
and community groups based in Bridgend County Borough, they are part of a national support
network supported by Welsh Government and WCVA.
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Name
Bridgend Family Information Service
Address
3rd Floor, Bridgend County Borough Council, Sunnyside Offices, Bridgend, CF31 4AR
Tel. 01656 643643
Email familyinfo@bridgend.gov.uk
Website www.bridgend.gov.uk
Description The Family Information Service provides free advice and information on a wide range of childcare
options and activities for children aged 0-20, their families and their carers.
Name
Bridgend Lifesavers Credit Union
Address The Lifelong Learning Centre, Merfield Close, Sarn, Bridgend, CF31 4GF
Tel. 01656 729912
Website www.blscu.co.uk
Description Bridgend Lifesavers Credit Union (BLSCU) is a financial co-operative set up to provide ethical,
affordable financial services for all who live, work or volunteer within theBridgend County
Borough. BLSCU is a not-for-profit organisation which exists solely for the benefit of their
members and not to maximise the profits of any external shareholders. It is committed to offering
services that are as affordable, flexible and straightforward as possible.
Name Bridgend Outreach Autism Support
Address
Social Services, Bridgend County Borough Council, Sunnyside, Bridgend, CF31 4AR
Tel. 01656 642031 / 07896 098004
Email BOAS@bridgend.gov.uk
Description Bridgend Outreach Autism Support offers a support and information signposting service for adults
with Asperger’s Syndrome or High functioning Autism, their friends and carers.
Name Citizens Advice Bureau
Address Ground Floor, 26 Dunraven Place, Bridgend CF31 1JD
Tel. 08444 77 20 20
Websitewww.citizensadvice.org.uk
Description The Citizens Advice Bureau can provide information on a wide range of issues including debt,
benefits, housing, immigration, employment and relationship break downs. They will listen to
any worries and give quality up to date advice. They can also help with writing letters, making
telephone calls and filling in forms.
Name
Citizens Advice Bureau - Maesteg
Address
Council Offices, Talbot Street, Maesteg, CF34 9BY
Tel. 08444 77 20 20
Websitewww.citizenadvice.org.uk
Description The Citizens Advice Bureau can provide information on a wide range of issues including debt,
benefits, housing, immigration, employment and relationship break downs. They will listen to
any worries and give quality up to date advice. They can also help with writing letters, making
telephone calls and filling in forms.
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Name
Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation
Address
Unit 5, Maritime Offices, Woodland Terrace, Maesycoed, Pontypridd, CF37 1DZ
Tel. 01443 485233
Websitewww.ciswo.org
Description The organisation facilitates the social groups which meet in the communities of Nantyffyllon and
Ogmore Vale.
Name Community Companions – befriending for over 50s
Address
BAVO, 112 - 113 Commercial Street, Maesteg, Bridgend, CF34 9DL
Tel. 01656 810400
Email bavo@bavo.org.uk
Website www.bavo.org.uk
Description The Big Lottery funded Community Companions befriending scheme aims to help lonely and
isolated people aged 50 and over within Bridgend County Borough. Led by BAVO working in
partnership with a range of statutory and voluntary organisations, the service provides people with
a volunteer befriender who can visit them in their own home or accompany them to get out and
about to access community activities and services including community cafés. All volunteers will
have undergone a criminal records check to ensure safety.
Name
Elite Supported Employment Agency Ltd
Address
8 Magden Park, Green Meadow, Llantrisant, CF72 8XT
Tel. 01443 226664
Email information@elitesea.co.uk
Website www.elitesea.co.uk
Description Elite Supported Employment Agency Ltd. helps people with disabilities to access, obtain and
maintain paid employment by providing appropriate support and training. The Agency operates
throughout the areas of Rhondda Cynon Taff, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Caerphilly, with a Head
Office in Llantrisant. The Agency does not focus on any particular industry, but matches individuals
to employment suiting their choices, skills and abilities. Please contact for further details.
Name Address
Tel. Description HMP and YOI Parc Bridgend (Parc Supporting Families)
Heol Hopcyn John, Bridgend, CF35 6AP
01656 302844
Family support to families, children and friends at HMP and YOI Parc. Volunteering within family
support help desk and play area. Morning, afternoon, evening and weekend.
Name Home Start - Bridgend
Address
49A Nolton Street, Bridgend, CF31 3AA
Tel. 01656 668111
Email homestartbridge@btconnect.com
Website www.homestartbridge.co.uk
Description Home Start offers support, friendship and practical help to parents in the local community.
Home Start offers a unique service, recruiting and training volunteers – who are usually parents
themselves – to visit families at home to offer informal, friendly and confidential support. To
help give children the best possible start in life, Home Start supports parents as they grow in
confidence, strengthen their relationships with their children and widen their links with the local
community.
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Name
Just @sk Plus
Address Youth Information Centre, 6-6A Wyndham Street, Bridgend, CF31 1EF
Tel. 01656 815146
Email justask@bridgend.gov.uk
Description Just @sk Plus is a multi-agency service for young people aged 16-25 providing information,
advice and guidance through a range of specialised information and support workers. Linked in
with services such as aftercare, housing and the Careers service, Just @sk Plus is a one-stop
shop of information for young people. They aim to be able to provide young people with the help
they need quickly and efficiently. The info shop provides a range of projects and services to young
people under one roof.
Name
Samaritans - Bridgend
Address
2 Green Street, Bridgend, CF31 1HF
Tel. 01656 662333
Email bridgend@samaritans.org
Website www.samaritans.org/bridgend
Description Samaritans offer emotional support to callers in distress via telephone, email and visits to their
Centre (between the hours of 11am - 9pm for personal visits only, all other services are 24/7).
National helpline 08457 909090.
Name Splice Child and Family Project Ltd.
Address
Salvation Army Hall, North Avenue, Pyle/Kenfig Hill, Bridgend, CF33 6ND
Tel. 07976 378719
E-Mailsplice_childandfamily@yahoo.co.uk
Description Drop in facility for parents and under 5s. Play, parenting and childcare programmes with creche
facility (6 weeks to school age). One-to-one support. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the
Salvation Army Hall. Mornings: 9.30 – 11.30am. Afternoons: 1 – 2.40pm.
Name The Bridge Mentoring Plus Scheme and TheZone Family Centre
Address
46-48 Dunraven Place, Bridgend, CF31 1JB
Tel. 01656 647891
Email angela@thebridgemps.org.uk
Website www.thebridgemps.org.uk
Description The Zone provides a safe and friendly environment for young people and adults to find advice and support,
engage in informal and non formal learning opportunities or join interest groups in order to promote
emotional health and well being. The Zone offeres a range of opportunities including: a youth café,
volunteering, training programmes, mentoring, work placements, job club and ABFABB (Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual and Transgender) Big Lottery funded Community Voice support service.
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Bridgend Association of Voluntary
Organisations (BAVO)
Working with voluntary organisations, community groups and volunteers
throughout Bridgend County Borough free of charge.
An umbrella organisation set up to develop and promote voluntary and community action, BAVO
provide support, guidance, practical assistance and information to local voluntary sector groups
to help them develop their skills, services and activities, ensuring they are represented across a
wide range of issues locally, regionally and nationally.
A membership organisation open to all voluntary and community groups based in Bridgend
County Borough, we are part of a national support network supported by the Welsh Government
and WCVA.
We offer practical guidance on:
 Volunteering support and recruitment;
 Starting up and managing an organisation;
Constitutions;
 Becoming a charity;
 Book keeping, accounts, project planning and budgets;
 Monitoring and evaluation;
 Training, funding information and fundraising support;
 Practical resources;
 Development advice and support;
 Networking opportunities, joint working and partnerships.
BAVO, 112 – 113 Commercial Street,
Maesteg, CF34 9DL
T: 01656 810400
E: bavo@bavo.org.uk
www.bavo.org.uk
Supporting, empowering, promoting,
bringing together and
assisting YOU to play a more active
role in the community
Company no: 07691764 Charity registration no: 1146543
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An hour of your day
goes a long way!
Imagine going days or weeks
without seeing somebody or
not being able to get out of
the house?
An hour of your time to visit someone or help them participate in community activities can
make a huge difference to their day. Join our Community Companions befriending scheme
funded by the Big Lottery Fund, to help socially isolated people aged over 50 within Bridgend
County Borough. Help them to meet new people, improve access to local services and improve
their overall health and wellbeing.
Led by Bridgend Association of Voluntary Organisations (BAVO) in partnership with a range of Visit one of our community cafés…..
statutory and voluntary organisations, we are recruiting and training volunteers aged over 16 to If you are over 50, get out of the house, make
new friends, enjoy light refreshments and
befriend older people who may feel isolated and lonely for many reasons.
receive lots of information and advice at one of
Our volunteers may befriend an older person by visiting them in their own home for a couple
youtolook
after your visit
husband,
wife, parents
or or
adult
children
with care
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our community
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other
Borough run by the Community Companions
Crossroads Care Bridgend County is registered with the Care & Social
social activities and clubs.
befriending
scheme for over 50s.
Services Inspectorate Wales and we can provide trained and paid care
staff to support
You do not need any qualifications to become a volunteer as full training will be provided. All
Carers and their families. All staff have an enhanced Criminal Record Bureau check.
that we ask is that you are a good listener and you have a caring attitude.
We are a well established care provider and can offer a wide range of private fee paying
care services which include:
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We have also started a new social enterprise, Crossroads Timesavers Ltd., which
provides domestic support services, e.g. cleaning, ironing, gardening, meal preparation,
shopping, escorting to appointments and dog walking.
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●Outings for lunch, walks, leisure activities e.g. swimming, bowling
●Escorted appointments
●Enabling the person with care needs to do their shopping
●Meal preparation
●Personal care
●Domestic duties as part of a care package
●Medication prompting and assistance
●Many more services which can be tailored to your requirements
Name
Bridgend County Forum Of Parents
and Carers Of Persons With A
Learning Difficulty
Address 82 Coychurch Road, Pencoed, Bridgend,
CF35 5NA
Tel. 01656 860195
Email bessgwen@aol.com
Description Support and advice for Parents and
Carers in Bridgend.
Name
Crossroads Care - Bridgend
Address 7 Victoria Avenue, Porthcawl, CF36 3HG
Tel. 01656 784100
Email bridgend.county@crossroads.org.uk
Website www.crossroadsbridgend.org.uk
Description If you are a carer, Crossroads Care
Bridgend can offer you support. Their
core service sees a trained carer support
worker coming into the home to take
over the caring responsibilities. They
are an independent charity, which has
its own funding streams and is therefore
able to provide additional services
according to funding and demand at a
local level. Carers and Service Users
may access their care services on a
private, fee paying basis. Their services
can be tailored to your specific needs.
They are also funded by Adult Social
Care, Bridgend County Borough Council;
the ABMU Trust and the Big Lottery to
provide care services, community cafes
that are open to all and a social club on
Saturdays in Bridgend for people with
mild to moderate dementia.
Name
Address
Hafal – Bridgend
112 Commercial Street, Maesteg, CF34
9DL
Tel. 01656 732085
Email bridgend@hafal.org
Website www.hafal.org
Description Hafal Bridgend helps people with severe
mental illness and their families to work
towards recovery. Hafal’s services include
a Family Support Service; Supported
Housing Project, breaks for carers; and
Service User and Carer Participation
Service.
Name
Address
Hafod Care Association
St. Hilary Court, Culver House, Cardiff,
CF5 6ES
Tel. 02920 672300
Email enquiries@hafodcare.org.uk
Website www.hafodcare.org.uk
Description Hafod Care provides a wide range of support
services and care services across South East
Wales. These services include care homes,
supported housing, domiciliary care and
floating support. They support older people,
people with mental health issues, young
people and individuals who are homeless.
They also provide accommodation and support
to people with disabilities.
Name Address
Trinity Care and Support
Trinity Church, John Street, Porthcawl,
CF36 3DT
Tel. 01656 782104
Email tcands@tiscali.co.uk
Website www.trinitycareandsupport.org.uk
Description Trinity Care and Support offers short term
respite care services to families who care
for a child or adult at home, and support and
personal assistance to people in the community
who receive direct payments. There is a
Daytime Opportunities Club based in Porthcawl
for adults with a learning disability. Services are
provided free of charge if clients are referred by
Bridgend County Borough Council, otherwise
charges will apply.
Carers advice and support
Name
Bridgend Carers Centre
Address 87 Park Street, Bridgend CF31 4AZ
Tel. 01656 658479
Email enquires@bridgendcarers.co.uk
Website www.carers.org/local-centre/bridgend
Description Bridgend Carers Centre offers one-to-one
telephone and face to face emotional
support at home or at the Centre. They
offer advice and information to carers
across Bridgend County Borough. The
service offers carers an opportunity to
meet others in similar situations to them
and arranges regular social activities
such as coffee mornings, days out and
opportunities to go on short breaks.
The service can also signpost carers to
other appropriate local support agencies.
The service helps carers to look after
themselves by holding regular Health &
wellbeing sessions. Please contact for
any further details.
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Name Address Tel. Brackla Baptist Church office
Unit 6 Garth Drive, Bridgend, CF31 2AQ
01656 649800
Name
Address
Tel. Brackla Evangelical Church
Whitethorn Drive, Bridgend, CF31 2PQ
01656 657806
Name
Brackla Tabernacle Apolstolic Church Bridgend
Address The Triangle, Oak Tree Way, Brackla, Bridgend, CF31 2DN
Tel. 01656 650500
Email admin@bracklatabernacle.org
Website www.bracklatabernacle.org
Description In addition to church services (Sundays 10.30am and
6pm) there are several weekday activities for families,
children and teenagers. These include “Chatterbox”
(Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10am 12noon) and “Youth Ablaze” (Friday evenings from
6.30pm). Full details of all events on their website.
Name Address
Tel. Bridgend United Church
Tondu Road, Bridgend CF31 4JA
01656 725717
Name
Address
Tel. Church of Jesus Christ
Morfa Street, Bridgend, CF31 1HA
01656 655914
Name
Address Tel. Name
Address
Tel. Emmanuel Christchurch
Morfa Street, Bridgend, CF31 1HA
01656 659103
Free School Court Evangelical Church
Free School Court, Bridgend, CF31 3AG
01656 647294
Name
Gilead Chapel
Address 3 Castle Meadows, Coity, Bridgend, CF35 6DA
Tel. 01656 648608
Email colinlewis34@fsmail.net
Website www.gileadchapel.co.uk
Description Guides, Brownies, Rainbows: Monday and Tuesday
evening.
Coffee morning for seniors: 11am-12noon Wednesday.
Circuit training: 6.15 – 7.15pm Wednesday.
Table tennis: 7.30pm-10pm Wednesday.
Table tennis: 10am-2.30pm Thursday.
Ogmore Valley Wheelers: 7pm Friday.
Games Club (war games of the past!): 6-10pm Sunday.
PACT Meeting: 7pm last Thursday of the month.
Books sales every last Saturday of month (see web page).
Name
Hope Baptist Church
Address Station Hill, Bridgend, CF31 1EA
Tel. 07866 746851
Email hopebaptist@hotmail.co.uk
Website www.hopebridgend.co.uk
Description Christian Ministry. Service times Sunday at 10.30am and 6pm.
Name
Hope English Baptist Church
Description Services: Sunday 3pm October - February and 6pm
March - September.
Name
Mount Zion English Baptist Church
Address New Street, Pantygog, Nr. Bridgend
Tel. 01656 871024
Description Worship Sunday mornings at 11am. They have a children’s
group meeting every Tuesday evening at 5 - 6.30pm
at Tabernacle Vestry.
Name Parish of Coity, Nolton and Brackla
Address The Rectory, Merthyrmawr Road, Bridgend, CF31 3NH
Tel. 01656 652247
Email rector@cnb-parish.org.uk
Website www.cnb-parish.org.uk
Description See their website.
Name
Address Tel. Churches
Name
Aberkenfig Bible Church
Address Pandy Road, Aberkenfig, Bridgend, CF32 9PP
Tel. 01656 721211
Email info@aberkenfigbiblechurch.org.uk
Website www.aberkenfigbiblechurch.org.uk
Description A community church, with youth clubs and community
café.
