03/09/2026
Mark your calendars! 🗓️
On Saturday 26th September, we are throwing open our doors for the Halo Big Open Day and you are officially invited! 🥳
Whether you’ve been a loyal member for years or you’ve been thinking about popping in to see what we’re all about, this is the perfect day to do it. We’ve got a huge line-up of free activities, tasters, and family fun planned.
A sneak peek at what’s happening:
⭐️ Taster Swimming Lessons at Pencoed, Bridgend and Ynysawdre
⭐️ Indoor Cycling Taster Sessions at Ynysawdre Swimming Pool
⭐️ Pottery making sessions for beginners with Stacey's World Pottery at Ogmore Valley Life Centre
⭐️ Open Sessions with Ogmore valley darts academy at Ogmore Valley Life Centre
⭐️ FREE Gym Sessions
⭐️ Bring a Friend for Free to the JumpINGym indoor soft play at Bridgend Life Centre
And so much more!
Plus, we’ll have an exclusive membership offer available on the day only 🤩
Check out the full schedule and plan your visit here:
👉 https://tinyurl.com/whats-on-BCBC
27/08/2026
Bank Holiday Opening Hours: Bridgend County ☀️
Planning your summer activities around Halo? We'll help you!
🕥 Here are our opening times for your local centres:
Bridgend Life Centre: 6am – 9pm
Garw Valley Life Centre: 8am -2pm
Ogmore Valley Life Centre: 6am – 2pm
Pencoed Swimming Pool: 7am – 2pm
Pyle Swimming Pool: 12pm – 7pm
Maesteg Swimming Pool: 11am – 7pm
Maesteg Sports Centre: 6am – 2pm
Ynysawdre Swimming Pool: 6am – 10pm
See all Halo centre opening times:
https://haloleisure.org.uk/news-blog/holiday-opening-times
26/08/2026
Ready to save on your child’s Swimming or Gymnastics course this August?
Refer a friend to Halo Coaching Courses right now. They’ll get 2 FREE lessons, and you’ll bag 20% OFF your child’s coaching Direct Debit for every successful sign-up!
How do I claim? 🧐
This referral offer is strictly exclusive to the Halo App. No in-person or phone referrals can be accepted!
The Halo App is FREE to download, so what are you waiting for? Download it today and start earning rewards! 📲
23/08/2026
There is still plenty of time to get involved at Pencoed Swimming Pool this summer!
Join us for:
👨👩👧👦 Public Swimming: Our pool welcomes all ages for daily family fun!
📣 FSI Savings: As part of the Welsh Government’s Free Swimming Initiative, those under 16 can dive in for FREE! It is the ultimate holiday life hack.
🔗 Check out the full line up here: https://tinyurl.com/bfdybhe2
To book, use the Halo app, or pop into reception.
20/08/2026
Coaching is always better with friends! 🤝
Did you know you can gift your friends 2 FREE Swimming or Gymnastics lessons at Halo this August, AND get rewarded yourself?
Every time a friend signs up to a Halo Coaching Course using your referral, we’ll knock 20% OFF your child’s next coaching Direct Debit. Bring 5 friends along and get a whole month of lessons on us!
⚠️ Quick heads up: This offer is ONLY available inside the Halo App! You won’t be able to share this offer in person or over the phone.
The good news? The Halo App is 100% FREE to download!
Download the free app now, and send your link in seconds! 📲
17/08/2026
Bridgend’s Autism Friendly Swimming: Building Water Confidence Case Study
Discover how our Autism Friendly Swimming Programme at Ynysawdre Swimming Pool is making water sports accessible, safe, and enjoyable for neurodiverse swimmers.
Led by expert instructors, our tailored sessions feature an adjusted pool environment to support every swimmer's needs. The lessons combine empathetic, highly adaptable teaching with clear visual and verbal demonstrations, helping swimmers build essential water safety skills, gain confidence, and enjoy the water comfortably alongside others.
The programme also empowers parents and carers with the practical knowledge and techniques needed to enjoy stress-free, safe family visits to the pool. As one local grandmother shared, the supportive setup gave her grandson the confidence to enter the pool independently and helped her safely take him swimming every week.
Want to see the real difference these lessons make? Read our full case study : https://haloleisure.org.uk/news-blog/bridgends-autism-friendly-swimming-building-water-confidence/