Runners on their marks for new Porthcawl 10k
Tuesday 23 October 2018
A major new 10k run in Porthcawl is expected to attract thousands of runners from across the UK.
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New skateboard and BMX park coming to Pencoed
Friday 21 September 2018
The wheels have been set in motion for the creation of a new skateboard and BMX park in Pencoed.
Maesteg Canoe Club gets oar-some upgrade thanks to Community Chest grant
Monday 03 September 2018
Maesteg Canoe Club has been awarded £1,455 from the Community Chest scheme so that it can introduce new stand-up paddleboard sessions to encourage even more local people to take up water sports.
New heritage trail for the Ogmore Valley
Friday 31 August 2018
A new interactive heritage trail is set to reveal the history of the Ogmore Valley. Starting at Bryngarw Country Park and winding up the valley along the cycling and walking route to Nantymoel, the trail will be dotted with information panels which will document the area’s past and highlight places of interest as well as additional walking and cycling routes.
Awards for inspirational local heroes!
Friday 27 July 2018
Local heroes have been picking up awards for the way they’re inspiring others to live more healthily.
RNLI to patrol Porthcawl beaches until at least 2021
Thursday 26 July 2018
A deal has been agreed for RNLI lifeguards to continue patrolling four Porthcawl beaches until the summer of 2021.
Four fantastic events head to Bridgend town centre this summer
Monday 16 July 2018
Clear your diaries for a range of fantastic free events in Bridgend town centre this summer.
Bridgend goes back in time with Wartime event.
Thursday 14 June 2018
Bridgend town centre will be travelling back in time to World War I and World War II this Saturday 16 June, 10am – 5pm with an array of activities and re-enactments to celebrate 100 years since the end of the First World War.
Bryngarw Country Park takes centre stage for outdoor theatre this summer
Monday 14 May 2018
Bryngarw Country Park in Brynmenyn, near Bridgend, is set to stage six outdoor theatre events this summer.
Roots Street Festival is back in Bridgend
Thursday 03 May 2018
The ‘Roots Street Festival’ featuring a range of music, international flavours and workshops is returning to Bridgend town centre this weekend.