Parish of Ewenny
Southerndown Road, Bridgend, CF32 0SD
01656 880108
Name
Address
Sacred Space
St Marys Church, Nolton Hall, Merthyr Mawr Road North,
Bridgend, CF31 3NH
Tel. 01656 667690
Email office@cnb-parish.org.uk
Website www.coitywithnolton.org.uk
Description Sacred Space welcomes everybody and offers a range of
local groups who meet regularly at the church including
Women’s Institute, Mum and Baby Group and a mental
health support service.
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Name
Address
Tel. Smyrna Baptist Chapel
Heol Eglwys, Bridgend, CF31 4LY
01656 653863
Name Address
Tel. St Teilos
Rogers Lane The Vicarage, Laleston, Bridgend, CF32 0LB
01656 654254
Name
Address Tel. St Crallos Church
The Rectory, Coychurch, Bridgend, CF35 5EH
01656 860785
Name Address
Name Address Tel. St Davids Church
60 Coychurch Road, Bridgend, CF35 5NA
01656 860337
Tel. St. Cein’s Church
c/o Tynewydd Farmhouse, Spion Kop, Ogmore Vale,
Bridgend, CF32 7BT
01656 745046
Name
Address Tel. St Marys Church in Wales
Heol Yr Ysgol, Bridgend, CF35 6BL
01656 652540
Name Address
Tel. Tabernacle Church
Elder Street, Bridgend, CF31 1TH
01656 662221
Name Address
St Marys RC Church
39 Ewenny Road, St. Marys Presbytery, Bridgend,
CF31 3HS
01656 652034
Name Address
Tel. Well Christian Centre
Hermon Chapel, Nolton Street, Bridgend CF31 3AA
01656 668870
Tel. 
SupportPlus
Provides support to people who require
assistance with domestic cleaning, a shopping
escort or collection service, pet walking,
escorting outdoors, i.e. for leisure or to
appointments; personal care sitting service.
These are chargeable services, hourly rates
available on request.
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South West Wales Safeguarding Older
People Project
Provides advocacy support and information to
older people aged over 50 helping them to
have their views and wishes heard, the
service empowers individuals and helps to
promote independence.
This project is a
collaboration
between
Age
Connects
Morgannwg, Age Connects Neath Port Talbot
and Age Cymru Swansea Bay and is funded
by the Big Lottery Fund.
Strong History  Bright Future
The new operating title of Age Concern Morgannwg
We offer the following local services to clients in
Bridgend:
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Hospital Discharge Support Service
Provides short term support to older people
aged over 50 who have been discharged from
a hospital ward or visited the Accident and
Emergency department of Princess of Wales
Hospital. We also have a community service,
helping people regain or maintain their
independence through a range of support
tailored to the individual for up to 6 weeks
after discharge from hospital or require
housing related support.
Nail Cutting Service
A simple nail cutting service available to
people who may have difficulty cutting their
fingernails and toenails. The service is carried
out by fully trained staff within a range of
community venues or at home.
Medical
exclusions and fees apply.
For more details about the services we can offer
contact our Community Outreach Services Team
T: 01656 669288 / 01443 490666
E: cot@acmorgannwg.org.uk
W: www.acmorgannwg.org.uk
Age Concern Morgannwg Ltd is a company limited by
guarantee. Registered in Wales. Reg. Charity No.
1129973. Reg. Co. No. 6717361.
Name
Address
Civic Offices, Angel Street, Bridgend CF31 4WB
Tel. 01656 643643
Email talktous@bridgend.gov.uk
Description Bridgend County Borough Council is a unitary authority that delivers a full range of key services to
the population of Bridgend County Borough Council.
Name
Garw Valley Life Centre
Address
Old Station Yard, Pontycymmer, Bridgend CF32 8ES
Tel. 0300 012 1223 (option 2)
Website www.haloleisure.org.uk
Description The Garw Valley Leisure Centre has a wide range of facilities such as group exercise classes,
dance studio with sprung floor, gym with top of the range fitness equipment, sports hall, floodlit
outdoor multi-games court and crèche facilities. NEW for 2014 - all weather outdoor floodlit pitch
with 3rd generation surface with removable goals.
Name
Maesteg Sports Centre
Address
Old Forge Site, Nant-y-Crynwyd, Maesteg, CF34 9EB
Tel. 0300 012 1223 (option 3)
Description Maesteg Sports Centre houses a sports hall alongside squash courts. A variety of activities and
classes are held at the centre. Please contact for further details. Creche facilities are available.
Community
Name
Bridgend Recreation Centre
Address
Angel Street, Bridgend, CF31 4AH
Tel. 0300 012 1223 (option 1)
Website www.haloleisure.co.uk
Description Bridgend Recreation Centre boasts the area’s largest leisure pool complete with hydro-slide, wave
machine and a state-of-the-art Hydrogym. There is also a state of the art fitness suite, and a large
range of fitness classes available each day.
Name
Maesteg Swimming Pool
Address
Alfred Street, Maesteg, CF34 9YW
Tel. 0300 012 1223 (option 4)
Description Maesteg Swimming Pool has a main pool for fitness swimming or family leisure and a separate
teaching pool. There are many activities held throughout the week.
Name Pencoed Swimming Pool
Address Felindre Road, Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 5PB
Tel. 0300 012 1223 option 6
Description This 25 metre, six lane swimming pool also features a well equipped gym to offer the community
a central point for fitness and activities. The health and fitness suite features a state-of-the-art
cardiovascular equipment and free weights.
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Name
Pyle Swimming Pool
Address
Marshfield Avenue, Pyle, Bridgend, CF33 6RP
Tel. 0300 012 1223 (option 7)
Description This 25 metre, six lane swimming pool also features a well equipped gym to offer the community
a central point for fitness and activities. The health and fitness suite features a state-of-the-art
cardiovascular equipment and free weights.
Name Ynysawdre Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre
Address Heol-yr-Ysgol, Tondu, Bridgend, CF32 9ET
Tel. 0300 012 1223 option 8
Description Ynysawdre Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre has a 25m, 6 lane main pool and a learner pool.
They have a dance studio and fitness gym which are state of the art. The dance studio is used for
a variety of classes which are bookable online.
Name
Aberkenfig Library
Address
Heol Llyfrau, Aberkenfig, Bridgend, CF32 9PT
Tel. 01656 754820
E-Mailabkenlib@bridgend.gov.uk
Website www.bridgend.gov.uk/libraries
Description Facilities include 16,300 books, audio books (tape and CD), DVDs, compact discs, fax,
photocopying, Council Information Point, wheelchair access, software for visually impaired. Welsh
reading group and baby bounce and rhyme sessions.
Name
Betws Library
Address Bridgend Recreation Centre, Betws Road, Bridgend, CF32 8TB
Tel. 01656 754824
E-Mailbettwslib@bridgend.gov.uk
Description Facilities include 7,000 books, wheelchair access and software for visually impaired.
Name
Bridgend Library
Address Angel Street, Bridgend, CF31 4AH
Tel. 01656 754830
Email bridgendlib@bridgend.gov.uk
Description Facilities include 31,500 books, audio books (tape and CD), DVDs, compact discs, fax,
photocopying, software for visually impaired, reading groups, baby bounce and rhyme sessions,
story time and 100 years of Bridgend Library.
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Bridgend Library and Information Service
Our libraries are friendly and welcoming places, with comfortable seating areas for peace
and quiet, and opportunities to get involved in social, educational and entertaining events.
Books on Wheels
Mobile Library
Booklink
Reading groups
If you find it difficult to reach your
local branch library, our Mobile
Library may be the answer. It makes
over 130 stops in communities
across Bridgend County Borough,
bringing its bookshelves to a street
near you. The Mobile Library is
wheelchair accessible.
If you, a family member or someone
you care for is unable to leave home,
you may be able to access our
Booklink library service. We’ll deliver
books to your door and ensure you
continue to enjoy the benefits of
books and reading. The friendly, fullytrained staff can help you make the
most of this wonderful service.
Our reading groups are informal,
friendly and free, and give you a
chance to chat about books you
might have liked, loved or even
loathed over a cup of coffee and a
biscuit. It’s an excellent way to meet
new people, and we are sure to have
a group that meets at a time, day and
place to suit you.
Your 24/7 Library
Did you know that you can access many popular
library services 24 hours a day, seven days a
week from the comfort of your own home?
You can join your local library, reserve a book, search our collection of
historic photos of Bridgend County Borough, download a free e-book or
audiobook, and consult the Encyclopaedia Britannica or research
newspapers. You can also set up a Book Alert which will email you when
books or DVDs on your selected subject or by your chosen author come
in to stock.
If you require assistance using any of our online services,
contact your local library and we’ll help you to make the
most of what’s available.
For more information on any of these services please contact Bridgend Library and
Information Service on 01656 754800, by emailing blis@bridgend.gov.uk or by visiting
www.bridgend.gov.uk/libraries.
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Name
Bridgend Mobile Library Service
Address Wing 1 Raven’s Court, Brewery Lane, Bridgend, CF31 4AP
Tel. 01656 754800
Email blis@bridgend.gov.uk
Description The mobile library is part of the free library service provided by Bridgend Library and Information
Service. The mobile library visits over 130 stopping points throughout Bridgend County Borough
once every three weeks. The vehicle carries approximately 3,000 books with new books regularly
added to stock. Joining the mobile library is simple and free - once you are a member, you and
your family can borrow as many books as you need. Wheelchair access to the mobile library is
provided by a lift. For a full list of the mobile libraries stopping points please telephone or visit the
website of Bridgend Library Information Service.
Name
Cyberlink
Address
Pyle Life Centre, Helig Fan, Pyle, Bridgend, CF33 6BS
Tel. 01656 754850
Email blis@bridgend.gov.uk
Description From beginners to advanced computer users, all abilities are catered for.
Name
Maesteg Library
Address
Maesteg Library, North’s Lane, Maesteg, CF34 9AA
Tel. 01656 754835
Email maestlib@bridgend.gov.uk
Description Facilities include 19,500 books, reference library, audio books (tape and CD), compact discs,
fax, photocopying, Council Information Point, wheelchair access, software for visually-impaired.,
Reading groups, baby bounced and rhyme sessions, and story time and craft sessions.
Name
Ogmore Vale Library
Address
Ogmore Valley Life Centre, Aber Road, Ogmore Vale, Bridgend, CF32 7AJ
Tel. 01656 815161
Email ovalelib@bridgend.gov.uk
Description Facilities include 8,000 books, audio books (tape and CD), DVDs, internet, fax, photocopying,
Council Information Point, ICT training suites and wheelchair access.
Name
Pencoed Library
Address
Penybont Road, Penycoed, Bridgend, CF35 5RA
Tel. 01656 754840
Email penclib@bridgend.gov.uk
Description Facilities include 16,600 books, reference library, compact discs, audio books (tape and CD),
photocopying, Council Information Point, wheelchair access, software for visually impaired.
Reading groups, baby bounce and rhyme sessions and story time sessions.
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Name Pontycymer Library
Address
Garw Valley Leisure Centre, Old Station Yard, Pontycymer, Bridgend, CF32 8ES
Tel. 01656 754843
Email pontycymerlib@bridgend.gov.uk
Description Facilities include 6,500 books, wheelchair access, software for visually impaired, reading group,
baby bounce and rhyme session.
Name
Porthcawl Library
Address
Church Place, Porthcawl, CF36 3AG
Tel. 01656 754845
Email porthcawllib@bridgend.gov.uk
Description Facilities include 17,500 books, audio books (tape and CD), DVDs, fax, photocopying, wheelchair
access, software for visually impaired, reading group, baby bounce and rhyme session and story
time and craft sessions.
Name Pyle Library
Address
Pyle Life Centre, Helig Fan, Pyle, Bridgend, CF33 6BS
Tel. 01656 754850
Email pylelib@bridgend.gov.uk
Description Facilities include: 22,000 books, DVDs, CDs, photocopying, faxing, software suitable for visually
impaired, wheelchair access, reading group, story time and baby bounce and rhyme session.
There is also an ICT training suite offering adult education classes in ECDL, word processing,
digital imaging etc.
Name
Sarn Library
Address
Sarn Lifelong Learning Centre, Merfield Close, Bryncethin, Bridgend, CF32 9SW
Tel. 01656 754853
Email sarncentre@bridgend.gov.uk
Description Facilities include 4,500 books, photocopying, wheelchair access and software for visually
impaired.
Name Address
Tel. Email Website Description Y Llynfi
Maesteg Sports Centre, Old Forge Site, Nant-y-Crynwyd, Maesteg, CF34 9EB
01656 754859
llynfilib@bridgend.gov.uk
change to www.bridgend.gov.uk/libraries
Facilities include local and family history books, music library (CDS, scores, books), family history,
research facilities, historical maps of the Llynfi valley, large collection of Welsh language books,
study area and wheelchair access.
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Name
Awel y Mor Community Centre
Address Hutchwns Terrace, Porthcawl, CF36 5TN
Tel. 01656 778473
Email david.chambers@bridgend.gov.uk
Description Awel y Mor is a community centre which is available for hire to community groups. There are a
wide range of activities at the centre, e.g. sport/fitness activities, bowls, bridge nights, horticultural
events, adult /educational classes, dance groups – old time and modern types etc.
Name
BCLC (Bethlehem, Church Life Centre)
Address
Cefn Road, Cefn Cribwr, Bridgend, CF32 0AA
Tel. 01656 745655
Email accounts@mybclc.org
Website www.mybclc.org
Description A community building with facilities for sport, young people, children, education, fitness centre,
conferencing facilities, coffee bar and church on Sundays.
Name
Betws Life Centre
Address
Betws Road, Bridgend, CF32 8TB
Tel. 01656 725913
Description The community centre offers a wide range of activities from adult education classes and keep fit to
martial arts and children’s parties.
Name
Blaengarw OAP Centre
Address
Nanthir Road, Blaengarw, Bridgend, CF32 8AQ
Tel. 01656 871498
Description The Community Centre offer a wide range of activities from adult education classes and keep fit to
Name
Brackla Community Association
Address
Whitethorn Drive, Brackla, Bridgend, CF31 2PQ
Tel. 01656 767072
Website www.haloleisure.co.uk
Name
Bryant OAP Centre
Address Howell Street, Nantymoel, Bridgend, CF32 7RE
Tel. 01656 642362
Description The Community Centre offer a wide range of activities from adult education classes and keep fit to
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Name
Bryntirion and Laleston Community Centre
Address
Bryntirion, Bridgend, CF31 4EF
Tel. 07837 190838
Name Caerau Community Centre
Address
Woodlands Terrace, Caerau, Maesteg, CF34 0SR
Tel. 01656 810225
Name Cefn Cribwr Community Centre
Address
Cefn Road, Cefn Cribwr, Bridgend, CF32 0AA
Tel. 01656 744453
Name
Coity High Community Centre
Address
Heol West Plas, Coity, Bridgend, CF35 6BA
Tel. 01656 720840
Name Coytrahen Community Association
Address St. Arvan’s, Nicholls Road, Coytrahen, Bridgend, CF32 0EP
Tel. 01443 672765
Name Evanstown Community Association
Address
10 Coronation Road, Evanstown, Gilfach Goch, Porth, CF39 8RE
Tel. 01443 672765
Email j.freke@aol.com
Description Centre with open hall activities, computer training, kitchen facilities and modern toilets.
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Name
Gilfach Goch Community Association
Address
Cambrian Avenue, Gilfach Goch, Bridgend, CF39 8TG
Tel. 01443 675004
Email julian@ggca.org.uk
Website http://www.ggca.org.uk/
Description The organisation supports the local community and surrounding areas in many ways including
childcare services, children and youth services, information and advice services, volunteering
programme, jobs and employment support, starting a new business support, courses and training,
community events and functions, funding assistance for community groups, associations and
social enterprises and room hire.
Name
Griffin Park Community Association
Address
New Road, Porthcawl, CF36 5DF
Tel. 0788 2065507
Name
Address
Tel. Email Description Hartshorn House Health and Wellbeing Centre
1st Floor, Hartshorn House, Neath Road, Maesteg, CF34 9EE
01656 738320
julie.jones2@uk.g4s.com
Conveniently located in Maesteg town centre, the health & wellbeing centre at Hartshorn House
is a multi-agency base which has been developed to house health and wellbeing services for the
Maesteg community and surrounding areas. Services operating within Hartshorn include help
and support for substance misuse, domestic abuse, homelessness and a number of different
counselling services. The centre also acts as a suitable venue where agencies can meet in its
many consultation rooms and office spaces, all of which are completely confidential. The centre
operates Monday-Friday 8.30am - 5pm on an appointment system. The service user contacts an
organisation and they book a room at the centre to enable them to see that person.
