Bridgend Web Guide
Here's our pick of some of the most useful and entertaining websites covering the town. If you know a website worth including, get in touch.
The Best of Bridgend
http://www.thebestof.co.uk/bridgend
Local news, events, classifieds and more.
Bridgend.com
http://bridgend.com
Local news, weather and information including a business directory.
Bridgend County Borough Council
http://www.bridgend.gov.uk
The main provider of local authority services in the area. You'll also find details of the many community councils serving the villages and towns within the county.See also www.visitbridgend.com
Celtic Crusaders RLFC
http://www.crusadersrfl.com
Professional rugby league at the Brewery Field.
See also www.bridgendravens.co.uk - rugby union
Valley and Vale Community Arts
http://www.valleyandvale.co.uk
Based in a former chapel in Betws, Valley and Vale offer support in a range of projects ranging from dance, drama and music to animation, multimedia, and video production.
BAVO - Bridgend Association of Voluntary Organisations
http://www.bavo.org.uk
Supporting and promoting voluntary and community groups throughout Bridgend county.
Bridgend Male Choir
http://www.bridgendmalechoir.co.uk
Formed originally as a police choir in 1960, this 90-strong choir were Eisteddfod winners in 2004.
Bridgend College
http://www.bridgend.ac.uk
Offering a range of full and part time courses.
Cobwebs
http://www.cobwebs.uk.net
A directory providing details of groups and clubs. Bridgend-based non-profit organisations can apply to have a page on the site.
Kenfig - The Complete History
http://www.kenfig.org.uk
Stories, photos and legends from the site of the now buried medieval city.
106.3 Bridge FM
http://www.bridge.fm
Local radio for Bridgend and the surrounding area.
Bridgend Festivals
http://www.bridgend-events.co.uk
A community business which stages a range of town centre events. They range from vintage car rallies and continental markets to car boot sales and craft fairs.
Ogmore Valley Wheelers
http://www.ogmorevalleywheelers.com
This sporting club is open to cyclists of all ages from early teens to late seventies, even if you're relatively new to cycling.
Ogmore Anglers Association
http://www.ogmoreriver.com
Plenty of information about fly fishing, as well as details about the local area.
Bridgend Royal Ordnance Factory
http://bridgend.rof.org.uk
A history of the wartime military installation at Brackla, now replaced by industrial estates.
See also www.bracklaordnance.co.uk
Island Farm
http://www.islandfarm.fsnet.co.uk
The story of a local German prisoner of war camp, most notable for the escape and recapture of 67 Nazi inmates.Read Herbert Williams's account of the escape
Pencoed Medical Centre
http://www.pencoedmedical.co.uk/
Information about opening times and facilities, as well as advice on various ailments.
Bridgend Scouts
http://www.bridgendscouts.org.uk
Activities for boys and girls aged between 6 and 18.See also www.3rdbridgend.org.uk
Bridgend Quakers
http://www.bridgendquakers.org.uk
Meetings of the Society of Friends, and a guide to what being a Quaker means.
Bridgend Hockey Club
http://www.bridgendhc.co.uk
Based at Pencoed, the club has four men's, three women's and several junior teams. More than 100 years old and open to players of all ages.
St Brides Major, Southerndown and Ogmore-by-sea
http://www.stbridesmajor.co.uk
A guide to the three villages.
Bro Cynffig Chronicles
http://www.cynffigchronicles.co.uk
Recording the history of the Cynffig/Kenfig area, through the words, drawings and activities of its children.
Parish of Coity with Nolton
http://www.coitywithnolton.org.uk
Including St Mary the Virgin in Coity, St Mary's Nolton and St Mary's Brackla.
Parish of Laleston
http://www.laleston.org.uk
A guide to St David's Church and the surrounding communities, Laleston, Bryntirion, parts of Llangewydd Court, and the new development of Broadlands.
Gay Bridgend
http://www.gaybridgend.com
A guide to gay and lesbian social activities in the town. The website includes a guest book, chatroom, and links to news about gay and lesbian issues.
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