Awen Cultural Trust is hosting a range of free activities and events this winter throughout the county borough from 1st November 2022 to 31st March 2023. Whether you’re a crafter, a reader, a worker or just looking for time out with friends, you’ll be sure of free hot drinks and a warm welcome whichever venue you choose!
GRAND PAVILION, PORTHCAWL
Creative Cwtch
Every Monday 10am – 12pm, Oriel Bar
A friendly get-together for local crafters with free hot drinks and biscuits! Bring along your own crafts to knit and natter, create and chatter for a relaxing morning of creativity whilst enjoying our beautiful sea views.
Workplace Wednesdays, Oriel Bar
Every Wednesday 9.30am – 4.30pm
(Excluding 21st & 28th Dec)
Work from our home rather than yours complete with free wifi and a glorious sea view. Free tea and coffee available – plus our fabulous café will be open for lots of yummy snacks to keep you going!
Free Music Friday, Café
Every Friday 2pm – 4pm
Join us for an afternoon of free live music led by some of the best musicians in the UK, with free tea and coffee on tap and of course the best view in town…
THE MET THEATRE, ABERTILLERY
Creative Cwtch
Every Monday 10am – 12pm, Seabourne Gallery
A friendly get together for local crafters with free hot drinks and biscuits! Bring along your own crafts to knit and natter, create and chatter for a relaxing morning of creativity whilst enjoying our beautiful valleys views.
Workplace Wednesdays, Seabourne Gallery
Every Wednesday 9.30am – 4.30pm
Work from our home rather than yours complete with free wifi and a glorious valleys view. Free tea, coffee and cuppa soups available!
Free Music Friday, Bar
Every Friday 2pm – 4pm
Join us for an afternoon of free live music led by some of the best musicians in the UK, with free tea and coffee on tap and a warm welcome every time…
BLAENGARW WORKMEN’S HALL
Workplace Mondays, Studio
Every Monday 9.30am – 4.30pm
Work from our home rather than yours…with free wifi under our beautiful mountains. Free tea and coffee available and the warmest welcome in the valley guaranteed!
Creative Cwtch, Craft Room
Every Wednesday 10am – 12pm
A friendly get-together for local crafters with free hot drinks and biscuits! Bring along your own crafts to knit and natter, create and chatter and join our artistic group for a relaxing morning of creativity.
Free Music Friday, Main Hall
Every Friday 10am-12noon
Join us for a morning of free live music led by some of the best musicians in the UK, with free tea and coffee on tap and a warm welcome every time…
AWEN LIBRARIES
Our libraries will continue to open their hearts (and their doors!) in the usual way to all this winter and here’s a reminder of what we offer as standard (and for free!):
- Fabulously friendly staff
- Free wifi and plenty of space to sit, work, read or just relax
- Newspapers, magazines and of course, plenty of books!
- Wide activity programme including reading groups, craft sessions, storytimes and much more
You’re always guaranteed a warm welcome at our libraries but this winter it will be even warmer because we will also be offering:
- Free tea, coffee, hot chocolate and even cup-a-soup!
- An enhanced activity programme delivered by our fabulously friendly staff
- Jigsaws, board games and Lego sets in every library
Check out our website for more information on what’s happening in your local branch but in the meantime, here’s a reminder of where we are and when we’re open:
| Library | Opening Hours |
| Aberkenfig Library | Mon: 9.15am – 1pm, 2pm – 6pm
Tue, Thu, Fri: 9.15am – 1pm, 2pm – 5pm Wed: Closed Sat: 9.15am – 1pm |
| Betws Library | Mon, Tue: 9.15am – 1pm, 2pm – 5pm
Thu: 1pm – 5pm |
| Bridgend Library | Mon, Wed, Fri: 9am – 6pm
Tue, Thu: 9am – 8pm Sat: 9am – 5pm |
| Maesteg Library | Mon: 9.15am – 1pm, 2pm – 6pm
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat: 9.15am – 1pm, 2pm – 5pm Wed: 9.15am – 1pm |
| Pencoed Library | Mon: 9.15am – 1pm, 2pm – 6pm
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat: 9.15am – 1pm, 2pm – 5pm Wed: 9.15am – 1pm |
| Porthcawl Library | Mon: 9.15am – 1pm, 2pm – 6pm,
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat: 9.15am – 1pm, 2pm – 5pm Wed: 9.15am – 1pm |
| Pyle Library | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9.15am – 1pm, 2pm – 6pm
Sat: 9.15am – 1pm |
| Sarn Library | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 10am – 1pm, 2pm – 5pm |
