All Awen Cultural Trust buildings will close on Monday 19 September, as a mark of respect for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. The buildings will reopen on Tuesday 20 September….
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The Grand Pavilion in Porthcawl has celebrated its milestone 90th anniversary with an afternoon tea party, where guests were entertained by senior members of Bridgend Youth Theatre performing a selection of favourite show tunes from nine decades of musical theatre. To mark the special occasion, a new wall display which documents some of the…
Following a restructure of our Board to reflect the community we serve, we wish to appoint a number of new Trustees with the following skills, expertise or lived experience: social care; disability practice; political environment; arts; social enterprises; law; business and financial management. These roles will contribute to the strategic direction of Awen, whilst…
John hopes his song will encourage more people to talk about depression and address the stigma that often surrounds mental health, despite the issues becoming more prevalent as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. His lyrics, which he co-wrote with his fellow ‘Songs from the Nest’ attendees, articulate hope and positivity by focusing on…
When future generations uncover the artefacts in 100 years’ time – the capsule will be registered with the International Time Capsule Society – they will find a poem written by Year 8 students Olivia Waite, Emily Rees, Noah Tanner, Angus Gray and Dylan Norris entitled ‘Maesteg: Our Town, Our History’ and a piece of…
The afternoon will include free games, soft play and inflatables, slime making workshops, story times and crafts, with music provided by Bridge FM and their breakfast DJ Lee Jukes. Children, aged 4 to 11 years, who attend the launch can sign up to the Summer Reading Challenge, which has a science and innovation theme….
Awen was one of 119 organisations to take part in Mind’s sixth annual Workplace Wellbeing Index, which is a benchmark of best policy and practice, and celebrates the good work employers are doing to promote and support positive mental health in their workplace. Announcing the awards, Mind’s Chief Executive Paul Farmer said that every…
The plans for Pencoed Library, which will close later in the autumn and reopen in early 2023 for its 50th anniversary year, include: Updating static, old furniture with more mobile options so that the space can be used more flexibly for activities and events. Creating a work/study space to support those working remotely or…
Although severely disabled, Gordon has created an impressive collection of pencil portraits of some of Wales’ most famous people including sports stars, actors, musicians and politicians, as well as local people and members of Pontycymmer Men’s Shed. A selection of this artwork has been published in ‘Made with Coal’ as part of the Voices…
Disability Confident is a voluntary UK Government scheme designed to encourage employers to attract, recruit, retain and promote disabled people, and they are given the support they need to achieve their potential. The scheme has three tiers – Level 1: Disability Confident Committed, Level 2: Disability Confident Employer, and Level 3: Disability Confident Leader….
The project, which was funded by Welsh Government’s Integrated Care Fund ‘Connected Communities’ Grant – administered by Bridgend Association of Voluntary Organisations – worked with Cardiff-based Rescape Innovation to also create 12 personalised VR experiences for residents with dementia, aimed at unlocking memories and provoking conversations. VR technology is becoming increasingly popular within the…
Don, who is the general manager at Blaengarw Workmen’s Hall, is also a voluntary Garw Valley Community First Responder who is often called upon by the Welsh Ambulance Service Don has helped to install defibrillators at five locations managed by Awen, in partnership with Bridgend County Borough Council, including Bryngarw House, Bryngarw Country Park,…
