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  Ogmore Castle
From Ogmore and its sisters at Coity and Newcastle at Bridgend, Welsh access to this Norman lordship was effectively barred.
The de Chaworth heiress, Matilda, married Henry, the Earl of Lancaster, in 1298, and, consequently, Ogmore became a part of the Duchy of Lancaster.
With the new lords of Ogmore resident in England, it was left to the men on the ground to administer the estates, and it was these gentry families that were to play an increasing role in local and national affairs in the 15th and 16th centuries.
www.castlewales.com /ogmore.html   (0 words)

  
 GENfair - Ogmore Valley Local History & Heritage Society
About Us The Ogmore Valley is situated 8 miles north of Bridgend, nestled at the foot of the Bwlch-y-clawdd mountain, the highest peak in the County of Glamorgan.
It was a typical hillside farming community until c.1865, when the BROGDENS of Tondu discovered the Black Gold they were looking for to fire their brick making furnaces at Tondu.
The Valley's tortured history form that point mirrors many other South Wales Mining communities, in tragedy, triumph and heartache, the Valley is rich in history and heritage and has produced many famous and fine sons and daughters, that have not only done themsleves proud but also the Valley.
www.genfair.com /shop/pages/ogm/index.html   (0 words)

  
 The Duchy of Lancaster - Wales
Ogmore Castle is part of the Duchy of Lancaster's Welsh estate.
The remains of this Norman motte and bailey castle lie on the south east bank of the river Ewenny in the village of Ogmore, two miles south of Bridgend.
The manor and castle of Ogmore came to the Duchy of Lancaster in 1297 through the marriage of Henry, 3rd Earl of Lancaster to Mary Charworth.
www.duchyoflancaster.co.uk /output/page33.asp   (169 words)

  
 Ogmore River Information   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The River Ogmore (Afon Ogwr in Welsh) is a river in South Wales popular with anglers.
Next to the estuary of the Ogmore is a large sewage treatment plant, the Penybont works, which treats the sewage of Bridgend and area.
In its industrial heyday, the Ogmore was devoid of salmonid fish throughout much of its length although brown trout survived in many of the smaller tributaries.
www.ogmoreriver.com /info/ogmore-info.php   (585 words)

  
 Ogmore Vale Con Club -
On Saturday 20th October 2007 Ogmore Vale Con Club will host the 29th Annual Tessa Morgan Memorial Cup.
Despite some opposition, I considered MS to be the Man of the Match.
Copyright © MMVII Ogmore Vale Constitutional and Conservative Club.
www.ogmoreconclub.co.uk   (0 words)

  
 BBC - South East Wales Walks - Ogmore-by-Sea & Southerndown
In places like Ogmore the once deeply buried (several kilometres) Carboniferous Limestone was now exposed to weathering and erosion.
Hardees cafe was situated on the main road, it was made of corrugated iron painted cream on the sides and red on the roof, inside it was all wood.
Ogmore is a magical place and I've been lucky enough to be able to move back here - a little piece of heaven on earth!
www.bbc.co.uk /wales/southeast/sites/walks/pages/ogmore.shtml   (2436 words)

  
 Ogmore Vale - Broadband
Ogmore vale residents urged to register interest in Broadband
If you live within the Ogmore Vale exchange, please register your interest for Broadband at the campaign website www.ogmoreband.com or telephone Tracey Williams on 01656 659712 with your name, telephone number, and postcode, and she will gladly register you.
All you are doing is making sure the Ogmore Valley has access to the same technology as the rest of the country.
www.bridgend.gov.uk /Web1/groups/public/documents/features/000875.hcsp   (207 words)

