Gateway Credit Union (GCU) is a reputable financial institution with over 27 years of experience dedicated to assisting the residents of Torfaen, Monmouthshire and surrounding areas in achieving financial resilience in the present complex economic environment. GCU is pleased to extend an invitation to the communities of Monmouthshire, Torfaen, and surrounding areas to apply for […]

Abergavenny Relief in Need is a small local charity established in 1974 with the aim of supporting individuals in need within its ‘Area of Benefit’ which is the town wards of Abergavenny and the adjacent areas of Hardwick and Coldbrook (established by Trust). The charity is inviting referrals from local, frontline organisations (see examples below) […]

On Sunday October 20th, Abergavenny Market Hall, Upper Brewery Yard and Library From 10:30am to 4:00pm. Stalls, Activities, Storytelling, Hands on Activities, Talks, Films, Music, . GOOD CLEAN GREEN FAMILY FUN – And its FREE! The second family friendly ‘Greener Abergavenny’ Fair is coming to the Market Hall on 20th October. Following last year’s success, […]

The team’s activity has picked up over the past month, with nine callouts from the end of August through the last week of September. Once again, the trend is an uplift from 2023, where across the same period last year, LMRT was called upon on just three occasions. These call-outs have predominantly been in and […]

If you are craving some wonderful live entertainment – Rareseed Theatre invite you to their production of The Long Way Home. There are four local performances for this special event, at The Clarence Hall, Crickhowell and The Retreat, Llanover and they are selling fast! The play follows the journey of a recently widowed old woman […]

Have you noticed the popularity of street food? If not, where have you been? If so, then you’re noticing a trend that shows no signs of slowing. Street food traders including pop-ups and food trucks now have a place in a massive market worth £1.2 billion. There are over 7,000 street food vans in the […]

Last month was National Road Victim Month, an annual campaign highlighting the significant number of people needlessly killed and injured in crashes on the UK’s roads. The campaign, organized by RoadPeace, the national charity for road crash victims, aims to raise awareness about the following facts: Every day in the UK, five people are killed […]

Call Outs & Training After an exceptionally busy June and July for the team, which saw a 129% uplift on the same period in 2023 (as detailed in the July issue of Focus), activity levelled off in August, with just three call outs in the first three weeks of the month. The month started with […]

Are you looking to become part of a vibrant community, improve your fitness, and enjoy the thrill of teamwork and competition? Look no further! We are a welcoming and inclusive club that caters to players of all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a complete beginner, there’s a place for you […]

We are currently working on the October editions of The Abergavenny Focus and The South Powys Focus. The deadline for these is 25th September. Our theme for October is a Green and Ecological theme and inclusion in the feature is free if you book into the October edition(s). Just make your advert booking, and then […]