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Christmas support guide
Published: 19 December 2024
BAVO will be closed from Christmas Eve until January 2nd, 2025
We understand the holidays can be challenging, so we’ve compiled this guide detailing community centres, foodbank opening times, and other available support.
Community Centres
BARC
Address: 13 Ewenny Road, Bridgend, Mid Glam, CF31 3HN
Phone: 01656 451446
Email: barc.bridgend1@gmail.com
Facebook: BARC Community
Christmas Opening Hours:
- Monday 23rd December: Christmas Dinner (11:30 am & 1:00 pm) – Booking required
- Tuesday 24th December: Closed
- Wednesday 25th December (Christmas Day): 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Thursday 26th December: Closed
- Friday 27th December: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
- Monday 30th December: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
- Tuesday 31st December: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
- Wednesday 1st January: Closed
- Thursday 2nd January: Closed
- Friday 3rd January: Closed
Normal working hours resume on Monday, 6th January.
The Bridge
Address: 46-48 Dunraven Place, Bridgend, CF31 1JB
Phone: 01656 647 891
Christmas Opening Hours:
- 23rd–27th December: Closed
- Monday 30th December: Open
- Tuesday 31st December: Open
- Wednesday 1st January: Closed
- Thursday 2nd January: Open
- Friday 3rd January: Open
Foodbanks
Email: info@bridgend.foodbank.org.uk
Phone: 01656 750016
Please note: Emailing will be the quickest way to get a response due to phone operating times. Alternatively, you can call individual centres. Their numbers can be found below, however, not all centres have their own dedicated number.
Opening Hours:
- Monday 23rd December
- Pencoed: St David’s Church Hall, Wimborne Rd, CF35 6SG | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (07704763509)
- Maesteg: Hartshorn House, Neath Road, CF34 9EE | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Tuesday 24th December
- Bridgend: Hope Baptist Church, Station Hill, CF31 1EA | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (01656 750016)
- Caerau: Noddfa Centre, Caerau Road, CF34 0PB | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Porthcawl: Y Centre, John Street, CF36 3AP | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Wednesday 25th December (Christmas Day): All foodbank centres closed
- Thursday 26th December (Boxing Day): All foodbank centres closed
- Friday 27th December
- Cornelly: Community Church, 5 Greenfield Terrace, CF33 4LW | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Monday 30th December
- Pencoed: St David’s Church Hall, Wimborne Rd, CF35 6SG | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Tuesday 31st December (New Year’s Eve)
- Bridgend: Hope Baptist Church, Station Hill, CF31 1EA | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Porthcawl: Y Centre, John Street, CF36 3AP | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Wednesday 1st January (New Year’s Day)
- Pontycymer: His Place, Oxford St, CF32 8DE | 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm (07742 876814)
- Thursday 2nd January: Normal working hours resume at all centres.
Baobab Bach Food Pantries
Email: hello@baobab-bach.org
Phone: 07544 026265
Website: Baobab Bach Pantries
Christmas Closure: Closed from 23rd–27th December.
Reopening:
- Friday 3rd January
- Maesteg: Cwm Calon | 9:30 am – 11:00 am
- Aberkenfig: Len Evans Centre | 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Normal hours resume on Monday, 6th January.
Wales Learning Disability Helpline
Phone: 0808 8000 300
Availability:
Open Monday–Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm throughout the Christmas period, including Bank Holidays.
Mental Health Support
Samaritans
Website: Samaritans
Phone: 116 123
Welsh Line: 0808 164 0123 (Available 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm daily)
Papyrus
Website: Papyrus
Support Line: HOPELINE247
Availability: 24/7, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
C.A.L.L. (Community Advice & Listening Line)
Website: C.A.L.L. Helpline
Phone: 0800 132 737
Text: Help to 81066
SHOUT
Website: SHOUT
Text Support: 85258
Free, confidential, anonymous text support available 24/7.
Silver Line
- Website: Silver Line
- Phone: 0800 470 8090
- Description: Provides support, information, friendship, and advice for people aged 55+.
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Men’s Advice Line
- Website: Men’s Advice Line
- Phone: 0808 801 0327
- Description: Provides confidential advice and support for men who have experienced domestic violence.
