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Warm Spaces 25/26 – Bridgend Town & Surrounding Areas
Are you looking for somewhere warm and safe in Bridgend Town or the surrounding areas this winter? Check out all of the Warm Spaces going on in Brackla, Bridgend Town, Bryntirion, Cefn Glas, Laleston, and Pen Y Fai below!
Brackla
🌡️ Brackla Tabernacle – Cornelly Church – Warm Space
📍 Address:
Oak Tree Way, Bridgend CF31 2DN
🕒 Opening Hours:
Weekly —
- Wednesday: Mental health support group
- Thursday: Foodbank sessions
- Friday: Men’s support group (for those affected by addiction or related issues)
💬 About:
Brackla Tabernacle provides a safe, welcoming Warm Space for community members to access support, social connection, and practical resources. The hub caters to a variety of needs, including mental health, food support, and peer support for men, fostering wellbeing and inclusion.
🌿 What’s On:
- 🛒 Food Support: Weekly Foodbank on Thursdays, widely accessed by the local community.
- 💬 Peer & Community Support: Friday men’s group offering fellowship, mutual support, and faith-based guidance for up to 20 participants.
- 🧠 Mental Health Support: Wednesday group providing structured support and guidance for individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
- 🌟 Safe & Inclusive Environment: A warm and welcoming space promoting social connection, wellbeing, and practical support for all community members.
Contact: 01656 650500
🌡️ Mothers Matter – Warm Space
📍 Address:
Bridgend College: Cowbridge Rd, Bridgend CF31 3DF
Brackla Community Centre: Oak Tree Way & Whitethorn Drive, Bridgend CF31 2PQ
(dates and times to be confirmed)
🕒 Opening Hours:
Weekly drop-in sessions (specific times to be confirmed)
💬 About:
Mothers Matter provides a welcoming Warm Space for expectant and new parents, offering emotional support, practical resources, and opportunities to connect with others. The initiative focuses on reducing social isolation, supporting maternal mental health, and strengthening family wellbeing in a safe, nurturing environment.
🌿 What’s On:
- 🤝 Connect and Build Community: Informal group sessions for sharing experiences, peer support, and relationship building among parents.
- 📚 Structured Discussions: Curated reflective discussions using resources like Reading Well for Families and perinatal materials, focusing on emotional literacy, coping strategies, and family experiences.
- 🧘 Wellbeing Resources & Workshops: Access to local services, mental health support, and optional workshops on mindfulness, infant care, and emotional resilience.
- ☕ Warm & Comfortable Environment: Hot drinks, light snacks, and a relaxed setting where parents feel safe, valued, and supported.
- 💡 Practical Support: Guidance, activities, and resources to assist with parenting, emotional support, and community connection.
Contact: 01443 548588
Bridgend Town
🌡️ Bridge Mentoring Plus Scheme – Warm Space
📍 Address:
Town Centre Community Hub, 46-48 Dunraven Place, Bridgend, CF31 1JB
🕒 Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
💬 About:
Bridge Mentoring Plus Scheme provides a welcoming Warm Space designed to meet the increased needs of the community during the winter months. The hub offers a safe, inclusive environment where people can access support, socialise, and take part in wellbeing activities.
🌿 What’s On:
- ☕ Refreshments & Food: Free food services available to all attendees.
- 💬 Social Connection: Open access throughout the week for community members to meet, chat, and reduce social isolation.
- 🌱 Wellbeing Activities: Two weekly sessions promoting mental wellbeing, routine, and positive engagement, open to all community members.
- 🛠️ Practical Support: One-to-one assistance and crisis support for individuals experiencing financial or social challenges.
- 🌟 Warm & Inclusive Environment: A safe, supportive space addressing loneliness, food insecurity, and isolation, while fostering connection and community wellbeing.
Contact: 01656 647 891
🌡️ Bridgend Athletic RFC Ltd – Warm Space
📍 Address:
12 Ewenny Rd, Bridgend CF31 3HP
🕒 Opening Hours:
Weekly — 4 hours per week (specific day and time can be confirmed with the club)
💬 About:
Bridgend Athletic RFC provides a welcoming Warm Space in a safe and accessible environment. The club encourages socialising, community engagement, and participation in activities tailored to the interests of visitors.
