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If you are thinking of moving into the village and do not know the area, here is some information that you might find useful:
SCHOOLS
Primary Schools
Y Bont Faen Primary School Borough Close, Cowbridge CF71 7BN Headteacher: Meic Griffiths Tel: 01446 772374 The school’s official catchment area is Cowbridge, Llanblethian, Ystradowen, Welsh St. Donats, Trerhyngyll and Maendy. Subject to places being available at the school, and by agreement with the Governing Body, children may be admitted from outside the official catchment area until the current intake number (37 pupils per year group) is reached.
Llanfair Primary School The Herberts, St Mary Church Headteacher: Mrs Diane Normansell Tel: 01446 772245 Email:
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Ysgol Iolo Morganwg Broadway, Cowbridge CF71 7ER Headteacher: Dylan Evans Tel: 01446 772358 Email:
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Ysgol Iolo Morganwg is the Welsh Medium Primary School located on the outskirts of the market town of Cowbridge serving the entire rural Vale. Pupils come from an area extending from Bridgend in the west to the outskirts of Cardiff and Barry in the east. It includes the ancient towns of Llantwit Major and Cowbridge, large villages such as St Athan and Rhoose, and a whole host of small villages and settlements which are scattered throughout the Vale of Glamorgan. Pupils are taught through the medium of Welsh with English being introduced in Year 3.
Welsh play groups are all affiliated to Ysgol Iolo. Contact Ysgol Iolo for more details: Ti a Fi Playgroup is for babies up to about 3 yrs old. Held in Ysgol Iolo Morganwg, currently Friday pm from 1.30 to 3pm Ti A Fi group in Llantwit Major
Cylch Meithrin Y Bontfaen is Welsh medium nursery for children from the age of 2 and a half. Morning and afternoon sessions are held in the Cylch Meithrin Unit next to the Leisure Centre in Cowbridge. Leader is Amanda Boyd 01446 776250
Comprehensive School (“The Comp”)
Cowbridge Comprehensive School Aberthin Road, Cowbridge CF71 7EN Headteacher: Mrs M Evans Tel: 01446 772311 Email:
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The school serves a large rural area. It has ten established feeder primary schools, from which the majority of pupils at the school have transferred.Approximately 1,000 pupils between the ages of 11 and 16 study at the school for their GCSE exams, with more than 300 students in the Sixth Form studying for the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification, AS-Level and A-Level exams. There is a bus service from the village to the school.
Other School Information
There are also private schools in Porthcawl and Cardiff.
Click here for school holiday dates for 2008-2009
HEALTH
GPs
Cowbridge & Vale Medical Practice The Health Centre, Old Hall Grounds, Cowbridge CF71 7AH Tel: 01446 772237
Dentists
S. Ikram and L. Holeyman 57 High Street, Cowbridge CF71 7AF Tel: 01446 772604
Miss S Noorbhai and Mr J R Ayres Cowbridge Dental Centre, 30 High Street, Cowbridge Tel: 01446 773284
Opticians
Robert E Lloyd49 High St, Cowbridge CF71 7AE Tel: 01446 773191
O'Sullivan Opticians London House, 89 Eastgate, Cowbridge CF71 7AA Tel: 01446 772719
LEISURE
Cowbridge Leisure Centre The Bear Field, Cowbridge CF71 7DA Tel: 01446 775533 Email:
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Cowbridge Rugby Football Club Bear Field, Cowbridge Tel: 01447 772595
Cowbridge Ladies Rugby Football Club
Curves Ladies only gym environment 4 Eagle Lane, Cowbridge CF71 7AL Tel: 01446 772803
Cowbridge Community College Old Hall, High Street, Cowbridge CF71 7AH Tel: 01446 773831 Email:
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There is also a gym and swimming pool at the Vale Hotel and Country Club in Hensol.
Golf Clubs
There are several good golf clubs in the area, including: - The Vale - Southerndown - Brynhill - Wenvoe - Cotterell Park - Royal Porthcawl
Ruby
Cowbridge Rugby Club has active men's and women's rugby teams and a thriving mini and junior section.
Library
Cowbridge Library
The post office is situated in SPAR on the High Street in Cowbridge
TRAVEL
Bus Services
The X2 bus service runs along the A48 (top of the St Hilary lane) between Cardiff and Bridgend
The V2 bus service runs between Cowbridge and Llantwit Major, stopping in St Hilary. There is bus that runs in the morning and the afternoon to coincide with school start and finish times
Railway
There are commuter railwaystations in Llantwit Major and Pontyclun.
Mainline services are available in Bridgend and Cardiff.
Airport
Cardiff International Airport
Taxi
The local taxi firm is Cowbridge and Vale Cars, who provide a fast and reliable service: 01446 774 714
ANIMAL WELFARE
Vets
Cowbridge Veterinary Surgeons North Road, Cowbridge CF71 7DFTel: 01446 774016
Kennels
Crossland Kennels Crosslands, Llandow CF71 7PY 01446 793103
Petsitters Unit 9, Vale Business Park, Llandow CF71 7PF Tel: 01656 657590 http://www.petsitters-uk.info
WASTE COLLECTION
Refuse is collected early Thursday morning except when there is a bank holiday in the week, when it is can be a day later. Recycling waste is collected on a Wednesday
Garden waste bags can be purchased from the council offices in Cowbridge - £1 each
There is a civic amenity site on the Llandow Trading Estate
The Red Cross in Llantwit will collect used, good quality furniture which is suitable for resale: 01446 793665
COWBRIDGE TOWN COUNCIL Town Council Town Hall, 21 High Street, Cowbridge CF71 7AD Tel: 01446 773385
LLANFAIR COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Contact Jackie Griffin, Clerk to Llanfair Community Council c/o 41 The Verlands, Cowbridge CF71 7BY
Tel: 01446 773646
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