Connections Directory
Updated: 8 July 2012
A directory of local services and traders in the Porthcawl / Bridgend / S Wales area, UK. On a mobile device like the iPhone, telephone numbers appear in red, just tap them to call that number.
PDF downloads of this list can be found in our resources section
Many of these services and traders support the Bridgend Fairtrade Partnership.
Bridgend County Borough Council Services
Refuse Collection: 01656 643443
Bulky Refuse Collection/ Litter: 01656 643643
Recycling: 01656 643439
http://www.bridgend.gov.uk/web/groups/public/documents/services/000920.hcsp
Civic Offices, Angel Street, Bridgend, CF31 4WB
Tel: 01656 643643 Fax: 01656 668126 Email: talktous@bridgend.gov.uk
Misc. Waste
Freecycle Bridgend: Online community that offers members’ unwanted items for free http:// group.yahoo.com/group/bridgend_freecycle
National Recycling Helpline: 0845 330 5540
Cylch: Community Recycling Network: bridgend: 01656 785384 Cardiff: 029 20519000
Celtic Recycling: Specialists in recovery and recycling of heavy electrical equipment: 01656 745777
Bayliss Recovery Ltd: Vehicle and tyre dismantlers/ recyclers: 0800 389 52 61
Nolan Recycling Ltd: Serves trade and domes-c customers, providing skip hire and a weighbridge facility: 01656 740862 Fax: 01656 746 793
Bridgend, Cheapside Car Boot Sale: 01656 661338 – www.bridgend-events.co.uk
Porthcawl Car Boot Sale: 01656 657464
Tools for Self Reliance: Refurbishes donated tools for African aid: 01656 786367 (Porthcawl)
Greenwood Plant Services Ltd: Waste Removal 01656749484
Domestic Goods & Furniture Recycling
Enfys Foundation: Swansea: 0845 009 4646
Bridgend Furniture Arcade: 01656 649798
Track 2000: 0845 0700395 or 02920 332533
Silver by Dawn (Handmade Jewellery): Tel: 01656 865479 Mobile: 07795 188160
P.D.K, Antique Furniture Restoration: 01446 771336: patrickdawndoyle@hotmail.com
Reuse & Repair
Theodore Sons & Daughters, North Road Bridgend Industrial Estate Bridgend CF31 3AQ, Tel: 01656 648936 http://www.theodorereclamation.co.uk/ (Green Dragon Environmental Standard)
Kenfig T.V: 01656 744747
PBC Electrical: Bridgend: 01656 667990
Tele-Electrical: Bridgend: 01656 654156
Jeal Electrical Factors: Maesteg: 01656 735538
Highland Electrix Television: Aberkenfig:01656 722806
Bakers Television & Electrical: 01656 720022
D.H Edwards & Son: Porthcawl: 01656 783396
Appliance Repair: Bridgend: 01656 647548
H.D.A Services: Bridgend: 01656 662349
A.L. Quick: Ogmore Vale: 01656 849145 Fax: 01732 864686
Hotpoint Creda Cannon: Bridgend: 0870 906 6066
P.J Clarke: Laleston: 01656 659354
Eltec Electrical Services: NICEIC approved contractor & domestic installer: 01676 788 774
Moochers (Vintage/Recycled Furniture etc.): Well St., Porthcawl 01656 857363
Transport
Accessible UK Train Timetables: http://traintimes.org.uk/ (excellent site)
Mr Busy Porthcawl based (UK wide) Removals service facebook Mobile: 07971416015 (Mr John Young)
Carconomy, Porthcawl: 01656 788110
Bridgend Cycle Centre: 01656 766006 http://www.hrcycles.co.uk/
Re: Cycles: Push bike repair, Porthcawl: 07971 838842: http://www.bikeman-wales.co.uk/
Pedal Power Cycle Centre and bike hire, Cardiff, Main Pontcanna Office +44(0) 29 2039 0713 Cardiff Bay Office +44(0) 7775 616411 www.cardiffpedalpower.org Email: info@cardiffpedalpower.org
Llynfi Valley Community Transport Ltd: 01656 736945
Mountain Biking Wales: www.mbwales.com
Sustrans: 0117 926 8893
First Cymru Buses: www.firstgroup.com/ukbuses/ south_west_wales/
Travel Line Cymru Information Line: 0871 200 22 33
National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484 950
Energy
Welsh Biofuels Ltd: Brynmenyn-based wood pellet biomass manufacturer: 01656 729714 www.welsh-biofuels.co.uk
Pedal Café Cardiff (pedal powered generators) pedalcafe@live.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Pedal-Cafe/199615663424511
Carbon Trust: 0800 085 2005 www.carbontrust.co.uk
Energy Saving Trust: 0800 512 012 option 3 for advice
Welsh Energy Research Centre: 01639 864626
South East Wales Energy Advice Centre: 0800 622 6110 / 01633 223 111
Good Energy: http://www.goodenergy.co.uk/affiliates/sustainable-wales (save £25 off first bill with this link!)
Sustainable Wales: Contact www.sustainablewales.org.uk
Uswitch: Energy comparison website: www.uswitch.com
Energywatch: Gas and electricity watchdog: www.energywatch.org.uk
Winter Fuel Payment Helpline: 0845 915 1515
Home Energy Efficiency Scheme: www.heeswales.co.uk
Energy Saving Wales: www.energysavingwales.org.uk
Urban Solar (Cardiff-based solar panel installation specialists): www.urbansolar.org.uk 0845 2658315
Computers
Cartridge World Bridgend: 01656 651651 Fax:01656 659 090
The PC Doctor: 01656 669036 www.thepcdoctorwales.com
Computers in the Community: Cardiff - recycles old computers Tel: 029 2046 3963 Fax: 029 20463969
I’m Stuck, Porthcawl, 01656 785482, Mobile: 07817478 577 email: steven@imstuck.co.uk http://www.ImStuck.co.uk/ (Repair, build, training etc)
Environmental
Legal Environmental Advice Line: 0808 801 0405
Tree Preservation: 01656 643156
Nature Conservation & Ecology: 01656 643170
Countryside Access: 01656 643182
Woodland Grants (coed Cymru): 01443 486801
Cynnal Cymru Tel: 02920 19 20 21
Fair Trade Shops and Outlets
SUSSED: Local, Eco and Fair Trade shop. Porthcawl 01656 783962 James St., Porthcawl
Fairtrade Foundation Phone: + 44 (0)20 7405 5942 (general enquiries)
Co-op Porthcawl: 01656 788119
Co-op Pyle: 01656 740828
Co-op Brackla: 01656 66007
Co-op Pencoed: 01656 862166
Lidl Bridgend: 01656 750496
Nick’s Store & Off-license Porthcawl: 01656 782 086
Oxfam Bridgend: 01656 665298
Sainsbury’s Bridgend: 10656 648951
Tesco Extra Bridgend: 01656 685400
Tesco Bridgend: 01656 685300
Tesco Maesteg: 01656 683400
Tesco Express Broadlands: 01656 767643
Spar Porthcawl: 01656 782745
Spar Newton: 01656 782912
Costa Bridgend: 01656 645980
Starbucks Bridgend: 01656 750409
Solid Rock Café: 01656 659695
Creation Café:01656 871911
Boots Porthcawl: 01656 782508
Holland and Barret Porthcawl: 01656 771446
Others
Gilgal Church Luncheon Club Porthcawl: 01656 75046
Trinity Church Coffee Mornings and Luncheon Club Porthcawl: 01656 772364
Crossroads ‘Care for a Cuppa’: 01656 784100
Bethlehem Life Centre: 01656 745655