Pyle and Kenfig Hill Veterans hub official launch and open day
Pyle and Kenfig Hill Veterans Association are officially launching their popular new veterans hub at Pyle Legion with an open day for all the family on Saturday 10th June.
It will feature a special visit and display by the 157 (Welsh) Regiment RLC – Royal Logistic Corps, a bouncy castle, barbeque, ice cream van, tuck shop, plus live music in the afternoon and evening.
The fun starts at 12.00pm and continues until 4.00pm and everyone is welcome.
Armed Forces Day in Bridgend town centre
An Armed Forces Day event will take place in Bridgend town centre on 24 June between 10:30am and 2pm.
This will give residents the chance to honour the men and women in our Armed Forces community including currently serving troops, veterans, cadets and service families.
The celebration will feature:
- Military vehicles
- Musical entertainment
- Activities
- Stalls representing Armed Forces organisations and charities
The South Wales Police Band will also lead a parade from Carnegie House at 11am, and the event will close with a Drumhead Service at 1.45pm.
First ever Bridgend Forces Festival for service children
The first ever Bridgend Forces Festival has been held at Newbridge Fields to bring together and offer support to Service children from all over the county borough.
The festival was organised by Bridgend County Borough Council in partnership with Forces Fitness, YourNorth and SSCE Cymru. A total of 94 pupils from 17 schools attended across two days.
There were lots of engaging activities on offer which allowed pupils to work on key skills such as team-work, communication and problem solving.
The activities included team-building tasks, a tug-of-war, water challenges, a giant inflatable course and mindfulness sessions.
Cllr Jon-Paul Blundell, Cabinet Member for Education, said: “It was great to work with key partners such as Forces Fitness, YourNorth and SSCE Cymru to organise such a valuable event which will inevitably benefit many young people in the county borough.
“This event provided a fantastic opportunity for Service children to share their experiences with other children who may find themselves in similar situations.
“It was also really pleasing to see so many young people making new friends and enjoying the activities which were designed to be both fun and educational.”