Please contact for further details.
Name
Address
Tel. Email Description Lewistown and Pant-yr-Awel Tenants and Residents Association
11 Pentre Beili Terrace, Lewistown, Bridgend, CF32 7LP
01656 841316
retep41@hotmail.co.uk
Meeting place, IT classes, bingo, credit union and various classes including first aid, food hygiene,
jewellery making, planting flowers and hanging baskets plus various other classes.
Name Noddfa Community Centre
Address
Caerau Road, Bridgend, CF34 0PB
Tel. 01656 738866
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Name North Cornelly Community Association
Address
Heol Las, North Cornelly, CF33 4HR
Tel. 01656 746446
Name
Ogmore Life Centre
Address
Aber Road, Ogmore Vale, Bridgend, CF32 7AJ
Tel. 0300 012 1223 option 5
Websitewww.bridgend.gov.uk
Description Ogmore Life Centre has a sports hall, a squash court and a fitness suite as well as a spacious
crèche and café area. There is also a Council Information Point and library services including
Internet access and resources for educational and recreational needs.
Name
Address
Tel. Description Ogmore Valley Welfare Hall
22 Hill Street, Ogmore Vale, CF32 7EP
01656 840551
Hire of hall to organisations eg. blind, housebound etc.
Name
Pendre Community Association
Address
Western Avenue, Pendre, Bridgend, CF31 1NN
Tel. 01656 657465
Name
Pyle Life Centre
Address
Helig Fan, Pyle, Bridgend, CF33 6BS
Tel. 01656 754850
Name
Richard Price Centre
Address
Bettws Road, Llangeinor, Bridgend, CF32 8PF
Tel. 01656 870084
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Name
Sarn and Bryncethin Community Association
Address
Merfield Close, Bryncethin, Bridgend, CF32 9SW
Tel. 01656 754853
Name
Wildmill Community Association
Address
The Precinct, Tairfelin, Wildmill, CF31 1SH
Tel. 01656 653182
Name Ynysawdre Community Association
Address
Bryn Road, Tondu, Bridgend, CF32 9LU
Tel. 01656 722115
Name Bridgend Community Transport
Address
Unit 1, Australian Terrace, Bridgend, CF31 1LY
Tel. 01656 669665
Email info@oted.co.uk
Website http://www.oted.co.uk/
Description Community transport scheme in Bridgend County Borough.
Name National Rail Enquiry Line
Tel. 08457 48 49 50
Website www.nationalrail.co.uk
Description The National Rail Enquiry line provides information on train times, fares enquiries, journey
planner, latest travel news.
Name Tel. Non emergency ambulance transport
For first appointments: 0800 32 82 332 (8.30am to 6pm on weekdays) For all other appointments:
0300 100 00 12 (8am to 4.30pm on weekdays)
Website www.nhsdirecxt.wales.nhs.uk
Description The Patient Care Service transports a wide range of patients including out patients, routine
discharges and admissions, geriatric and psycho geriatric day care and those unable to attend
hospital by any other means. To qualify for transport you will need to meet certain criteria. Your
entitlement will be established when you contact the transport booking centre.
Name Traveline Cymru
Tel. 0871 200 22 33
Website www.travel-line.info
Description Traveline Cymru is the public transport information system in Wales. They provide a one stop
shop for travel information, which includes bus, coach, train, air and ferry.
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Bridgend Adult Community Learning
Have you thought about
learning something new?
Courses starting in May,
September and January
Love to Learn?
Getting involved in a new hobby or interest is a
great way of keeping your brain active by learning
new skills in the company of people who share your
interests.
For a full list of courses being offered , if you have
queries regarding Adult Community Learning courses
being offered anywhere in the Borough, or need more
information please ring 01656 642729 or email us at
adultlearning@bridgend.gov.uk
01656 642729
adultlearning@bridgend.gov.uk
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www.bridgend.gov.uk/adultlearning
Bridgend ACL Partnership
Ravens Court (Wing 1), Brewery Lane
Bridgend, CF31 4AP
www.aclbridgend.co.uk
Name Child and youth Counselling Service
Tel. 01656 754920
Email YSadmin@bridgend.gov.uk
Description The Child & Youth Counselling Service in Bridgend County Borough provides free, confidential
counselling in schools, community centres and other venues to young people aged 3-25 years in
the county borough.
Name Cruse Bereavement Care - Morgannwg
Address 142 Walter Road, Swansea, SA1 5RW
Tel. 01792 462845
Email morgannwg@cruse.org.uk
Website www.cruse.org.uk
Description Cruse Bereavement Care is here to offer support following the death of someone close. Through
their caring and compassionate team of bereavement support volunteers, they offer one to one,
group, telephone and email support. They can arrange timed appointments at their main office in
Swansea, this is for one to one meetings with their volunteers. They also run a friendship group
from their office for the bereaved, which place on a Monday morning. For more information please
contact them.
Counselling services
Name British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Address
15 St. John’s Business Park, Lutterworth, LE17 4HB
Tel. 01455 883300
Email bacp@bacp.co.uk
Website www.itsgoodtotalk.org.uk
Description The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) is a membership organisation
and a registered charity that sets standards for therapeutic practice and provides information for
therapists, clients of therapy, and the general public. The BACP’s ‘It’s Good to Talk’ website has
been designed by the BACP to help people find out more about counselling and psychotherapy,
especially those who are considering therapy as an option for themselves or someone else, or for
clients who are already involved in therapy. The website also allows you to search for a private
BACP registered therapist in your area.
Name New Pathways
Address
6 Gaylard Building, Court Road, Bridgend CF31 1BD
Tel. 01656 750115
Email enquiries@newpathways.org.uk
Website www.newpathways.org.uk
Description New Pathways offer a range of confidential counselling services. Rape crisis and sexual abuse
support services.
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Name Relate – Cymru
Address
47 Walter Road, Swansea, SA1 5PW
Tel. 01792 480088
Email enquiries@relatecymru.org.uk
Website www.relate.org.uk
Description Relate Cymru is an all-Wales charity which offers relationship counselling to couples, individuals,
young people and families, sex therapy, free relationship counselling for people affected by cancer
(in partnership with Macmillan), training and awareness raising, child contact, family mediation
and domestic violence intervention programmes throughout wales. they have three offices but the
service is delivered from a wide range of venues across wales. please check at time of booking if the
venue has disabled access if needed.
Name Ty Ellis
Address
14 Victoria Avenue, Porthcawl, Bridgend CF36 3HG
Tel. 01656 786 486
Email info@tyelis.org.uk
Website www.tyelis.org.uk
Description Confidential face to face, individual, psychological counselling therapies and also training and
workshops for professionals
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Name Bridgend Employment Liaison Partnership
Address
BC BC, 3rd Floor, Communities Directorate, Angel Street, Bridgend, CF31 4LB
Tel. 01656 815324
Email sue.whittaker@bridgend.gov.uk
Description For work clubs and support sessions information visit website.
Name Bridgend Youth Service - Changing Tracks Project
Address
Old Church School, Tondu, Bridgend, CF32 9BT
Tel. 01656 754920
Email YSadmin@bridgend.gov.uk
Website www.bridgend.gov.uk/youthservice
Description The Changing Tracks Project supports young people between the ages of 11-16. The project is for
young people who are not in education, employment or training or young people who are at risk of
becoming not in education, employment or training.
Name Careers Wales - Bridgend
Address
Derwen House, Court Road, Bridgend, CF31 1BN
Tel. 0300 123 3833 ext. 5077/5078
Email martin.bussey@careerswales.com
Website www.careerswales.com
Description Careers advice, information and guidance face to face, over telephone and via the web, social
media and e-mail.
Name Menter Bro Ogwr
Address
Ty’r Ysgol, Pen yr Ysgol, Maesteg, CF34 9YE
Tel. 01656 732200
Website www.menterbroogwr.org
Description Menter Bro Ogwr offer a number of formal and non-formal training to young people including
Welsh sessions within the English medium, visit comprehensive schools to assist young people
to develop their Welsh Language skills during lesson time, run Welsh medium youth clubs, offer
opportunities to gain experience of working with people of all ages and fun events and activities
including gigs, discos and talent shows. Young people also have the opportunity to take part in a
range of workshops, can use a Learning Coach, undertake the Mayor’s Award and the Duke of
Edinburgh Awards, and can volunteer or undertake work experience.
Education and careers advice
Name Adult Community Learning
Tel. 01656 642729
Description Bridgend Adult Community Learning offers an exciting range of evening and daytime classes in a
variety of venues across Bridgend County Borough.
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Name Prime Cymru
Tel. 0800 587 4085
Email enquiries@prime-cymru.co.uk
Website www.prime-cymru.co.uk
Description Prime Cymru is dedicated to helping people over the age of 50 in Wales to become economically
active. If you are in this age group and want to start your own business, develop a social
enterprise, simply find a job or look at volunteering opportunities, Prime Cymru can help.
Name Wellbeing through Work
Address
Brackla House, Brackla Street, Bridgend, CF31 1BZ
Tel. 0300 456 8068
Email wtw@wales.nhs.uk
Website www.wellbeingthroughwork.org.uk
Description Working with you, for you to maintain your health and wellbeing at home and work. You can
receive their confidential support if you work for an employer, are self employed, volunteer for no
more than 16 hours a week and live and/or work in Bridgend or Neath Port Talbor or Swansea
county boroughs.
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Name Bridgend and County Borough Veterans Association
Address
7 Parcau Road, Bridgend, CF31 4TA
Tel. 01656 714602
Email wayne.maz@talktalk.net
Description Veterans advice on all matters Armed Forces - resettlement, charity support, local authority
support and Armed Forces parades.
Name Seafarers Link
Address
Community Network, Ground Floor, 12-20 Baron Street, London, N1 9LL
Tel. 01752 812674 / 0845 619 9992
Email chris@community-network.org
Website www.community-network.org
Description Seafarers Link is a FREE fortnightly telephone friendship group that links up former seafarers.
Taking part in one of these groups is a great way to connect with people who share a maritime
background. It offers an opportunity to reminisce about the past, swap stories and experiences,
and it’s also a great way to make new friends.
Seafarers Link is open to anyone who has served or worked at sea along with their spouses or
partners, anyone with a sea faring background including former Merchant Navy and deep sea
fishermen, retired Royal Navy, Royal Marines and WRNS.
Name SSAFA Forces Help – Bridgend
Address
42 Orchard Drive, Porthcawl, Bridgend, CF36 5RA
Tel. 01656 785435 / 07713 164969
Email daved43@sky.com
Website www.ssafa.org.uk
Description SSAFA (Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen Forces Association - Forces Help) is the national charity
helping serving and ex-serving men, women and families in a time of need. They are a voluntary
organisation manned entirely by unpaid volunteers who work from their own homes in their own
time. They do not have offices/premises locally. Clients are visited in their own homes for advice,
assistance etc.
Name Address
Tel. Description Groups and clubs
Name Healing the Wounds
Address
New Wing, The Rest, Rest Bay, Porthcawl, CF36 3UP
Tel. 01656 786380
Email rachel.phillips@htwsupport.co.uk
Website www.healingthewounds.co.uk
Description Support for members of the Armed Forces, veterans and their families including employment and
re-training, health and wellbeing, and signposting to partner organisations.
Brackla Senior Citizens’ Club
66 Bishopswood, Brackla, Bridgend, CF31 2LY
01656 656314
The Brackla Senior Citizens’ Club is a social club that gives the older residents of Brackla an
opportunity to get out, socialise and meet up with old and new friends. Lunch and trips are often
arranged, as are quizzes, bingo etc.
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Name Bridgend Friendship Centre (Age UK)
Tel. 01656 782256
Email jimmy@familycrane.net
Website www.cobwebs.uk.net/bridge50
Description The friendship centre welcomes people over 50, whether employed or retired. The main aim of
the group is to provide friendship, company, and enjoyment, together with information on aspects
of life which affect older people. The meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month in
The Scout Hut, Llangewydd Road, Bryntirion, Bridgend. There is plenty of parking available and
it is near a bus stop. Meetings start at 2:15pm. They have speakers and presentations on a wide
variety of interesting topics followed by refreshments and a chance to chat.
Name Community Companions – befriending for over 50s community cafés
Address
BAVO, 112 - 113 Commercial Street, Maesteg, Bridgend, CF34 9DL
Tel. 01656 810400
E-Mailbavo@bavo.org.uk
Website www.bavo.org.uk
Description The Big Lottery funded Community Companions befriending scheme aims to help lonely and
isolated people aged 50 and over within Bridgend County Borough. Led by BAVO working in
partnership with a range of statutory and voluntary organisations, the service provides people
with a volunteer befriender who can visit them in their own home or accompany them to get out
and about to access community activities and services including community cafés. The cafés are
at venues are throughout Bridgend County Borough where people can socialise and make new
friends, enjoy light refreshments and take part in a variety of activities and find information and
advice on a wide variety of topics.
Name Contact the Elderly - South Wales
Address
Confidential
Tel. 01792 862702
E-MailMarion.Lowther@contact-the-elderly.org.uk
Website www.contact-the-elderly.org
Description Contact the Elderly South Wales helps to relieve the loneliness of older people over 75 and
usually housebound and living alone. Referrals are from health professionals, Social Services,
and self. Volunteer drivers pick up older people from their homes once a month on a Sunday
afternoon to visit a volunteer host for afternoon tea. Groups are six older people, three volunteers
and the service is free.
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Name Address
Tel. Email Description Cor Merched Cwm Llyfi
20 Llan Road, Cwmfelin, Maesteg, CF34 9HN
01656 733581
ruthdennis71@yahoo.co.uk
Rehearsals 7pm - 9pm Wednesdays at Celtic Club, Garth, Maesteg.
Name Tel. Description Dawnswyr Penybont
01656 665202
A small group of people who enjoy folk dancing. They meet at Coychurch Memorial Hall weekly
Thursday at 8pm. They are able to perform at functions and help to raise money for charity.
Name Maesteg and District Male Voice Choir
Address
3 Fairmeadows, Maesteg, Bridgend, CF34 9JL
Tel. 01656 735305
Email cormaesteg@talktalk.net
Website www.cormeibionmaesteg.co.uk
Description A male voice choir that practices at Maesteg Celtic Athletic Club, Garth, Maesteg every Thursday
7pm - 9pm.
Name Maesteg Art Society
Tel. 01656 733929
Description The Art Society run exhibitions and trips and invite professional artists to give demonstrations.
Members of the group work on their own individual painting projects but also offer help and advice
to other members of the group with any painting problems they may be having. The group meet
regularly at Maesteg College, Castle Street, Maesteg. New members to the group are always
welcome, please contact the group directly for further information.
Name Address
Tel. Email Description Ogmore Valley Male Voice Choir
Canolfan Bethlehem, Commercial Street, Ogmore Vale, Bridgend, CF32 7TB
01656 841429
jogjo@mypostoffice.co.uk
Based at Canolfan Bethlehem. Disabled access to lower floor. Stairlift to upper floor. Rehearsals:
Thursday 7pm - 9pm. Available for weddings, charity concerts etc.
Name Tel. Email Description Over 50 Keep Fit - Bridgend
01656 785148
p.james182@btinternet.com
Keep fit and active whatever your age. The over 50s keep fit classes start with a warm up followed
by aerobic exercise to work the heart and lungs finishing off with very light work with weights to
strengthen muscles and stretches to finish. After the classes members enjoy a chat over a cup of
tea or coffee. Please contact for further details.
Name Tel. ‘SHOUT’
02920431578
‘SHOUT’, the older people’s forum, will extend pathways for participation of people 50 plus in
decision making forums and offer a representative view of their community. They will influence
policy and ensure services are needs driven, respectful, responsive and of high quality.
Helen.Shaw@agecymru.org.uk
Email Name Porthcawl and District Art Society
Address
The Old Police Station, John Street, Porthcawl, CF36 3DT
Tel. 01656 767611 or 01656 728692
Email lydianicholson59@hotmail.com
Website www.imstuck.co.uk
Description The Society features a permanent exhibition in the Old Porthcawl Police Station, the gallery is
open to the public to view or purchase items on display. Members meet to paint, share ideas and
inspiration every Wednesday afternoon 1.30 – 4.30pm and every Thursday Evening 7pm – 9pm.
There are also several trips, social events and demonstration evenings held throughout the year.
