VILLAGE AMENITIES:
The following pages provide information and contact details for a wide range of events and activities taking place in Wick throughout the year as well as details of local services, amenities and organisations.
For Facebook users, the Wick, Broughton and Monknash Hub is also a very useful source of information.
All details are correct to 7th February 2026.
Wick and Marcross Church in Wales Primary School
English medium school for children between the ages of 3 and 11. The school is closely linked with St James’ Church and the wider Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area.
Headteacher: Mrs Ceri Thomas
Address: Church Street, Wick, CF71 7QE
Tel: 01656 890253
Email: wickmarcrossps@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Web: www.wickmarcross.co.uk
St James’ Church
Morning Family Eucharist is on 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays at 11.00am. 5th Sunday services at different churches to be confirmed.
Address: Church Street, Wick, CF71 7QE
Contact: Louise Edwards (Church Warden)
Tel: 01656 890505
Email: lou.millhouse@talk21.com
Web: www.wickchurch.wales
Wick Baptist and Unitarian Chapel
Services are once a month on a Sunday at 15.00. More information can be found on the notice board outside the chapel.
Address: Chapel Street, Wick
Contact: Helen Lewis (Chair)
Tel: 01639 643417
Email: cm.helen@gmail.com
Julianne Morgan (Lay Reader)
Tel: 01792 480167
Wick and Monknash Village Hall
Including a large main hall with stage, meeting room, kitchen facilities, disabled access. See website for booking enquiries.
Address: Church Street, Wick CF71 7QE
Tel: 01656 890412
Website: www.wickvh.wales
Facebook: Wick and Monknash Village Hall
Wick Sports Field and Pavilion
Regular activities include birthday parties and craft workshops amongst many others, The Food Hub (aka The Fresh Food Farmacy) and Wick Youth Club.
The main room, kitchen and changing rooms are available for hire along with changing rooms and showers. The playing field has a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA), and is home to Wick Wolves Touch Rugby Club.
Website: Wick Community Council
Tel: 01656 890367 / M: 07710 209437
The Wick Village Shop/Post Office and The Nook Coffee House
The village shop has groceries, newspapers, off license, fresh baked bread and pastries and a deli stocked with delicious local and Welsh produce and includes The Nook – Coffee House.
Opening Hours:
The Village Shop: Mon-Sat 7.30-19.00 Sun 8.30-15.00
Post Office: Mon-Fri 9.00-16.00
The Nook Coffee House: Tue-Sat 9.00-16.00
Facebook: The Nook Coffee House
Address: St Brides Road, Wick CF71 7QB
Tel: 01656 895192
Email: mail@villageshopwick.co.uk
The Lamb and Flag
Public House and one of the oldest buildings in Wick, currently closed and for sale.
Address: Church Street, Wick, CF71 7QE
Contact: jamie@thelambandflagwick.co.uk
The Star Inn
Traditional friendly country pub offering good food, cosy atmosphere and award-winning real ales.
Opening hours: Mon-Wed 17.00-23.00 and Thu-Sun 12.00- 23.00
Address: Ewenny Road, Wick, CF71 7QA
Tel: 01656 890519
Facebook: The Star Inn, Wick
VILLAGE ORGANISATIONS
Wick Fête and Social Group
This group meets once a month to organise the Village Fête and various other events and activities during the year.
Contacts:
Illid Goddin, Chair
Email: ilsie@msn.com
Claire Murphy, Secretary
Email: claire.murphy21@outlook.com
Facebook: Wick Fete & Social Group
Wick and District Play Group
Providers of early years childcare in Wick and serving the communities of Wick and the surrounding areas.
Operating from Wick and Monknash Village Hall.
Contact: Charlotte Thomas, Playgroup Leader
Tel: 07754896920
Facebook: Wick and District Playgroup
Wick Youth Club
Meets every Wednesday 4pm – 7pm at Wick Pavilion, Cwrt y Felin, Wick.
A voluntary youth group offering a wide range of activities for young people aged 7+ from Wick and surrounding area. A safe place for children, young people and adults where everyone is welcome.
