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Outdoors

Here comes Spring, which can only mean one thing: time to get outside! We’re going outdoors next month, celebrating everything that being outside offers – an escape, a chance to soak up nature or get busy in the garden with a springtime spruce up. The deadline is 26th March. We’re offering complimentary editorial space for […]

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The Powys Diet – Powys County Councillor Embraces Local Food Movement

Powys County Councillor Corinna Kenyon-Wade has embarked on a unique journey to promote local food sustainability by committing to The Powys Diet for one month. This initiative, inspired by the Fife Diet, aims to highlight the benefits of consuming locally sourced food and reducing carbon emissions. Bwyd Powys Food, the sustainable food partnership for Powys, […]

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Cafe Owner Helping to Combat Veteran Isolation

A café owner in Abergavenny is throwing open his doors to support veterans in the local area. Bryan Harris is hosting dedicated Help for Heroes drop-in events at The Coffee Pot on the second Thursday of every month, to provide a space for former service men and women to get together. Bryan, whose father served […]

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Health

From physical exercise, fitness training and nutrition, to self care and mental wellbeing, we’ll be exploring all aspects of Health and what it means to live a healthy lifestyle. March is also the month of Mothering Sunday and the beginning of Spring. If you have a business and would like to advertise, or you have […]

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Loving It!

February is traditionally the month of love, but we’re taking it beyond romantic love. What passions do you have? Any particular hobby you’re crazy about? Perhaps you’re still on the lookout for something that really fires you up! Maybe you’re just grateful to love the community and place where you live! Or are you resolved […]

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Meet Your Chiropractor: Over 20 Years of Expertise

Hi, I am Dr Amanda Hutchinson and I’ve been a chiropractor for over 20 years, having qualified from the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic in 2003. Throughout my career, I’ve continually expanded my knowledge and skillset through various advanced courses, ensuring that I’m equipped to treat a wide range of conditions and meet the unique needs […]

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Soup stall leaves Crickhowell Christmas Market with a warm glow

A fundraising soup stall championing food skills and fresh Welsh produce came to the rescue of chilled stallholders and hungry emergency service workers at the Crickhowell Christmas Market on Thursday evening, 5 December. Gusting winds and driving rain had left everyone feeling cold and damp, so as the market came to a close, the soup […]

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Gateway Credit Union invites Torfaen & Monmouthshire residents to apply for our Christmas Loan

Gateway Credit Union (GCU) is a reputable financial institution with over 27 years of experience dedicated to assisting the residents of Torfaen, Monmouthshire and surrounding areas in achieving financial resilience in the present complex economic environment. GCU is pleased to extend an invitation to the communities of Monmouthshire, Torfaen, and surrounding areas to apply for […]

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The Abergavenny Relief in Need Charity

Abergavenny Relief in Need is a small local charity established in 1974 with the aim of supporting individuals in need within its ‘Area of Benefit’ which is the town wards of Abergavenny and the adjacent areas of Hardwick and Coldbrook (established by Trust). The charity is inviting referrals from local, frontline organisations (see examples below) […]

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The Greener Abergavenny Fair is back!

On Sunday October 20th, Abergavenny Market Hall, Upper Brewery Yard and Library From 10:30am to 4:00pm. Stalls, Activities, Storytelling, Hands on Activities, Talks, Films, Music, . GOOD CLEAN GREEN FAMILY FUN – And its FREE! The second family friendly ‘Greener Abergavenny’ Fair is coming to the Market Hall on 20th October. Following last year’s success, […]

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