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Proud of Bridgend Photo Gallery.

I recently came across an item on Madeleine Moon's website which I hope will inspire Bridgend people to share everything that is positive about life in Bridgend.Entitled 'Proud of Bridgend' she tackles the negative media attention which has descended on Br
18 June 2008 17:30

Click to give free food to people in need

THE HUNGER SITEVince Jordan of Elite Garden Services and much more besides drew my attention to The Hunger Site some time ago. This is such a worthy cause that I want to share it with you. The Hunger Sitewww.thehungersite.comis a humanitarian organisatio
18 June 2008 13:41

Major Announcement for Welsh Rugby League courtesy of Ian Golden of the Celtic Crusaders.

The Welsh Rugby League have appointed Celtic Crusaders boss John Dixon as their new head coach of the international team.His first match in charge will be against England in Doncaster on Friday 10th October 2008.Dixon has been the Head Coach of the Celtic
18 June 2008 11:34
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Keeping safe online

Do you worry about keeping the children safe when surfing online?Would you like to find how to keep your personal details safe from prying eyes.Do you get fed up of receiving endless junk emails?Are you mystified by Firewall and spam?Is social networking o
17 June 2008 08:21

Petrol Prices

With petrol prices such an issue at the moment I am posting details of a website where you can check out the cheapest petrol prices in the Bridgend area (or anywhere else) without having to drive around looking for them!www.petrolprices.comis a petrol pric
17 June 2008 07:22

Sell your unwanted items

Sell your unwanted items via the thebestofbridgend. - a service to registered usersIf you have unwanted items in good condition that you would like to sell free of charge to local people then you are welcome to post them free of charge on our blog pages at
16 June 2008 16:45: read (3) comments

JOBS BLOG

At thebestofbridgend, we go out of our way to help local businesses and organisations connect with local people. More than 'just a website' we offer a range of business services which can help you market your local business to the communities of the Bridge
16 June 2008 16:08: read (1) comments
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Bridgend Male Voice Choir reporting on the recent successful visit from an Austrian Choir

PRESS ITEM VISIT OF POSTCHOR KLAGENFURT MALE CHOIR (AUSTRIA) TO WALES WUNDERBAR! I am writing this short tour review within hours of a most magnificent Concert at the Bethlehem Church Life Centre, Cefn Cribwr and the most appropriate thing I can s
16 June 2008 15:28
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The GCSE exams are over!

The GCSE exam season is over and young people all over Bridgend are celebrating the end of a month of sitting in hot, sweaty exam rooms, wearing out their novelty pens. It was a long time ago but I still remember how the school grounds were only mowed duri
16 June 2008 14:08

Fireworks - a bigger bang?

A couple of weeks ago I had an email from a local resident who is fed up with noisy firework displays which upset his pet dog. I know how he feels - my dog suffers enormously on New Year's Eve and Bonfire Night but at least that is something you can pla
13 June 2008 14:43

Money Saving Website.

As you can imagine running a website like thebestofbridgend means that I have a real passion for the internet. I first got interested when I discovered I could read French newspapers online (France is another passion).There are some fantastic websites out
13 June 2008 14:28

Car Maintenance for new drivers

Sometimes one of the featured businesses on The Best of Bridgend comes up with a great idea which is truly worth sharing.John Enticott (an award winning master vehicle technician) is holding a series of interactive workshops for all car owners who would li
04 June 2008 09:28

Everything you have ever wanted to know about selling on Ebay

Hi- my name is Glenn Hughes- I live in the Bridgend area and I've been buying and selling on Ebay® for the last four years- I've learned a lot in that time, and although I don't do it full time, I have learned that there's a right and a wrong way to go abo
03 June 2008 12:45

Local Charity Events in the Bridgend area

People all over the Bridgend area are doing it for charity!From time to time local people send me news of the fantastic events they are involved in to raise money for charities. It is so imspiring to read their stories and I would like to share them with B
03 June 2008 07:10: read (2) comments
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Going bald for charity

03 June 2008 06:59

Free entry for season ticket holders at Northern Rail cup game against Widnes on Saturday

16 April 2008 09:54
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Milennium Magic brings Rugby League to large numbers of youngsters across South Wales

On the back of Celtic Crusaders launching their player pathways two weeks ago, this week saw the largest number of children participate in rugby league in Wales in one day. With Super League staff on hand from all 12 clubs to promote Mill
16 April 2008 09:37
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Celtic Crusaders versus Widnes Vikings

Celtic Crusaders have set a date of Saturday 24th May for their Northern Rail Cup quarter-final match against Widnes Vikings.With a 5.30 pm kick-off, the match against Jonathan Davies former club will be played at the Brewery Field in Bridgend. Adm
15 April 2008 13:45
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The first of a series of items for Crusader fans.

Kid for a quid!Leeds Rhinos have announced ticket details for their Carnegie Challenge Cup clash with Celtic Crusaders on Friday 18th April at Headingley Carnegie, kick off 8pm, with juniors just one poundIt will be the first ever meeting between Leeds and
15 April 2008 13:32
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Hello and Welcome ...

... to my first post on thebestofbridgend blog.What is a blog?A blog is simply on online diary and thebestofbridgend is delighted to be able to offer this service to local people, featured businesses and community groups alike.Over the coming months I am p
14 April 2008 09:44
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