The Kenfig Society The Kenfig Society was established in the 1989 by a group of local people interested in the history of Kenfig. As part of their work they carried out a number of ‘digs’ in the vicinity of the lost town of Kenfig. Much of the material came from a ‘midden’, or rubbish tip, […]
Trustee Vacancy Kenfig Nature Reserve is owned and managed by Kenfig Corporation Trust, which also owns nearby land and properties. The Trust’s origins go back to Mediaeval times, when the town of Kenfig, now lost in the sands, was a self-governing borough. The Nature Reserve was formerly leased by Bridgend County Council , but since
We have been looking at changes to the Public Rights of Way on the Nature Reserve, in conjunction with Bridgend Councils’ Rights of Way department. There is an opportunity for the public to comment on the proposals, including a Public exhibition at Cornelly Public Hall on 21st March between 12pm and 8pm. For further details
The Trustees of Kenfig Corporation Trust wish to update the public to the information recently posted on Companies House regarding the striking off of the limited company Kenfig Nature Corporation Ltd . This situation has arisen due to a negligent act on the part of our accountancy firm. We are actively addressing this matter and
Many of the paths at Kenfig have become overgrown and deeply rutted in recent years, making it difficult for us to get machines in to carry out path maintenance, and making life difficult for walkers. A programme of path clearance and levelling is currently in progress, using a small excavator. Initially, the paths may look
A pair of Barn Owls has successful bred at Kenfig, producing two chicks in 2024. The birds were seen regularly making hunting flights over the reserve during the summer and early autumn. Sadly, the female, which we know from ringing data was born in Manchester, did not survive, probably killed by a collision with a
In the latest round of donations to local charitable organisations, Kenfig Corporation Trust has given £500 to Afon y felin school to help with childrens’ transport to events. Shown here handing over the cheque is the Trust chair Theresa Stapleton, with Trustee Martin Davies. Receiving the cheque are Denise Jones, head of School at Afon
On September 22nd 2024, Kenfig will host a Dog Day, with competitions, displays, stalls and free classes. For further details, contact clerk@kenfignaturecorporation.com
Grants As part of the Trust’s twice yearly grants to local organisations, Delyth Davies, Headteacher of Ysgol-y-Ferch o’r Sger, is seen here receiving a cheque for £1500 for outdoor play equipment .Handing over the cheque are Trustees James Marks and Martin Davies.
Every year, Kenfig Corporation Trust gives donations to local charitable organisation based in the Kenfig and Cornelly area. In the latest round of donations, £1500 went to Afon-y felin Primary School, for outdoor activity equipment and help towards school trips. Cornelly and District Luncheon Club ,which provides healthy meals for local elderly and vulnerable people,
