The weekend of 12th & 13th July sees a mix of British & International Blues artists descend on South Wales for the 9th Abertillery Blues Festival. Situated in the glorious Abertillery Park under the slopes of the Arael Mountains, Abertillery Blues Festival brings together a collection of the blues world’s rising stars and past masters. […]
Focus Magazines
The local magazines for Abergavenny, Crickhowell, Brecon & Talgarth – Events, News and Advertising
Monthly Archives: July 2013
Abergavenny Carnival 2013
This year’s Abergavenny Carnival takes place on 13th July and is set to be a day full of excitement and colourful spectacles, kicking off with live entertainment from 10am in Cross Street, followed by the Carnival Parade at midday, which makes a welcome return this year. An afternoon of fun and entertainment begins in Bailey […]
Holiday at Home
Ruth Coulthard of Brecon Beacons National Park and Abergavenny Walkers are Welcome Group explains why we should. Why spend hours of travelling to another holiday destination, and shelling out for the privilege, when there is so much to enjoy right here on our doorstep? We are blessed in Abergavenny to be a central hub to […]
Where’s Wally Hunt
To help celebrate Independent Booksellers Week, Fable have come up with a creative and fun way to enjoy all that’s wonderful about our local independent businesses, underscoring the unique character of Abergavenny, promoting a ‘Shop Local’ message and offering a chance for the whole community to get involved. Can you find 12 Wallys hidden in […]
Abergavenny’s Pick of the Pubs!
There’s nothing quite like relaxing at the end of the day with a cool drink in the company of good friends in pleasant surroundings. Abergavenny has a wealth of delightful pubs and bars to enjoy, and in August’s issue of the Abergavenny Focus, we will be showcasing these so we can better understand the wide […]
Abergavenny Festival of Cycling 2013
Nowadays, cycling is right up there with football, rugby and cricket as one of the UK’s top-grade sports. You need look no further than last year’s summer Olympics and Team GB’s success at the velodrome for confirmation of its ever-growing popularity. This July Abergavenny once again plays host to a major national cycling event – […]
Abergavenny Community Health Pastors
A new service for the people of Abergavenny A new voluntary community service is starting for the people of Abergavenny and surroundings. Abergavenny Community Health Pastors is a group of volunteers from local churches who have been trained in listening skills, and who are willing to visit those who have serious or life-threatening illnesses to […]
Clydach Methodist Church Open Weekend
Clydach Methodist Church (Main Road, Clydach North) are having an open weekend in July. On Saturday, July 13th the church will be open from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for teas, coffees and cakes. Also planned is an exhibition of photos of village life in former times: church/chapel life, school, family history, etc. If you […]
July 2013 Issue
Dear Readers, Well here it is: Summer! Make the most of it while it lasts. The summer solstice has been and gone and the nights are getting darker. It’s a slippery slope towards winter, with fewer than 180 days before Christmas. I can’t work out the number of shopping days – that’s too much for […]
Rich man or Poor man?
Tonight, one in eight people in the world will go to bed hungry. Most probably you will not be one of them, because you are one of the lucky ones. What would it feel like to be one of the unlucky ones? Come along to the Rich man, Poor man meal being organised by the […]