Bryngarw Country Park play area re-opens!
Our play area is back open! After being closed this week to replace some loose bark at the bottom of the children’s play equipment, it has re-opened just in time for the summer holidays. A special thank you to Wood-B trainees who have worked hard to clear the car park of excess bark today! We …
Eighth Green Flag for Bryngarw Country Park
Bryngarw Country Park has reached the high standard required to fly the coveted Green Flag for another year! The award is given to publicly accessible parks and green spaces that have achieved international standards in the areas of: a welcoming place; healthy, safe and secure; well maintained and clean; environmental management; biodiversity, landscape and heritage; …
Play area closed for maintenance from Monday 17th July
From Monday 17th July, we will be replacing some of the loose bark at the bottom of the children’s play equipment. For the safety of all visitors, the play area will be closed for several days whilst machinery is used to carry out this improvement work. Please refrain from using this area next week. Our …
Outdoor Theatre FAQs
Will there be seating provided at the performance? Please bring your own low-backed chair or a picnic blanket to sit on. Alternatively, you can rent a deck chair from us, subject to availability. Is the event suitable for children? Each outdoor theatre performance is different, so please check the age guide before booking. Will there …
New Litter Picking Hub opened to help park visitors keep Bryngarw tidy
A new Litter Picking Hub has opened at B-Leaf in Bryngarw Country Park. Awen Cultural Trust and Keep Wales Tidy have launched the Hub to enable park visitors to borrow free litter picking equipment. Over the past two years, Litter Picking Hubs have been popping up across the country as part of Caru Cymru, Keep …
Take part in our Summer Photo Competition
You’re invited to take part in Bryngarw Country Park’s Summer Photo Competition for a chance to win a £10 voucher for Bryngarw Café! All you need to do is take a photo (or many) in the park between Saturday 1st July and Thursday 31st August 2023, post in on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, tagging us …
Bridgend Green Gathering in Bryngarw Country Park
We are pleased to be hosting the Bridgend Green Gathering 2023 in Bryngarw Country Park on Friday 16th June. The gathering is a celebration of nature and well-being innovations across the borough. The event is open to anyone interested in supporting better health and well-being in local green and natural space. It is an opportunity …
Bryngarw Mushrooms used in dishes across Awen venues
We are so pleased that Bryngarw Mushrooms are being used in dishes across Awen venues and beyond. Grown and cultivated in B-Leaf by our trainees, who are adults with learning disabilities, the exotic oyster mushrooms are being supplied to the Grand Pavilion in Porthcawl and Bryngarw House. Available in several dishes, including wedding breakfasts in …
B-Leaf summer plants on sale from 24th May
Summer bedding plants and hanging baskets will be on sale at B-Leaf from Wednesday 24th May. A wide variety of plants, flowers, and shrubs will be on sale, as well as different sized pre-made hanging baskets. The 2023 price list is available to view online, and on B-Leaf social media channels. From Wednesday 24th May …
Awen Cultural Trust to host first Bridgend Children’s Literature Festival
Awen Cultural Trust will host the inaugural Bridgend Children’s Literature Festival from Saturday 20th May to Sunday 4th June, thanks to financial support from Arts Council of Wales, Welsh Government and Bridgend County Borough Council. The fortnight-long festival, which will take place at the Grand Pavilion in Porthcawl, Blaengarw Workmen’s Hall, Bryngarw Country Park and …