Bridgend Town & surrounding areas – Warm Hubs

If you’re looking for somewhere warm, safe & comfortable to relax in Bridgend Town or the surrounding areas, take a look to see what’s available below. This includes Nolton, Brackla, Bryntirion, Laleston & Pen Y Fai.

Brackla

Brackla Community Council

  • Address: Brackla Community Centre, Oak Tree Surgery, Whitehorn Drive, Brackla, Bridgend, CF31 2PQ
  • When: Tuesday Morning (contact for times)
  • What to expect:
    • Warm space with drinks and snacks
    • Opportunities to meet others, socialise, and participate in a book exchange
  • Website: Brackla Community Council
  • Phone: +44 (0)1656 767072
  • Email: Clerk@bracklacommunitycouncil.gov.uk

Bridgend Town

BARC (Bridgend and Community)

  • Address: 41-43 Market Street, Bridgend, United Kingdom
  • When: 6 days a week (contact BARC for times)
  • What to expect:
    • A warm space with free tea and coffee
    • Free hot meals
    • TV, newspapers, and activities
    • Support services
  • Facebook: BARC
  • Website: BARC Community Reach Centre
  • Email: Barc.bridgend1@gmail.com
  • Phone: +44 1656 451446

The Bridge

  • Address: 46-48 Dunraven Place, Bridgend, CF31 1JB
  • When: Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 4 PM
  • What to expect:
    • Interactive games and free activities
    • Free hot meal 3x/month
    • Community pantry
    • Free packed lunches for U16s during half term
    • Access to support workers, friendly faces and form filling
    • Education sessions and drop ins
    • Wi-Fi and device charging facilities
  • Facebook: The Bridge
  • Phone: +44 1656 647891
  • Email: enquiries@thebridgemps.org.uk
  • Website: The Bridge

Bridgend Athletic RFC

  • Address: 12 Ewenny Road, Bridgend, CF31 3HP
  • When: Wednesdays, 10 AM – 2 PM
  • What to expect:
    • Socialising, light lunch, refreshments
    • Pool table, darts, games, newspapers, TV
  • Facebook: Bridgend Athletic RFC
  • Phone: +44 1656 652263

Bridgend Town Council

  • Address: Carnegie House, Wyndham Street, Bridgend, CF31 1EF
  • When: Every Thursday, 10 AM – 2 PM
  • What to expect:
    • Free hot drinks, squash & biscuits
    • Free town centre Wi-Fi
    • Books, games & friendly faces
    • Room available for 4 hours
  • Facebook: Bridgend Town Council

Compassion Network

  • Address: 77A Nolton St, CF31 3AE
  • When: Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday, 10 AM – 2 PM
  • What to expect:
    • Warmth and social interaction
    • Cooking skills and free food
    • First aid lessons
  • Phone: +44 7412 763778

RAW Performance CIC

Ogwr Indoor Bowls Club

Oldcastle Primary School

  • Address: Oldcastle Primary School, South Street, Bridgend, CF31 3ED
  • When: School hours during term time
  • What to expect:
    • Food and refreshments, hot meals
    • Exercise, art, and cultural activities
  • Facebook: Oldcastle Primary School
  • Phone: +44 1656 815790
  • Email: admin@oldcastleprimary.co.uk

Wildmill Youth Club

    • Address: 7, The Precinct, Wildmill, Bridgend, CF31 1SP
    • When: Every Wednesday, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    • What to expect:
      • Arts and crafts
      • Vegetable and flower planting
      • Activities for children
    • Facebook: Wildmill Youth Club

West Ward Community Centre

  • Location: Bridgend
  • Address: West Ward Community Centre, Llangewydd Road, Bridgend, CF31 4JR
  • When: Friday afternoon, 3:30 PM – 6 PM
  • What to expect:
    • Family-friendly activities after school (please note: parents must stay with children)
    • Arts and crafts, reading area, Wi-Fi
    • Outdoor games available
  • Facebook: West Ward Community Centre
  • Email: westwardcc@hotmail.co.uk

Y Bont

  • Location: Bridgend
  • Address: Y Bont, Ewenny Rd, Bridgend, CF32 3HT
  • When: Not confirmed
  • What to expect:
    • Respite for carers, a chance to socialise and relax
    • Learn from guest speakers, hot drinks and snacks provided
    • Open to parents of children with disabilities
  • Facebook: Y Bont
  • Email: admin@ybont.com
  • Phone: +44 1656 646013

St Mary’s Nolton Church

  • Address: St Mary’s Church, Nolton, Bridgend, CF31 3NH
  • When: Last Friday of every month, commencing January 31st
  • What to expect:
    • Hot drinks and snacks
    • Socialising in a warm environment
  • For more information: Contact BAVO at 01656 810400
  • Email communitynavigator@bavo.org.uk

 


Bryntirion

Young at Heart

  • Address: Bryntirion Community Centre, Mount Pleasant, Bryntirion, Bridgend, CF31 4EF
  • When: Friday afternoon, 1pm-4pm
  • What to expect:
    • Socialising and making new friends
    • Games like Bingo
    • Refreshments and food
    • Guest speakers and music events
    • Open to anyone in the local community
  • For more information: Contact BAVO at 01656 810400
  • Email: communitynavigator@bavo.org.uk

Laleston

Laleston Community Centre


Pen Y Fai

All Saints Church

  • Address: Heol Eglwys, Pen-Y-Fai, Bridgend, CF31 4NG
  • When: Final Thursday of each month
  • What to expect:
    • Free light lunch
    • Good company and conversation
  • Facebook: All Saints Church
  • Phone: +44 1656 859487
  • Email: hello@penybont-churches.org.uk
 
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