Aberkenfig Resource Centre (ARC)
Opened in 2002, our Resource Centre (ARC) is situated in Aberkenfig (see directions) about the middle of the old county of Glamorgan within easy reach of the M4 Junction 36 (Sarn Services).
Resources available at the ARC
Our resource centre holds an extensive collection of research material that is available to both members and visitors.
The library has a wide selection of books and journals to browse, covering family and social history of the local area as well as its archaeology, art and architecture. The material in the library extends to cover the rest of Wales, England, Scotland, and Ireland; with further - although more limited – books and journals from overseas. We also have a very large collection of BMD certificates, parish registers, and monumental inscriptions available for research. In addition you can buy a copy of some items for personal use at home, either as CDs, booklets, or fiche.
A number of computers are available at the ARC which allow researchers access to the internet and to FindmyPast.
Computers must be booked in advance of your visit to ensure availability .
There is also a team of volunteers who can help both members and visitors with aspects of their research or to break down brick walls. Again, it is necessary to book a time slot with a volunteer prior to your visit.
Both computer use and volunteer help is limited to a maximum of 2 hours per visit. A charge of £10.00 per hour is made for research help, plus 20p per page for printing.
You will be warmly welcomed if you wish to visit the centre, even if it is to just to browse and see what we have to offer. If you wish to book a computer or the help of a volunteer please phone 07490 457058 or via email arc2@glamfhs.org.uk
It may also be possible to accommodate small groups by appointment.
Opening Times
Open 10-2 the 2nd and 4th Wednesday in the month.
To book a computer or time with a volunteer - contact: arc2@glamfhs.org.uk
Directions
PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO LONGER PEDESTRIAN NOR VEHICLE ACCESS FROM HEOL PERSONDY SHOWN ON GOOGLE MAPS ETC.
By Road
Exit the Motorway at Junction 36 and follow the signs for Maesteg and Services.
Continue to the end of the dual carriageway, at the roundabout follow B4281 (straight ahead).
Right turn to ABERKENFIG, Bridgend Road.
Right turn into Pandy Road and go past the Police Station.
Right turn next right into Hope Avenue. Park in car park in Hope Avenue if Aberkenfig Memorial Hall gates are locked.
If the gates are open drive through and turn left in front of the Memorial Hall.
The Resource Centre is in the Len Evans building next to the Welfare Hall across the green - there are parking spaces outside the Resource Centre.
If you are using a Sat Nav please use CF32 9PR.
By Bus
32 or 36 from Bridgend to Maesteg. Alight opposite Starr Carpets.
By Rail
Hourly service from Bridgend to Sarn.
From the station turn right, pass the church and turn left under bridge into Heol Persondy.
Walk to the end of Heol Persondy (pass the School on your right and the Apollo Business Centre on your left).
Turn left into Pandy Road then left again into Hope Avenue.
The Welfare Memorial Hall is through the gates at the end of Hope Avenue. Turn left after the gates - our Resource Centre is in the one storey building across the green.