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Do you have an idea or story worth sharing? An idea that will help change our community or even the world? We will support you to develop your talk, gain public speaking skills and improve your confidence ready to step on stage. For an application form, please email tedxnantymoel@yahoo.co.uk.      …
Four young adults – Cameron, Evie, Iwan and Oscar – from across Bridgend County Borough proudly premiered their Grand Pavilion iBroadcast to family, friends and invited guests at Blaengarw Workmen’s Hall last week. The 20-minutes film is the culmination of a week of workshops and mentorship from renowned sports broadcaster and Rugby Union coach…
 “Gwlad? Dwedai wrthoch chi beth mae gwlad yn golygu i mi…” “A country? I’ll tell you what a country means to me…” Awen Cultural Trust (Awen) has produced its first Welsh language play ‘Gwlad! Gwlad!’ The play will premiere as part of this summer’s Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Cymru (National Eisteddfod of Wales) programme at YMa…
Bryngarw House, one of South Wales’s premier wedding and event venues, has announced a transformative rejuvenation, igniting a fresh chapter in its storied legacy. The venue, situated at Bryngarw Country Park in Bridgend, has unveiled a dynamic array of new packages, menus, and pricing, coupled with a visionary new management team poised to breathe…
We’re serious about doing social good and adding social value to people’s lives here at Awen Cultural Trust. That’s why we will be marking the first ever Seriously Social Week in May as part of a national campaign that showcases the work of charities, like ours, putting people above profit, connecting communities and helping…
Updated plans for the redevelopment of the Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl were unanimously approved this week by Bridgend County Borough Council’s development control committee. This means that enabling works to progress the redevelopment of the Grade II listed building can now move forward. The iconic building was granted £18m of funding through the UK Government’s…