Off the Beaten Track in Wales

Wales Valleys Walking Festival

bridgendtourism — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:54:40 +0000

Wales Valleys Walking Festival

Wales Valleys Walking Festival, originally uploaded by BridgendBites.

Just had this image through for the Wales Valleys Walking Festival 2012 but can you guess where it is?

Glamorgan Heritage Coast & Countryside

bridgendtourism — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:13:13 +0000

Glamorgan Heritage Coast

The Glamorgan Heritage Coast and Countryside gives you a tasty blend of everything you want from a weekend break or holiday. We’ve got 28 miles of coastal scenery that lets you explore dramatic cliffs, golden sandy beaches, legendary villages, fascinating towns. Walk the Wales Coastal Path on the Heritage Coast. Visit the National Eisteddfod of Wales, the haunts of Gavin
& Stacey at Barry Island or he famous Porthcawl Elvis Festival,

castles, gardens great surf and golf. Stay in a Vineyard
Romany Caravan a Yurt or a Tepee. www.bridgendbites.com

The Elves are Coming!

bridgendtourism — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:12:03 +0000

The Elves are Coming!, originally uploaded by Tourism Bridgend.

World record Gathering of Elves, Saturday 10th December 2011 Bridgend Town Centre, Adare Street, 2pm

Elf warning for the Big Apple as Bridgend bids for new record

bridgendtourism — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:03:50 +0000

Bridgend Elves

Fancy yourself as an elf?

Bridgend is hoping to top its own record for staging the world’s largest gathering of elves at the second town centre ‘Elf-steddfod’ on Saturday 10 December.

Last year New York’s previous record was smashed when 720 people gathered in Bridgend town centre dressed as elves.

New York has already admitted defeat this year, with Mayor Michael Bloomberg conceding in a recent letter: “It is unlikely that New York will have an opportunity to accept the challenge this year and we wish you continued success with your 2011 Elf-steddfod. Best wishes from the Big Apple.”

Now organisers want even more would-be little helpers – and big ones too – to join in the fun and set a new record of 1000 elves.

A red or green top is all that’s required to qualify as an elf as hats are provided free on the day thanks to Bridgend Town Council. Elves need to be in place for the Adare Street count by 2pm but there will be entertainment and music from Bridge FM both before and after the record attempt.

The best dress elf will win a £50 town centre voucher.

Bridgend County Borough Council has helped organise the event. BCBC Deputy Leader Councillor David Sage said: “Last year’s event was a fantastic family occasion and all those extra visitors was great for boosting festive trade.

“As well as having the chance to become a record-breaker it’s also supporting local business which can only be a good thing.

“New York has clearly realised that the Big Apple is no match for Bridgend!”

Find out more about Christmas in Bridgend by calling 01656 654906 or go online at bridgendbites.com for more details

World Record Gathering of Elves

bridgendtourism — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:25:00 +0000

Bridgend Elves

Elves coming very soon! Only 2 days to go, Bridgend, Adare Street @ 2pm on Saturday ! £50 for best dressed elf!

Wanted 679 Elves

bridgendtourism — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:16:16 +0000

Wanted 679 Elves

20 days 2 go, 679 Elves Wanted, come along in your red/green jumper and we’ll supply the elf hat, 2pm Adare Street, Bridgend Saturday 10 December www.bridgendbites.com

Christmas in Bridgend

bridgendtourism — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:30:53 +0000

Christmas in Bridgend

Christmas in Bridgend is set to sparkle once again! Just some of the treats instore for you…

Saturday 26th November, 2011
11am See Santa Claus and his Reindeer
4.30pm Watch the switch on of the Christmas lights plus carol singing around the Christmas tree.

25th 26th & 27th November
11am – 5pm Christmas Art & Craft market in Caroline Street

2nd 3rd & 4th December
11am – 5pm Christmas Food Fayre Market in Caroline Street

Saturday 3rd December
11am – 4pm Ride on the Christmas Express in Queen Street

Saturday 10th December
2pm World Record Gathering of Elves in Adare Street

For further information call 01656 654906 www.bridgendbites.com

Following the Flame exhibition

bridgendtourism — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:29:48 +0000

Follow the Flame

This is a fantastic opportunity for people to experience the journey of the Olympic Games from its origins in ancient Greece through to present day. Visitors will experience an array of photographs, history, art and sporting memorabilia that celebrates Wales’ sporting heritage and the successes of past Welsh Olympians and Paralymians.
Bridgend Recreation Centre 31 October – 11 January 2012
Public opening times: Tuesday – Thursdays 4 – 8pm and on Sundays 11am – 4pm.

Elf 2, Return of the Elves

bridgendtourism — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:52:45 +0000

World Record Gathering of Elves

Saturday 10th December – 2pm Adare Street, Bridgend
Ever seen the streets full of Christmas elves? No?
Then join us at the Bridgend Elf-steddfod where once again we will attempt to beat the world record of elves gathering in one place at one time!
Last year we topped 900 elves. This year we are hoping to reach at least 1000! The day will be filled with elf activity and give you a chance to be a world record holder.
If you have an elf costume, fantastic! If not, and you still want to join in the fun, put on something red or green and we will supply you with a hat! Prizes will be given to the best dressed elves!

Bridgend Bee Power

bridgendtourism — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:50:23 +0000

Bee Power

Bridgend College and Dolau Primary School have together produced a fantastic, original hip hop song to promote the plight of the bumblebee.
We’re buzzing about thisexciting ESDGC (Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship) and enterprise project and need YOUR support to achieve 40,000 sales of the ‘Bee Power ‘ song to reach the No 1 in the charts! To download the song, visit one of the following sites: itunes, amazon mp3, Spotify, medianet, emusic, zune, rhapsody, nokia, iheart radio, VerveLife, Tesco
All profits going to the National Bumblebee Conservation Trust and Size of Wales Projects.
http://www.bridgend.ac.uk/downloadbeepower/