Name PAODS - Porthcawl Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society
Address Hi-Tide, Porthcawl
Tel. 01656 788148
Email barriewilson@sky.com
Website www.paods.wordpress.com
Description Performs musicals - two per year. Meet each Monday at 7.30pm at the Hi-Tide, Porthcawl.
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Name Slappingskins community music and drumming circle
Tel. 07915 055757
Website www.slappingskins.co.uk
Description Slappingskins provides high energy, fun percussion workshops for groups of all sizes, ages and
abilities, including schools, youth groups and various community projects. Please contact Aaron
for further details.
Name Tabernacl Music Society
Tel. 01656 665393
E-Mailannabellatom@yahoo.co.uk
Description Tabernacl Music Society is a mixed choir who enjoy meeting regularly to rehearse and perform at
various concerts throughout the year. New members are always welcome – though please contact
the choir’s Secretary before attending for the first time.
Name Valley and Vale Community Arts
Address Sardis Media Centre, Heol Dewi Sant, Betws, Bridgend, CF32 8SU
Tel. 01656 729246
Email mail@valleyandvale.co.uk
Website www.valleyandvalecommunityarts.co.uk
Description The organisation works with local people and others from the South Wales Valleys who are often
marginalised, vulnerable or at risk. It facilitates creative opportunities for individual development,
promoting equal opportunities, stimulating social change and connecting people and communities.
Activities offered include drama, dance, film, video, animation, music, photography, design and
visual arts. There is no charge for participants. Please contact for further information.
Name Adventures Outdoor Activity Centre
Address Kenfig, Porthcawl, CF33 4PU
Tel. 01656 782300
Email enquiries@adventureswales.co.uk
Website www.adventureswales.co.uk
Description Activities available include assault courses, orienteering, quad biking, surfing, ocean kayaking,
clay shooting, archery, gorge walking, climbing, mountain walking, paintball and stand up paddle
surfing. The centre is flood lit and open until late throughout the week. Advanced booking is
advisable.
Name Blaengarw Cricket Club
Address Darren Park, Blaengarw
Description Cricket club with junior and senior teams.
Name Address
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Brackla Football Club
Brackla Sports Centre, Bramble Close, Brackla CF31 2PQ
ronnie13@hotmail.co.uk
Senior and junior football club with teams across a range of ages.
Name Brackla Harriers
E-Mail
Via their website
Website www.bracklaharriers.co.uk
Description Community running / social organisation.
Name Bridgend Athletic RFC
Address
Newbridge Fields, Angel Street, Bridgend, CF31 4AD
Tel. 01656 669192
Email rhuntley@hotmail.co.uk
Website www.bridgendathleticrfc.com
Description Junior and senior rugby club.
Name Bridgend Athletics Club
Address
Tel. 07929 246023
Email membership@bridgendac.co.uk
Website www.bridgendac.co.uk
Description community/performance and competition athletics club.
Name Bridgend Canoe Club
Tel. 01656 669687
Email ruth.saxon3032@btinternet.com
Website www.bridgendcanoeclub.co.uk
Description Community canoeing club.
Name Bridgend County Surf Club
Address
Rest Bay, Porthcawl
Email bcsurf@ymail.com
Description Mainstream surfing club with disability inclusive opportunities.
Name Bridgend Fencing Club
Address
Bryntirion Scout Hut, Llangewydd Road, Bridgend, CF31 4JU
Tel. 07747 772036
Email bridgendsabreclub@yahoo.co.uk
Description Fencing club.
Name Address Tel. Description Bridgend Herons FC
Heronsbridge School, Ewenny Road, Bridgend CF31 3HT
07763 820155
Disability and inclusive football club for junior and senior participants.
Name Bridgend Hockey Club
Address
Pencoed Comprehensive School, Coychurch Road, Pencoed CF35 5LY
Email secretary@bridgendhc.co.uk
Website www.bridgendhc.co.uk
Description Senior and youth age level hockey club.
Name Bridgend Lawn Tennis Club
Address
Church Road, off Merthyr Mawr Rd, Bridgend CF31 3AZ
Tel. 01656 662041
Website www.bridgendtennisclub.com
Description Club offering junior and senior tennis, squash and bowls.
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Name Bridgend Municipal Bowls Club
Address
Tel. 01656 654207
Email lizprich@yahoo.co.uk
Website www.bridgendmbc.co.uk
Description Senior bowls club.
Name Address
Tel. Description Bridgend Phoenix Badminton Association
07779 232665
Community badminton club.
Name Address
Tel. Email Description Bridgend Pumas Multi-Sport Club
Ysgol Bryn Castell, Llangewydd Road, Bridgend CF31 4JP
07773 941041
yvonne@roderick4696@wanadoo.co.uk
Disability and inclusive multi-sport club for junior and senior participants.
Name Bridgend Ramblers Group
Tel. 01656 861835
Email johnsanders402@btinternet.com
Website www.bridgendramblers.co.uk
Description Rambling group offering short (4/5 miles), moderate (8/9 miles) and full day (12 miles or more)
walks. Bring sufficient refreshments for a morning break plus a lunch stop if on the full day walks.
Name Address
Tel. Description Bridgend Sharks Disabled Swimming Club
Pencoed Swimming Pool, Felindre Road, Pencoed CF35 5PB
01656 880442
Disability and inclusive senior and junior swimming club.
Name Address
Tel. Email Description Bridgend Shotokan Karate Club
Bridgend Recreation Centre, Angel Street, Bridgend CF31 4AH
01656 5655784
watsonp16@aol.com
Junior and senior martial arts club.
Name Bridgend TAGB Taekwondo Club
Address
Email s.tottle01@btinternet.com
Description Junior and senior martial arts group.
Name Bridgend Town Cricket Club
Address
Tel. 01656 663075
Website www.bridgendtown.play-cricket.com
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Name Broadlands FC
Address
Bryntirion Comprehensive School, Merlin Crescent, Bridgend, CF31 4QR
Email lee.liverpool@yahoo.co.uk
Website www.clubwebsite.co.uk/broadlandsafc
Description Senior football club.
Name Bryncethin Karate Club
Address
Ogmore Sports Hall, Spout Hill, Bryncethin, CF32 9NA
Email karl.patterson@talktalk.net
Description Junior and senior martial arts club.
Name Caerau Dragons Amateur Boxing Club
Address
Noddfa Community Centre, Caerau Road, Caerau, CF34 0PB
Email leondavies@talktalk.net
Description Junior and senior boxing club in the Garw valley.
Name Address
Email Description Caerau FC
Maesteg Comprehensive School, Ffordd Ddysgu, Bridgend, CF34 0LQ
alun89leeds@gmail.com
Name Address
Email Website Description Caerau Sports FC
Caerau Primary School, Library Road, Caerau,CF34 0PA
stevewilliams3140@yahoo.co.uk
www.pitchero.com/clubs/caerausportsfc
Name Cefn Cribwr Athletic Bowls Club
Address
Cae Gof, Cefn Cribwr, Bridgend, CF32 0AY
Tel. 01656 740871
Email jbjben@talktalk.net
Description Senior male and female bowling club.
Name Cefn Cribwr Ladies Bowls Club
Address
Cae Gof, Cefn Cribwr, Bridgend, CF32 0AY
Email jgoudge@sky.com
Description Senior female bowling club.
Name Email Website Description Cornelly Striders
Via their website
www.cornelly-striders.co.uk/
Community distance running group.
Name Address
Tel. Description Ewenny River Angling Club
15 Heol Pantruthin, Pencoed, CF35 5PA
01656 862670
Community angling group on the Ewenny River.
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Name Excel Fitness Gym Class
Address
Bethlehem Life Centre, Bryn Glas, Cefn Cribwr, Bridgend, CF32 0AA
Email purple_mull@hotmail.com
Description Senior disability and inclusive fitness club.
Name Excel Multi-Sports Club
Address
Email purple_mull@hotmail.com
Description Senior disability and inclusive multi-sport club.
Name Garw SBGC
Address
Garw Valley Centre, Old Station Yard, Pontycymmer, CF32 8ES
Email pauljames@hotmail.co.uk
Description Senior and junior football club with teams across a range of ages.
Name Garw Valley Angling Association
Tel. 01656 872275
Description The Association restock yearly with fish and protect the wildlife along the Garw and Ogmore rivers
for future generations. They also clear any debris that come down the river from flood water and
remove any fallen trees.
Name Address
Tel. Email Website Description Garw Valley Tennis Club
Lawrence Close, Federation Lane, Pontycymer, CF31 1JY
01656 870955
glyn1950@gmail.com
www.garwtennisclub.co.uk
Mainstream tennis club with disability inclusive opportunities.
Name Great Western Cricket Club
Address
Email ryan.blanche@sgs.com
Website www.greatwesterncc.co.uk
Description Community cricket club.
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Name Address
Tel. Email Description Heol y Cyw Workingmen’s Sports and Social Club
27-31 Pant Hirwaun, Heol y Cyw, Bridgend, CF35 6HH
01656 860319
bartonrichard2@sky.com
Provide meeting spaces, bar sports, a warm welcome and great value, where young and old can
meet, relax and socialise. Many local clubs and societies use the club as a base and meeting
space. Plus every Saturday, sees an excellent vocal entertainer in the concert room for the young
at heart.
Name Address
Email Description Kenfig Hill AFC
Croft Goch, Kenfig Hill, Bridgend, CF33 6BU
duffy.michael9@googlemail.com
Senior football club.
Name Kenfig Hill and Pyle Bowls Club
Address
Pyle Welfare Park, Pyle, Bridgend
Email algyjones@talktalk.net
Description Senior only bowling club.
Name Kenfig Sands SLSC
Email jamesmarks@tiscali.co.uk
Website www.kenfigsands.org
Description Swimming and lifesaving club based at Porthcawl.
Name Lewistown Athletic Social Club
Tel. 01656 734074
Description A sports and social club with a large entertainment area.
Name Llangeinor AFC
Address
Llangeinor Park, Llangeinor, Bridgend
Email davies.paul@hotmail.co.uk
Website www.2426.org.uk/
Name Tel. Email Website Description Love2walk Bridgend
07967 459162
love2walk@bridgend.gov.uk
www.love2walk.co.uk
Walking is fun, free and anyone can do it. Looking to improve your health, why not start with
walking? They have weekly led walks all over the county borough.
Name Maesteg Canoe Club
Email Via their website
Website www.maestegcanoeclub.org
Description Mainstream canoeing club with disability inclusive opportunities.
Name Maesteg Celtic Cricket Club
Address
Garth Welfare Park, Maesteg, Bridgend, CF34 0NE
Tel. 01656 735343
Website www.maestegceltic.play-cricket.com
Name Maesteg Celtic RFC
Address
Garth Park, Maesteg, Bridgend, CF34 0NE
Tel. 07976 763742
Email robmcgee1956@btinternet.com
Website www.pitchero.com/clubs/maestegceltic
Name Maesteg Cricket Club
Address
Norths Library Lane, Off Talbot Street, Maesteg, Bridgend, CF34 9YN
Email maestegcricketclub@gmail.com
Website www.maestegcc.play-cricket.com
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Name Maesteg Golf Club
Address
Mount Pleasant, Maesteg, Bridgend, CF34 9PR
Tel. 01656 734106
Email enquiries@maesteg-golf.co.uk
Website www.maesteg-golf.co.uk
Description Golf club with members across all ages.
Name Address
Tel. Email Description Maesteg Judokwai
Maesteg Sports Centre,Old Forge Site, Nant Y Crynwyd, Maesteg, Bridgend, CF34 9EB
01656 737129
maestegjudokwai2@aol.com
Junior and senior martial arts club which is disability inclusive.
Name Maesteg Netball Club
Address
Maesteg Comprehensive School, Ffordd Dysgu, Maesteg, Bridgend, CF34 0LQ
Tel. 01656 736369
Email helen-williams@live.co.uk
Description Senior netball club.
Name Maesteg Park FC
Email spuldoon01@gmail.com
Website www.2426.org.uk
Name Maesteg Ramblers Association
Address
59 Mill View, Maesteg, CF34 0DE
Tel. 01656 730592
Website www.maestegramblers.co.uk
Description Maesteg Ramblers are a walking group, who meet twice a week, every Wednesday and Sunday.
Wednesday walks are designed to get people back into walking and tend to be short flat
walks. This walk meets at the Maesteg Tesco Car park at 11:00am every Wednesday, weather
permitting. Sunday Walks are more strenuous between 6 and 12 miles in length and meet at the
Maesteg town car park at 9am.
Name Maesteg Welfare Bowls Club
Address
13 Pentyla, Maesteg, CF34 0BB
Tel. 01656 734621
Email duncan.nanty@btinternet.com
Description Flat green bowls. The season starts end of April - September. The green is open 7 days a week
during this period. Daily opening times are from 2pm until dusk.
Name Mynydd Riding Club
Address
Pencoed College and various other venues.
Tel. 07923 900114
Website mynydd.sharepoint.com
Description Community horse riding organisation.
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Name Newton Lifeguard Club
Tel. 07762 380116
Email clarke-amanda1@sky.com
Description Swimming lessons from the age of seven, both in the pool and sea. Members are taught lifesaving
skills, life support and first aid that is age appropriate. They meet on Monday and Thursday during
the winter in Splashland (Parkdean Holiday Parc) and Monday, Thursday and Saturday during the
summer (May - September) on Newton beach, where they also provide volunteer lifeguard cover
during this period.
Name Ogmore Valley Wheelers
Address
Gilead Chapel Hall, Heol Spencer, Coity, Bridgend
Email tdeeley@hotmail.com
Website www.ogmorevalleywheelers.co.uk
Description Community cycling group.
Name Old Parish Running Club
Email james@jthomas.wanadoo.co.uk
Description Community running group.
Name Pencoed and Garw Tang Soo Do
Address
Pencoed Sports Hall and Ysgol Cwm Garw
Tel. 01656 865027
Email wayne.humphries@gmail.com
Website www.ttfuk.co.uk
Description Junior and senior martial arts club.
Name Address
Tel. Description Pencoed Boxing Club
Pencoed Sports Hall, Coychurch Road, Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 5LY
01656 861471
Junior and senior boxing club in the Garw valley.
Name Pencoed Cricket Club
Address
Felindre Road, Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 5PB
Tel. 01656 881141
Website www.pencoed.play-cricket.com
Name Pencoed Gymnastics Club
Address
Email jamie_evs@hotmail.co.uk
Description Junior mainstream gymnastics club with opportunities for disabled participants.
Name Pencoed RFC
Address
Verlands Road, Felindre Road, Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 5PB
Tel. 01656 860152
Email wiljones01@aol.com
Website www.pencoedrfc.co.uk
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Name Pencoed Tri Club
Address
Pencoed Swimming Pool, Felindre Road, Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 5PB
Tel. 07825 798790
Email pencoedtri@live.com
Website www.pencoedtri.org
Description Senior and junior triathlon club.
Name Address
Email Description Pontycymmer Bowling Club
Lawrence Park, Pontycymmer, Bridgend, CF32 8DE
whitty67@btinternet.com
Junior and senior bowling club in the Garw valley.
Name Pontycymmer RFC
Address
Lawrence Park, Pontycymmer, Bridgend, CF32 8DE
Tel. 01656 870277
Email colin_c@talktalk.net
Description Rugby club with senior teams.
Name Address
Tel. Description Porthcawl and Pyle Amateur Boxing Club
Old Pump House, New Road, Porthcawl
01656 740105
Senior and junior boxing club.
Name Porthcawl Badminton Club
Address
Porthcawl Sports Hall, Park Avenue, Porthcawl CF36 3ES
Email glyn.hardwicke@gmail.com
Description Community badminton club for senior participants.
Name Porthcawl Cricket Club
Address
Locks Lane, Porthcawl CF36 3HY
Tel. 01656 785505
Website www.porthcawl.play-cricket.com
Name Porthcawl Lifeguard Club
Tel. 01656 788041
Email secplgc@hotmail.com
Description Lifeguard club and surf lifesaving club, training and coaching events. If you enjoy swimming, the
beach, meeting new people and making friends, keeping fit and healthy, having fun and would like
to learn how to save people, please contact for further information.
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Name Pyle and Kenfig Golf Club
Address
Waun-Y-Mer, Ton Kenfig, Pyle, Bridgend, CF33 4PU
Tel. 01656 783093
Email secretary@pandkgolfclub.co.uk
Website www.pandkgolfclub.co.uk
Description Golf club with members across all ages.
