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Sunday 1st March   St. David’s Day  

Sunday 1st March   Valeways Walking Group will be in the St. Brides Major area. 

Sunday 1st March   RBS Six Nations:  Ireland play England at 3.00 pm in the Aviva Stadium, Dublin. 

Monday 2nd to Friday 20th March   The Big Pedal 2015 event will see schools take part in a challenge to see who can make the most journeys on two wheels during this period.  Last year nearly 10,000 journeys were made and it is hoped to increase that number this year.  Visit Sustrans website for more details and to register. 

Monday 2nd March   8.00 pm to 9.00 pm in St. Brides Major Primary School; Zumba Fitness, a fun easy and energetic Latin-inspired dance fitness class suitable for people over 16 years of age.  Wear comfortable work-out clothes and trainers or cross trainers.  Bring water to re-hydrate yourself.  Pay at the door. 

Tuesday 3rd March   St. Brides Major MU coffee morning in All Saints Church, Southerndown. 

Tuesday 3rd March   Jiu Jitsu Club 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.  Adult beginners (16+) session from 8.00 pm to 9.30 pm. 

Tuesday 3rd March   St. Brides Major & Ogmore-by-Sea Youth Club in the Pavilion, St. Brides Major at 7.00 pm.  For 11-16 year olds. 

Tuesday 3rd March   7.00 pm at the Scout Hall, St. Brides Major.  Keep fit class.  Take along a mat or old bath towel for floor work.  Nothing too strenuous, friendly company.  All welcome. 

Wednesday 4th March   Age UK Advocacy Service will be holding a drop-in session at the Age Concern Office, 1 Commercial Street, Llantwit Major.  Support and information on a wide range of issues of concern to people over 60.  No appointment necessary. Visit Age UK website

Wednesday 4th March   Community Library Service from 3.30 pm to 6.00 pm in St. Brides Major Church Hall. 

Wednesday 4th March   Merthyr Mawr WI meet at 7.00 pm in Ewenny and Corntown Village Hall.  

Wednesday 4th March   8.00 pm to 9.00 pm in St. Brides Major Village Hall; Zumba Fitness, a fun easy and energetic Latin-inspired dance fitness class suitable for people over 16 years of age.  Wear comfortable work-out clothes and trainers or cross trainers.  Bring water to re-hydrate yourself.  Pay at the door. 

Thursday 5th March   World Book Day

Thursday 5th March   Vale of Glamorgan Council kerbside collection of cans, cardboard, glass, paper and plastic for St. Brides Major, Southerndown and Ogmore-by-Sea.  Kitchen waste will also be collected during the day.  Kerbside collection of garden waste re-starts today. 

Thursday 5th March   Southerndown WI coffee morning at 10.30 am – look out for poster giving details of date, and venue.  Members are asked to please book your place. 

Thursday 5th March   Karate Club meets in St. Brides Major School Hall.  Beginners and red belts from 6.00 pm to 6.45 pm.  All other grades from 6.45 pm to 7.00 pm.  

Friday 6th to Sunday 8th March   21st Annual Charity Book Fair organised by the Bridgend Lions at the YMCA building, Angel Street, Bridgend, from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm each day.  Admission free, light refreshments available.  Please bring your own bags if possible.  All profits to local causes.  Visit Bridgend Lions website for more information and if you wish to donate. 

Saturday 7th March   Community Library Service from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon in St. Brides Major Church Hall. 

Saturday 7th March   10.30 am to 12.00 noon.  Coffee morning in St. Brides Major Church Hall.  All welcome.  Why not come along and join in.  

Monday 9th March   Commonwealth Day 

Monday 9th March   8.00 pm to 9.00 pm in St. Brides Major Primary School; Zumba Fitness, a fun easy and energetic Latin-inspired dance fitness class suitable for people over 16 years of age.  Wear comfortable work-out clothes and trainers or cross trainers.  Bring water to re-hydrate yourself.  Pay at the door. 

Monday 9th March   St. Brides Major Community Council Meeting at 7.00 pm in All Saints Church, Southerndown. 

Monday 9th March   Merthyr Mawr Community Council Meeting at 7.00 pm in the offices of Bridgend Town Council, Glanogwr, Bridgend.  Anyone wishing to attend the meeting to bring any relevant information to the attention of the Councillors is welcome to submit a request via the Clerk for consideration. 

