By now, readers of the Focus may have heard that Abergavenny has recently been awarded the National Walkers are Welcome award, an initiative which first began in 2007 to encourage towns and villages to be ‘welcoming to walkers’. Abergavenny joins only ninety-nine other towns in the UK to gain this top walking accolade. How could […]
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Monthly Archives: March 2013
Fit for a King
The Kings Arms Hotel, located in the heart of town in St John’s Square, has been a familiar Abergavenny landmark since the sixteenth century. Big changes are afoot and now, under the expert management of award winning hoteliers Jon and Sacha Child, it’s set to become one of the central jewels in Abergavenny’s crown. I […]
New Beginnings: Part Two
Part two of our serialised story by Queenie Young The sewing machine made a scary noise, then it jammed and then the needle broke. A line of blood trickled down Lucy’s hand. She puffed out her cheeks and sat back in her chair. She felt like crying, not because of the broken needle, or the […]
Win Afternoon Tea for Two at The Angel, Abergavenny
Who doesn’t like tea? Who doesn’t like cake? Who doesn’t yet ‘Like’ The Abergavenny Focus on Facebook? Well, between now and 15th April, log onto our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/theabergavennyfocus and hit that little like button in the corner of the page, and you’ll automatically go into the draw to win a voucher for Afternoon Tea […]
This is not just a Walking Festival
It hardly seems possible that a year has gone by since last year’s successful Crickhowell Walking Festival. This year the Festival celebrates its 6th year with 88 walks and an exciting programme of events set to take place. By now, many of the walks are already full, but last minute bookings may still be available, […]
Calling all Artisans!
Articles Wanted! Are you one of the local producers, craftspeople or artists who make Monmouthshire so unique and special? In April, the Abergavenny Focus will be running a Special Feature in the magazine, showcasing interesting articles about local artisans and producers. If you have a small (or even large!) business that you would like to […]
March 2013 Issue
Dear Readers, Now don’t get me wrong, I do like a walk, but under very specific conditions and guidelines. Often, on a sunny day, Pete will suggest going for a lovely stroll. I’ve fallen foul of these lovely ‘strolls’ on many previous occasions. If you’re a regular reader, you will have seen from the walks […]
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