Name Address
Tel. Email Description Pyle RFC
Brynglas Fields, Pyle, Bridgend, CF33 6AR
01656 741202
michaelturton@mypostoffice.co.uk
Junior and senior rugby club.
Name Address
Tel. Email Website Description Revolution - Women’s Fitness Club Bridgend
19 Canolfan, Triangle Shopping Centre, Brackla, Bridgend, CF31 2LL
01656 668177
help@womensfitnessrevolution.co.uk
www.womensfitnessrevolution.co.uk
Revolution - the fitness solution for women offers time efficient workouts in just 30 minutes in a
modern air conditioned environment using state of the art equipment. Please contact the service
for further information including opening times and membership fees.
Name Second Chances
Address
Pwll-Y-Hebog, Pen Y Fai, Bridgend, CF31 4LT
Tel. 01656 766069
Email secondchances@btinternet.com
Website www.secondchancesriding.com
Description Disabled and inclusive horse riding club.
Name Sun Style Tai Chi Association of Wales
Tel. 01656 784991
Email sunsdragon@hotmail.com
Website www.cobwebs.uk.net/suntaichi
Description The group offers instruction in the classical Sun Style internal arts, mainly Tai Chi and also offers
classes in a simplified therapy programme of Sun Style Tai Chi. The simplified programme is
designed for people with various ailments such as Osteo-arthritis or Parkinsons to try when
approved by their medical advisor, but also available to the general public for health maintenance.
They also train new instructors who want to start teaching the Sun Style Tai Chi. At the moment
they offer classes in Bridgend, Porthcawl, Port Talbot and Neath areas. These venues can
change, so it is best to look at their website.
Name Sunnyside Badminton Club
Address
Email wayneb_uk@hotmail.com
Description Community badminton club for senior participants.
Name Tondu RFC
Address
Pandy Park, Aberkenfig, Bridgend, CF32 9RE
Email davidrdavies@sky
Description Community rugby club.
Name Tondu Rifle Club
Address
Coytrahen House Drive, Maesteg Road, Tondu CF32 9HG
Email secretary@tondushooting.org.uk
Website www.tondushooting.org
Description Adult shooting club which is inclusive for disabled participants.
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Name Vertigo Trampoline Club
Address
Email iwschick@hotmail.com
Description Trampoline club for junior and senior participants.
Name Weight Watchers
Telephone
0845 3451500
Website www.weightwatchers.co.uk
Description Weight Watchers’ successful weight loss system is based on four tried and trusted principles eating healthily, being more active, adjusting behaviour to help weight loss and getting support in
weekly meetings.
Name Tel. Description
1st Llangynwyd Brownies
01656 735070
The group comes under the Girl Guiding Organisation and offers activities for girls aged between
seven and 10 years. Name Address
Tel. E-Mail
Description
1st Llangynwyd Rainbows
Confidential
01656 730526
angelajames89@hotmail.co.uk
The group comes under the Girl Guiding Organisation and offer activities for girls aged between 5
and seven years.
Name
Website Description
Name
Tel. E-Mail
Description
Active Young People (AYPD)
www.aypd.org.uk
Active sports covers the whole range of traditional sports and other, fast-growing, physical
activities. AYPD has an extensive school and community centre network to help develop activities
in Bridgend County Borough to encourage young people to tell the service the physical activity
they would like to see developed. Please see their website for details.
BAD Bikes
07915 077299
andrewmckay2@sky.com
BAD Bikes delivers activities, training and volunteering based around mountain biking. Through
cycling they promote team working, risk assessment, map reading, route planning, safe riding
technique skills together with cycle maintenance. They also offer opportunities to take part in environmental, artistic and various sporting activities and are also dedicated to getting young people
who are economically inactive back into employment, education or training. Name
Betws Boys and Girls Club
Address
Old Council School, Heol Dewi Sant, Bettws, Bridgend, CF32 8TA
Tel. 01656 729569
Websitewww.yobz.co.uk
Description 11 – 25 years club night with activities held throughout the week. Please contact for further
details.
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Name
Bridgend and District YMCA
Address
Angel Street, Bridgend, CF31 4AH
Tel. 01656 654613
E-Mailinfo@bridgendymca.org.uk
Websitewww.bridgendymca.org.uk
Description Bridgend & District YMCA gives young people a platform to have their say and challenge
discrimination and facilitate a greater understanding of themselves and others. Working with
young people of any age or background, the YMCA aim for young people to be inspired and
determined, be healthy and safe, be in control, speak out and be listened to, gain opportunities
and give back to their community. Name
Address
Tel. Email Website
Description
3rd Bridgend Scout Group
Scout Hall, Llangewydd Road, Bryntirion, Bridgend
01656 653623 (Christine Faulkner)
brian1942james@tiscali.co.uk
www.3rdbridgend.org.uk
Wide variety of activities including creative, artistic, community, challenges.
Beavers Tuesday 5.30 – 7pm; Wednesday 5.30 – 7.15pm; Scouts Wednesday 7.30 – 9pm.
Name
Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids’ Clubs Address
Tel. 029 2074 1000 E-Mailinfo@clybiauplantcymru.org
Websitewww.clybiauplantcymru.org
Description An All Wales organisation, providing support and guidance to more than 1,500 Out of School
Childcare Clubs across Wales. They provide business support to those wanting to set up out of
school childcare, training and activity ideas and help with applying for funding. Full details of their
services are available on their website.
Name Address Email Description Name Address Tel. Email Website Description Excel Dance
purple_mull@hotmail.com
Junior disability and inclusive fitness club.
KPC Youth
Cyfeiriad, off Pyle Inn Way, Bridgend, CF33 6AB
01656 749219 / 01656745399
kpcyouth@hotmail.com
www.kpcyouth.com
KPC Youth provides an open access provision with a range of diversionary activities, sports, advice, information and support for young people aged 8 – 25.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 5.30 – 8pm (8 – 12)
Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 8 – 10pm (13+)
Tuesday and Thursday: 5.30 – 10pm (13+)
During the day, KPC offer accredited training opportunities for young unemployed. The also offer
help with CVs, basic IT skills and one to one support for job searches etc. Contact centre for further details
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Name Marlas YouthWorks
Address Groundwork, The Engine House, Parc Tondu, Maesteg Road, Bridgend, CF32 9TF
Tel. 01656 727800
Websitewww.youthworkswales.co.uk
Description Provides workshops for young people, in a variety of topics, free access to the internet, and fun
activities and trips. YouthWorks has also provided accreditation and courses for young people to
gain qualifications and training in health and safety, bike mechanics, volunteering, first aid, food
hygiene and employment skills.
Name Wildmill YouthWorks
Address Groundwork, The Engine House, Parc Tondu, Maesteg Road, Bridgend, CF32 9TF
Tel. 01656 727800
Websitewww.youthworkswales.co.uk
Description A youth club with a range of activities including cooking, gardening, arts and crafts and dance.
Regular trips also run from the centre. Young people are supported to participate in the
regeneration of their community.
Name Wyndham Boys and Girls Club
Address 14-16 Dunraven Place, Ogmore Vale, Bridgend, CF32 7ET Tel. 01656 849014
Email lburr77314@talktalk.net
Website www.cypwales.org.uk
Description Wyndham Boys and Girls is a place for young people to enjoy activities such as table tennis, pool,
arts and crafts, football and dance in a safe environment with qualified staff and volunteers. They
also offer bingo nights for the older members to enjoy an hour out.
Name Cylch Meithrin Cynwyd Sant
Address Pen-yr-Ysgol, Maesteg, Bridgend, CF34 9YE
Tel. 07542 143740
Email cynwydsant13@yahoo.com
Description Welsh language playgroup.
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Name Address
Tel. Email Description
Cylch Meithrin Pencoed
The Old Clinic, Penprysg Road, Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 6SS
07973 429373
pencoedmeithrin@yahoo.com
Offer children aged 2 - 5, pre-school education through the medium of Welsh, in a safe and
friendly environment.
Name Address
Tel. E-Mail
Description
Cylch Meithrin Plant Bach Sarn
Sarn Lifelong Learning Centre, Merfield Close, Sarn, CF32 9SW
07923 501011
carol-j-t@hotmail.co.uk
A self-funded, non-profit organisation. They offer pre-school education through play. Children
aged 2+.
Name Address
Tel. Description Cylch Meithrin Tabernacl Tabernacl Hall, Elder Lane, Bridgend, CF31 1LH
07813 246811
Welsh playgroup for 2-4 years.
Monday: 9.30am - 12.30pm.
Tuesday 9.30am - 12.30pm, 12.45 - 2.15pm.
Wednesday: 9.30am - 1.25pm.
Thursday: 9.30am - 1.25pm.
Friday: 9.30am - 1.25pm.
Name Address
Y Diwlith
313 Bridgend Road, Maesteg, CF34 0AX
01656 738308
jean.james1960@hotmail.co.uk
Y Diwlith is a Welsh playgroup. Open 9am - 12pm Monday - Friday. Name Aberkenfig and District Women’s Institute
Tel. 01656 725399
E-Mailmitchell@mdilys55.orangehome.co.uk
Websitewww.thewi.org.uk/glamorgan
Description The Women’s Institute plays a unique role in providing women with educational opportunities and
the chance to build new skills, to take part in a wide variety of activities and to campaign on issues
that matter to them and their communities. It is also an ideal opportunity to make new friends with
similar interests. Name Address
Tel. E-Mail
Description
Bridgend and District Local History Society
Brynteg Comprehensive School
01656 862642
aston62@btinternet.com
Meetings held at Brynteg Comprehensive School (Upper School Hall) on the second Wednesday
of each month from September to April - lecture/talk on a historical subject.
Name Bridgend Chess Club
Address
Function Room, The West House Pub, West House, Cefn Glas Road, Bridgend, CF31 4RJ
Tel. 01656 640689
E-Mail
kearn7@aol.com
Websitewww.bridgendchessclub.com
Description Chess club held every Tuesday from 7.30 - 10.30pm.
Name Bridgend Civic Trust Tel. 01639 885431
E-Mailsecretary@bridgendcivictrust.org.uk
Websitewww.bridgendcivictrust.org.uk
Description Monitors buildings and townscape of historical, architectural and social importance in Bridgend
County Borough.
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Name Tel. Email Description
Bridgend Lace Makers
01656 864472
verna.a.turner@btinternet.com
The Bridgend Lace Makers are a friendly group that meet regularly to socialise and enjoy their
craft together with others that share the same interest.
The group meets every Wednesday from 7pm – 9pm at a different venue each week. To join the
group and to find out where they will next meet please contact them by telephone.
Bridgend Townswoman’s Guild
01656 653477
The Bridgend Townswoman’s Guild gives the women of Bridgend County Borough an
opportunity to socialise, meet new friends and be involved in the local community. For further
information about meetings or details of upcoming events please contact the Guild.
Name Tel. Email Description
Bridgend Trefoil Guild 01656 658567
apgoldi@hotmail.co.uk
Guiding for adults. First Thursday of the month. Nolton Church Hall, Bridgend. Name Address
Email Website Description
Bridgend Valleys Railway Co. Ltd.
The Locomotive Shed, Old Station Yard, Pontycymer, Bridgend, CF32 8AZ
chrismgadams@btinternet.com
www.garwvalleyrailway.co.uk
Heritage railway redevelopment and restoration. Working days - Wednesday and Saturday
9.30am - 3.30pm. Only internal meetings but visitors welcome.
Name Address
Tel. Description
Bridgend Woodturning and Carving Club
54 Severn Crescent, Port Talbot, SA12 6TA
01639 414904 or mobile 07866 089373
Meetings held every Monday from 7pm - 9pm (not Bank Holidays) at Westward Community
Centre, Llangewydd Road, Cefn Glas.
First 2 sessions free. Come along for a cuppa! Age 10 - 100! Wood and tools can be supplied.
Turning/carving/scrillsaw.
Name Glamorgan Bird Club
Address
C/O Kenfig National Nature Reserve, Ton Kenfig, Pyle, Bridgend, CF33 4PT
Tel. 01443 841555
Website www.glamorganbirds.org.uk
Description The Glamorgan Bird Club is dedicated to the study and conservation of the bird life. The
membership ranges from beginners and back-garden birdwatchers to those who are
professionally involved in conservation, all with a common interest in the enjoyment of wild birds.
The club runs a full program of events, with indoor meetings on a wide range of subjects and
outdoor field meetings led by some of the group’s more experienced birdwatchers, taking in a
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Name Address
Tel. Email Website Description
Maesteg Women’s Institute
16 Aneurin Bevan’s Way, Maesteg, Bridgend, CF34 0SX
01656 731100
reevesmaesteg@tiscali.co.uk
www.cobwebs.uk.net/maestegwi
Maesteg Women’s Institute arrange social and educational activities for women in Maesteg. They
meet on the third Thursday of every month in Plasnewydd Junior School, Maesteg at 7pm.
They have a varied programme - which includes speakers, demonstrations and the chance to
try something new! They also arrange mystery trips, theatre trips and walks. Please contact for
further details.
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Abertawe Bro Morgannwg Community Health Councils
Unit 13, Water Street Business Centre, Water Street, Aberafan, Port Talbot
01639 892271
phil.williams@abmchc.org.uk
www.communityhealthcouncils.org.uk/abm
Community Health Council. Please see their website for details of meeting venues and times.
Name Address
Alzheimer’s Society - Bridgend and District Branch
Part, Glanrhyd Hospital, Tondu Road, Pen-y-fai, Bridgend, CF31 4LN
01656 753754
bridgend-district@alzheimers.org.uk
www.alzheimers.org.uk
Local branch of the Alzheimer’s Society offering a range of services. Please contact them for
further information. Name Address
Alzheimer’s Society ‘Voice and Choice ‘ - South East Wales
Unit 5 Woodfieldside Business Park, Penmaen Road, Pontllanfraith NP12 2DG
01495 221589
Joanne.Boyer@alzheimers.org.uk
www.alzheimers.org.uk
Voice and Choice can offer a free, impartial and confidential Advocacy service that can provide
people a voice and the opportunity to express their wishes and views to ensure that their rights
are protected. The service’s aim is to empower and support people living with dementia to be
involved in the key decisions in their lives. This Service is funded by the Big Lottery Fund. Name Address
Arthritis Care Maesteg
1 Caspian Point, Pierhead Street, Cardiff Bay, CF10 4DQ
07891 556531
gilliand@arthritiscare.org.uk
www.arthritiscarewales.org.uk
Monthly meetings on the third Tuesday of every month in Hartshorn House, Neath Road, Maesteg at 12.30 - 2.30pm. The group gives support and advice, and are able to talk to people who
have the same problems as you. Supply information booklets and fact sheets related to arthritis
problems. Guest speakers on related subjects.
Name Address
Arthritis Care Wales
1 Caspian Point, Pierhead Street, Cardiff Bay, CF10 4DQ
02920 444 155
Wales@arthritiscare.org.uk
www.arthritiscarewales.org.uk
Arthritis Care Wales works to support people with arthritis. They have branches and self-help
groups in many parts of the country and also run self-management courses for people with
arthritis, their carers and employers. Arthritis Care publishes a bi-monthly magazine called Arthritis
News as well as a range of information booklets covering many topics related to arthritis.
Additional support is also available through the Arthritis Care helpline and website forums. Please
contact for further information and details of support groups in your area. Healthcare and support services
Name Address
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Name Address
Asthma UK Cymru
Third Floor, Eastgate House, 35-43 Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 0AB
02920 435400
wales@asthma.org.uk
www.asthma.org.uk/cymru
Asthma UK Cymru works as part of Asthma UK to provide specialist information, advice and
support to Asthma sufferers.
Name Address
Atrial Fibrillation Association (AF-Association)
PO Box 6219, Shipston-on-Sour, CV37 1NL
01789 451 837
info@afa.org.uk
www.afa.org.uk
The AF Association (AF-A) is a UK registered charity which focuses on raising awareness of
atrial fibrillation (AF) by providing information and support materials for patients and medical
professionals involved in detecting, diagnosing and managing AF. Resources and educational
training days are also available for healthcare professionals.
