Ynysawdre Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre is about to launch kettle bell classes as part of their new September programme. Kettle bells have hit the fitness industry in a big way and with several popular sessions already taking place at Bridgend Recreation Centre, Ynysawdre will be the second council-run centre to follow suit, increasing the ...
Are you confused by the new recycling scheme? Are you unsure of what to put in what box? Well Bridgend council have produces an easy to understand guide to the scheme. You have three boxes (two black and one brown) and a blue bag. This is what you do: . Box 1 In the first ...
Bridgend County Borough Council’s Trading Standards service is warning of a possible scam involving mystery shopping which is currently in operation. The scam involves a newspaper advert asking for mystery shoppers to take part in a survey. Consumers are asked to send an email to the organisers, who then send a cheque for a substantial ...
South Wales Police is issuing a warning to residents following a fraudulent call to an elderly lady in Pontypridd, today. A suspicious female purporting to work for TV Licensing, has phoned a 77-year-old lady living in Trehafod, Pontypridd and asked for her bank details. At 77-years-old, she is entitled to a free licence and fortunately ...
Police in The Ogmore Valley are forging closer links with their rural communities. Neighbourhood Officers have launched a Farm Watch – a partnership lead initiative – which will foster improved relations between the police and agricultural landowners and farmers to fight rural crime throughout the Ogmore Valley. Farm Watch is aimed at improving the service ...
For several months police officers and staff from Barry police station and staff from Cardiff Airport have been collecting non-perishable foods, items of clothing and small gifts for distribution to soldiers serving in Afghanistan. Such as been the success of the initiative a second bundle of parcels is now heading its way to Kabul and ...
Trelales Primary School scooped the top school award at the Bridgend County Borough Council ‘Swimming Challenge Grand Final’ event last week. The annual event was held at Pencoed Swimming Pool and saw top teams and swimmers from across the county borough go head to head. All those competing had qualified from five previous heats and ...
Two borough primary schools have been commended for their PE prowess! Maes yr Haul and Nottage have each achieved the prestigious Sports Council for Wales ActiveMarc Cymru Award. It recognises a commitment to developing quality PE and school sport for all children by identifying schools with high quality of provision and standards, as well as ...
Last weekend saw the Bridgend Show take over the fields of Pencoed College. Staff members from Bridgend Country Borough Council’s Healthy Living Services showcased a selection of activities to keep all ages and abilities active this summer. The children’s challenges proved popular with many youngsters trying their hand at bean bag throwing, colouring competitions and ...
All eyes will be on the River Ogmore next week as Bridgend and Maesteg Canoe Club host the Ogmore Canoe Slalom. Taking place on 26 and 27 June the event will include a variety of different competitions ranging from division four races for complete beginners, to more advanced competitions such as the Welsh Schools Championships. ...