Contact: Conway Hawkins
Tel: 01656 890367 / M: 07710 209437
Facebook: Wick Youth Club
Wick Art Group
Members bring along their own project work and equipment and share their knowledge and experience with each other.
Contact: Mary Traynor
Email: marytraynor10@btinternet.com
Wick Horticultural Society
The society organises the Annual Horticultural Show at the Village Hall on the first Saturday in September. Other activities include coach trips to the Autumn Malvern Show, plus talks and workshops.
Contact: Mike Rhodes (Chair)
Email: rhodes.m1@icloud.com
Wick Wanderers
A friendly group of local walkers that enjoy the benefits of walking together. We offer a varying range of walks taking place on Saturdays and Mondays 3 to 4 times a month.
Contact: Richard Christopher
Email: richardchristopher@hotmail.com
Web: www.wickwanderers.com
Wick and District Pensioners Association
The group meets in the Village Hall on alternate Mondays from 2pm until 4pm and welcome people from all around the area with visiting speakers, musical afternoons, exercise ‘tasters’, and days out to places of interest.
Contact: Marj Dixon (Secretary)
Email: marjorie.dixon@sky.com
Potato Street Players
Wick’s amateur dramatics group was formed in 1967. The group stages at least one play each year over four nights in November at the Village Hall. New members are always welcome whether to ‘tread the boards’ or help backstage.
Contact: Robbie Norris
Tel: 01656 890333
Email: Norris.oca.t21@btinternet.com
Wick Brownies
Meeting at The Village Hall every Tuesday evening in term time between 5:30pm and 7:00pm.
Email wickbrowniesunit@gmail.com (or register on the central Girl Guiding System)
Wick and District Young Farmers Club
Wales’s oldest running YFC (founded 1936) meets at the Village Hall on Tuesdays at 7.30pm. Offers a range of social events and activities for young people age 10-28, not necessarily from a farming background.
Contact: Bel (Secretary)
Email: secretary@wickyfc.co.uk
Facebook: Wick and District YFC
Web: www.wickyfc.co.uk
Sustainable Wick Community Group
Sustainable Wick promotes environmental awareness through various activities such as craft workshops, talks, film shows, etc. as well as organising Wick’s annual Apple Day. The group also manages Monks Wood, a community woodland, and is a member of The Vale Local Nature Partnership.
Contacts:
David Ambrose (Chair)
Tel: 01656 890289
Stephen Cotter (Membership Secretary)
Email: stephen.cotter@btinternet.com
Facebook: Sustainable Wick Community Group
Web: www.wickscg.wordpress.com
Wick Cricket Club
Traditional village cricket team playing friendly matches throughout the summer season on the village Green, new players are welcome.
Contact: Andy: 07398 269073 or Steve: 0734016432
Email: info@wickcc.com
The Fresh Food Farmacy and Warm Space
Held at Wick Pavilion and offering all residents in Wick and St Brides the chance to pick up healthy locally grown organic vegetables, paying only what you can afford and combined with a friendly chat in a warm space over free hot drinks, tea/coffee/cocoa.
Open 2nd and 4th Saturday each month from 10.00 to 11.30am, plus occasional Wednesday afternoons 2.00pm to 3.30pm.
For dates see regular posts on Facebook: Wick, Broughton and Monknash Hub
Wick Wolves Touch Rugby Club
Women’s and Mixed Touch Rugby for anyone over 14 years old with summer training sessions starting at Easter held at Wick Sports Pavilion.
Contact: Kathleen Digby
Tel: 07768 046153
Facebook: Wick Wolves Touch Rugby
‘WHAT’S ON’ IN WICK
Many village organisations hold events throughout the year, which are advertised on posters around the village as well and social media, particularly Facebook: Wick, Broughton & Monknash Hub and Wick Gigs & Local Events.
Annual events include:
- Wick Village Fete, held in June or July on the Playing Field.
- Wick Horticultural Show held in September in the Village Hall.
- Wick Apple Day held in October in the Village Hall,
- Potato Street Players annual production over 4 nights in November in The Village Hall.