Bipolar UK - Bridgend Self Help Group
The ARC Centre, Quarella Road, Bridgend, CF31 1JN
01633 244244
walesinfo@bipolaruk.org.uk
www.bipolaruk.org.uk
Meet on the first Wednesday of every month between 1.30 - 3.30pm. The Bridgend Bipolar Self
Help Group offers support and information in a friendly, safe and confidential setting for anyone
affected by bipolar. No appointment is needed, just turn up at a meeting or, if you prefer, get in
touch by phone first.
Name Address
Blind Club - Ogmore Vale Social Centre for the Blind
01656 841315
The group provides social activities and refreshments for those with a visual impairment.
Transport can be arranged to collect and return you to your home, but please phone first to check
availability and book a place. Name Breathe Easy Bridgend
Address
Coity Higher Community Centre, Heol West Plas, Litchard, Bridgend, CF31 1PA
Tel. BLF Direct Helpline 03000 030 555
Email enquiries@blf.org.uk
Website www.blf.org.uk
Description Breathe Easy Bridgend is a support group for people affected by any lung condition including
friends, family and carers. As well as social support, interesting speakers and activities the group
provides health information and promotes the British Lung Foundation services. They meet at
Coity Higher Community Centre, Heol West Plas, Litchard, Bridgend, CF31 1PA on third Tuesday
of the month, from 2 - 4pm. New members are always welcome.
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Bridgend and District Cardiac Support Group
01656 656732
The Bridgend and District Cardiac Support Group are an informal, friendly group who meet on the
first Monday of every month at the Communal Room, Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend from
2pm onwards. For more information or to join the group please contact them directly.
Name Address
Tel. Description
Bridgend and District Fishing for the Disabled Association
99 Ty Gwyn Drive, The Rowans, Brackla, Bridgend, CF31 2QG
01656 660683
The association offers fishing for children and grown ups from disabled schools and day centres. Name Bridgend and District National Autistic Society Branch
Tel. 07767 353387 Email bridgend@nas.org.uk
Website www.autism.org.uk
Description The Bridgend and District National Autistic Society Branch offers information, advice, support
and signposting to anyone whose lives are touched by autism. For details of meetings and local
activities in the Bridgend area only, call 07767 353387. For any other information please contact
the National Autistic Society helpline on 0808 800 4104.
Name Bridgend County Riding for the Disabled
Address
Bridgend College, Pencoed Campus, Bridgend, CF35 5LG
Tel. 0845 241 1392
Emailbridgendrda@hotmail.com
Website www.bridgendrda.org.uk
Description Bridgend County Riding for the Disabled Association is part of the national riding for the disabled
association. Their mission is that through the commitment of volunteers they enable children with
disabilities to ride in order to benefit their health and well being and achieve their goals. They are
totally dependent on volunteers and donations or fundraising activities, to enable them to carry
out their work. Groups of children, sent by local schools, learn all about the horses from grooming,
feeding, saddling and riding. A very safe friendly environment, support is provided to assist
children with disabilities during their sessions. The lessons take place during term time and are
free of charge. Sessions are held every Monday and Friday 9:30 - 12:30pm, at Bridgend College
(Pencoed Campus), Bridgend.
Name Address
Bridgend Involvement Group
71 Quarella Road, Bridgend, CF31 1JS
07541691689 (Mondays to Fridays), 01656 763117 (Mondays only)
abm.bigbridgend@wales.nhs.uk
BIG has a ‘life changes’ support group every Wednesday at the ARC Centre from 1 - 3pm. The
group provides practical support and signposting.
Name British Lung Foundation - Wales
Address
6a Prospect Place, Swansea, SA1 1QP
Tel. 01792 455764
Email wales@blf-uk.org
Website www.blf.org.uk
Description Supporting people affected by lung disease is the focus of many of the Foundation’s activities,
including their nationwide network of Breathe Easy support groups. They help people to
understand their condition by providing clear, comprehensive information on paper, on the web
and on the telephone.
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Name Address
Cancer Prevention Research Trust
Cobden House, 231 Roehampton Lane, London, SW15 4LB
0208 785 7786
cprt45@yahoo.co.uk
www.cancerpreventionresearch.org.uk
The Cancer Prevention Research Trust provides guidelines to help you avoid cancer and supports
cancer prevention research at teaching hospitals and universities in the UK. Name Carers Trust - Bridgend
Address
87 Park Street, Bridgend CF31 4AZ
Tel. 01656 658479
Email enquiries@bridgendcarers.co.uk
Website www.carers.org/local-centre/bridgend
Description Supports people caring for family members, partners, friends or neighbours. They can help with
information, support and social events. Please contact for further information.
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Name Address
Cartrefi Cymru - Bridgend
Unit 2 Waterton Business Park, South Road, Bridgend, CF31 3UL
01656 655606
bridgend.enquiries@cartrefi.org
www.cartreficymru.org
Cartrefi Cymru offer support to people with learning disabilities in their own homes, with parents
in a variety of settings. This can be 24 hour supported living, domiciliary and sessional support.
Cartrefi Cymru are able to provide bespoke services to meet all individual’s needs. Other services
offered are transitional services for younger adults, respite support for evenings and weekends
and activity clubs. Name Tel. Email Website Description
Community Advice and Listening Line - CALL
0800 132737
janet.roberts2@wales.nhs.uk
www.callhelpline.org.uk
Wales wide mental health telephone helpline service providing emotional support. Information on
statutory and voluntary agencies and free self help leaflets. The service is available to anyone
concerned about their own mental health or that of a relative or friend.
Text service - Text the word ‘help’ and your question to 81066.
Name Address
Contact A Family
33-35 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9HB
029 2039 6624
wales.office@cafamily.org.uk
www.cafamily.org.uk/wales
Contact a Family is the only national charity that exists to support the families of disabled children
whatever their condition or disability. With over 30 years of experience, their vision is that families
with disabled children are empowered to live the lives they want and achieve their full potential,
for themselves, for the communities they live in, and for society. It’s why they offer support,
information and advice to over 340,000 families each year and campaign for families to receive
a better deal. Contact a Family is committed to ending the poverty, disadvantage and isolation
experienced by families with disabled children across the UK. They support families whatever
their child’s disability or health condition with a wide range of life-changing help and class-leading
services.
Name County and Vale Foot Clinic
Tel. 01656 720554
Description Monday and Wednesday - Pen-y-Fai Clinic.
Tuesday - Westward Community Centre, Cefn Glas, Bridgend.
Thursday - BAVO, 101 Oxford Street, Pontycymmer, Bridgend.
Name Diabetes UK - Cymru
Address
Argyle House, Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF11 9AB
Tel. 02920 668276
Email wales@diabetes.org.uk
Website www.diabetes.org.uk
Description Diabetes UK Cymru provides bilingual information and support to people with diabetes, their
carers and professionals. They also raise funds for diabetes research and work to constantly
improve services for people with diabetes. The Diabetes UK Cymru Office can put individuals in
touch with local branches who may offer to talk with newly diagnosed people. Disabled facilities
available.
Name Epilepsy Wales/Epilepsi Cymru
Address
Bradbury House, 23 Salisbury Road, Wrexham, LL13 7AS
Tel. 01978 312 325
Email weabradbury@btconnect.com
Website www.epilepsy-wales.org.uk
Description Epilepsy Wales provides advice and sign-posting for people with epilepsy, their families and
carers. They operate a local field worker service, run a network of self-help support groups across
the country and also have a volunteer befriending service. Please contact for further details.
Name Every Link Counts
Address
Office 25, Heol Ty Gwyn, Maesteg, CF34 0BQ
Tel. 01656 812796
Email everylinkcounts@aol.com
Website www.everylinkcounts.co.uk
Description To help young people (14+) in Bridgend County Borough with learning disabilities to access
mainstream social activities including going to the gym, swimming, boccia and visiting the cinema.
Name Fibromyalgia Support Group - South Wales
Tel. 01639 681468
Email singletonyvonne@googlemail.com
Description A support group for sufferers from this chronic pain condition. They offer advice and support
everyone including families and carers. They are also pushing to make others within the health
service and communities aware of Fibromyalgia. Refreshments at every venue. Information tables
with up to date info. Advice on new treatments, medications and research. Chair exercises. Guest
speakers every three months and quarterly newsletters. Lunch every three months in different
locations. Another important part of the group is raising funds so they can arrange days out,
therapies etc. to bring some enjoyment back to the lives of their members.
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Name Tel. Email Website Description Fibromyalgia Wales
07845 007304
mail@fibro-wales.com
www.fibro-wales.com
Fibro Wales offers online and group support for Fibromyalgia sufferers and their carers. Support
is also offered to sufferers of Restless Legs Syndrome and Irritable Bowel Syndrome, which are
common symptoms of Fibromyalgia. Fibro Wales promotes and can provide information about
how you can access self management, pain management, exercise referral, hints and tips from
other sufferers on how to manage day to day tasks. Fibro Wales works with voluntary sectors,
health professionals, GPs and Assembly Ministers to support and improve services in your area
for managing your conditions.
Name Gofal - Bridgend
Address
No 2, Derwen House, Court Road, Bridgend, CF31 1BN
Tel. 01656 647722
Email enquiries@gofal.org.uk
Website www.gofal.org.uk
Description Gofal provides a range of community based mental health services for people with varying
degrees and types of mental ill health. Gofal can offer help with many aspects of daily life
including applying for benefits, accessing work and training, debt management and budgeting,
crisis prevention, advice in accessing suitable housing, tenancy support and advocacy. Please
contact for further details. Name Gofal y Ddolen
Address
The Ropewalk, Neath, SA11 1EW
Tel. Neath 01639 643818; Bridgend 01656 642390; Swansea 01792 772146
Email gyddsm@redcross.org.uk
Description The Gofal-y-Ddolen service is run by The British Red Cross. They are a short term support
service which supports individuals over the age of 50 in Neath Port Talbot, Swansea and Bridgend
County Boroughs, for up to 12 weeks to gain confidence and link them to services, activities and
social groups to help tackle social isolation and loneliness.
Some examples of the ways in which they have helped previous clients have included:
- Linking up to activities and classes taking place in community centres;
- Signposting to adult learning classes and community transport;
- Providing the support needed to gain the independence to take a bus alone;
- Helping to build confidence to leave the house after a fall.
As they are a short term service, they work hard to ensure that the links made are sustainable and
long lasting.
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Name Hafal Bridgend
Address
112 Commercial Street, Maesteg, CF34 9DL
Tel. 01656 732085
Email bridgend@hafal.org
Website www.hafal.org
Description Hafal Bridgend helps people with severe mental illness and their families to work towards
recovery. Hafal’s services in Bridgend County Borough for clients and their families include Family
Support Service; Supported Housing Project; Breaks for Carers; and Service User and Carer
Participation Service. Name Headway Bridgend and District
Tel. 07599 520 266
Email headwaybridgend@btinternet.com
Website www.headway.org.uk
Description Headway Bridgend and District offers information, support and advice for people who have
been affected by brain injury, their families and friends. Please contact for further information on
meetings etc.
Name Institute of VETCH Exercise Therapy
Tel. 01656 784991
Email sunsdragon@hotmail.com
Website www.easysuntaichi.org
Description VETCH stands for Variable Easy Tai Chi for Health. It is a special exercise therapy using Tai Chi
movements from classical Tai Chi but modified in line with modern physiotherapy. They offer
a training programme enabling a person to obtain a teachers license to be able to teach this
copyright exercise therapy. The VETCH programme is short, easy to learn and teach and its
movements are updated and changed to suit modern medical needs classifying it as a modern
exercise therapy rather than an ancient martial art. Training can be by their distance learning
scheme, or attending the nearest classes run by classical instructors of the Sun Style Tai Chi
Association of Wales. To obtain a license a candidate must pass examination by one of the
instructors. The programme suits providers of exercise instruction to elderly groups, or people in
homes or hospital where gentle, interesting exercise is needed.
Name Mental Health Matters Wales ‘Moving On’ over 50s befriending project
Address
Union Offices, Quarella Road, Bridgend, CF31 1JW
Tel. 01656 767045/679884
Email 50plus@befriending-bridgend.org
Website www.befriending-bridgend.org
Description The befriending service supports older people who may be experiencing emotional/mental health
related disorders or have learning disabilities to access social, leisure, educational and back to
work opportunities. Befrienders visit people in their own homes or in the community to provide
support and companionship.
Name Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre (South Wales Branch)
Address
16-18 St. Luke’s Court, Clarke Way, Winchwen Industrial Estate, Swansea, SA1 7ER
Tel. 01792 701342
Email info@mstcswansea.co.uk
Website www.mstcswansea.co.uk
Description Offers Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO), physiotherapy (by professional physio), dietary advice,
Bowens Technique and reflexology for MS sufferers and other neurological conditions.
Other conditions treated with HBO include stroke, wound healing, cancer, ME, fibromyalgia,
arthritis and sports injuries.
Name National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS)
Address
2 Ty Nant Court, Morganstown, Cardiff, CF15 8LW
Tel. 02920 373474
Email ndcswales@ndcs.org.uk
Website www.ndcs.org.uk
Description NDCS is the leading charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and
young people. NDCS represents all deaf children and young people and their families, regardless
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Name Address
Tel. Description Ogmore Valley Housebound Club
10 High Street, Ogmore Vale, Bridgend, CF32 7AD
01656 841315
The group caters for older people who are disabled, blind, bereaved, depressed and housebound.
They meet fortnightly at the Welfare Hall, Bethania Row,Ogmore Vale, Bridgend, CF32 7AB,
where they have a chat, a little tea and a few games of bingo. They charge £2 to cover costs.
Please phone before attending as buses are quite full and they do not want to turn anyone away.
Name DASH
Address
74 Nolton Street, Bridgend, CF31 3BP
Tel. 01656 650686
Email admin@ogwrdash.org.uk
Website www.dashsupport.co.uk
Description Ogwr DASH exists to reduce harm to people affected by substance misuse. They have an instant
access policy, so that clients can be seen by a professional without appointment.
They offer:
- Assessment;
- One to one counselling;
- Acupuncture;
- Advice and information;
- Services for young people;
- Family carers service;
- Department of Transport drink/drive courses.
Name Ogwr Talking Newspaper
Address
Emmaus, Cefn Cribwr, Bridgend, CF32 0AN
Tel. 01656 788068
Email mike@wboyles.freeserve.co.uk
Website www.cobwebs.uk.net/ogwrtalk
Description Weekly CD recording of local news, eg. Glamorgan Gazette and Gem News, recorded each
Thursday and posted to listeners in Bridgend County Borough and elsewhere as required.
Formed in 1977. All volunteers. New listeners should contact Mike Boyles on 01656 788068 mike@wboyles.freeserve.co.uk For information about discs and volunteering opportunities if you
would like to be a reader contact Bryn Kinsey on 01656 6703355 - bryn.kinsey@sky.com Name Parkinsons UK - Cymru
Address
Maritime Offices, Woodland Terrace, Maes-y-Coed, Pontypridd, CF37 1DZ
Tel. 0844 225 3784
Email wales@parkinsons.org.uk
Website www.parkinsons.org.uk
Description There are local support groups throughout Wales. For more information please contact the Wales
office on 0844 225 3784.
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Name Pets As Therapy
Address
14a High Street, Wendover, Aylesbury HP22 6EA
Tel. 01844 345 445
Email reception@petsastherapy.org
Website www.petsastherapy.org
Description Pets As Therapy is a national charity that aims to bring regular animal companionship, comfort and
therapy to patients/residents in hospitals, hospices, residential care homes, day centres, special
needs schools and many other establishments. All animals are healthy, temperament assessed,
vaccinated and accompanied by a registered volunteer. Please contact for further details.
Name Address
Tel. Description Physio Direct - Bridgend
Princess of Wales Hospital, Coity Road, Bridgend, CF31 1RQ
01656 752898
Physio Direct is a telephone service which gives early advice and support for people with back,
neck and joint problems, or problems following injuries.
Name Sandville Self-Help Centre
Address
Sandville Court, Ton Kenfig, Pyle, Bridgend, CF33 4PU
Tel. 01656 743344
Email sandvillecourt@yahoo.co.uk
Website www.sandville.co.uk
Description Mostly helping people with cancer, but also self-help for any health problem including MS,
Parkinsons Disease, Asthma, stroke, bereavement, alcohol problems, drugs, HIV and AIDS. Provide
a great deal of self help group therapy. Also use all alternative therapies such as acupuncture,
massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, self-hypnosis. Offer overnight facilities to people in crisis when
space allows. Meetings held at Sandville Court daily, 11 beds for overnight stay. Name Scope Cymru
Address
4 Ty Nant Court, Morganstown, Cardiff, CF15 8LW
Tel. 02920 815450
Email www.scope.org.uk
Description Scope is the UK’s leading Disability Charity. Their focus is on children and adults with cerebral
palsy and people living with other severe and complex impairments. Their Vision is a world
where disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfill their life ambitions as non disabled
people. Scope provide specialist advice and support through a team of community fieldworkers.
