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Awen’s Warm Welcome Programme
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!
Creative Cwtch
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.
GRAND PAVILION, PORTHCAWL
Every Monday 10am – 12pm, Oriel Bar
THE MET THEATRE, ABERTILLERY
Every Monday 10am – 12pm, Seabourne Gallery (excluding 21 November)
BLAENGARW WORKMEN’S HALL
Every Wednesday 10am – 12pm, Craft Room
Workplace Wednesdays/ Mondays
Work from our home rather than yours complete with free wifi and a glorious view. Free tea and coffee available.
GRAND PAVILION, PORTHCAWL
Every Wednesday 9.30am – 4.30pm (Excluding 21 & 28 December), Oriel Bar
THE MET THEATRE, ABERTILLERY
Every Wednesday 9.30am – 4.30pm, Seabourne Gallery (from 16 November)
BLAENGARW WORKMEN’S HALL
Every Monday 9.30am – 4.30pm , Studio (Excluding 21 November)
Free Music Friday
Join us for 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…
Every Friday 2pm – 4pm, Café
NOV | |
4 | Siobhan Waters Duo |
11 | James Chadwick Duo |
18 | Chris Webb |
25 | Lowri Evans |
DEC | |
2 | Siobhan Waters Duo |
9 | Hopkins Oliver Duo |
16 | Tobias Robertson |
23 | Chris Webb |
30 | Pay The Man |
JAN | |
6 | Katie Lou Rands |
13 | Lowri Evans |
20 | Pay The Man |
27 | Elly Hopkins |
FEB | |
3 | Kirsten Miller & Christopher Fossey |
10 | Flo Parker Bombosch & John Hare |
17 | Keith Little Duo |
24 | Genevieve Gyesman |
MAR | |
3 | Hopkins Joyce Duo |
10 | Katie Lou Rands |
17 | John Diment |
24 | Adjuah Mensah |
31 | Elijah Jeffery and Eddie Gripper |
Every Friday 10am – 12pm, Bar
NOV | |
4 | Elijah Jeffery and Eddie Gripper |
11 | Tobias Robertson |
18 | James Chadwick Duo |
25 | Adjuah Mensah |
DEC | |
2 | Lowri Evans |
9 | Hopkins Oliver Duo |
16 | Siobhan Walters Duo |
23 | Gethin Liddington Duo |
JAN | |
6 | Elly Hopkins |
13 | Kirsten Miller & Christopher Fossey |
20 | Adjuah Mensah |
27 | Pay The Man |
FEB | |
3 | Katie Lou Rands |
10 | Lowri Evans |
17 | John Diment |
24 | Flo Parker Bombosch & John Hare |
MAR | |
3 | Tobias Robertson |
10 | Hopkins Joyce Duo |
17 | Chris Webb |
24 | Glen Manby & Dave Jones |
31 | Genevieve Gyesman |
Every Friday 10am-12pm, Main Hall
NOV | |
4 | Siobhan Walters Duo |
11 | James Chadwick Duo |
18 | Chris Webb |
25 | Lowri Evans |
DEC | |
2 | Siobhan Walters Duo |
9 | Hopkins Oliver Duo |
16 | Tobias Robertson |
23 | Chris Webb |
JAN | |
6 | Katie Lou Rands |
13 | Lowri Evans |
20 | Pay The Man |
27 | Elly Hopkins |
FEB | |
3 | Kirsten Miller & Christopher Fossey |
10 | Flo Parker Bombosch & John Hare |
17 | Keith Little Duo |
24 | Genevieve Gyesman |
MAR | |
3 | Hopkins Joyce Duo |
10 | Katie Lou Rands |
17 | John Diment |
24 | Adjuah Mensah |
31 | Elijah Jeffery and Eddie Gripper |
Other Warm Spaces
Bridgend County Borough Council has put together a list of places where residents can always find a warm welcome.
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:
Aberkenfig Library
Betws Library
Maesteg Library
Pencoed Library
Porthcawl Library
Pyle Library
Sarn Library