  
 Countryside, Attractions & Activities
Approximately two miles to the east of Ogmore, towards Bridgend, is the village of Ewenny made famous by it's rugged Norman church and priory depicted in a painting by William Turner.
The Ogmore Angling Association own fishing rights along the rivers but non club members may obtain a temporary permit or fish the tidal reaches of the river from the stepping stones to the sea.
Opposite the "Pelican", is Ogmore farm,built in the 16th century and one of the oldest working farms in South Wales.The farm house is occupied by the Williams family who run a highly successful tea room and pony trekking centre.
www.pelicanpub.co.uk /countryside.html   (706 words)

  
 Ogmore by Sea Information Online -Community information and services around Ogmore by Sea, UK
Ogmore by Sea, South Glamorgan, UK This section of the site has been designed to provide a means of allowing community services in and around Ogmore by Sea to publicise themselves and pass on any important information to Ogmore by Sea residents.
If you have any information that you want to pass on to Ogmore by Sea residents you can write an article, use the free public notices, or publicise any events in our Ogmore by Sea events section.
Ogmore by Sea Information Online is an independent site and is not affiliated with, or officially sponsored by any local authority or tourist information centre based in Ogmore by Sea.
www.britinfo.net /fp-D-CKO.htm   (471 words)

  
 Southerndown Golf Club, Ogmore-by-Sea, Bridgend, Golf Courses in Mid Glamorgan, Wales
Southerndown Golf Club is located 1 mile from the mouth of the river Ogmore, 3 miles south west of Bridgend, nr Ogmore Castle ruins.
Ogmore river valley for 2 miles to the ruins of Ogmore castle.
Southerndown is perched above the Ogmore River Valley, overlooking The Bristol Channel, Porthcawl and North Devon.
www.golftoday.co.uk /clubhouse/coursedir/wales/mid_glamorgan/southerndown.html   (0 words)

  
 OGMORE BY SEA
En route to Ogmore by Sea is Ogmore Castle situated by the river and the Stepping Stones over to Merthyr Mawr.
The legend related to Ogmore Castle is so similar to the one at Ewenny that it is possible that the woman mentioned in the two stories is one and the same.
At the side of Ogmore Castle is the confluence of the Rivers Ogmore and Ewenny.
www.bridgend.gov.uk /Web1/groups/tourism/documents/marketing/001768.hcsp   (557 words)

  
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Refreshments (in season) at Ogmore and Dunraven Bay but Three Golden Cups public house is also passed en route.Tea room at West Farm in season.
Walk to the end of the car park where the River Ogmore meets the sea and follow the river inland.
After a while, looking up river you will see the ruins of Ogmore Castle beyond a bridge over the river and on a clear day the wind turbines will be visible on the horizon beyond this.
members.lycos.co.uk /bruceglamorganwalks/ogmorewalk8.htm   (855 words)

  
 Bridgend Information
The town has three castles nearby: Coity Castle, in the village of Coity approximately two miles from the centre; Ogmore Castle on the outskirts of the village of Ogmore approximately seven miles from Bridgend; and Newcastle which is at the top of Newcastle Hill overlooking Bridgend.
Bridgend itself developed at a ford on the River Ogmore, which was on the main route between East and West Wales.
In 1960, the River Ogmore burst its banks and flooded the town centre.
www.bookrags.com /wiki/Bridgend   (1830 words)

  
 The Ogwr (Ogmore Valley and Garw Valley Communities) Order 1994
The text of this Internet version of the Statutory Instrument which is published by the Queen's Printer of Acts of Parliament has been prepared to reflect the text as it was Made.
Where you see a "continue" button at the bottom of the page of text, this indicates that there is another chunk of text available.
The part of the community of Ogmore Valley which is shown hatched in fl on the boundary map prepared by the Welsh Office, marked "Map of the Ogwr (Ogmore Valley and Garw Valley Communities) Order 1994" shall-
www.opsi.gov.uk /si/si1994/Uksi_19943168_en_1.htm   (0 words)

  
 

Triassic Unconformity

The Triassic unconformity found at Ogmore is classed as an angular unconformity.
It represents a preseved impression of the sea floor during the Carboniferous period.
The red conglomerates found at ogmore are wadi channel and fan deposits.
www.angelfire.com /dragon2/ogmore/Tri.html   (253 words)