Tuesday 10th March   Mothers Union, meeting starts at 7.30 pm in St. Brides Major Church Hall.  

Tuesday 10th March   Jiu Jitsu Club 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.  Adult beginners (16+) session from 8.00 pm to 9.30 pm. 

Tuesday 10th March   St. Brides Major & Ogmore-by-Sea Youth Club in the Pavilion, St. Brides Major at 7.00 pm.  For 11-16 year olds. 

Tuesday 10th March   7.00 pm at the Scout Hall, St. Brides Major.  Keep fit class.  Take along a mat or old bath towel for floor work.  Nothing too strenuous, friendly company.  All welcome. 

Wednesday 11th March   Community Library Service from 3.30 pm to 6.00 pm in St. Brides Major Church Hall. 

Wednesday 11th March   8.00 pm to 9.00 pm in St. Brides Major Village Hall; Zumba Fitness, a fun easy and energetic Latin-inspired dance fitness class suitable for people over 16 years of age.  Wear comfortable work-out clothes and trainers or cross trainers.  Bring water to re-hydrate yourself.  Pay at the door. 

Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th March   The story of Ewenny Priory in words, film and music. 

Thursday 12th March   Vale of Glamorgan Council kerbside collection of cans, cardboard, glass, paper and plastic for St. Brides Major, Southerndown and Ogmore-by-Sea.  Kitchen waste and household refuse (black bags) will also be collected during the day. 

Thursday 12th March   Karate Club meets in St. Brides Major School Hall.  Beginners and red belts from 6.00 pm to 6.45 pm.  All other grades from 6.45 pm to 7.00 pm. 

Thursday 12th March   Southerndown WI Meeting at 7.15 pm in St. Brides Major Church Hall.  

Friday 13th March   Red Nose Day - look out for the many fund-raising activities happening near you!  Visit Red Nose Day website

Saturday 14th March   Swansea Ramblers will be in the Ogmore-by-Sea and Southerndown area. 

Saturday 14th March   Community Library Service from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon in St. Brides Major Church Hall. 

Saturday 14th March   10.30 am to 12.30 pm.  Coffee Morning and Village Market in St. Brides Major Church Hall.  All welcome.  If you are interested in running a fruit and/or vegetable or craft stall please ring 880385.  Why not come along and join in. 

Saturday 14th March   RBS Six Nations:  Wales play Ireland at 2.30 pm in the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff; England play Scotland at 5.00 pm at Murrayfield, Edinburgh. 

Sunday 15th March   Mothering Sunday 

Sunday 15th March   RBS Six Nations:  Italy play France at 3.00 pm (4.00 pm local time) in the Stadio Olimpico. 

Monday 16th March   From today until the end of June, 2015, the B4265 road closure will be in force in order for the bridge over the railway line at Ewenny to be replaced and traffic diversions will be in place.  For more information ring Network Rail National Helpline 08457 114141  

Monday 16th March   8.00 pm to 9.00 pm in St. Brides Major Primary School; Zumba Fitness, a fun easy and energetic Latin-inspired dance fitness class suitable for people over 16 years of age.  Wear comfortable work-out clothes and trainers or cross trainers.  Bring water to re-hydrate yourself.  Pay at the door. 

Tuesday 17th March   St. Patrick’s Day 

Tuesday 17th March   Jiu Jitsu Club 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.  Adult beginners (16+) session from 8.00 pm to 9.30 pm. 

Tuesday 17th March   St. Brides Major & Ogmore-by-Sea Youth Club in the Pavilion, St. Brides Major at 7.00 pm.  For 11-16 year olds. 

Tuesday 17th March   7.00 pm at the Scout Hall, St. Brides Major.  Keep fit class.  Take along a mat or old bath towel for floor work.  Nothing too strenuous, friendly company.  All welcome. 

Wednesday 18th March   WI afternoon tea event at Llanerch Vineyard. 

Wednesday 18th March   Community Library Service from 3.30 pm to 6.00 pm in St. Brides Major Church Hall. 

Wednesday 18th March   8.00 pm to 9.00 pm in St. Brides Major Village Hall; Zumba Fitness, a fun easy and energetic Latin-inspired dance fitness class suitable for people over 16 years of age.  Wear comfortable work-out clothes and trainers or cross trainers.  Bring water to re-hydrate yourself.  Pay at the door. 

Thursday 19th March   Vale of Glamorgan Council kerbside collection of cans, cardboard, glass, paper and plastic for St. Brides Major, Southerndown and Ogmore-by-Sea.  Kitchen waste and garden waste will also be collected during the day. 

Thursday 19th March   Valeways Walking Group will be in the St. Brides Major and Castle upon Alun area. 

Thursday 19th March   Karate Club meets in St. Brides Major School Hall.  Beginners and red belts from 6.00 pm to 6.45 pm.  All other grades from 6.45 pm to 7.00 pm. 

Friday 20th March   Vernal Equinox.  It's spring!  

Saturday 21st March   Community Library Service from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon in St. Brides Major Church Hall. 

Saturday 21st March   10.30 am to 12.00 noon.  Coffee morning in St. Brides Major Church Hall.  All welcome.  Why not come along and join in. 

Saturday 21st March    RBS Six Nations 2015 ends today:  Italy play Wales at 12.30 pm (1.30 pm local time) in the Stadio Olimpico; Scotland play Ireland at 2.30 pm at Murrayfield, Edinburgh; England play France at 5.00 pm at Twickenham. 

Sunday 22nd March   Indian New Year (Saka)

Monday 23rd March   8.00 pm to 9.00 pm in St. Brides Major Primary School; Zumba Fitness, a fun easy and energetic Latin-inspired dance fitness class suitable for people over 16 years of age.  Wear comfortable work-out clothes and trainers or cross trainers.  Bring water to re-hydrate yourself.  Pay at the door. 

Tuesday 24th March   Jiu Jitsu Club 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.  Adult beginners (16+) session from 8.00 pm to 9.30 pm. 

Tuesday 24th March   St. Brides Major & Ogmore-by-Sea Youth Club in the Pavilion, St. Brides Major at 7.00 pm.  For 11-16 year olds. 

Tuesday 24th March   7.00 pm at the Scout Hall, St. Brides Major.  Keep fit class.  Take along a mat or old bath towel for floor work.  Nothing too strenuous, friendly company.  All welcome. 

Wednesday 25th March   Community Library Service from 3.30 pm to 6.00 pm in St. Brides Major Church Hall. 

Wednesday 25th March   8.00 pm to 9.00 pm in St. Brides Major Village Hall; Zumba Fitness, a fun easy and energetic Latin-inspired dance fitness class suitable for people over 16 years of age.  Wear comfortable work-out clothes and trainers or cross trainers.  Bring water to re-hydrate yourself.  Pay at the door. 

Thursday 26th March   Vale of Glamorgan Council kerbside collection of cans, cardboard, glass, paper and plastic for St. Brides Major, Southerndown and Ogmore-by-Sea.  Kitchen waste and household refuse (black bags) will also be collected during the day. 

Thursday 26th March   Karate Club meets in St. Brides Major School Hall.  Beginners and red belts from 6.00 pm to 6.45 pm.  All other grades from 6.45 pm to 7.00 pm. 

Friday 27th March   Spring term ends* for Vale of Glamorgan schools. 

Saturday 28th March   Community Library Service from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon in St. Brides Major Church Hall. 

Saturday 28th March   10.30 am to 12.00 noon.  Coffee morning in St. Brides Major Church Hall.  All welcome.  Why not come along and join in. 

Saturday 28th March   British Summer Time begins - don't forget to put your clocks forward tonight!  

Sunday 29th March   Palm Sunday 

Tuesday 31st March   Bridgend Ramblers will be in the Ewenny area. 

Tuesday 31st March   7.00 pm at the Scout Hall, St. Brides Major.  Keep fit class.  Take along a mat or old bath towel for floor work.  Nothing too strenuous, friendly company.  All welcome. 

 

Wednesday 1st April   Community Library Service from 3.30 pm to 6.00 pm in St. Brides Major Church Hall. 

Thursday 2nd April   Maunday Thursday 

Thursday 2nd April   Vale of Glamorgan Council kerbside collection of cans, cardboard, glass, paper and plastic for St. Brides Major, Southerndown and Ogmore-by-Sea.  Kitchen waste and garden waste will also be collected during the day.  

Friday 3rd April   Good Friday 

Saturday 4th April   First Day of Passover (Pesach)

Saturday 4th April   Community Library Service from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon in St. Brides Major Church Hall. 

Saturday 4th April   10.30 am to 12.00 noon.  Coffee morning in St. Brides Major Church Hall.  All welcome.  Why not come along and join in. 

Sunday 5th April   Easter Day 

Monday 6th April   Easter Monday 

Tuesday 7th April   Vale of Glamorgan Ramblers will be in the Ogmore area. 

Wednesday 8th April   Community Library Service from 3.30 pm to 6.00 pm in St. Brides Major Church Hall. 

Thursday 9th April   Vale of Glamorgan Council kerbside collection of cans, cardboard, glass, paper and plastic for St. Brides Major, Southerndown and Ogmore-by-Sea.  Kitchen waste and household refuse (black bags) will also be collected during the day.  

Thursday 9th April   Southerndown WI Meeting at 7.15 pm in St. Brides Major Church Hall. 

Saturday 11th April   Community Library Service from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon in St. Brides Major Church Hall. 

Saturday 11th April   10.30 am to 12.30 pm.  Coffee Morning and Village Market in St. Brides Major Church Hall.  All welcome.  If you are interested in running a fruit and/or vegetable or craft stall please ring 880385.  Why not come along and join in. 

Sunday 12th April   Low Sunday 

Monday 13th April   Summer term begins* for Vale of Glamorgan schools.  

Monday 13th April   St. Brides Major Community Council Meeting at 7.00 pm in All Saints Church, Southerndown. 

Monday 13th April    Merthyr Mawr Community Council Meeting at 7.00 pm in the offices of Bridgend Town Council, Glanogwr, Bridgend.  Anyone wishing to attend the meeting to bring any relevant information to the attention of the Councillors is welcome to submit a request via the Clerk for consideration. 

Monday 13th April   8.00 pm to 9.00 pm in St. Brides Major Primary School; Zumba Fitness, a fun easy and energetic Latin-inspired dance fitness class suitable for people over 16 years of age.  Wear comfortable work-out clothes and trainers or cross trainers.  Bring water to re-hydrate yourself.  Pay at the door. 

Tuesday 14th April   Jiu Jitsu Club 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.  Adult beginners (16+) session from 8.00 pm to 9.30 pm. 

Tuesday 14th April   St. Brides Major & Ogmore-by-Sea Youth Club in the Pavilion, St. Brides Major at 7.00 pm.  For 11-16 year olds. 

Tuesday 14th April   7.00 pm at the Scout Hall, St. Brides Major.  Keep fit class.  Take along a mat or old bath towel for floor work.  Nothing too strenuous, friendly company.  All welcome. 

Tuesday 14th April   Mothers Union, meeting starts at 7.30 pm in St. Brides Major Church Hall. 

Wednesday 15th April   Community Library Service from 3.30 pm to 6.00 pm in St. Brides Major Church Hall. 

Wednesday 15th April   8.00 pm to 9.00 pm in St. Brides Major Village Hall; Zumba Fitness, a fun easy and energetic Latin-inspired dance fitness class suitable for people over 16 years of age.  Wear comfortable work-out clothes and trainers or cross trainers.  Bring water to re-hydrate yourself.  Pay at the door. 

Thursday 16th April   Vale of Glamorgan Council kerbside collection of cans, cardboard, glass, paper and plastic for St. Brides Major, Southerndown and Ogmore-by-Sea.  Kitchen waste and garden waste will also be collected during the day.  

Thursday 16th April    Karate Club meets in St. Brides Major School Hall.  Beginners and red belts from 6.00 pm to 6.45 pm.  All other grades from 6.45 pm to 7.00 pm.  

Saturday 18th April   Community Library Service from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon in St. Brides Major Church Hall. 

Saturday 18th April   10.30 am to 12.00 noon.  Coffee morning in St. Brides Major Church Hall.  All welcome.  Why not come along and join in. 

Monday 20th April   8.00 pm to 9.00 pm in St. Brides Major Primary School; Zumba Fitness, a fun easy and energetic Latin-inspired dance fitness class suitable for people over 16 years of age.  Wear comfortable work-out clothes and trainers or cross trainers.  Bring water to re-hydrate yourself.  Pay at the door. 

Tuesday 21st April   Jiu Jitsu Club 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.  Adult beginners (16+) session from 8.00 pm to 9.30 pm. 

Tuesday 21st April   St. Brides Major & Ogmore-by-Sea Youth Club in the Pavilion, St. Brides Major at 7.00 pm.  For 11-16 year olds. 

Tuesday 21st April   7.00 pm at the Scout Hall, St. Brides Major.  Keep fit class.  Take along a mat or old bath towel for floor work.  Nothing too strenuous, friendly company.  All welcome. 

Wednesday 22nd April   8.00 pm to 9.00 pm in St. Brides Major Village Hall; Zumba Fitness, a fun easy and energetic Latin-inspired dance fitness class suitable for people over 16 years of age.  Wear comfortable work-out clothes and trainers or cross trainers.  Bring water to re-hydrate yourself.  Pay at the door. 

Day in April   Southerndown WI coffee morning at 10.30 am – look out for poster giving details of date and venue.  

Wednesday 22nd April   Community Library Service from 3.30 pm to 6.00 pm in St. Brides Major Church Hall. 

Thursday 23rd April   St. George’s Day  

Thursday 23rd April   Vale of Glamorgan Council kerbside collection of cans, cardboard, glass, paper and plastic for St. Brides Major, Southerndown and Ogmore-by-Sea.  Kitchen waste and household refuse (black bags) will also be collected during the day.  

Thursday 23rd April    Karate Club meets in St. Brides Major School Hall.  Beginners and red belts from 6.00 pm to 6.45 pm.  All other grades from 6.45 pm to 7.00 pm. 

Thursday 23rd April   Concert with Contraband and St. Donat’s Chamber Choir. 

Saturday 25th April   Community Library Service from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon in St. Brides Major Church Hall. 

Saturday 25th April   10.30 am to 12.00 noon.  Coffee morning in St. Brides Major Church Hall.  All welcome.  Why not come along and join in. 

Saturday 25th April   Jane Hutt will be holding a surgery at St. Brides Major Church Hall from 12.00 noon to 1.00 pm.  No appointment necessary but time constraint means that individuals/issues are restricted to 10 minutes discussion.  Visit Jane Hutt’s website

Monday 27th April   8.00 pm to 9.00 pm in St. Brides Major Primary School; Zumba Fitness, a fun easy and energetic Latin-inspired dance fitness class suitable for people over 16 years of age.  Wear comfortable work-out clothes and trainers or cross trainers.  Bring water to re-hydrate yourself.  Pay at the door. 

Tuesday 28th April   Jiu Jitsu Club 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.  Adult beginners (16+) session from 8.00 pm to 9.30 pm. 

Tuesday 28th April   St. Brides Major & Ogmore-by-Sea Youth Club in the Pavilion, St. Brides Major at 7.00 pm.  For 11-16 year olds. 

Tuesday 28th April   7.00 pm at the Scout Hall, St. Brides Major.  Keep fit class.  Take along a mat or old bath towel for floor work.  Nothing too strenuous, friendly company.  All welcome. 

Wednesday 29th April   Community Library Service from 3.30 pm to 6.00 pm in St. Brides Major Church Hall. 

Wednesday 29th April   8.00 pm to 9.00 pm in St. Brides Major Village Hall; Zumba Fitness, a fun easy and energetic Latin-inspired dance fitness class suitable for people over 16 years of age.  Wear comfortable work-out clothes and trainers or cross trainers.  Bring water to re-hydrate yourself.  Pay at the door. 

Thursday 30th April   Vale of Glamorgan Council kerbside collection of cans, cardboard, glass, paper and plastic for St. Brides Major, Southerndown and Ogmore-by-Sea.  Kitchen waste and garden waste will also be collected during the day.  

Thursday 30th April    Karate Club meets in St. Brides Major School Hall.  Beginners and red belts from 6.00 pm to 6.45 pm.  All other grades from 6.45 pm to 7.00 pm. 

 

* Amendments:  Please note, mistakes can happen!  Don't forget to check time/s, date/s and other details if you are in any doubt and for special occasions.  Sometimes meetings have to be re-arranged to take into account other events or school and Bank Holidays, for example.  In particular, with regard to school holiday dates, INSET days are taken at the discretion of each individual school.  The date for children to return is sometimes later than when the school is open for teachers; this is especially likely to happen at the beginning of September and January terms, as well as following a half term week.  Alternatively, the children may finish on an earlier date than the teachers and, when a term would otherwise finish on a Monday or Tuesday, the last day for pupils may be the preceding Friday.  In addition, there may be differing INSET days for primary and secondary school pupils within as well as across county boundaries.  Unfortunately, it is not always possible for us to be informed or be aware of late changes. 

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