The Greener Abergavenny Fair returns to the Market Hall on 18 October, bringing together local organisations, community groups, businesses and individuals for a day of ideas, inspiration and practical action for a greener future. This year’s Fair promises plenty for all ages. You will meet lots of new participants and activities as well as old […]

Abergavenny Town Council has launched a new promotional video with a playful twist to raise awareness of the campaign to restore the historic Abergavenny Town Hall Clock and help safeguard one of the town’s most recognisable landmarks for future generations. The video was officially released across Abergavenny Town Council’s social media channels last week and […]

Hay-on-Wye will once again become the UK’s first Fungi Town this autumn, as the fascinating world of fungi takes over the town from 2–4 October 2026. Following the success of last year’s inaugural festival, which welcomed more than 2,000 visitors, Fungi Town returns with a packed programme celebrating everything from mushrooms and toadstools to yeasts […]

Blind baking, cooking over fire, live music, chef demonstrations, foraging sessions, tastings, cookery classes, and some surprisingly big questions about the future of food… There’s rather a lot going on at Abergavenny Food Festival this year (and that’s before you’ve even made it to the Market Hall). Your weekend might begin with a box of […]

Green Man 2026 came to a rousing conclusion in the Black Mountains, following four days of music, arts, science and entertainment at the Glan Usk Estate near Crickhowell. Wolf Alice made their first appearance at the festival a memorable one, closing the Mountain Stage with a headline set spanning their career. From the raw beats […]

The (wished for) downpours failed to dampen the festival spirit, and Green Man was in full swing on Friday, with an eclectic mix of music and comedy entertaining festivalgoers here in the Usk Valley.  Wilco brought the evening to a memorable close on the Mountain Stage, returning to headline the festival 17 years after their […]