Hay St Mar y’s FC has a long history and is very much part of the cultural fabric of Hay-on-Wye, alongside the book shops and castle. What people might not know, however, is that last year a group of intrepid women and girls stormed the male dominated bastion of the clubhouse and started a football […]
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The local magazines for Abergavenny, Crickhowell, Brecon & Talgarth – Events, News and Advertising
Monthly Archives: April 2015
Gilwern Bowling Club
Did you know there is a bowling green in Gilwern? No? Where is it? This is the common response when club members talk to people who live in or near Gilwern. Well, your bowling green is located in the playing fields beside the car park off Common Road. And if you’re thinking that Bowls is […]
Crickhowell and District Community Partnership for Activities and Sport
The Crickhowell and District Community Partnership for activities and sport is holding an Open Evening on April 16th at the Crickhowell Community High School, to promote the development of the Sports Facilities on the High School Site. We would very much welcome your involvement in the evening as there will be opportunity for you to […]
Your chance to win tickets to see Swansea City Opera and Gwent Bach Society performing Faust
Swansea City Opera will be teaming up with the Gwent Bach Society to deliver a rare performance of one of the most famous and finest operas. Swansea City Opera visit the Borough Theatre on the 6th May with Charles Gounod’s Faust following their highly acclaimed 2014 tour of The Marriage of Figaro. As part of […]
Next Month’s Focus: May 2015
Later Years May’s Focus will look at relevant articles and advertising for those in their later years of life. We are particularly interested in groups, clubs and organisations that cater to the needs and interests of the older generation. In terms of advertising, if you are affiliated to a specific business or company that […]
Robert Macdonald’s exhibition at Tower Gallery
When Brecon artist Robert Macdonald left New Zealand on a small sailing-ship 53 years ago this month, he only expected to be away for a few months, hoping to travel north into the Pacific from Australia, exploring the islands. However, during the crossing to Australia the ship was buffeted by two fierce storms and had […]
Remembering Wales’s role in the Battle of Agincourt
2015 marks the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt. For the people of Brecon, Tretower, Trecastle and Monmouthshire it’s a particularly special occasion. Local heroes – including the famous Welsh longbowmen – distinguished themselves in this crucial 15th-century battle. A special events programme has been organised by community groups across Brecon, Tretower, Trecastle and […]
Safety advice while out Walking and Jogging
Sergeant Craig Morgan said “Powys is a safe place to live and the chances of you becoming a victim of personal crime are low. But we can all take simple precautions and make ourselves aware to keep safe.” If you are walking, jogging or cycling in the dark, get a personal attack alarm from a […]
Crickhowell Choral Society: 21st Crickhowell Music Festival
Crickhowell Choral Society was founded in 1981 by a local GP David Hiley who persuaded any of his patients who said they could sing to join him in creating a choir. From this small group, many of whom are still members, a strong society of some 50 to 60 singers has evolved. In 1995, Stephen […]
Families pay tribute to Brecknock Women’s Aid
New beginnings for domestic abuse services in South Powys. After providing domestic abuse services in South Powys for the last 27 years, women whose lives have benefited from the services provided by Brecknock WA pay tribute and say thanks. Oct 1st 2014 marked the start of a new era for domestic abuse services in South […]
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