Awen Warm Spaces 2025/26

📍 Locations & Times:

  • Maesteg Town Hall – Free Music Friday, first Friday of the month, 10:00 am–12:00 pm
    • Additional Fridays every other week: Nov–Feb
  • Blaengarw Workmen’s Hall – Midweek Melodies, Wednesday, 12:30 pm–2:30 pm
    • Additional Wednesdays every other week: Nov–Feb
  • Bridgend Libraries – Across 8 locations: Aberkenfig, Porthcawl, Pencoed, Bettws, Maesteg, Bridgend, Pyle, and Sarn
    • Typical opening: Tuesday–Saturday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm (times may vary by location)

đź’¬ About:
Awen Cultural Trust provides welcoming Warm Spaces where people can enjoy live music, creative activities, and a safe environment to relax. Libraries additionally offer opportunities to read, access digital resources, and receive informal practical support.

🌿 What’s On:

  • 🎶 Live Music & Creative Respite: Free Music Fridays and Midweek Melodies offer two hours of music, social company, and refreshments (hot drinks and biscuits).
  • 📚 Library Warm Spaces: Safe and welcoming spaces for reading, puzzles, online access, and light refreshments.
  • đź§© Informal Support: Practical guidance and assistance offered within library spaces where needed.

Find more information on Awen’s Website here.

 
  • Third Sector Support Wales
  • Welsh Government
  • Investing in Volunteers
  • Quality in Befriending
  • Cyber essentials
  • Cynnig Cymraeg
  • Cultural Competence Silver Award