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Safety alert over baby hoodie

Trading Standards Officers have issued an urgent alert to parents who may have bought a hooded top for babies which does not comply with safety regulations.

The Housing Debt Helpline Wales offers support to individuals and families who are finding it difficult to meet their mortgage or rental payments.

The helpline is operated by Consumer Credit Counselling Service, a registered charity that provides free, independent, confidential and realistic advice to people in financial difficulty. It has been part-funded by the Welsh Assembly Government and is supported by the Wales Co-operative Centre.

June 22nd – June 28th

Welcome to Child Safety Week 2009! Child Safety Week is the Child Accident Prevention Trust’s flagship community education campaign. It aims to raise awareness of the number of accidents that seriously injure or kill children and how to prevent them.

Pili Pala Play

Recently opened is a new stay and play group for parents and their toddlers and babies.

The Just @sk Centre has relocated from Caroline Street to a newly refurbished town centre premises in Wyndham Street to provide quality information, advice and guidance services to young people aged 11 - 25, bringing together a wide range of service providers in one fantastic venue. Information is provided on a wide range of issues relevant to young people, based upon the Welsh Assembly Government's Ten Entitlements.

Our Annual Exhibition & Fun Day took place at the Bridgend Recreation Centre on Thursday 16th April. This year's theme was ‘Pirates’. Organisers, stand holders and many of the children dressed up as pirates to add to the fun, read on for further details........

Sure Start Maternity Grant

Need to buy things for a new baby?

What is a Sure Start Maternity Grant?

This is a one-off payment to help pay for things you need for a new baby if you are on a low income.

The grant is tax-free and does not have to be paid back.

The Family Fund helps families with severely disabled children to have choices and the opportunity to enjoy ordinary life. The Family Fund gives grants for things that make life easier and more enjoyable for the disabled child and their family, such as washing machines, driving lessons, hospital visiting costs, computers and holidays.

We know children grow up fast!!

Did you know that Bridgend Children's Information Service is growing too.....

It will now be known as BRIDGEND FAMILY INFORMATION SERVICE

please read on to find out more

New recruitment agency has recently opened in Bridgend to help both settings looking for childcare workers and childcare workers look for vacancies.