Just days after its official commissioning, a defibrillator in Abergavenny Town centre was used in a real life-saving drama. The Rotary Club of Abergavenny has fitted four lifesaving defibrillators throughout the town during the last eight months as part of the clubs ongoing ‘Well Being’ Initiative. On Saturday evening, a woman collapsed with a suspected […]
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Monthly Archives: May 2017
DO YOU KNOW YOUR CONSUMER RIGHTS?
When you buy goods or services you have certain protection under consumer law and also you have made a contract with the seller. A contract is a legally binding agreement and, if something goes wrong with an item/service you’ve bought, it is important to know if you are entitled to a refund, repair or replacement […]
Police Officer of the Year Award
A “highly regarded and insightful” sergeant has scooped the Police Officer of the Year Award. Owen Dillon, based at Brecon, picked up the accolade at Thursday evening’s Dyfed-Powys Police force awards ceremony. Owen has a 21-year history with the force, having joined in 2006 following a distinguished career with the Royal Marines. He has worked […]
Crickhowell Open Gardens – Mirrors, Mountains and Meditation
Garden visitors are in for a treat again this year. Crickhowell Open Gardens on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 June 2017 will be presenting them with some of their finest examples of gardens. There are the small, walled cottage gardens right in the centre of the town – or the large park-like gardens with ponds […]
Crickhowell Cosy Cinema
There are few things better than snuggling down to watch a good film is there? And when it happens in the company of others, that only adds to the experience. On the last Friday of each month, you can enjoy a fabulous film in the company of Crickhowell locals at the Crickhowell Cosy Cinema. Films […]
Crickhowell & District History Society
Crickhowell & District History Society was formed twenty years ago when an inaugural meeting was held in January 1997 by Mr. John Addis, author of the two “Crickhowell Yesterday” collections of photographs. The aims of the Society are, briefly, to promote and encourage the public study of history with particular reference to the local area. […]
Percussion for Fun
A volunteer recruitment afternoon was held at Brecon Theatre at the end of March. The aim is to set up a musical afternoon for older people, those living with dementia including their support workers, with a team of volunteers.All this is being put together by Lynn from Beat It Percussion with a grant from the […]
Buddha & Buns
Buddha and Buns is an event bringing together local families to socialise, play fun games, paint, craft, listen to stories, eat cake and find out a bit about Buddhism. Our day is based on some of the wonderful Buddhist principle: being loving, kindness, compassion, peace, respect and dignity for all humanity. We want to introduce […]
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