Calling all writers, readers and lovers of fiction. Following our very popular Flash Fiction competition that we recently ran in association with Bookish and The Word Counts writing group, we are very excited to invite you to our Flash Fiction Event on National Flash Fiction Day – Wednesday 16th May from 7.30pm at the […]
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Monthly Archives: May 2012
Nana’s Kitchen : Jubilee Victoria Sandwich
In light of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee next month I have decided to make a cake befitting the occasion. Unfortunately, my expertise does not go so far as creating a new cake especially for the occasion. However, as the Victoria Sandwich was made in celebration of Queen Victoria’s jubilee in 1897, what could be better? […]
Why I practise Yoga
In our new Guest Column, we invite yoga practioner Jane Reynolds to talk about Yoga. I began to do yoga 30 years ago because I had a sit-down-office-job, I needed to move and I loathe all competitive sports. I found a class in Queen Square in London, with a beautiful lady called Felicia, and off […]
Why a market was key to Abergavenny’s prosperity
The Normans put the borough back on the map, but it was the Welsh who Brought food To the town’s tables . Helen Morgan of Abergavenny Local History Society reports It was shortly after 1066 that Hamelin de Ballon built the castle and priory around which Bergavenny grew up. And it was the town […]
Deaf Awareness Week
Monday 7th – Sunday 13th May is deaf awareness week where the aim is to improve understanding of the different types of deafness by highlighting the many different methods of communication used by deaf, deafened, deafblind and hard of hearing people, such as sign language and lipreading. Supported by over one hundred deaf charities and […]
Cylch Meithrin Y Fenni Open Day
Cylch Meithrin Y Fenni, the only Welsh medium pre-school setting in Abergavenny, is to hold two open days on Monday 21st May and Thursday 31st May between the hours of 10-11.30 and 1- 2.30. If you are considering a nursery place for your child from September 2012, then this is a great opportunity for parents […]
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