🌿 What’s On:
- ☕ Refreshments & Light Lunch: Managed by an experienced caterer; premises hold a 5* hygiene certificate.
- 🎯 Leisure Activities: Pool table, darts board, multiple TVs, and knitting/crochet circle.
- 🤝 Community Engagement: Activities selected in consultation with visitors to meet their interests and needs.
- 📢 Promotion & Access: Publicised via the club website, social media, and posters to ensure the wider community can participate.
- ♿ Accessibility: Downstairs room available for easy access.
Contact: 01656 652263
🌡️ Oldcastle Primary School – Warm Space
📍 Address:
Oldcastle Primary School, South St, Bridgend CF31 3ED
🕒 Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday — 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (term time)
💬 About:
Oldcastle Primary School provides a welcoming, safe, and accessible Warm Space for parents and carers during the winter months. The initiative aims to reduce social isolation, promote wellbeing, and offer practical support to families within the school community.
🌿 What’s On:
- ☕ Refreshments & Snacks: Tea, toast, and exploring additional food provision where possible.
- 🤝 Community & Practical Support: Access to the on-site food pantry and other support services to enhance wellbeing and economic resilience.
- 🌱 Family & Community Engagement: Strengthening connections between families, pupils, and local services to enhance community support.
- 🎯 School Vision Alignment: Supporting Oldcastle Primary’s mission to “Inspire, Motivate and Educate” by fostering family engagement and wellbeing.
Contact: 01656 815790
🌡️ Wildmill Youth Club – Warm Space
📍 Address: 7 The Precinct, Wildmill Estate, Bridgend, CF31 1SP
🕒 Opening Hours:
- Wednesdays: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm (for children and young people aged 7–16; younger children may attend with parents)
- Fridays: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm (for other community members)
💬 About:
Wildmill Youth Club provides a welcoming Warm Space for children, young people, and the wider community. The space encourages learning, creativity, and social connection in a friendly and inclusive environment.
🌿 What’s On:
- 🎬 Workshops & Creative Activities: Sparks filming workshop, cultural art/craft workshops, circus skills, willow weaving, and four cooking sessions.
- 🎨 Arts & Crafts Resources: Materials available for self-directed creative activities.
- 🐾 Interactive Experiences: Animal workshop for hands-on learning and fun.
- 💡 Community Support: Visits from V2C Money Matters team and signposting to other local groups and services.
📍 Location: Wildmill Community Life Centre
🕒 Days/Times: Once a fortnight, Friday, 6:00–9:00 pm
🛠️ Activities / Services: Warhammer for Men’s Mental Health Club; creative art therapy through building and painting miniatures; friendly tabletop games; teas, coffees, free Wi-Fi, warm and inclusive environment.
✨ Notes: Provides a safe space for men to reduce isolation, socialize, and support mental wellbeing; promotes a sense of belonging and community
Contact: 01656 652539
🌡️ Y Bont – Warm Space
📍 Address:
Y Bont, Ewenny Rd, Bridgend CF31 3HT
🕒 Opening Hours:
- Weekly — 1 day per week, 9:00 am – 11:30 am
- Monthly — 1 day per month, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm (for parents/carers of children with complex medical needs or disabilities)
💬 About:
Y Bont provides a welcoming Warm Space for families of children with disabilities or complex medical needs, creating opportunities for social connection, peer support, and practical guidance. The hub helps families build networks, share experiences, and reduce isolation.
🌿 What’s On:
- 👶 Specialist Family Sessions: Support groups for specific conditions (e.g., Goldenhar syndrome) to allow families to meet and share experiences.
- 💡 Guest Support Sessions: Monthly visits from third-party organisations such as Design to Smile, Eric, Lads and Dads, and Bridgend Carers to provide advice, resources, and workshops.
- 🤝 Community Connection: Weekend “stay and play” sessions for children and families with disabilities or emerging ASD to socialise, play, and build supportive networks.
