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Monthly Archives: October 2014

Be a nice guy this Halloween

Police are asking the public to ‘Be A Nice Guy’ this Halloween and bonfire night in Operation B.A.N.G. The force will be offering advice and guidance on the dos and donts around this event. As with previous years, posters are available from local officers with messages that are appropriate to the different type of incidents […]

A secret treasury, tucked away in Abergavenny…

The Cabin of Curiosities is where you will find the more unusual, interesting pieces from the past.  Fine linen, Welsh and other blankets,  furniture and rugs;  original art work;  light fittings made to order;  ceramics and glass;  bookends from disused old sewing machine!  We never know what will come in next.  Also books on gardening and crafts […]

Autumn celebrations at the the Oriel CRiC Gallery

The onset of autumn has been marked in Crickhowell’s Oriel CRiC Gallery by a particularly vibrant “By Invitation” exhibition and a programme of creative activity. Earlier this month Folk Musicians from X’ian Shaanxi, delighted visitors withl music and a calligraphy demonstration complemented by art by – four artists from X’ian whose work has been curated […]

Film Review: Pride

The scene is the turbulent summer of 1984, a time of general unrest and discontent amongst the workers and citizens of the UK. Overshadowed by the miners’ strikes, the gay rights community is experiencing a temporary respite from the authorities, whose attention has now turned to the strikes. However, passionate activist Mark, sees in this […]

Training in Abergavenny to help community groups kick start regeneration

On Tuesday 21st October The Prince’s Regeneration Trust (PRT) is coming to The Priory Centre, Abergavenny, as part of its three year roadshow to help communities save the local buildings they love. CADW estimates that there are around 3,000 listed buildings at risk in Wales, and many more which are unlisted. Ros Kerslake, Chief Executive […]

Making Pigs Fly

One of the things which makes Abergavenny Food Festival really special is the decoration of the Market Hall, which stays in place all year.   The themes are always food-related and in the past have included breakfast plates, a field of sheep, game birds and bees. This year we have discovered that pigs really can […]

Nana’s Kitchen: Honey Hazelnut Cake

As well as fruit trees, I benefit from having a hazel tree in my garden, which bears fruit every year. However, it is quite difficult to judge when to pick them: too early and they are bitter, too late and the squirrels have them. This year I timed it just right and beat the squirrels […]

Nana’s Kitchen: Honey Hazlenut Cake

As well as fruit trees, I benefit from having a hazel tree in my garden, which bears fruit every year. However, it is quite difficult to judge when to pick them: too early and they are bitter, too late and the squirrels have them. This year I timed it just right and beat the squirrels […]

Christmas Vintage Clothes Fayre

A Note for your Diary: Christmas Vintage Clothes Fayre Due to the success of the Vintage Fair held in April, members of the Inner Wheel of Usk are holding a Charity Christmas Vintage Clothes Fair in Usk Memorial Hall, on Saturday 8th November, from 10am to 4pm, to raise funds for the Stroke Association and […]

Vintage Vision Fayre

Fashionistas should head for the Vintage Vision fayre in Abergavenny Market Hall on Sunday, November 2nd with catwalk shows, music and a pop-up café. Visitors will be able to browse stalls selling clothing, accessories, homeware – and pick up bargains for the trendy retro look. “The fayre offers something for vintage lovers, both young and […]

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