The Lions Club of Bridgend

14/06/2026

Before the thousands of riders started to arrive on a feed station for the Dragon Ride today
Thanks to our friends at Rotary Bridgend for inviting us along!

13/06/2026

This afternoon members of Lions Club of Bridgend joined Bridgend Deaf Club to celebrate 35 years at their current venue.
A fun afternoon of activities and congratulations to Lion Dave who won the bingo!
Here’s to another 35 years🎉🎉

11/06/2026

We will also be bringing our stall down and a selection of Military History books👍

Bridgend will be celebrating the Armed Forces community on Saturday 27th June with a free family event in the town centre, organised by Bridgend Town Council.

Come and enjoy military vehicles, climbing wall, crafts for children, a mobile cave experience, military organisation stands, facepainting and entertainment on the stage hosted by Zack Franks.

The fun starts at 10.30, the parade will step off at 11am, with entertainment on the stage starting at 11.30.

Timings for the days activities are as follows:

10.30am Stands and Activities Open

10.50am Official Opening - Entertainment Stage

11am Parade steps off from Caroline Street

11.30am First round of Mayor’s Best Cadet Competition

11.30am Entertainment begins on the stage until 2.30pm

2.45pm Award for Mayors Best Cadet

3pm Event close

The timings for the Entertainment Stage are as follows:

10.45 – 10.50 Opening Speech

11.30 – 11.50 Air Cadets Drum Corps

12.00 – 12.20 Bridgend & Cowbridge Rock Choir

12.30 – 12.50 Chorale du Lac

13.00– 13.20 The Dance Centre Academy

13.30 – 13.50 Sea Cadets

14.00 – 14.30 My Kinda Choir

14.45 – 15.00 Presentation of Mayors Best Cadet Award

Its always a fantastic day with plenty to do, we look forward to seeing you on 27th June!

Armed Forces Day
Zack Franks Movement and Dance
1092 Bridgend Sqn RAF Air Cadets
The Dance Centre & Harri's Cafe Bar
My Kinda Choir
Porthcawl Sea Cadets
Rock Choir South Wales • Choirs led by Suzie Thomsit
Valley Arts
JM Entertainment
Dyfed and Glamorgan Army Cadets

10/06/2026

We are looking forward to being there with our games and a selection of military history books 👍

A date for your diary….Saturday 27th June 2026.
Another spectacular free event brought to you by Bridgend Town Council

09/06/2026

Looking forward to it Rotary Bridgend!

5 DAYS TO GO! This years Dragon Ride is just around the corner🚵 Who’s Ready to SMASH It?👇

29/05/2026

New Spectacle recycling sites

29/05/2026

New spectacle collection sites

Did you know that Lions across the British Isles recycle over 1.25 million pairs of spectacles every year?

Helping both the planet and people in need

You can support this effort by donating your unused glasses at one of these NEW collection points.

We are pleased to be working with these opticians who will be happy to accept your unwanted spectacles on our behalf as well as our existing sites.

Davies and Jones Opticians Talbot Green, 58 Talbot Road, Talbot Green, Pontyclun, CF72 8AF

Davies and Jones Opticians Porth, 19 Hannah Street, Porth, CF39 9RB

Davies and Jones Opticians Ferndale, 13 Strand, Ferndale, CF43 4LY

Davies and Jones Opticians Tonypandy, 5 Dunraven Street, Tonypandy, CF40 1QE

Davies and Jones Opticians Treorchy, 14 High Street, Treorchy, CF42 6AA

Lawrence and Harris Opticians, 93 Cardiff Road, Caerphilly, CF83 1FQ

👓It only takes a moment to make a difference. Have a look at home—you could help change someone’s life through better sight.

15/05/2026

13/05/2026

Out friends at MND Association are opening a pop up shop for 3 weeks on the days shown. MNDA information and fundraiser. Please share and pop in if you are around . Thanks 😊