- 🌟 Safe & Inclusive Environment: A welcoming space tailored to the needs of families and children with additional requirements, fostering comfort and peer support.
🌡️ Bridgend Community Outreach Centre – Warm Space
📍 Address: 41–43 Market Street, Bridgend, CF31 1LJ
🕒 Opening Hours:
Monday to Saturday — 9:30 am to 3:30 pm (existing hours plus extended hours)
💬 About:
Bridgend Community Outreach Centre offers a welcoming Warm Space for residents to relax, connect, and take part in activities. The centre provides a friendly environment with opportunities for learning, leisure, and socialising.
🌿 What’s On:
- 📚 Weekly Workshop/Club: Every Friday morning.
- ☕ Warm Space & Refreshments: Relax with tea, coffee, and snacks.
- 💻 Wi-Fi Access: Free internet for all visitors.
- 📺 Television & Library: Enjoy books, magazines, and TV in a comfortable setting.
Contact:
Email: barc.bridgend1@gmail.com
🌡️ Brynteg Comprehensive School – Warm Space
📍 Address:
Brynteg School Hall, Ewenny Rd, Bridgend CF31 3LE
🕒 Opening Hours:
Monthly (proposed) — Thursday, 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
From November 2025 through March 2026, with potential to increase to fortnightly sessions depending on demand and resources
💬 About:
Brynteg Comprehensive School provides a safe, inclusive Warm Space for pupils, families, and members of the local community. The hub is designed to alleviate social isolation, support wellbeing, and provide practical support during the winter months, particularly for families affected by energy costs and the cost-of-living pressures.
🌿 What’s On:
- ☕ Refreshments & Food: Basic snacks and drinks, with potential for more substantial meals such as soup, bread, or light hot meals depending on funding.
- 🎲 Family-Friendly Activities: Board games, card games, arts and crafts, seasonal creative workshops, painting, and other inclusive activities for all ages.
- 🧘 Wellbeing & Exercise: Chair yoga, mindfulness sessions, gentle exercise, and other wellbeing activities.
- 🎵 Cultural & Enrichment Sessions: Storytelling, music, film evenings, and guest speakers on relevant topics.
- 🛠️ Practical Support & Advice: Drop-in sessions covering financial wellbeing, budgeting, cost-of-living support, health advice, energy efficiency, and digital access guidance.
- 🌟 Warm & Inclusive Environment: A welcoming, safe space promoting connection, socialisation, learning, and wellbeing for children, families, and the wider community
Contact: 01656 815559
🌡️ Compassion Network UK – Warm Space
📍 Address:
The Link Coffeehouse, 77A Nolton Street, Bridgend
🕒 Opening Hours:
- Tuesday – Friday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (Warm Hub)
- Thursday: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm (Youth Warm Hub for secondary school age)
From November 2025, throughout the winter months
💬 About:
Compassion Network UK provides a safe, inclusive Warm Space for all ages, supporting social connection, wellbeing, and access to practical resources. The hub aims to reduce isolation, provide meals, and foster a sense of community.
🌿 What’s On:
- ☕ Refreshments & Meals: Free warm food, tea, and coffee daily; weekly community lunches; optional “Pay it Forward” meals for others.
- 💻 Digital Access: Free Wi-Fi available for all visitors.
- 💬 Social & Peer Support: Relaxed social sessions encouraging conversation, friendship, and connection.
- 🛠️ Wellbeing & Information Sessions: In partnership with local organisations (BCBC, CAP, Bridgend Food Bank), offering advice on budgeting, energy efficiency, and access to community support services.
- 🌟 Warm & Inclusive Environment: Comfortable space where all visitors feel valued, supported, and connected throughout the colder months.
- Contact: For more information, contact BAVO at 01656 810400
🌡️ Mothers Matter – Warm Space
📍 Address:
Bridgend College: Cowbridge Rd, Bridgend CF31 3DF
Brackla Community Centre: Oak Tree Way & Whitethorn Drive, Bridgend CF31 2PQ (dates and times to be confirmed)
🕒 Opening Hours:
Weekly drop-in sessions (specific times to be confirmed)
💬 About:
Mothers Matter provides a welcoming Warm Space for expectant and new parents, offering emotional support, practical resources, and opportunities to connect with others. The initiative focuses on reducing social isolation, supporting maternal mental health, and strengthening family wellbeing in a safe, nurturing environment.
