What's New?

Are you a parent or a parent-to-be with a learning disability? Do you know someone who is and needs support?

Mae gan y Canolfannau Cymraeg i Oedolion ledled Cymru gwrs newydd sbon i helpu rhieni sydd am ddysgu’r Gymraeg. Mae’r pwyslais ar ddefnyddio’r Gymraeg gyda phlant o dan saith oed a cheir gemau a gweithgareddau i annog rhyngweithio rhwng rhieni a’u plant.

The Welsh for Adults Centres throughout Wales have a brand new course to help parents learn Welsh with their children. The emphasis is on using Welsh with children under seven and includes games and activities to encourage interaction between parents and children.

Families sometimes report that they feel isolated and alone when they find out their child has a disability.

There may be other reasons or situations when families with disabled children are affected by isolation. Isolation can impact on all areas of life.

But with the growth of the internet, social networks and the establishment of an increasing number of parent support groups and forums, there are more and more ways of connecting with others and making links and friendships. But is this enough?

Contact a Family wants to find out what the emotional situation is for you and your family in 2011 and if isolation impacts on your family life.

Fun was had by all who visited the Family Information Service's 'Royal Themed' Fun Day held during the Easter Holiday at the Bridgend Recreation Centre.

The Children and Young People’s Plan 2011-14 has now been published. You can view a copy of the plan using the link below

The plan describes our priorities and sets out our ideas and proposals to ensure that all children and young people are given every opportunity to thrive and prosper in Bridgend County Borough.

Bridgend Foodbank is part of a network of over 60 foodbanks, started by the Trussell Trust, a Christian charity, who opened the first foodbank in Salisbury in 1999. It is now a franchise with projects right across the UK and Bridgend Foodbank opened its doors at the beginning of December 2009. The project was first initiated by the Well Christian Centre in December 2008, but is now supported by many of the churches in the town, and other local organisations

Designed to Smile is a National oral health improvement programme which will eventually be cascaded to all parts of Wales.

MEND – Mind, Exercise, Nutrition…Do it!

MEND is a social enterprise dedicated to reducing global overweight and obesity levels

FREE Fun programme for kids to become fitter, healthier and happier!

Recruiting in Bridgend now! LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE for more information telephone 01656 815218

The survey has received excellent media coverage – including slots on Daybreak and BBC Breakfast – highlighting the financial issues faced by childcare service users and providers alike.