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Stuart Bain is the event coordinator and lead organiser of the Pencoed Trailblazers. He is a local correspondent and trustee of the Open Spaces Society as well as a member of the Ramblers Cymru Steering Group. Stuart is acting on a commitment to improve open spaces in his locality and inspiring others by bringing the community together to make a difference.

17/06/2026

Quick reminder for Saturday’s Trailblazers session — we’re freeing Footpath 5 from its leafy prison 10–12pm and you’re invited.

Meet at: Red Oaks, Pencoed CF35 6LH
W3W: ///unstated.outs.explains

It’s a relaxed, inclusive morning:
• Join for ten minutes or the whole two hours
• Bring nothing but yourself
• All ages and abilities welcome
• Plenty of friendly faces and fresh air

If you’ve ever thought “I should get involved one day”… this is a good one.

Footpath 5 Wants Its Freedom — Come Help Us Break It Out! Look at this poor right of way…Blocked in. Overgrown. Trapped....
11/06/2026

Footpath 5 Wants Its Freedom — Come Help Us Break It Out!

Look at this poor right of way…
Blocked in. Overgrown. Trapped.
Just sitting there like, “Hello? I used to be a road, thank you very much. I carried farmers, families and brickworkers before half of you were born. Can someone let me out?”

Well… yes. Yes we can.

On Saturday 20 June, 10–12pm, Trailblazers are heading out to rescue Footpath 5 — the old road to the di**le and the historic route to the clay/brickworks before the estate arrived. Nature’s been trying to kidnap it, and we’re staging a full‑scale community jailbreak.

Why go?
Because honestly… got anything better to do?
Didn’t think so.

✨ Fresh air
✨ Friendly people
✨ Feel‑good vibes
✨ A bit of history
✨ A path future generations will thank you for
✨ And you can do as much or as little as you like

No kit. No experience. No pressure.
Just turn up, have a laugh, and help a forgotten footpath escape from the undergrowth.

And if you can’t make this one, we’re out every third Saturday of the month, 10–12pm around Pencoed. You’re always welcome.

Let’s set this path free.

08/06/2026

Any ideas where this is in Pencoed?

Busy scouting a suitable activity for Pencoed Trailblazers on 20th. Any suggestions are welcome!
07/06/2026

Busy scouting a suitable activity for Pencoed Trailblazers on 20th. Any suggestions are welcome!

An afternoon stroll along the Glamorgan Ridgeway. Highly recommended with panoramic views across south wales. 🥾🥾
04/06/2026

An afternoon stroll along the Glamorgan Ridgeway. Highly recommended with panoramic views across south wales. 🥾🥾

Fresh Air, Good Company, Real ImpactA brilliant morning at Parc Slip for the Trailblazers — 11 of us out enjoying the su...
17/05/2026

Fresh Air, Good Company, Real Impact

A brilliant morning at Parc Slip for the Trailblazers — 11 of us out enjoying the sunshine and clearing around 250 m² of Himalayan balsam. Everyone worked at their own pace, and there was a real sense of achievement by the end.

Duncan, the Wildlife Trust’s Reserves Manager, shared some cracking facts along the way — including that a single balsam plant can produce up to 800 seeds, and the pods can fire them about 7 metres. No wonder it spreads.

Good company, good wellbeing, and another small but meaningful difference made for our wider community.

15/05/2026

Island Farm Hut 9 — the secret heart of the largest German POW escape in WWII history. Hut 9 Island Farm Bridgend

Trailblazers – Final Reminder for SaturdayWe’re out at Parc Slip this Saturday, 16 May, 10am–12pm for a community‑led ba...
15/05/2026

Trailblazers – Final Reminder for Saturday

We’re out at Parc Slip this Saturday, 16 May, 10am–12pm for a community‑led balsam bashing session with support from Pencoed Town Council.

The forecast is looking great — dry, bright, and mild, ideal for a couple of hours outdoors making a real difference for local nature.

All welcome. Stay for the full session or drop in when you can.
Parking can be tight, so please car share if possible.

A small bit of teamwork goes a long way for our green spaces. Pencoed Town Council

Trailblazers are out again this Saturday, 16 May, 10–12 at Parc Slip.All welcome — do as much or as little as you like, ...
12/05/2026

Trailblazers are out again this Saturday, 16 May, 10–12 at Parc Slip.

All welcome — do as much or as little as you like, all kit provided.

Parking can be tight, so please car share where possible or drop a note in the comments.

We’re teaming up our friends from our friends from the Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales for some balsam bashing to protect our native plants.

Proud to run this in partnership with Pencoed Town Council — thanks for backing the community.

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