The largest Charity Book fair in Wales is held at Bridgend YMCA, Angel Street, Bridgend over 3 days in March of each year.
The next Book Fair will be held at the YMCA, Angel Street, Bridgend from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th March 2007.
There are literally thousands of books covering all kinds of fiction, non-fiction and children's categories. All books are in good condition and very competitively priced.
This event started in 1994 when a profit of nearly £1,000 was raised over the three days. Both the numbers attending and quantity of Books have increased steadily over the intervening years until in 2006 over 25,000 books were available for sale generating a profit of over £10,000 for good causes.
The club maintain a mailing list of regular attendees, which include both members of the public and Book dealers. To be added to the list, simply contact us using the details on the contact page and we will add you to the list to ensure that you do not miss out on future Book Fairs. (For the purposes of the Data Protection Act, your details will not be passed on to third parties and will be used solely for the purposes of the Lions Book Fair).
All our books are donated by the general public.
If you would like to contribute books can be delivered to the YMCA, Angel Street, Bridgend FROM OCTOBER 2006 weekdays from 10am to 5pm, or can be collected within a 15 mile radius of Bridgend. Use our e-mail link and we will contact you to arrange collection.
To see some photographs from the event click here
For a location map please use this link: Location map of Bridgend YMCA
This is another annual event, usually held in April or May. The last swim took place in May 2006 when over 3,500 lengths of the pool were swum by the participating teams, and over £5,000 was raised for Charity.
The next event is on Sunday 29th April 2007 and this year will again be held at Pencoed Swimming Pool due to the closure of Ynysawdre Pool.
This is an ideal opportunity for other charitable organisations to raise funds for themselves – all charitable groups who enter teams retain 50% of their gross sponsorship for themselves. All costs are met by the Lions Club. Teams come from many different organisations, such as Schools, PTAs, Scout and Guide groups, and numerous local charitable organisations.
Teams swim for one hour in relay with 6 lanes available each hour.
If you have a team who would like to participate, or would like any further information then please use our Contact page to get in touch with us or e-mail us at swim@bridgendlions.org.uk
The annual Charity golf day is for teams of four playing Stableford (best 3 on each hole to score), with prizes for winning teams and individuals, nearest the pin, longest drive and a putting competition as well as the fiercely fought prize for best endeavor. Food is also included.
The last event was held at Coed y Mwstwr Golf Course in September 2006. A good day was had by all and £1,700 was raised for local Charities. The golf was followed by an excellent star studded Cabaret and Curry evening at the Pied Piper organised by Stuart, Wayne and Andrew Tucker, who also managed to obtain some excellent prizes for the winning Golf teams.
We anticipate running another tournament in June 2007.
For further details or to enter teams of 4 please use our Contact page to get in touch with us or e-mail us.
The 2006 Duck Race was held in September 2006 when 4,000 ducks were set off down the Ogmore River creating quite a spectacle for those of the public watching the race. The weather was sunny and the river had just enough water to ensure the ducks made it to the finishing line.
To see photographs of recent Duck Races click here
This followed a summer of selling tickets by club members at various locations in the area.
We were once again assisted by the Bridgend ATC who helped to collect the ducks from the river and we are indebted to their canoeists who helped prevent club members from getting too wet.
Tickets for the 2007 race will be on sale at various venues throughout the summer or from any member of the Lions Club of Bridgend.
From early March until Easter each year giant Easter Eggs are raffled in local pubs and clubs who have kindly agreed to assist us in this Fundraising venture. Each entry in the raffle costs £1.00 and the winners all receive a giant Easter Egg.
The draw takes place in each pub over the Easter holiday.
Please support this venture if available in your local. We are always looking for new outlets, so if you can help please contact us.
Lions President Mike Greenway drawing the winning ticket at the Farmers Arms, St. Brides Major
Lions President Mike Greenway presents the winning egg to Phil Davies who was collecting it on behalf of his granddaughter at the Three Golden Cups, Southerndown
In 2006 the following pubs kindly helped us
The Farmers Arms, St. Brides Major
The 3 Golden Cups, Southerndown
The Pied Piper, Bridgend Ind. Est.
The Pheasant, Penyfai
The White Horse, Coychurch
The Golden Mile, Corntown
The Coach and Horses, Bridgend
The Mackworth Arms, Laleston
OCLP Club, Bryntirion
Throughout the summer period members of the Lions club of Bridgend can be seen with the distinctive Lions Club stall at various Summer Fetes in the Bridgend area and in the Bridgend Town Centre.
If you see us, please support our Fundraising efforts - you may win a cuddly Lion, teddy bear, a football, a toy or even a green frog.
We regularly attend Southerndown Home for the Blind and Elderly Fete, Coity Village Fete and numerous others. If you are holding a fete or similar event and would like us to attend please contact us.
The Lions Club Charity Dance has been a regular fixture in our calendar more or less since the Club was formed.
The latest dance was held at the Bridgend Recreation Centre in October 2005 with dancing to the sounds of the 60's and onwards.
During the evening two cheques for were presented to Heronsbridge School and Bridgend ATC.
Lions President Mike Greenway presents cheques for £500 to each of Heronsbridge School and Bridgend ATC
Contact us to enquire about our next dance or to book tickets.