🌿 What’s On:
- 🤝 Connect and Build Community: Informal group sessions for sharing experiences, peer support, and relationship building among parents.
- 📚 Structured Discussions: Curated reflective discussions using resources like Reading Well for Families and perinatal materials, focusing on emotional literacy, coping strategies, and family experiences.
- 🧘 Wellbeing Resources & Workshops: Access to local services, mental health support, and optional workshops on mindfulness, infant care, and emotional resilience.
- ☕ Warm & Comfortable Environment: Hot drinks, light snacks, and a relaxed setting where parents feel safe, valued, and supported.
- 💡 Practical Support: Guidance, activities, and resources to assist with parenting, emotional support, and community connection.
🌡️ Raw Performance CIC – Warm Space
📍 Address:
Raw Performance CIC, Bridgend (find more information here: Raw Performance CIC | fitness classes near me)
🕒 Opening Hours:
Weekly — Wednesdays, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Starting 22nd October and running until 28th March (22 sessions, with a Christmas break)
💬 About:
Raw Performance CIC offers a welcoming Warm Space through indoor community fitness sessions suitable for all abilities. Sessions are designed to promote physical activity, nutrition awareness, and social connection, creating a supportive and inclusive environment for participants of all ages.
🌿 What’s On:
- 🏋️ Group Fitness: Indoor fitness sessions accessible for all abilities.
- 🥤 Nutrition Support: Guidance and discussions about healthy eating; a protein drink provided after every session.
- 🤝 Social & Supportive Environment: Participants are encouraged to chat and connect after sessions, fostering a friendly and supportive community.
- 🌱 Community Engagement: Sessions build confidence, encouraging participants to continue fitness outdoors and maintain healthy lifestyle habits.
- Contact: For more information, contact BAVO at 01656 810400
🌡️ Lads and Dads Men’s Wellbeing CIC – Warm Space
📍 Address:
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First Tuesday of the month: Bridgend Halo, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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Other Tuesdays (3 per month): Local café in Bridgend, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
🕒 Opening Hours:
Weekly sessions from first week of November 2025 to first week of March 2026
💬 About:
Lads and Dads Men’s Wellbeing CIC provides a welcoming Warm Space for men, offering a safe environment to talk, socialise, and engage in activities that support mental health and wellbeing. The sessions foster connection, community, and practical support during the winter months.
🌿 What’s On:
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🤝 Weekly HatChat Sessions: Safe space for discussion, peer support, and community connection.
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☕ Refreshments: Hot drinks and biscuits provided weekly.
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🍲 HatChat & Eat Sessions: Three times per month, participants share a hot meal together.
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🎄 Special Events: Christmas Meal at the Museum & Education Centre in early December for 35 participants.
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🧣 Warmth Support: Distribution of hats, scarves, and reusable thermal cups.
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🎲 Leisure & Enrichment: Board games and informal activities to encourage conversation, wellbeing, and social interaction.
Bryntirion
🌡️ Young at Heart – Warm Space
📍 Address:
Bryntirion Community Centre, Bridgend
🕒 Opening Hours:
Weekly — Friday, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
💬 About:
Young at Heart provides a warm and welcoming environment where members can socialise, make new friends, and enjoy a variety of activities. The space encourages community connection and participation in social, educational, and recreational events.
🌿 What’s On:
- ☕ Warm & Friendly Atmosphere: Relax and enjoy a welcoming environment with refreshments.
- 🎲 Activities & Games: Bingo, raffles, quizzes, and other group games.
- 🎤 Guest Speakers & Information Sessions: Opportunities to access useful information.
- 🎶 Social & Music Events: Including trips, music sessions, and community outings like fish & chips or cream teas.
