St. Brides Major, Southerndown and
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Please note that some groups (eg for toddlers, young people, musicians) are run by other organisations (eg church or riding clubs) so you may wish to look at their details as well as following a bookmark to a specific name or title. 

Don't forget to look at our Businesses Page and Arts, Crafts & Local Products Page too. 

CARERS GROUPS AND SUPPORT (also see Ogmore-by-Sea Evangelical Church)          Back to Top

If you are a carer in the Vale of Glamorgan and would like to chat with others in the same or similar situation, search Facebook for the Vale Carers Page and become a member; you can share as much or as little information as you like by changing your Facebook account security settings.  If you would like IT sessions to help you learn how to use Facebook, contact the Parents Federation on 02920 227800 and ask about training courses for carers. 

Crossroads offers support and assistance to carers.  Visit Crossroads website

FRIENDS OF GLAMORGAN HERITAGE COAST          Back to Top

Call in to Glamorgan Heritage Coast Centre, Dunraven Bay, Southerndown, if you are interested in helping to raise funds or wish to find out more about the work undertaken by the Rangers. 

HERITAGE ENSEMBLE          Back to Top

Music group for adults and children of all standards from Grade 2 onwards.  Rehearsals on Tuesdays from 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm in St. Brides Major Church Hall.  Why not come along and play your favourite classics and popular tunes. 

ORRA  (Ogmore Retired Residents Association)          Back to Top

ORRA meets on the first and third Thursday of the month at 2.00 pm in The Watermill, Ogmore Village, during term time.  After summer, Christmas and Easter breaks the first session begins with a bar lunch at 12.00 noon.  The association also has coach trips every month.  All are welcome to these informal social occasions. 

THURSDAY CLUB          Back to Top

Thursday Club  Sadly, Thursday Club closed on 14th July, 2011 due to lack of membership; this was 64 years to the day that it had begun.  Information on guest speakers, demonstrations and other general meetings retained for interest. 

WOMENS INSTITUTE          Back to Top

Merthyr Mawr WI. meet at Corntown Village Hall on the first Wednesday of every month, starting at 7.00 pm.   

Southerndown WI. meet in the Church Hall, St. Brides Major on the second Thursday every month, starting at 7.15 pm.  Also, coffee mornings once a month.   

MOTHERS UNION          Back to Top

St. Brides Major MU meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 7.30 pm in St. Brides Major Church Hall, St. Brides Major.  Coffee morning first Tuesday of the month. 

ST. BRIDGET'S CHURCH, ST. BRIDES MAJOR          Back to Top

(1)  RECORDER GROUP meet Mondays at 5.30 pm in the Vicarage. 

(2)  BELL RINGERS meet Mondays at 7.00 pm in the Church. 

(3)  JUNIOR RECORDER GROUP meet Wednesdays 4.30 pm at the Church Hall. 

(4)  ST. BRIDGET'S ORCHESTRA meet Wednesdays at 6.00 pm in the Church Hall. 

(5)  PARENTS & TODDLERS meet Friday mornings 10.00 am to 12.00 noon in the Church Hall. 

(6)  YOUTH CLUB meet Sundays from 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm in the Church Hall.  For school years 6-9.  Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian on their first visit for registration. 

(7)  SUNDAY SCHOOL meet every week except the first Sunday of the month at 9.45 am in the Church Hall.  

New members always welcome.  For further information relating to the seven St. Bridget's Church clubs above, please contact The Vicarage. 

OGMORE-BY-SEA EVANGELICAL CHURCH          Back to Top

(1)  Toybox Toddlers for pre-school children and their mothers.  Meet in the Church at 10.30 am on Tuesdays.  (not currently running owing to lack of numbers)

(2)  Friday Club for junior and primary school children.  Meet in the Church from 5.00 pm to 6.30 pm on Fridays. 

(3)  OGMORE  Youth Group for young people in senior school.  Meet after church from 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm on Sundays. 

(4)  caring for carers Group met for the first time on Saturday, 11th July 2009 with the hope that regular meetings would be held quarterly or on the third Saturday of every other month if sufficient numbers attended.  All welcome - you do not need to be resident in the village to go along.  Also see Carers Groups and Support

For more information relating to the above Ogmore-by-Sea Evangelical Church clubs/groups, please contact Pastor Peter Thatcher on 880223 or visit OBSEC website

Vale of Glamorgan Council has set up a Vale Carers Facebook Page. 

PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP          Back to Top

St. Brides Major Playgroup for children 2-4 years old.  Held in the Church Hall, St. Brides Major, Monday-Thursday from 9.00 am till 2.55 pm and Friday 12.00 noon to 2.55 pm. 

BROWNIES & GUIDES          Back to Top

1st Wick & St. Brides Major.  For information on membership please contact wickbrownies@gmail.com or qirlguidingwick@gmail.com as appropriate.  In 2006 St. Brides Major Brownies joined with Wick Brownies. 

Visit the Brownies website
Visit the Girl Guides website

CUBS & SCOUTS - OGMORE DOWN GROUP          Back to Top

Ogmore Down Group
Cubs meet in the Scout Hall, St. Brides Major, from 6.30 pm to 7.45 pm on Monday evenings.
Scout troop meet in the Scout Hall, St. Brides Major from 7.45 pm to 9.00 pm on Monday evenings. 

