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Vernon Hartshorn OBE MP exhibition launches in Y Llynfi Library

Hartshorn was the first Welsh collier to become a Cabinet Minister during the turbulent years of the early 20th century. Kindly provided by the volunteers of South Wales Miners Museum, the exhibition includes information regarding Vernon Hartshorn’s life, his contribution to the valley’s coal trade and his input to parliamentary decisions between 1905 and…

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Awen Libraries brings Virtual Reality to local Bridgend libraries

The headsets were available in Bridgend libraries from the week commencing 17th June, with some dates left, giving the people of Bridgend an opportunity to experience virtual reality with the support of library staff. Virtual reality is an exciting way to experience a story. However, the headsets used in order to provide these experiences…

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Public Toilets Reopen at Maesteg Bus Station

They were officially reopened this week, and will continue to be open from Mondays to Saturdays, with the exception of bank holidays, between approximately 8.30am and 5.30pm. Mayor of Maesteg, Councillor Lynne Beedle, said: “Access to public conveniences is important for all residents, people who visit Maesteg and local businesses, but they can be…

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Gender Pay Report 2018

Gender Pay Report…

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Awen Libraries is first in Wales to remove all overdue book fines

The registered charity, which runs 12 branches, a mobile library and a housebound service, on behalf of Bridgend County Borough Council, will be the first in Wales to eliminate the fines, following in the footsteps of some libraries in England and the Republic of Ireland. The announcement was made at the official reopening of…

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Escape the kids this half-term to Awen venues

Screening of 6 Nations Rugby – Wales v England at The Grand Pavilion Back by popular demand, this year we will be screening the Wales v England rugby game. Showing on one of the biggest screens in Porthcawl, the event will include a brilliant atmosphere, bar and free half-time food. To secure a seat,…

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Children’s half-term events across Awen not to be missed

Tom Foolery’s Beans on Toast at The Grand Pavilion Bursting with magic, silliness, music and much more, Beans on Toast is sure to be a hit with all the family this half-term, young or old. With over 12 years’ experience entertaining children, Tom’s antics and tricks are for all ages, even the grown-ups. If…

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Desg sain a goleuadau newydd yn Neuadd y Dref Maesteg

Mae theinstallation of consol lighting Flash newydd sbon, desg sain Yamaha TF5, taflunydd a Apple Mac cyfrifiadurol yn caniatáu i Maesteg TownHall barhau i gynyrchiadau denu meddalwedd, sy’n galw am sain a goleuadau o safon uchel. Yn dangos effeithiau o’r fath astheJohnnyCash Roadshowrequirespecial megis ‘goleuadau mewn ffordd ddeallus’. Mae’r ddesg goleuadau newydd yn caniatáu…

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Grŵp Gwirfoddolwyr Parc Bryngarw Bagiau £ 1000 o Gynllun Grant Cymunedol Tesco

Mae Bagiau o Help yn cael ei redeg mewn partneriaeth ag elusen amgylcheddol Groundwork, ac mae’n gweld grantiau a godwyd o werthu bagiau siopa a ddyfernir i filoedd o brosiectau cymunedol lleol bob blwyddyn. Ers ei lansio yn 2015, darperir dros £ 43 miliwn i dros 10,000 o brosiectau cymunedol lleol. Rheolir Parc Gwledig…

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Benthyca micro BBC: ychydig o’ch llyfrgell leol

Bydd y cyfrifiaduron bach, a roddir gan The Microbit Foundation, yn galluogi pobl o bob oed, beth bynnag fo’u profiad, i ddatgelu eu creadigrwydd digidol tra’n cysur eu cartrefi eu hunain. Mae microsau BBC: bits yn gyfrifiaduron llaw, cyfrifiaduron y gellir eu defnyddio’n llawn, y gellir eu defnyddio i wneud pob math o greadigaethau,…

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