Henry “Hank” Palmer (Robert Downey Jr) is a successful, high flying city lawyer, with a reputation to match. Firmly installed in his urban life, reality and his past suddenly catch up with him after the death of his mother and a long overdue trip back to his rural home town. Determined to keep his visit […]
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Monthly Archives: November 2014
The Art of Storytelling
Local storyteller Daniel Morden is hosting a unique event in Abergavenny next month – a performance by folk legend Robin Williamson. “It is a dream come true,” said Daniel. “Robin is a wonderful storyteller. His stories are hilarious and magical by turns. He has the timing of a comedian and the turn of phrase of […]
Learn to Sing with Synergy
Have you ever wanted to improve your singing voice, but never quite got round to doing anything about it? Well here’s your chance to join up for a free 6 week Singing Course, run by Synergy, an acappella (without instrumental sound), close harmony chorus based in Abergavenny. The course, starting on Thursday 15th January, will […]
Nana’s Kitchen: Apple Dessert Cake
This is a very quick and easy dessert to prepare. Most of the ingredients are store cupboard mainstays, with the exception of the cooking apple, which if you are just wanting to rustle something up quickly, can be replaced by eating apples – just be less generous with the sugar topping. Ingredients 170g self raising […]
In the Garden: Autumn Wildlife
It’s that time of year when the wind howls, leaves tumble from the trees and the very idea of setting foot outside the warm comfort of your home makes you shiver. Coincidentally, it’s also the time of year, when many species of wildlife need a helping hand to survive the coming months and scarcity of […]
Tutorials for Two Wheels
Picture the scene: you’re miles from home, cycling your favourite loop and enjoying some rare peace and quiet. There’s not a soul in sight and you’ve zero chance of your phone interrupting your reverie – because you’re deep in a reception blackspot. All well and good if your bike’s in tip-top condition, and you know […]
Learn to Sing with Synergy
Have you ever wanted to improve your singing voice, but never quite got round to doing anything about it? Well here’s your chance to join up for a free 6 week Singing Course, run by Synergy, an acappella (without instrumental sound), close harmony chorus based in Abergavenny. The course, starting on Thursday 15th January, will […]
Festive Food all wrapped up at Christmas Food & Drink Fair
The fourth Abergavenny Food Festival Christmas Food and Drink Fair takes place on Sunday 14 December (10.00am – 5.00pm). Chef Dem with Carl Cheetham, Head Chef at Gliffaes Hotel – photographer Toril Brancher With over ninety hand-picked speciality food exhibitors every facet of the festive season is covered: fresh and cured meats, poultry and game, […]
Festive Food all wrapped up at Christmas Food & Drink Fair
The fourth Abergavenny Food Festival Christmas Food and Drink Fair takes place on Sunday 14 December (10.00am – 5.00pm). With over ninety hand-picked speciality food exhibitors every facet of the festive season is covered: fresh and cured meats, poultry and game, cheeses and chocolates, cakes and desserts, wines and liqueurs, ales and ciders and a […]