The Olympic and Paralymic Games are just around the corner! Earlier this year the Olympic flame passed through Abergavenny on its circuitous tour of the United Kingdom which comes to an end on 27th July at the Opening Ceremony in London. This summer’s Olympic Games will see Wales’s athletes going head to head with the […]
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Monthly Archives: July 2012
Gwent Young People’s Theatre present A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Gwent Young People’s Theatre present their new production of Shakespeare’s glorious comedy in the perfect setting of Abergavenny Castle’s beautiful grounds. It’s a rollercoaster ride of high energy and emotions, full of humour, magic and fairies. A Midsummer Night’s Dream remains a firm favourite among theatergoers. The story centres on four young lovers who […]
Nana’s Kitchen : Wimbledon Strawberry Tarts
Everyone is caught up in the spirit of the Olympics, Euro 2012 and the Bike Festival, but let’s not forget another annual sporting event – the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. The arrival of Wimbledon fortnight heralds the strawberry season. These delicious berries have a long association with Wimbledon and are served to thousands of visitors during […]
Rainy Days
So far, this summer has been a bit of a washout. Who knows, blue skies and summer sunshine may be only a short way away. Until we see evidence of this, though, the prospect of facing the schools’ six week summer holiday behind rain-streaked windowpanes is becoming a real threat. Finding indoor activities to keep […]
Summer Playscheme at Abergavenny Leisure Centre
Monmouth Leisure Centres’ summer Playscheme at Abergavenny Leisure Centre is back bigger and better than ever before! With so many activities, games and entertainment for the kids, they won’t have time to get bored! Our Playscheme is run, organised and supervised by fully qualified and CRB checked staff so you can be safe in the […]
Grass… yum!
Some questions are easy to answer in my job others are more tricky. Concerned dog owner: Why is my dog scratching and biting out the fur over his tail? Me: Fleas. Owner: No it can’t be, I’ve treated them with powder and a flea bomb. My response: They don’t work and anyway what’s […]
Abergavenny and District Carnival
Abergavenny and District Carnival is now in it’s 14th consecutive year and is still going strong! The carnival is organised by a small committee of volunteers, who all work full time and help with carnival in their spare time. Despite having no parade this year due to there being a recent parade for the jubilee, […]
In a Lather
In our Guest Column, we invite Samantha Jones of The Sugar Loaf Soap Company to tell us about the challenges and rewards of setting up a local small business. I moved to Wales temporarily nearly 5 years ago with every intention of focusing on the property business that I had started with my Dad back […]
Abergavenny Gears Up for Four Days of Cycling Festivities in July
Riders from across the UK will be descending into Abergavenny in July as the annual Festival of Cycling takes place for a sixth year. And again the big weekend will have a huge amount for people either on or off a bike to enjoy over the course of four days. Festival organiser Bill Owen has […]
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