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Dementia Friendly Golf Session Available!

Published: 1 July 2026

Are you caring for someone living with dementia and looking for a new way to help them enjoy the outdoors? Join BAVO and Pyle & Kenfig Golf Club for a FREE dementia-friendly golf taster session in a relaxed, welcoming environment. ๐Ÿ“… Wednesday 15 July | ๐Ÿ• 1.00pm โ€“ 3.00pm During the session, you’ll have the […]

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Community Groups Receive Technology Boost Through Social Value Partnership

Published: 30 June 2026

Today BAVO welcomed the pathology service at Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) and Roche, who have been working together on a social value initiative aimed at supporting local communities through the donation of reconditioned laptops. BARC Family Centre, based in Maesteg were thrilled at the donation โ€“ โ€œItโ€™ll help us expand the support weโ€™re developing for […]

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Upcoming events...

Dementia Friendly Golf Session Available!

15 July, 2026 โ€“ 15 July, 2026

Are you caring for someone living with dementia and looking for a new way to help them enjoy the outdoors? Join BAVO and Pyle & Kenfig Golf Club for a FREE dementia-friendly golf taster session in a relaxed, welcoming environment. ๐Ÿ“… Wednesday 15 July | ๐Ÿ• 1.00pm โ€“ 3.00pm During the session, you’ll have the […]

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Upcoming training...

ADHD Awareness Lvl 2

30 June, 2026 โ€“ 1 July, 2026

๐Ÿ“… Dates: June 30th- July 1stย โฐ Time: 9:30 AM โ€“ 3:00 PM GMT๐Ÿ“ Location: BAVO Office, 112/113 Commercial Street, Maesteg, CF34 9DL OverviewIn-person two-day accredited training delivered by ALW. Attendance is required on both days. This course is FREE for volunteers and ยฃ30 for paid staff members. Course ContentThis introductory course is designed to build […]

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Bitesize: Trustee Roles & Responsibilities

2 July, 2026 โ€“ 2 July, 2026

๐Ÿ“… Date: 2 Julyโฐ Time: 6:00 PM โ€“ 7:30 PM GMT๐Ÿ’ป Location: Online OverviewSuitable for new trustees, and existing trustees as a quick refresher/update! Important InformationAlthough this training is FREE, it is heavily subsidised by the Shared Prosperity Fund. If you are unable to attend, please provide notice at least 36 hours before the start […]

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