  
 The Ogmore Centre Trust, a charity offering Schools and Youth Groups in South Wales an educational residential ...
There has been a residential camp at Ogmore since the late 1940's, initially, bringing young people from all walks of life to the coasts for a weeks holiday at the seaside.
This was seen as a great injustice by many, who as children had stayed at the Centre and in fact their children have stayed at the Centre during more recent times.
In 1997 a group calling themselves 'The Friends of Ogmore' fought hard with petitions protesting for the reopening of the camp.
www.kingswood.co.uk /school-trips/activity-centres/ogmore-trust.html   (358 words)

  
 UK renewable energy, solar power, PV, photo-voltaics, wind, hydro, biomass, biodiesel, sustainability, regeneration
The main purpose of this report was to provide sufficient information to support the recommendation that Ogmore Centre Trust move away from a fossil fuel heating and hot water supply infrastructure to a renewable source of fuel and energy supply.
The Ogmore Centre Trust has declared its intention to promote sustainability and energy efficiency as part of its overall environmental programme.
However, during the first heating season, it is recommended that the system should run on wood pellets, which will allow the wood chip infrastructure in Wales to be developed to allow best prices to be negotiated and maintenance-free operation in the future.
www.sundancerenewables.org.uk /projects/sundance/Ogmore.htm   (283 words)

  
 The School Software Company - Ogmore Testimonial
A single-user version of sleuth was installed and after just three weeks Ogmore used the results to streamline their behaviour strategies.
We asked Ogmore to complete a feedback questionnaire and Phil Jones, Deputy Head, was only too happy to do so.
Collates information that can be used in a very positive way to adopt an approach with students.
www.schoolsoftwarecompany.com /ogmore.htm   (432 words)

  
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The Society was formed in 1999 to carry out research into the history of the Ogmore Valley, to collect and collate documents, photographs and other historical evidence relating to the Ogmore Valley.
The Society intends to preserve products of these studies in the form of appropriate publications, photographs, CD ROM`s, Videos, DVD`s and various electronic media.
For the purposes of the Society, the “Ogmore Valley” is deemed to include the habitations of Blackmill, Glyn Llan, Glynogwr, Lewistown, Nantymoel, Pricetown, Ogmore Vale, Pant-Yr-Awel and Wyndham, together with their environs.
www.ogmore.plus.com   (0 words)

  
 Home Page
Ogmore Valley Wheelers club races, free to non members.
This is the homepage of the Ogmore Valley Wheelers.
We are a cycling club based around Bridgend in Glamorgan.
website.lineone.net /~ovw   (232 words)

  
 BBC News | WALES | Count starts in Ogmore by-election
The polls have closed in the Ogmore parliamentary by-election.
The Ogmore seat became vacant after the death of veteran MP Sir Ray Powell last December - he had represented the constituency since 1979.
The result of the St Valentine's Day poll - the second by-election of this Parliament - is expected around 0100 GMT Friday.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/low/wales/1821380.stm   (161 words)

  
 THE UNOFFICIAL OGMORE-BY-SEA GEOLOGICAL WEBSITE   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Ogmore is an area of outstanding natural beauty and has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
Ogmore by Sea is also a good fishing spot and provides natural attractions suitable for all levels of knowledge, interest and leisure.
Ogmore is a site of special interest for three fields of geological research:
www.angelfire.com /dragon2/ogmore/Front.html   (80 words)

  
 GENUKI: Ogmore Holdings
The first section is a list of the contents of the annual publications of the Ogmore Valley Local History and Heritage Society
The second is a list of items held by Huw Daniel relating to the history of the Ogmore Valley
A history of Arthurs capture at Dunkirk, imprisoment in Lubyanka prison, Moscow and return to the Ogmore Valley.
www.genuki.org.uk /big/wal/GLA/Llangeinor/OgmoreHoldings.html   (1227 words)