- Wick Christmas Market, held in December in the Village Hall
Courses, Classes and other Events in the Village Hall:
Web: www.wickvh.wales
Zumba
Dance-based fitness class on Monday evening, offering a wide range of physical, mental, social benefits.
Contact: Giselle (Gigi) Hodkinson
Tel: 07881 733003
Wednesday Art Group
Informal courses on various art techniques led by artist and lecturer Christine Lamb (MA Illustration).
Contact: Christine Lamb
Email: lambchristine@icloud.com
Facebook: christine.icreateart
Wick Art Group
Meets every Thursday afternoon at 14.00
Email: marytraynor10@btinternet.com
Llantwit Major Archery Club
Contact: Matt McKeowan
Email: mattmckewon1@sky.com
Yoga
Yoga class designed to increase mobility and flexibility and encourage a sense of calmness. All are welcome, including beginners.
Contact: Diana O’Reilly
Email: d-or@hotmail.co.uk
SERVICES & OTHER USEFUL LINKS
Bus Routes – 303
Bridgend to Llantwit Major via St Donat’s
Llantwit Major to Bridgend via St Donat’s
Stopping at Marcross, Wick, St Brides Major, Southerndown, Ogmore-by-Sea and Ewenny
Web: First Bus – South and East Wales
Greenlinks Community Transport
This community bus service is operated by volunteer drivers on a membership basis at very reasonable rates. Bookings are only accepted from individuals or non-profit making organisations, charitable groups or interest groups who are members.
Contact: Community Transport Officer
Tel: Freephone 0800 2941113 9am – 1pm weekdays
Email: greenlinks@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Refuse Collection
The Vale Council collects recycling and kitchen waste every Monday.
General household rubbish (black bags) every 3rd Monday.
Collection of garden waste from your home is by paid subscription to Vale Council.
Web: www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/en/living/Recycling-and-Waste
Doctors Surgeries
Llantwit Major & Coastal Vale Medical Practice
Main address: Eryl Surgery, Station Road, Llantwit Major, CF61 1ST
Also has branch surgeries in St Athan and Rhoose.
Tel: 01446 793444
Web: www.llantwitdoctors.com
The Cowbridge and Vale Medical Practice
Servicing the people of Cowbridge and the Western Vale of Glamorgan.
Main Address: The Broad Shoard, Cowbridge CF71 7DA
Also operates branch surgeries at Llantwit Major Health Centre and St Athan Surgery.
Tel: 01446 772383
Web: www.cowbridgedoctors.com
LOCAL & NATIONAL GOVERNMENT
Wick Community Council
The Council meets every third Thursday of the month (except August) at Wick Pavilion from 7.30pm. Further information can be found on the Council’s website or the noticeboard by the school.
Chair: David Ambrose
Clerk: Conway Hawkins
Tel: 01656 890367/ 07710 209437
Web: www.wickcc.wales
Email: wickcommunitycouncil@gmail.com
Vale of Glamorgan Council
Wick is part of St Brides Major Ward in the Vale of Glamorgan Council and represented by two elected Councillors:
Jo Protheroe: jprotheroe@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Carys Stallard: cstallard@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Tel: 01446 700111
Web: www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
For info on historic places to visit, interesting things to do, and beautiful walks in the area, go to www.visitthevale.com
Member of Parliament (Westminster)
MP Kanishka Narayan, Labour
Constituency: Vale of Glamorgan
Email: Kanishka.narayan.mp@parliament.uk
Email: mark.goodjohn@parliament.uk
Senedd (Welsh Parliament) Member
MS Jane Hutt. Welsh Labour
Constituency: Vale of Glamorgan
Email: jane.hutt@senedd.wales
Llantwit Major Town Council
Address: Town Hall, Llantwit Major CF61 1SD
Tel: 01446 793707
www.llantwitmajortowncouncil.gov.uk
For information about historic Llantwit Major, including St Illtud’s Church visit:
Web: www.llantwitmajorhistorysociety.co.uk
Web: www.llanilltud.org.uk
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