Memory Café at Blaengarw Workmen's Hall 🖼️ Join us at Blaengarw on the following dates. Discover old photographs of Blaengarw, enjoy a fun quiz, dementia-friendly colouring, and other available activities, or even call in for a coffee and a catch-up! 📅 Thursday, 14th December, 2 pm. Booking is required. To book, visit Awen Box Office for your FREE tickets! This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, in partnership with @bridgendcbc. Mae'r prosiect hwn wedi ei ariannu gan lywodraeth y DG drwy Gronfa Ffyniant Gyffredin y DG, mewn partneriaeth â Chyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr. #UKSPF #AwenLibraries #MemoryCafé

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Bounce and Rhyme at Blaengarw Workmen's Hall 🎶 Join us for Bounce and Rhyme sessions at Blaengarw Workmen's Hall. This event is free 🥳 Suitable for ages 0 - 3 years. 📅 Monday 4th December, 10:30 am 🔗 Tickets are available at Awen Box Office. 📚 Our Blaengarw pop-up library is open to borrow and return books when events occur at the hall. To find out what events are on and when at Blaengarw, visit Blaengarw Workmen's Hall Box Office website. #AwenLibraries #BounceAndRhyme

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Crime Cymru author Judith Barrow visits Aberkenfig Library 🔍 We had a fantastic end to our Crime Month Author Talks last week, with Judith Barrow visiting Aberkenfig Library to discuss her published books. Thank you for a fantastic talk 🤩 Supported by @llencymru_litwales #CrimeMonth23 #AwenLibraries

Adult Craft Sessions at @thebridgemps 🖌️🎨 Tomorrow will be the next Adult Craft Session at The Bridge. We will be making Christmas Cards 🎄 📅 Friday 24th November, 10 am - 12 pm. ‼️ Booking is essential as spaces are limited. These sessions are for adults of all ages. ☎️ 01656 649378 to book. 🔗 - Visit The Bridge website for location and more information. #AwenLibraries #AdultCraft #TheBridge Mae'r prosiect hwn wedi ei ariannu gan lywodraeth y DG drwy Gronfa Ffyniant Gyffredin y DG, mewn partneriaeth â Chyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr. This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, in partnership with @bridgendcbc. #UKSPF #AwenLibraries #AdultCraft #TheBridge

Winter Writing Competition ❄️ Enter our 'Winter Writing' competition with your take on the 'Winter Traditions' theme. All formats are welcome, so you could write a fiction story about the Mari Lwyd, share memories of your family Boxing Day walks, or write that ultimate winter poem, 'Ode to Hot Chocolate.' There are two submission categories: the Youth Category for 10-17-year-olds and the adult category for everybody 18 and older. Your submission must not exceed 600 words and must be submitted by Monday, 15th January 2024. You can hand in your entry in print at any of the Awen Libraries, or you can submit your digital entry to history@awen-wales.com. Don't forget to include your contact details and whether your entry is for the Youth or the Adult category. Prizes include books, some lovely stationary and hot chocolate gift sets. The winners will have their writings published in the Libraries Newsletter and on the Awen Libraries website. We look forward to reading your entries - happy writing! 🖋️ #AwenLibraries #WinterWritingCompetition

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#StoryAndCraft at Blaengarw Workmen's Hall 🎨 This event is free 🥳 Suitable for ages 4 - 10 years 📅 Thursday 7th December, 4 pm 🔗 Visit Awen Box Office for tickets. 📚 Our Blaengarw pop-up library is open to borrow and return books when events occur at the hall. To find out what events are on for visiting the pop-up library, visit Blaengarw Workmen's Hall Box Office website. #StoryAndCraft #PopUpLibrary #BWH #AwenLibraries

Last week, our Outreach Library Assistant Natalie visited Community Living Residencies for over 55-year-olds in Bridgend and Pyle for quiz and crafting sessions. Residents appreciated a rare opportunity to gather in their communal areas for activities. Congratulations to Rodger and Doreen for winning the quiz, and many thanks to Gaynor, who promises to bring her specialty 'Muffnuts' to our next session, which is a cross between a doughnut and a muffin! 🍩 This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, in partnership with @bridgendcbc. Mae'r prosiect hwn wedi ei ariannu gan lywodraeth y DG drwy Gronfa Ffyniant Gyffredin y DG, mewn partneriaeth â Chyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr. #UKSPF #AwenLibraries