They work in partnership with groups across Wales, providing support and training through
their Learning Curve initiative. Scope also provide day, residential and employment services for
disabled people, along with specialist education and pre-school services. Name Self-Harm Self Help
Address
Mental Health Matters Wales, Union Offices, Quarella Road, Bridgend, CF31 1JN
Tel. 01656 767045
Email karen.powell@mhmwales.org
Website www.grapevines.info/self-harm
Description Community Voice, Big Lottery funded peer support community group. Meets fourth Monday of
every month from 5.30 - 6.30pm at ARC, Quarella Road, Bridgend, CF31 1JN.
- Provides a safe, confidential and supportive space to meet others who understand the issues faced by a person who self-harms. Open to all people aged 16 years and over;
- A chance to give your views and identify areas of good practice and suggest areas of improvement in current practices. “
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Name South West Wales Neurological Alliance (SWWNA)
Tel. 07845 007304
Email support@swwna.com
Website www.swwna.com
Description The South West Wales Neurological Alliance is a group of people with neurological conditions,
their carers, representatives of neurological charities and support groups. The alliance aims to
raise awareness of neurological conditions, to improve care for people living in the region with
neurological conditions and to improve availability of information and advice. The alliance also
holds regular meetings for those with a condition and/or their carers, please look at the website or
contact directly for dates and times of meetings. Name Stop Smoking Wales
Tel. 0800 085 2219
Email stop.smoking@wales.nhs.uk
Website www.stopsmokingwales.com
Description Stop smoking Wales is a free NHS service to help people quit smoking.
Name Tenovus Your Cancer Charity National Helpline
Tel. 0808 808 1010 Email post@tenovus.org.uk
Website www.tenovus.org.uk
Description Tenovus provides information, support and counselling for people with cancer, their families and
carers. An answerphone is available outside normal hours. A freephone helpline provides access
to experienced cancer nurses, social workers and trained counsellors. Name The Stroke Association
Address
Greenmeadow Springs Business Park, Unit 8 Cae Gwyrdd, Tongwynlais, Cardiff, CF15 7AB
Tel. Karyl Carter - 01656 863418
Email Karyl.Carter@stroke.org.uk
Website www.stroke.org.uk
Description The Stroke Association provides three Stroke Groups in Bridgend County Borough for the support
of Stroke Survivors and, in some cases, their carers.
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Name Stroke Information & Support (Bridgend County)
Address Princess of Wales Hospital, Coity Road, Bridgend CF31 1RQ
Tel. 01656 752754
Email tracey.thomas@stroke.org.uk
Website www.stroke.org.uk
Description To offer people who have suffered a stroke or TIA within the last 12 months and their families and
carers, information and support, including practical help i.e. grants, risk factor management and
lifestyle advice, psychological and emotional support. Hospital and home visits offered.
Name
The Young ME Sufferers Trust (Tymes Trust)
Address PO Box 4347, Stock, CM4 9TA
Tel. 0845 003 9002
Website www.tymestrust.org
Description The Young ME Sufferers Trust (Tymes Trust) is the longest established service for young people
with ME, their families and the professionals who care for and educate them. The Tymes Trust
offers a range of support services to young people with ME and their families, including an advice
line staffed by people who either have a child with ME or have had ME themselves.
Name Welsh Centre for Action on Dependency and Addiction (WCADA)
Address
4 Gaylard Buildings, Court Road, Bridgend, CF31 1BD
Tel. 01656 667717
Email adminbridgend@wgcada.co.uk
Website www.wgcada.org
Description West Glamorgan Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse WCADA exists to prevent and reduce the
harm caused by alcohol and drugs to individuals (including young people and adults), their families and the community. Further details on the interventions provided by the organisation can be
found on their website.
Dentists
Name Beynons Dental Practice
Address 16 Park Street, Bridgend,
CF31 4AX
Tel. 01656 657876
Name Broadlands Dental
Surgery
Address Unit 1 Gentle Way,
Broadlands, CF31 5EJ
Tel. 01656 655400
Name D.K. Wills Dental Practice
Address 3 Dunraven Place,
Bridgend, CF31 1JF
Tel. 01656 652041
Name David Warren Practice
Ltd.
Address 10 Whitethorn Drive,
Brackla, CF32 2PQ
Tel. 01656 667755
Name Dr. B. Aaron
Address 97 Oxford Street,
Pontycymmer, CF32 8DE
Tel. 01656 871709
Name Dr. B. David
Address 88 Pisgah Street, Kenfig
Hill, Bridgend, CF33 6DA
Tel. 01656 740204
Name Dr. D. P. Beynon
Address 24 Talbot Street, Maesteg,
CF34 9BW
Tel. 01656 733295
Name Name Dr. Griffiths and Dr. Price
34 Victoria Avenue,
Porthcawl, CF36 3HG
01656 783217
Name Llynfi Dental
CF34 9BT
Tel. 01656 734939
Name Dr. M. Spencer-Harty
Address 33 Mary Street, Porthcawl,
CF36 6YN
Tel. 01656 783403
Name Dr. N. Rogers and
Dr. G. Givens
Address 26 Park Street, Bridgend,
CF31 4AX
Tel. 01656 654725
Name Dr. Roach Price and
Dr. Daniel
Address 22A Caroline Street,
Bridgend, CF31 1DQ
Tel. 01656 652259
Name N. Hall Ltd.
Address Compton House, 20
Penprysg Road, Pencoed,
CF32 7SS
Tel. 01656 864880
Name Q Dental Care Ltd
Address 49 Merthyr Mawr Road,
Brdigend, CF31 3NN
Tel. 01656 652212
Name U Smile
Address 21 Hillsboro Place,
Porthcawl, CF36 3BH
Tel. 01656 782365
Name Vale View Dental Care
Address Canola, Sarn, CF32 9NY
Tel. 01656 721145
Name Whitehouse Dental
Practice
Address 14 Coychurch Road,
Pencoed, CF35 5NG
Tel. 01656 861569
Tel. Name Dr. S. Evans
Address 14 Commercial Street,
Ogmore Vale, CF32 7BL
Tel. 01656 840325
Name H. Ginn Dental Ltd (IDH)
Address Bridgend Dental Centre, 5458 Nolton Street, Bridgend,
CF31 3BP
Tel. 01656 668826
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G.P’s
Name Dr. G. V. Price and
Partners
Address The Medical Centre, HeolYr-Onnen , Pencoed, CF35 5PF
Tel. 01656 867900 Name Dr. T. S. Lodwig and
Partners
Address Newcastle Surgery,
Llangewydd Road, Cefn
Glas, Bridgend, CF31 4XX
Tel. 01656 652721
Name Address
Tel. Name Address
Tel. Name Address
Tel. Name Address
Tel. Name Address
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Tel. Dr. A. Meredith Jones and
Partners
Cwm Garw Practice,
Victoria Street,
Pontycymmer, Bridgend,
CF32 8NN
0845 293 7399
Dr. C. Hughes and
Partners
Ashfield Surgery, Merthyr
Mawr Road, Bridgend,
CF31 3NW
01656 652774
Dr. C. J. Osborne and
Partners
Riversdale Surgery,
Riversdale House,
Merthymawr Road, CF31 3NL
01656 766866
Dr. G. L. Smith
Woodlands Surgery,
Woodlands Terrace, Caerau,
Maesteg, CF34 0SR
01656 734203
Dr. K. Sultan
Nantymoel Surgery,
Ogwy Street, Nantymoel,
Bridgend, CF32 7NA
01656 843000
Name Dr. Khan and Partners
Address New Street Surgery, 3
New Street, Aberkenfig,
Bridgend, CF32 9BL
Tel. 01656 726070
Name Dr. M. A. Rogers and
Partners
Address Llynfi Surgery, Maesteg,
CF34 9DT
Tel. 08444 778793
Name Dr. P. T. Jagger and
Partners
Address Heathbridge House, 1a
Pisgah Street, Kenfig Hill,
Bridgend, CF33 6BY
Tel. 01656 740359
Name Dr. Richard M. Barrett
Address TynyCoed Surgery, 20
Merfield Close, Bryncethin,
Bridgend, CF32 9SW
Tel. 01656 720334
Name Dr. S. A. Medlicott and
Partners
Address Bron-Y-Garn Surgery,
Station Street, Maesteg,
CF34 9AL
Tel. 01656 733262
Name Dr. S. Guest and Partners
Address The Porthcawl Group
Practice, 1 The Portway,
Porthcawl, CF36 3XB
Tel. 01656 304204 Name Dr. S. K. Madelin and
Partners
Address Oak Tree Surgery,
Whitethorn Drive, Brackla,
Bridgend, CF31 2PQ
Tel. 01656 665353
Name Dr. S. Murugiah and
Partner
Address Ogmore Vale Surgery,
Commercial Street ,
Ogmore Vale, Bridgend,
CF32 7BL
Tel. 01656 840208
Name Dr. T. D. Eales
Address 36 Victoria Avenue,
Porthcawl, CF36 3HG
Tel. 01656 783349
Name Dr.G. Williams and
Partners
Address The Surgery, Heol Fach,
North Cornelly, Bridgend,
CF33 4LD
Tel. 01656 740345
Name Nantyfyllon Surgery
Address The Surgery , 77 High Street,
Nantyffyllon, Maesteg, CF34 0BT
Tel. 01656 732217
Name New Surgery
Address Primary Care Centre, Min Y
Nant, Pencoed, CF35 6YP
Tel. 01656 860343
Name Oak Tree Surgery
Address Whitethorn Drive, Brackla,
Bridgend, CF31 2PQ
Tel. 01656 665353
Email admin@oaktreesurgery.com
Website www.oaktreesurgery.com
Description Provision of healthcare
services.
Opticians
Name David Opticians
Address 1 - 2 Bowington Arcade, Lynfi
Rd, Maesteg, CF34 9DS.
Tel. 01656 730444 Name Davies Opticians
Address 23 Commercial St, Maesteg,
CF34 9DF
Tel. 01656 732214 Name Davies Wayne and Byron
Optometrists Address 36 Bridge St, Kenfig Hill, CF33
6DD.
Tel. 01656 740657 Name Davies Wayne and Byron
Optometrists Address 41 John St, Porthcawl,
CF36 3AP.
Tel. 01656 782691 Name Dolland and Aitchison
Address 15/15A Nolton St, Bridgend,
CF31 1BX.
Tel. 01656 667150
Name Evans Opticians
Address 5 Wyndham House,
Wyndham St, Bridgend, CF31
1ED
Tel. 01656 653815
Name Eye Centre
Address 10 Caerau Rd, Caerau,
Maesteg, CF34 0PB
Tel. 01656 733088 Name Eye Centre Address 50A Oxford St, Pontycymmer,
CF32 8DB.
Tel. 01656 871054 Name Griffiths D. J. and Co. Address 128A Commercial St,
Maesteg, CF34 9DW. Tel. 01656 730199 Name Parish and Green Address 2-4 The Square, Pencoed,
CF35 5NP
Tel. 01656 861003 Name Rayners Ltd. Address 11 Nolton St, Bridgend,
CF31 1BX
Tel. 01656 655986 Name Rayners Ltd. Address Dyfri House, Pyle Cross,
Pyle, CF33 6PG
Tel. 01656 742788 Name Robert Parslow Opticians
Address 10 Derwen Road, Bridgend,
CF31 1JD
Tel. 01656 652168 Name Specsavers (Vision Plus)
Address 36 Adare St, Bridgend, CF31
1EJ
Tel. 01656 649127 Name The Eye Centre Address 30b Bryncoch Road, Sarn,
Bridgend, CF32 9NY
Tel. 01656 720066 Name The Eye Centre
Address 88 High Street, Ogmore Vale,
Bridgend, CF32 7AF
Tel. 01656 841844 Name The Eye Centre Address Unit 10, Triangle Shopping
Centre, Brackla, Bridgend,
CF31 2LL
Tel. 01656 768645 Name The Optic Shop
Address 12 Nolton St, Bridgend, CF31 1DU
Tel. 01656 669999 Name The Optic Shop
Address 20 John St, Porthcawl, CF36 3BA
Tel. 01656 784944 Name Woolf Opticians
Address 72 New Road, Porthcawl,
CF36 5DG
Tel. 01656 782457
Pharmacy
Name Boots
Address 8 Caroline Street, Bridgend,
CF31 1DQ.
Tel. 01656 659221 Name Boots
Address 72/74 John Street, Porthcawl,
CF36 3BD.
Tel. 01656 782508
Name Caerau Chemists
Address 68 Hermon Road, Caerau,
Maesteg, CF34 0SU.
Tel. 01656 733335 Name Emersons
Address 1 Bridge Street, Kenfig Hill,
Bridgend, CF33 6DB.
Tel. 01656 745600 Name G. Rowe Services Ltd.
Address 22 Ogwy Street, Nantymoel,
CF32 7SA.
Tel. 01656 840440 Name Hugh Morris Ltd
Address 18-20 High Street, Ogmore
Vale, CF32 7AD. Tel. 01656 840472 Name Lloyds Address 48 Nolton Street, Bridgend,
CF31 3BP. Tel. 01656 653966 Name Lloyds Chemists Address 1 Pisgah Street, Kenfig Hill,
CF33 6BY. Tel. 01656 745866 Name Lloyds Chemists Address Pontycymmer Health Centre,
Pontycymmer, CF32 8NW.
Tel. 01656 870372
Name Lloyds Pharmacy
Address Riversdale House,
Merthyrmawr Road, Bridgend,
CF31 3BP
Tel. 01656 657933 Name Lloyds Pharmacy
Address 8 Hall Drive, North Cornelly,
CF33 4HS. Tel. 01656 740291 Name Maesteg Pharmacy
CF34 9BW. Tel. 01656 732278
Name National Co-op Chemists
Address 89 Bridgend Road,
Aberkenfig, CF32 9BA. Tel. 01656 720363 Name National Co-op Chemists
Address 11 Lias Rd, Porthcawl,
CF36 3AH. Tel. 01656 772443 Name National Co-op Chemists
Address 32A Bryncoch Road, Sarn,
CF32 9NY. Tel. 01656 720467
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Address Unit 4, Llynfi Road, Maesteg,
CF34 9DS. Tel. 01656 733289 Name National Co-op Chemists
Address Victoria Street, Pontycymmer,
Bridgend, CF32 8NN. Tel. 01656 870317 Name National Co-op Chemists
Address 77A High Street, Nantyffyllon,
CF34 0BT. Tel. 01656 732277 Name National Co-op Chemists
Address 8 The Triangle Shopping
Centre, Brackla, Bridgend,
CF31 2LL. Tel. 01656 669802
CF34 9BT. Tel. 01656 734669 Name National Co-op Chemists
Address 43 Commercial Street,
Maesteg, CF34 9DH. Tel. 01656 732106 Name National Co-op Chemists
Address Pioneer Superstore, Pyle
Industrial Estate, Pyle Cross,
Bridgend, CF33 6BL
Tel. 01656 740269
Name Parmar and Rogers
Address 104 New Road, Porthcawl,
CF36 5DE. Tel. 01656 782695
Name Pearns Pharmacy Ltd.
Address 88 John Street, Porthcawl,
CF36 3DT.
Tel. 01656 782013
Name S. R. Bailey Ltd. Address 50 Nolton Street, Bridgend,
CF31 3BP. Tel. 01656 652025 Name Sainsbury’s Pharmacy
Address Derwen, Bridgend, CF32 9ST
Tel. 01656 648951
Name Sheppard A. and J.M. Ltd.
Address Coychurch Road, Pencoed,
CF35 5RA. Tel. 01656 860292 Name Sheppard A. and J.M. Ltd.
Address 2 Penybont Road, Pencoed,
CF35 5RA. Tel. 01656 860480
Name Sheppard A. and J.M. Ltd.
Address 56 Llangewydd Road, Cefn
Glas Estate, Bridgend,
CF31 4JR. Tel. 01656 668214 Name Sheppard A. and J.M. Ltd.
Address Unit 2 Broadlands Retail
Centre, Gentle Way,
Broadlands, Bridgend
Tel. 01656 660007
Name Tesco Instore Pharmacy
Address Brewery Lane, Bridgend,
CF31 4AP
Tel. 01656 685349
Name Tesco Superstore
Address Cowbridge Road, Bridgend,
CF31 3SQ.
Tel. 01656 685449 Name Thornes Pharmacy Ltd.
Address 178 Caerau Road, Caerau,
CF34 0PD
Tel. 01656 734253
Hospitals
Name Maesteg Community Hospital
Address
Neath Road, Maesteg, Bridgend CF34 9PW
Tel. No. 01656 752752
Website www.abm.wales.nhs.uk
Description Maesteg provides high quality, cost effective, community and hospital based services including
day hospital, rehabilitation and outpatient and inpatient care, to 26,000 people living in the
Maesteg and Llynfi valley.
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Name Princess of Wales Hospital
Address Coity Road, Bridgend CF31 1RQ
Tel. No. 01656 752752
Website www.abm.wales.nhs.uk
Description The Princess of Wales Hospital is a district general hospital and provides modern, purpose-built
accommodation for the provision of acute health services
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Name
Shelter Cymru
Address 25 Walter Road, Swansea, SA1 5NN
Tel. 0845 075 5005
Website www.sheltercymru.org.uk
Description Shelter Cymru provides free confidential advice, advocacy and legal representation to people with
any sort of housing related problem. Name
The Wallich - Bridgend Cornerstone House
Address Coity Road, Bridgend, CF31 1LR
Tel. 01656 659082
Email cornerstone@thewallich.net
Website www.thewallich.com
Description Residential service offering temporary accommodation in the form of six self contained flats for
single homeless people who are owed a duty from the local authority under the homelessness act. Name
The Wallich - Bridgend Prisoner Release Empowerment Project
Address 10 Park Street, Bridgend, CF31 4AX
Tel. 01656 674184
Email bridgend@thewallich.net
Description PREP is a project offering support to homeless prison leavers. The project supports people to
find and maintain accommodation, to ensure a successful and positive resettlement. The project
also offers advice, guidance and facilitates referrals to other relevant agencies. Referral form/
appointments available by calling: 01656 674184 ext PREP.
Name
The Wallich - Bridgend Rough Sleepers Intervention Team
Address 10 Park Street, Bridgend, CF31 4AX Tel. 01656 674184
Description Provides humanitarian aid, advice and support to rough sleepers every morning of the week.
The service: offers housing advice and referrals to appropriate agencies; facilitates access to
healthcare and legal services; provides hot food and drink and when available sleeping bags and
storm tents; offers a Drop-in Service during working hours providing advice and support.
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Name
The Wallich - Bridgend Solutions Centre
Description An office based service offering various advice, support and assistance to clients who
are homeless or experiencing housing difficulties. The service meets people by afternoon
appointment and offers a morning drop in facility.
Housing
Name
The Wallich - Bridgend Bond Board
Address 10 Park Street, Bridgend, CF31 4AX
Tel. 01656 654442
Description The Bond Board project assists people on a low income to find private, rented accommodation.
Private landlords often demand a large deposit or ‘bond’ and without this lump sum of money, it
can be difficult to find somewhere to live.
Name
The Wallich - Bridgend Tenancy Support Project
Description The floating support service helps people who have their own accommodation but, for whatever
reason, are having difficulty in maintaining their tenancy. The service plays an important part in
the prevention of homelessness.
Name
The Wallich - Bridgend Vesta Project
Address Flat 6, Vesta Court, Coity Road, Bridgend, CF31 1LF
Tel. 01656 663927
Email vesta@thewallich.net
Description Residential service offering five self contained flats for six to nine month stays, for clients who
have either detoxed or are on a treatment for alcohol or substance misuse.
Name
The Wallich - The Cross Border Women’s Project
Address 209 Birchgrove Road, Swansea, SA7 9QG
Tel. 01792 323 954
Email cbwp@thewallich.net
Description Operates across Bridgend, Neath Port Talbot and Swansea County Boroughs. This residential
project offers residential support to women who have alcohol and/or substance misuse issues in
addition to other complex needs. This service is managed from Swansea and support is provided
seven days a week on a satellite basis with on-call provision out-of-hours. The client must be female,
over 18, homeless or has the potential to become homeless, and has substance misuse issues. Name
Address Tel. Website Description Valleys to Coast – sheletered care and extra care in Bridgend County Borough
Nolton Court, Bridgend, CF31 1BX
0300 123 2100
www.v2c.org.uk
Valleys To Coast Housing Association (V2C) owns several sheltered housing schemes and an
extra care scheme in the Bridgend County Borough. Please contact their Customer Service
Centre for more information.
Name
Yellow Wales
Address Ty Llynfi, Llynfi Road, Maesteg, CF34 9DS
Tel. 01656 737494
Email enquiries@yellowwales.org.uk
Website www.yellowwales.org.uk
Description Yellow Wales works with all ages and particularly with young people aged 16 to 25 who
are homeless/in housing need or newly accommodated or those not engaged in education,
employment or training. The aim of Yellow Wales is to assist young people in achieving their
objective of attaining life skills, education, personal development and employment.
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Police/Crime
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Name
Address Tel. Email Description Brackla PCSO - Steven Bowen and Kelly Williams
Bridgend Police Station, Brackla Street, Bridgend, CF31 1BZ
78053 01476
Steven.Bowen@south-wales.pnn.police.uk
Contact your local Police Community Support Office to discuss an local issues or concerns about
neighbourhood matters.
Name
Address Tel. Description Bridgend Police station
Brackla Street, Bridgend, CF31 1BZ
101
Bridgend Police station is situated in the town centre. The station is open 8am until Midnight,
seven days a week. In emergencies please dial 999.
Name
Address Tel. Email Description Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr Ward PCSO - Liz Tancock
None listed
07825 386255
Elizabeth.Tancock@south-wales.pnn.police.uk Contact your local Police Community Support Office to discuss an local issues or concerns about
Name
Address Tel. Email Description Cefn Glas PCSO - Sara Edwards
None listed
07824 543203
Sara.Edwards3@south-wales.pnn.police.uk Contact your local Police Community Support Office to discuss an local issues or concerns about
Name
Address Tel. Email Description Coity PCSO - John Pegler
07584 883637
Trevor.Pegler2@south-wales.pnn.police.uk
Name
Address Tel. Email Description Coychurch Lower PCSO - Sam Dance
07584 770950
sam.dance@south-wales.pnn.police.uk Contact your local Police Community Support Office to discuss an local issues or concerns about
Name
Address Tel. Email Description Felindre PCSO - Sam Dance
07584 770950
sam.dance@south-wales.pnn.police.uk
Name
Address Tel. Email Description Hendre PCSO - Meurig Coleman
07584 883382
Meurig.Coleman@south-wales.pnn.police.uk
Name
Address Tel. Email Description Litchard PCSO - John Pegler
07584 883637
Name
Address Tel. Email Description Llangewydd and Brynhyfryd PCSO - Sara Edwards
None listed
07824 543203
Sara.Edwards3@south-wales.pnn.police.uk Contact your local Police Community Support Office to discuss an local issues or concerns about
Name
Address Tel. Email Description Morfa Town PCSO - Lisa Moore
07805 301434
Lisa.Moore@south-wales.pnn.police.uk Contact your local Police Community Support Office to discuss an local issues or concerns about
Name
Address Tel. Email Description Morfa Wildmill PCSO - Donovan Smith
07805 301478
Donovan.Smith@south-wales.pnn.police.uk Contact your local Police Community Support Office to discuss an local issues or concerns about
Name
Address Tel. Email Description Newcastle PCSO - Katie Andrews
07584 003854
Katie.Andrews2@south-wales.pnn.police.uk Contact your local Police Community Support Office to discuss an local issues or concerns about
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Name
Address Tel. Email Description Oldcastle PCSO - Dave Lewis
07880 057687
David.lewis3@south-wales.pnn.police.uk
Name
Address Tel. Email Description Pendre PCSO - John Pegler
07584 883637
Name
Address Tel. Email Description Penprysg PCSO - Meurig Coleman
07584 883382
Meurig.Coleman@south-wales.pnn.police.uk
Name
Victim Support
Tel. 0845 30 30 900
Websitewww.victimsupport.org.uk
Description Victim support is a national charity giving free and confidential help to victims of crime, witnesses,
their family and friends.
Name
Women’s Aid - Bridgend
Address PO Box 26, Bridgend, CF31 3YJ
Tel. 01656 766139
Email info@bridgendwa.co.uk
Websitewww.welshwomensaid.org
Description The service provides information, support and temporary crisis accommodation for women and
their children fleeing domestic abuse. An outreach service is also available for women who have
left the refuge, and those not wanting to use the refuge.
Name
All Wales Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Helpline
Address Confidential
Tel. 0808 80 10 800
Email info@allwaleshelpline.org.uk
Website www.allwaleshelpline.org.uk
Description Offers a free confidential service to anyone who is suffering, or knows anyone who is suffering,
from sexual violence or abuse at home. Their number is free and staff are available 24 hours,
seven days a week. They provide information, support and advice.
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Community Councils
Name
Name
Brackla Community Council- Mrs A Wilkes
Address c/o Oaktree Surgery, Whitethorn Drive, Brackla.
CF31 2PQ
(office hours: Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri: 1pm to 4pm)
Tel. 01656 767072
Email clerk@bracklacommunitycouncil.gov.uk
Name
Address Civic Offices, Angel Street, Bridgend CF31 4WB
Tel. 01656 643643
Websitewww.bridgend.gov.uk
Description Bridgend County Borough Council is a unitary
authority that delivers a full range of key services
to the population of Bridgend County Borough.
Name
Bridgend Town Council
Address Council Offices, Carnegie House, Wyndham
Street, Bridgend, CF31 1EF
Tel. 01656 815757
Websitebridgend.tc@btconnect.com
Description Office hours 9am - 1pm.
Name
Coychurch Lower Community Council
Mr Paul A Smith
Address Council Offices, Main Rd., Coychurch,
Bridgend, CF35 5HB
Tel. 01656 647216
Email clerkcoychurch@gmail.com
Websitewww.coychurchlower.org.uk
Name
Garw Valley Community Council
Mrs Nicola Eyre ACA
Address 72, Morfa Street, Bridgend, CF31 1HD
Tel. 07765 414 448
Email garwclerk@talktalk.net
Websitewww.gvcc.org.uk
Name
Laleston Community Council
Mr T Lardeau-Randall
Address 19, Austin Avenue, Porthcawl, CF36 5RS.
Tel. 01656 771880
Email glardeau@talktalk.net
Websitewww.lalestoncommunitycouncil.gov.uk
Name
Llangynwyd Lower Community Council
K Faulkner
Address Temporary Clerk, Highfield, Coytrahen,
Bridgend, CF31 0DN
Tel. 01656 720086
Email Faulkner11@btinternet.com
Name
Llangynwyd Middle Community Council
Mrs Natalie Morgan
Address 51 Llwyn Onn, Tyla Garw, Pontyclun, Mid
Glamorgan, CF72 9EU
Tel. 077691 76103
Email Natalie.llangynwyd@gmail.com
Website www.community-council.org.uk/llangynwydmiddle
Name
Cefn Cribwr Community Council
Mr David Lloyd Jones
Address 47, Cefn Road, Cefn Cribwr, Bridgend, CF32 OBA
Tel. 01656 741354
Email davidlloyd.jones@btinternet.com
Name
Coity Higher Community Council
Mrs Ann Harris
Address Po Box 357, Brackla, Bridgend, CF31 9NT
Tel. 07532 223474
Email clerkcoityhighercc@hotmail.co.uk
Name
Cornelly Community Council
Mrs D Evans
Address 20 Moriah Place, Kenfig Hill, Bridgend, CF33 6DW
Tel. 78820 44798
Email Cornellyclerk@dawn5.orangehome.co.uk
Websitewww.cornellycommunitycouncil.co.uk
Coychurch Higher Community Council Ms K Carter
Address Strawberry Fields, Off High Street, Heol-y-Cyw,
Bridgend, CF35 6HY
Tel. 01656 863418
Email clerk2chcc@live.co.uk
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Name
Maesteg Community Council
Mrs J Fielding
Address Council Offices, Talbot Street, Bridgend
CF34 9BY
Tel. 01656 732631
Email clerk@maestegcouncil.org
Name
Merthyr Mawr Community Council
Mr Glyn Bryan
Address 6 Eurgan Close, Llantwit Major, Glamorgan,
CF61 1QY
Tel. 07799 116180
Email Merthyrmawr.clerk@hotmail.co.uk Name
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Newcastle Higher Community Council
Mr J Richfield
Address Rock Farm, Rock Road, St Athan, Vale of
Glamorgan, CF62 4PG
Tel. 01446 750663
Email clerknhcc@btinternet.com
Name
Ogmore Valley Community Council
Ms Louvain Lake
Address Ty Heddwyn, Vale View Villas, Ogmore
Vale, CF32 7DP
Tel. 01656 849402
Email louvainlake@aol.com
Name
Pencoed Town Council
Mr David Prosser
Address The Miners’ Welfare Hall, Heol y Groes,
Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 5PE
Tel. 01656 869031
Email pencoedtownclerk@btconnect.com
Website www.pencoedtowncouncil.gov.uk
Name
Porthcawl Town Council
Mrs A Thomas
Address Council Offices, Ty Draw, 24,Victoria
Avenue, Porthcawl, CF36 3HG
Tel. 01656 782215
Email alison.thomas3@bridgend.gov.uk
Website www.porthcawltowncouncil.co.uk
Name
Pyle Community Council
Harold J Phillips
Address The Talbot Institute, 9 Prince Road, Kenfig
Hill, Bridgend, CF33 6ED
Tel. 07792 010 043
Email clerk.pylecc@yahoo.co.uk
Website
www.pylecommunitycouncil.co.uk
Name
St. Brides Minor
Mr B G Rees
Address Council Office, The Life Long Learning
Centre, Merfield Close, Sarn, Bridgend,
CF32 9SW.
Tel. 02920 651500
Email BReesConsultants@aol.com
Name
Ynysawdre
Ms N Morgan
Address 51 Llwyn Onn, Tyla Garw, Pontyclun,
Mid Glamorgan, CF72 9EU
Tel. 077691 76103
Email natalie.kelly.morgan@gmail.com
AM and MP
Name
Ogmore Constituency
Mr Huw Irranca-Davies
Address The Constituency Office and Advice Centre, Unit 2, 112-113, Commercial Street,
Maesteg, CF34 9DL
Tel. 01656 737777
Email irrancadaviesh@parliament.uk
Name
Rt Hon. Carwyn Jones AM - Bridgend
Address Constituency Office, Emlyn House,
36 Caroline Street, Bridgend, CF31 1DQ
Tel. 01656 664320/02920 898468
Email carwyn.jones@wales.gov.uk
Websitewww.carwynjonesam.co.uk
Name
Mrs Janice Gregory AM - Ogmore
Address 44a Penybont Road, Pencoed, Bridgend,
CF35 5RA
Tel. 01656 860034/02920 898373
Email Janice.gregory@wales.gov.uk
Name
Mrs Madeline Moon MP - Bridgend
Constituency
Address Constituency Office, 47 Nolton Street,
Bridgend, CF31 3AA
Tel. 01656 750002
Email moonm@parliament.uk
Community Guide and Directory applications for new entries
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in the Bridgend County Borough area. If you would like to record details of your organisation
with NHS Direct Wales please provide the following information and return it to the address
below.
Your entry will then appear in the next edition of the Community Guide and Directory.
Please ensure that you notify NHS Direct of any subsequent changes as soon as possible.
Applications for new entries
Please return your information to:
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Emergency Numbers
Bridgend County Borough Council –
(24 hours, 7 days a week)
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01656 643643
01792 366534
0800 111999
Electricity (power cuts) 0800 0520400
Water Supply (emergency) 0800 0520130
Floodline 0845 988 1188
NHS Direct GP out of hours service 0845 46 47
0330 123 9180
Emergency out of hours dentist 0845 46 47
Childline
0800 1111
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Samaritans
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National Missing Persons Helpline
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Victim Support National Supportline 0845 3030900
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Wales Domestic Abuse Helpline
0808 8010800
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R.S.P.C.A.
0300 1234999
08457 909090
116 000
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