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‘Let’s Show Them All’ released

Pupils from Maesteg Comprehensive School have been working with renowned Welsh singer-songwriter Lowri Evans  to release a new song that acknowledges women’s struggles over generations whilst celebrating their strengths with hope for the future.   Listen to the track ‘Let’s Show Them All’ here.    Read more about the project here.    With thanks…
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Voices from Underground

The premiere of a new documentary ‘Voices from Underground – A Dying Breed’ will be held at 2pm on Saturday 29th April at the Grand Pavilion in Porthcawl. The event brings to a close a two-year project, coordinated by Awen and supported by Bridgend County Borough Council, which tells the human stories behind the…
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Gender Pay Gap Report 2023

Awen Cultural Trust is fully committed to promoting equality in the services we provide to our communities, as well as in relation to our people. Our recruitment processes and pay and reward policy support a fair and equitable process to recruit the right candidate, without bias towards gender or other characteristics. To this effect,…
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Our Voice Bursary 2023

The Our Voice Bursary 2023 aims to support two artists of the Global Majority, for one year, to take their career in the arts to the next stage and to make further connections in the arts sector in Wales. The two bursary recipients will be chosen through an open selection process searching for those…
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Inside Outside for Care Home Residents

We are excited to launch a new project for care homes using modern technology to combat isolation within spaces that have become known as “islands of the old”. Inside Outside uses VR experiences to aid reminiscence for residents by building a library of 360 degree videos of familiar places people would love to visit…
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A look back at our doorbell dances

Over the past couple of years, Awen has worked in partnership with the Bridgend Carers Centre and the Kitsch n Sync Collective to give carers across the county borough surprise performances on their doorsteps. The Kitsch n Sync Collective is a Cardiff-based theatre company whose performers fuse different dance genres, characters and props together,…
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Painting Fundraising Target Achieved

A fundraising appeal, launched by registered charity Awen Cultural Trust to restore a ‘long-lost’ painting by the highly esteemed Christopher Williams to its former glory, has been achieved thanks to the community of Maesteg and its Town Council. Generous donations made by local individuals and Maesteg Town Council mean that the painting can now…
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Thanks to Pobl Trust for Funding

At B-Leaf and Wood-B, we work hard to ensure our trainees feel part of a team and benefit from a strong sense of belonging. We are therefore so grateful to Pobl Trust for funding new work wear for our trainees. With their generous grant we will be purchasing sweatshirts, sweatshirts and high visibility jackets…
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Lullaby Project Launches in Bridgend

Awen Cultural Trust is delighted to partner with Live Music Now Wales to bring the celebrated Lullaby Project to families in Bridgend, thanks to funding from the National Lottery Community Fund. An initiative of Carnegie Hall Weill Music Institute, New York for the past 10 years, the Lullaby Project now extends internationally. Over eight…
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Stepping Through Time Book Launch

Last week, former coal miner and very keen rambler Roy Meredith launched his book Stepping Through Time at the South Wales Miners Museum, nestled in the beautiful Afan Valley. Roy’s book is part of Awen’s ‘Voices From Underground’ project, supported by funding from Bridgend County Borough Council, which aims to give a personal angle…
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Pencoed Library Officially Reopens

Pencoed Library has been officially reopened in its 50th anniversary year. During its short closure period, the library has been completely transformed into a bright, welcoming space for the whole community to use and enjoy. Our regular customers won’t believe the difference! Thanks to funding from Welsh Government’s Transformation Capital Grant Programme, the furniture has…
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Work progressing on Muni redevelopment

Plans to refurbish the much-loved Muni in Pontypridd, using £5.3m secured from the first round of UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund, have reached another milestone in its delivery. Final developed design elements for the Grade II listed buildings have been completed by Purcell, in partnership with Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and partner organisation Awen…
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