See a list of dementia support available in Pyle, Kenfig and Cornelly below. If you would like more information on the support available or to get involved, ring Fiona on 07923 212737.
Feel Good For Life Activities
📍Community Centre/Public Hall (Halo)
Jigsaw Friday (Awen)
📍Pyle Library
See a list of dementia support available in Pencoed below. If you would like more information or to get involved in the groups, please ring Emily on 07590 851768.
Cuppa & Chat (Awen)
📍Pencoed Library
Dementia & Carers Group (Awen)
📍Pencoed Library
Find a list of support available in Porthcawl available below. If you would like more information on any of the groups or to get involved, please ring Georgina on 07855 825036.
Sporting Memories Group (Ospreys)
📍Porthcawl Rugby Club
Craft & Chat (Awen)
📍Porthcawl Library
Porthcawl Hub (MHMW)
📍The YMCA, John Street
Paned & Sgwrs (Awen)
📍Porthcawl Library
Well-being walk (MHMW)
📍Meet opposite Grand Pavilion
See a list of support available in the Ogmore and Blaengarw Valleys below. If you would like more information or to het involved in the groups, please contact Julia on 07923 212727.
Feel Good For Life Activities (Halo)
📍Ogmore Valley Life Centre
Blaengarw Hub (MHMW)
📍William Trigg Community Centre
See a list of dementia support available in the Llynfi Valley. If you would like more information on the groups or to get involved, please ring Rob on 07874 871499.
Sycamore Hub (Awen)
📍Maesteg Town Hall
Breathing Space (Awen)
📍Maesteg Town Hall
Bore Coffi (Awen)
📍Maesteg Town Hall
See a full list of dementia support in Bridgend County’s ‘Gateway’ areas. If you would like more information or to be put in contact with the groups, please call our Community Navigators Julia & Emily on the numbers below:
Julia: 07923 212727
Emily: 07590 851768
Dementia Drop in Group (Alzheimers Society) – 11-1pm
Sarn Dementia Hub (MHMW)
📍Sarn Life Long Centre
Alzheimers Society Feel Good Café
📍3rd Thursday of each month
Check below for a full list of dementia support available throughout the week in Bridgend Town and the surrounding areas.
If you would like to get involved with any of these groups, ring 01656 810400 to be put in touch with BAVO’s Community Navigators for more information.
Dementia Action Week Tea Party (Dementia Action Week only)
📍 Nolton Church Hall
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Craft Group (Awen)
📍Bridgend Library
Art Session (MHMW)
📍Nolton Church Hall
Feel Good For Life Swim Session
📍Bridgend Life Centre
Social Reminiscence Event (Awen & Halo)
📍Bridgend Life Centre
Knit & Natter Group (Awen)
📍Bridgend Library
Music for the Mind (MHMW)
📍Nolton St Hub
Wellbeing Walk (MHMW)
📍Newbridge Field
📅 Date: TBC
⏰ Time: TBC
📍 Location: TBC
A repeat evening option of our “in person” trustee network session being held on 11 Apr – focusing on good governance, funding, training & shared peer support.
📅 Date: 15/07/25
⏰ Time: 18:00 – 19:00am
📍 Location: Online
If you’ve got an interest in green/blue climate & conservation issues support nature & the environment, or offer nature for wellbeing opportunities why not become part of our multi-agency “Green Network”.
The Network meets every few months, at a local community venue, and is a great opportunity to connect with others, learn from each other and address issues such as climate change.
📅 Date: 26/03/25
⏰ Time: 13:00 – 15:00
📍 Location: Y Nyth, Bryngarw Park
Please contact alexbowen@bavo.org.uk for more information.
Our ADHD Peer Support forum provides informal peer support for those who are neurodivergent, information and seek feedback on services within the Bridgend area.
No formal diagnosis is needed to attend and we provide tea, coffee and biscuits in all our sessions.
📅 Date: 10/06/25
⏰ Time: 10:30 – 12:30
📍 Location: The Bridge MPS
Please contact lucywilliams@bavo.org.uk for more information.
The network fosters collaboration, sharing updates, discussing joint projects, and reducing service duplication.
It also connects the wider voluntary sector supporting individuals with mental health, drugs and alcohol issues.
📅 Date: TBC
⏰ Time: TBC
📍 Location: TBC
For more information on our next meeting, contact Lucywilliams@bavo.org.uk