  
 Ogmore Vale Con Club - What's On
The beer garden, which overlooks the river Ogmore as it makes its way down the valley, is equipped with a shelter, tables, umbrellas, and currently provides seating for around twenty five people.
Smoking is permitted in the beer garden and it is open on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and all weekend.
Each week contestants battle it out for prizes by answering questions set by our guest quiz masters.
www.ogmoreconclub.co.uk /whatson   (0 words)

  
 Jobs in Ogmore By Sea - Search for Job Vacancies Online
If you want to apply for one of the many quality Ogmore By Sea Jobs on this site, but you need help writing your CV, you can use our CV centre where we have available for you to select from a number of different
We are a leading internet job search site and essential when you are looking for Ogmore By Sea Jobs and other local employment opportunities so make sure you don't miss out.
Search our job vacancies online for that perfect opportunity now or simply register sit back and let us send you Ogmore By Sea Job vacancy information as it becomes available.
www.redgoldfish.co.uk /Ogmore-By-Sea-Jobs.html   (0 words)

  
 Flower Delivery Ogmore | Florists Ogmore | Send Flowers Ogmore | Online Flower Shop
You can send a full range of premium quality flower bouquets to be delivered to Ogmore.
Serenata Flowers is one of the leading Florists in the UK and delivers flowers daily to Ogmore.
You can rest assure that your flower order to Ogmore is treated with the utmost care by our professional florists.
www.serenataflowers.com /sendflowers.asp?flowerdelivery=Ogmore   (420 words)

  
 Ogmore Reception Seating | Orangebox | Leather Chair   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Ogmore quickly established itself as a best seller and will undoubtedly remain so for some time to come; testament to the continuous need for this timeless armchair and sofa.
it is rare for this product to be specified in anything other than classic leather and Ogmore offers the perfect compliment to the more contemporary Orangebox products.
Available in compact armchair, single armchair, two seat unit, large two seat unit and three seat unit.
www.urban-office.com /ogmore-soft.htm   (99 words)

  
 Ogmore Vale Con Club - Copyright Policy
You may save a local copy or send it to your printer for your own personal use or in order to inform authorised and potential users about Ogmore Vale Constitutional & Conservative Club.
You may not modify the information found in the Site without the express permission of Ogmore Vale Constitutional & Conservative Club.
Any breach of this notice will be handled at the sole discretion of Ogmore Vale Constitutional & Conservative Club's management.
www.ogmoreconclub.co.uk /copyright   (0 words)

  
 Ogmore Vale Primary   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The construction of the new Ogmore Vale Primary School is to replace three existing local primary shcools commenced on 10th March 2002 in a prime location adjacent to the Ogmore Valley Leisure Centre.
The Architect has taken the shape of the bird as a theme for the design of the building which also compliments the elongated shape of the site.
The pitches will be enclosed by a fence and the pedestrian access paths leading from the bridge to the playing field will be upgraded.
www.bridgendgfl.net /ogmore   (276 words)

  
 Ogmore Vale Con Club - Games
The lights are switched on at 7pm and don't go off all night.
Come along and enjoy free snooker courtesy of Ogmore Vale Con Club on one of the best tables in South Wales.
Home to the successful Con Club skittles team the skittle alley is available free of charge at all times.
www.ogmoreconclub.co.uk /games   (0 words)

  
 BBC - South East Wales Panoramics - See a panorama of Ogmore castle - Vale of Glamorgan - Heritage coast - South Wales -
Use the cursor to control speed and rotation.
The castle was placed in the keeping of William de Londres - a knight with a fierce reputation.
Together with Coity and Newcastle, the Ogmore Castle formed part of a crucial line of defence against the Welsh.
www.bbc.co.uk /wales/southeast/panoramics/pages/ogmore_castle.shtml   (173 words)

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