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.
Community Centre/Public Hall (Halo) – Feel Good For Life Activities – 1.30-3.15pm
Pyle Library – Art Group (Awen) – 10-12pm
Pyle Library – Jigsaw Friday (Awen) – 11am
Newbridge Field – Wellbeing Walk (MHMW) – 11-1pm
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.
Pencoed Library – Cuppa & Chat (Awen) – 10-1pm
Pencoed Library – Dementia & Carers Group (Awen) – Every 3rd Wednesday – 10.30am
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.
Porthcawl Rugby Club – Sporting Memories Group (Ospreys) – 10.30-12.30pm
Porthcawl Library – Craft & Chat (Awen) – 10.30-12.30pm
The YMCA, John Street – Porthcawl Hub (MHMW) – 10-12noon
Porthcawl Library – Paned & Sgwrs (Awen) – Paned & Sqwrs – 6.30-7.30pm
Meet opposite pavilion – Well-being walk (MHMW) – 11-1pm
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.
Ogmore Valley Life Centre – Feel Good For Life Activities (Halo) – 2.15-4pm
William Trigg Community Centre – Blaengarw Hub (MHMW) – 2-4pm
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.
Maesteg Town Hall – Sycamore Hub (Awen) – 12.30-2pm
Maesteg Town Hall – Breathing Space (Awen) – 10.45-1.15pm
Maesteg Town Hall – Bore Coffi (Awen) – 11-12noon
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
Drop in Group – 1st Wednesday of the month (Alzheimers Society) – 11-1pm
Thursday
Sarn Life Long Centre – Sarn Dementia Hub (MHMW) – 2-3.30pm
Alzheimers Society Feel Good Café – 3rd Thursday of each month – 2-3.30pm
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.
Nolton Church Hall – Dementia Action Week Tea Party – 10-12noon (MHMW)
Bridgend Library –Craft Group (Awen) – 1pm
Nolton Church Hall – Art Session (MHMW) – 2-4pm
Bridgend Life Centre – Feel Good For Life Swim Session 2-3pm
Bridgend Life Centre – Social Reminiscence Event (Awen & Halo) – 3pm-4pm
Bridgend Library – Knit & Natter Group (Awen) – 12noon
Nolton Church Hall – Music for the Mind (MHMW) – 2-3.30pm
📅 Date: 11/04/25
⏰ Time: 10:30-12:30
📍 Location: Bridgend Athletic RFC
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: TBC
⏰ Time: TBC
📍 Location: TBC
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