ST. BRIDES MAJOR AND OGMORE-BY-SEA YOUTH CLUB          Back to Top

For 11 to 16 year olds, held every Tuesday during term time from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm at the Sports Pavilion, Heol y Slough, St. Brides Major.  Many activities including indoor and outdoor games.  Internet facilities and playstation.  Organised by Vale of Glamorgan Council.  Members come from Ewenny, Ogmore-by-Sea, St. Brides Major, Southerndown and surrounding area.  This group originally met at Ogmore Centre Trust. 

ST. BRIDES MAJOR RIDING & TREKKING CENTRE

St. Brides Major Riding and Trekking Centre runs a small, friendly club for youngsters from four years old that meets weekly and has an annual camp.  Learn to ride and improve your riding skills.  Learn about the care of your pony or horse, and stable management.  Also, horse riding for all the family from beginners to improvers as well as the more experienced rider.  Tel: Julie 01656 881962. 

ST. BRIDES MAJOR KEEP FIT CLUB          Back to Top

Scouts Hall, St. Brides Major, from 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm every Tuesday.  All ages / All abilities.  Qualified tuition, easy to follow.  Just for fun or to keep in trim, come and join in.  Formed in 1981.  Wear comfortable shoes or trainers and bring something to lie on for floor work, such as an old bath towel, thick blanket or floor mat. 

AEROBICS CLASS          Back to Top

St. Brides Major Church Hall, at 7.30 pm every Monday.  Fancy feeling fitter?  Trying to get in trim?  Make a good start to the week ... join a qualified aerobics instructor for a fun fitness class aimed at adults of all abilities.  Wear comfortable clothes and trainers and bring some water to drink. 

PILATES CLASS          Back to Top

Thursday from 12.45 pm to 2.45 pm held at St. Brides Major Village Hall.  More information from Vale of Glamorgan Community Learning Centre. 

JIU JITSU CLUB          Back to Top

Tuesday evening in St. Brides Major School Hall.  Juniors (age 8-14 years) from 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm.  Seniors (age 15+ years) 8.00 pm to 9.00 pm.  Formed 29th April 2008.  Visit Jiu Jitsu website

KARATE CLUB          Back to Top

Thursday evenings, term time, in the School Hall, St. Brides Major.  Juniors, beginners and red belts 6.00 pm to 6.45 pm.  All other grades 6.45 pm to 7.00 pm.  Come along and talk to Graham if you would like to know more. 

SOUTHERNDOWN SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB          Back to Top

Lifeguard clubs are usually affiliated to a national body such as The Royal Lifesaving Society and/or the Surf Lifesaving Association of Wales.  Most clubs have three sections: Nippers or Rookies for ages 7 to 12; Youth for ages 12 to 19; Seniors; some also have a Masters group.  During the summer older members take part in volunteer patrols.  Training takes place at local swimming pools in the winter and there is the opportunity of working towards awards and exams as well as learning first aid.  Social and fundraising events are also held throughout the year. 

Visit Southerndown Surf Life Saving Club website that trains at Atlantic College in the winter and at Dunraven Bay during the summer months, also undertaking volunteer beach patrols, usually from the end of April until the end of September. 

Visit Pen-y-Bont Surf Lifesaving Club website that patrols the main beach at Ogmore-by-Sea at weekends between May and September, providing volunteer surf rescue and first aid.  

Visit www.slsawales.org website of the Surf Lifesaving Association of Wales for surfing clubs and information. 
Visit www.lifesavers.org.uk website of The Royal Lifesaving Society for information on courses, awards and qualifications. 
Visit www.surflifesaving.org.uk website for information about the sport of surfing. 
Visit www.beachwizard.com website for surf reports. 
Visit www.blueflag.org website for beaches that have attained high standards of water quality. 

CYCLING CLUBS          Back to Top

Time trials and road races that pass through the villages of our Parish are held by various clubs throughout the year. 

Visit Ogmore Valley Wheelers website who organise The Wasp Road Race.  Their Headquarters on the day is sometimes based in the Sports Pavilion in St. Brides Major. 
Visit Llantwit Major & Vale CTC website who also have runs, some of which end at the Fox & Hounds, St. Brides Major, or The Three Golden Cups, Southerndown. 
Visit Welsh Cycling Union website
Visit Welsh Champion, Nicole Cooke website 

RAMBLING/WALKING CLUBS          Back to Top

Several clubs follow the varied walks and rights of way in the villages and surrounding area, all through the year. 

Visit Ramblers Association website
Visit Bridgend Ramblers website
Visit Cardiff CHA Walking Club website
Visit Cardiff Ramblers website
Visit Vale of Glamorgan Ramblers website

For walks in the Vale of Glamorgan by other organisations

Visit Valeways website (this group welcomes volunteers to keep the countryside clean and maintained)
Visit
Glamorgan Walks website
Visit Vale of Glamorgan Walking Festival website
 
Visit Lets Walk Cymru website

VALE CRICKET CLUB          Back to Top

Senior and Junior sides play Saturdays, Sundays and mid-week friendly fixtures.  Vale Cricket Club is based at Corntown Cricket Club, Ewenny; some coaching and training is held at Cowbridge School and Neath Cricket Club. 

 

* Amendments:  Please note, mistakes can happen!  We may not have been informed of temporary or permanent alterations in venues, scheduled dates or times, and be unaware of the cessation of groups, clubs or classes until some time after their closure.  In addition, it is not always possible to show late changes that occur unexpectedly.  To avoid disappointment, remember to check details.  If you are starting up a group or running a group now and would like information to be included or updated, do let us know.  We appreciate contact from organisers and members of groups, clubs, committees and organisations, because we can't join them all! 

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