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Coastal Communities – Warm Hubs
Are you looking for a place to shelter from the cold in one of Bridgend’s coastal communities? This includes Porthcawl, Cornelly, Pyle, Kenfig Hill & Cefn Cribwr.
Take a look to see what’s available in your area below:
Porthcawl:
Lads & Dads CIC
- Address: Held in various Halo Centres throughout Bridgend on a rota. Contact the email below for rota and the address of your local centre here.
- When: Tuesday evenings
- What to expect:
- “Hat Chats” – a warm, welcoming space for men to come together
- Informal discussions, hot drinks, light snacks
- Focus on well-being and connection
- Website: Lads & Dads | Men’s Mental Wellbeing
- Email: Hello@ladsanddads.org
Porthcawl Town Council
- Address: Griffin Park Bowls Pavilion
- When: Twice weekly (please contact for dates/times).
- What to expect:
- Warm drinks, biscuits, games, books, and TV
- A great opportunity to socialise
- Website: Porthcawl Town Council
- Phone: 01656 782215
- Email: cerij@porthcawltowncouncil.gov.uk
Inclusability
- Address: Range of locations
- When: TBD (Please contact Inclusibility for more information)
- What to expect:
- Activities promoting connectivity and socialisation
- Warm, welcoming spaces
- Facebook: Inclusability
- Email: contact@inclusability.org
Gwella CBC
- Address: 42 Newton Road, Porthcawl, CF36 5RR
- When: Thursday’s, 1pm– 2:30pm
What to expect:
ArtSpace is a warm and welcoming place for people who would like to try something new.
We do a different art form each week, just come along and have a warm drink and see what you’re interested in doing.
Sessions are run by professional artist practitioners, experienced in guiding beginners and pros alike in creative activities.
Pyle:
KPC Youth & Community
Pyle RFC
- Location: Pyle
- Address: Pyle RFC, Brynglas Terrace, CF33 6AR
- When: Monday morning & Wednesday evening
- What to expect:
- A warm, safe space to socialise
- Facebook: Pyle RFC
SPLICE
- Address: Community-Based Centre, North Avenue, Pyle, Bridgend, CF33 6ND
- When: Wednesday afternoon, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- What to expect:
- Comfortable, warm space
- Warm drinks
- Device charging
- Socialise & play games
- Facebook: SPLICE
- Email: splice_childandfamily@yahoo.co.uk
- Phone: +44 1656 503141
Rectorial Benefice of Margam (Pyle Family Breakfast)
- Address: St James’ Church, Pyle Road, Pyle, Bridgend, CF33 6PG
- When: Saturday morning
- What to expect:
- Warm, welcoming atmosphere
- Breakfast
- Homemade soup
- Food pantry
- Visits from organisations that can support people
- For more information, contact BAVO on 01656 810400
Cornelly:
Cornelly Outreach Group
- Address: 1 Llwyn, North Cornelly, CF33 4EA
- When: Weekdays, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
- What to expect:
- Warm food
- A safe space for the community
- Facebook: Cornelly Outreach Group – CIC
- For more information: Call BAVO at 01656 810400
AMDANI
- Address: 45/47 Heol Fach, North Cornelly, Bridgend, CF33 4LN
- When: 6th January 2025 – 31st March 2025, Monday to Friday, 9:15 AM – 4 PM
- What to expect:
- Wifi, computers, books, and games
- Befriending services and crafts
- Device charging, free hygiene products
- Breakfast, lunch, and light refreshments available
- Website: Amdani | Community Organisation
- Phone: 01656 670812
- Email: info@amdani.org.uk
Kenfig Hill:
Future Focus
- Address: The Talbot Community Institute, Prince Road, Kenfig Hill, CF33 6ED
- When: Weekdays, 9 AM – 8 PM
- What to expect:
- Space offering free drinks and snacks
- Crafting activities, games, and quiet time
- Signposting support available
- Email: enquiries@futurefocus.org.uk
- Facebook: Future Focus
Talbot Community Centre
- Address: 9 Prince Road, Kenfig Hill, CF33 6ED
- When/What to expect:
- Monday & Friday: Bingo, 1 PM – 3 PM
- Monday & Tuesday: Coffee morning, 10 AM – 12 PM
- Wednesday AM: Tots & Toddlers, 10 AM – 1 PM
- Facebook: Talbot Community Centre
- Phone: +44 1656 749754
- Email: talbotcc@tiscali.co.uk
Cefn Cribwr:
Bridgend Carers
- Address: Bethlehem Church Life Centre, Bryn Glas, Cefn Cribwr, CF32 0AA
- When: Weekly basis
- What to expect:
- Community café
- Parent carer coffee mornings
- Lego club, weekly art club
- Wildflower group
- Young carer teen group
- Facebook: Bridgend Carers
- Email: enquiries@bridgendcarers.co.uk
- Phone: +44 1656 658479
