With its octagonal dome and classic 1930s frontage, this much-loved venue has dominated the Porthcawl seafront for over 80 years and continues to host a wide variety of events including live theatre, concerts, ballroom dancing, conferences and weddings.
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Our three community centres – Awel-y-Mor in Porthcawl, Betws Life Centre, Coity and Litchard
Higher Community Centre – are well used private hire venues offering affordable spaces for a
whole range of events and activities.
We offer knowledgeable and helpful staff, innovative and interactive events and activities, lifelong learning opportunities for adults and fun events for children. Or just come and pick up a good book!
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Our fully equipped carpentry workshop based in Tondu offers employment opportunities for adults with disabilities, using practical woodworking and joinery projects, both onsite and in the community, as a basis of their training.
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This imposing grade II listed building with its prominent clock tower is the focal point of the town and proudly serves Maesteg, the Llynfi Valley and the surrounding areas as a large multifunctional venue for professional and community events.
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Buy your high quality, competitively priced plants, shrubs and perennials from our purpose-built garden centre based in Bryngarw Country Park and run by a horticultural project which provides employment opportunities for adults with disabilities.
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Nestled on a hill at the top of the Garw Valley, and enjoying spectacular views over the countryside, the hall is a thriving community facility, comprising a 250 capacity auditorium, dance studio, IT training suite, and many general purpose rooms.
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Whether you are a family in search of a great day out or a walker who wants to escape to the country, you’ll find 113 acres of picturesque parkland, native woodlands and formal gardens to explore, easily accessible from the M4.
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Richard Hughes, Chief Executive of Awen Cultural Trust, said: “We are delighted that Awen has been announced as a recipient of the second round of Welsh Government’s Cultural Recovery Fund, administered by Arts Council of Wales. This financial support will provide a welcome boost to our charity as we prepare to reopen the Grand Pavilion […]
As non-essential travel is not permitted, you should walk to Bryngarw Country Park for exercise only. Access to our car park will remain open for our visitors who have a specific health or mobility issue and are allowed to travel for exercise. The children’s play area will also remain open, but you should only visit […]
The announcement follows recent news that Welsh Government has pledged £3.5m to the project from its Building for the Future programme, the Valleys Task Force and the European Regional Development Fund. With additional funding in place from the council, Awen, National Lottery Heritage Fund, Welsh Government Communities Facilities Programme, Maesteg Town Council and the Davies […]
Many Celtic and Norse traditions have demon horses in their folklore. The Ceffyl Dwr however is unique to Wales. The beast was a shapeshifter who would take the appearance of a docile horse, grazing peacefully by a ford or river crossing. A hapless traveller would come passing by and to avoid getting their feet wet, […]