- Contact: For more information, contact BAVO at 01656 810400
🌡️ Bryntirion and Laleston OAP Club – Warm Space
📍 Address:
Bryntirion Community Centre, Mount Pleasant, Bridgend, CF31 4EF
🕒 Opening Hours:
Weekly — Monday, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
💬 About:
Bryntirion and Laleston OAP Club provides a welcoming Warm Space for older adults, offering a friendly and social environment. Members can enjoy company, entertainment, and opportunities to engage in activities they may not experience elsewhere.
🌿 What’s On:
- ☕ Warm & Friendly Atmosphere: A space for up to 40 people to relax and socialise.
- 🎲 Entertainment: Raffles, bingo, and other games.
- 🍽️ Refreshments & Meals: Occasional buffet lunches provided.
- 🚌 Trips & Outings: Opportunities for group trips chosen by members, giving them experiences not available elsewhere.
- Contact: For more information, contact BAVO at 01656 810400
Cefn Glas
🌡️ Bridgend Carers Centre – Warm Space
📍 Address:
Bridgend Carers Centre, Bridgend
🕒 Opening Hours:
Weekly — Various sessions throughout the week, including weekdays, weekends, and drop-in opportunities
💬 About:
Bridgend Carers Centre provides a welcoming Warm Space for carers of all ages, offering a safe environment to relax, socialise, access support, and take a break from caring responsibilities. The centre combines planned and drop-in activities to meet the diverse needs of carers and their families.
🌿 What’s On:
- 👶 Young Carers Groups: Monthly sessions for 5–9s, 10–12s, and Teens.
- ☕ Parent Carer Sessions: Monthly coffee mornings and drop-ins with support for school avoidance/PDA.
- 🎨 Craft & Creative Activities: Weekly craft sessions, Wildflower Art sessions for autistic girls and their parent carers.
- 🍽️ Community Café: Weekly drop-in café for carers, past carers, and loved ones.
- 🧩 Family & Therapeutic Activities: Weekend Lego sessions for family carers and disabled children, therapeutic sessions, Zumba, yoga, and wellbeing activities.
- 💼 Practical Support: Monthly legal advice, foot clinic, financial/welfare benefits support, and one-to-one support for carers.
- 🌐 Digital Access: Internet and online support available during opening hours for all carers.
- 🤝 Safe & Social Environment: Warm, welcoming space supported by trained staff and volunteers to reduce isolation, promote wellbeing, and provide peer support.
Contact: 01656 658479
Laleston
🌡️ Laleston Community Council – Warm Space
📍 Address:
Bryntirion & Laleston Community Centre, Bridgend
🕒 Opening Hours:
Weekly — Thursday, 9:30 am – 11:00 am
💬 About:
Laleston Community Council provides a welcoming Warm Space for local residents to gather, socialise, and access practical support in a safe and friendly environment.
🌿 What’s On:
- ☕ Refreshments: Free tea, coffee, and light refreshments.
- 💬 Social Connection & Support: Opportunities to meet others, share experiences, and access advice or guidance if needed.
- 🌟 Warm & Inclusive Environment: Safe and welcoming space promoting community engagement and wellbeing.
- Contact: For more information, contact BAVO at 01656 810400
Pen Y Fai
🌡️ All Saints’ Church – Warm Space
📍 Address:
All Saints’ Church, Penyfai, Bridgend,CF31 4LU
🕒 Opening Hours:
Monthly — Last Thursday of each month, 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Additional ad hoc afternoon tea and coffee mornings throughout the year
💬 About:
All Saints’ Church provides a welcoming Warm Space through its ‘Warm Welcome’ lunch sessions. The hub offers nourishing food, friendly company, and a safe environment, supporting social connection and wellbeing for community members across all ages.
🌿 What’s On:
- 🍲 Meals & Refreshments: Soup, toasties, savouries, desserts, and beverages provided in winter; varied buffet lunches in summer.
- 🤝 Community & Social Connection: Opportunities to meet others, enjoy company, and foster fellowship.
- 🌟 Warm & Inclusive Environment: A safe and welcoming space promoting acceptance, fun, laughter, and shared experiences.
- 💡 Additional Sessions: Ad hoc tea and coffee mornings made possible by funding, providing extra opportunities for connection and support.
Contact: 01656 859487
Warm Hubs available across Bridgend County:
