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B-Leaf is a work-based horticultural project for adults with learning disabilities based in the grounds of Bryngarw Country Park, near Bridgend.

29/10/2026

Just look at our brilliant trainees! 🌟

This week they've been volunteering at Bryngarw Country Park's Halloween Pumpkin Trail. 🎃

Looking fantastic and making us proud, as always. 💚🤎

20/10/2026

Cofiwn Aberfan.

Tomorrow, we will join communities across Wales in observing a minute’s silence to remember the children and adults who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster 60 years ago.

We will pause to reflect and remember all those affected by the tragedy at 9.15am.

15/10/2026

06/10/2026

The trainees have worked very hard this year, not only learning practical skills in B-Leaf and Wood-B but learning a lot of theory in the classroom. They have worked with partner organisations Bridgend College and Adult Learning Wales and gained accredited certification through Awen alongside B-Leaf and Wood-B staff. They have achieved a wide range of certificates, and we are very proud of each and every one of them.

Thank you to Councillor John Spanswick, Leader of the Council and Huw Irranca-Davies MS for presenting these certificates.

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Martin Banks - Martin is kind, caring, and polite. He makes everyone smile, especially when he breaks into song! Martin likes to learn and is a brilliant member of the class, asking lots of questions to gain a good understanding. This year Martin has gained certificates in Oral Communications and Personal Protective Equipment.

Sam Evans - Sam is a character who loves a joke. He is very funny and quick witted and particularly likes to wind up the staff team! Sam enjoys learning and is the first in the classroom. This year he has completed many courses with Adult Learning Wales and Bridgend College including Essential skills for work and life and Number skills for darts.

Susan Simcock - Sue has graduated B-Leaf to become a volunteer kitchen assistant. To help her gain the role she worked hard on her customer service skills, achieving an Oral Communications certificate in b-Leaf. We are very proud of everything she has achieved this year - congratulations, Sue!

Tomos Cross - Tomos joined Wood-B this year and made a huge impact from the very first day. He works exceptionally hard and is a valued member of the team. He is polite and funny, with exceptional listening skills and an eye for detail. Tomos has gained certification in Personal Protective Equipment and Traffic Safety Awareness.

06/10/2026

Our values – creative, collaborative, empowering and fair – underpin everything we do at Awen. It was a pleasure to recognise the trainees who exemplify them every day. Congratulations!

Empowering – Martin Banks.

Martin always embraces the opportunity to learn new skills; he participates well in the classroom and applies those learnt skills to his tasks at B-Leaf. Martin learns very quickly and can pass this information to his peers. He helps to build their confidence and gives them the motivation to be more independent. Martin continuously shares his skills with others and helps them flourish.

Thank you to Councillor Heidi Bennett, Mayor of Bridgend County Borough for presenting these awards.

06/10/2026

Our values – creative, collaborative, empowering and fair – underpin everything we do at Awen. It was a pleasure to recognise the trainees who exemplify them every day. Congratulations!

Collaborative – Iwan Hemming.

Iwan has built and maintained strong relationships with the staff and his peers at B-Leaf. Iwan always wants to work with everyone and continue his positive relationships. Iwan has a fantastic work ethic and is a fundamental part of the Awen Events Team; he is a great team player and an important part of the collaboration at Awen.

Thank you to Councillor Heidi Bennett, Mayor of Bridgend County Borough for presenting these awards.

06/10/2026

Our values – creative, collaborative, empowering and fair – underpin everything we do at Awen. It was a pleasure to recognise the trainees who exemplify them every day. Congratulations!

Creative – Connor Stevens

Connor is highly creative; he is always looking for an opportunity within his volunteering position with the Awen Creative Events Team to bring something different and add his own flair, often stepping out of his comfort zone. Connor enjoys gardening and art; he is always keen to learn new skills and share his skills with others.

Thank you to Councillor Heidi Bennett, Mayor of Bridgend County Borough for presenting these awards.

06/10/2026

B-Leaf trainee of the year sponsored by Castell Howell was awarded to Richard Taylor.

Richard is a valued member of B-Leaf; his attendance is excellent; he is conscientious, capable, and very hard-working. Richard always works to an extremely high standard, and he can use a wide variety of machinery. Richard follows instructions extremely well; you only need to show him a task once and he will do it straight away. When we let him know what task we are doing that day, he will gather all the tools required.

Richard is forward thinking, active, and has a great skill set. Alongside B-Leaf, Richard volunteers at ADM Nursery once a week and is a great asset to the organisation. Richard enjoys being a part of the maintenance team around Bryngarw House; he takes pride in ensuring that it looks neat and tidy for the many visitors to the park. Richard enjoys all tasks at B-Leaf whether it is planting, watering, ground maintenance or general housekeeping; each task is completed with a smile on his face.

Da Iawn Richard!

06/10/2026

What a fantastic evening for the B-Leaf and Wood-B annual celebration evening on Thursday 🎉

A big thank you to everyone who attended and huge congratulations to all our trainees who received awards and certificates for their achievements over the past year.

Thank you to sponsors Castell Howell, Valleys to Coast and Coleg Penybont - Bridgend College, as well as the businesses who kindly donated raffle prizes, Bryngarw House, Nando's Bridgend, Florence Green, Tesco Bridgend & Scarlets.

Address

Bryngarw Country Park
Brynmenyn
CF328UU

Telephone

01656 728039

Website

http://www.awen-wales.com/

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