70 years ago a fundraising branch of the R.N.L.I was established in Brecon by Mr Mervyn Jenkins CBE – our late President. He vowed to support the charity, owing to having been rescued by a lifeboat from Swanage from the beaches at Dunkirk, during the Second World War. A separate fundraising branch was established in […]
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Vale of Usk Lifeboat Fundraising
70 years ago a fundraising branch of the R.N.L.I was established in Brecon by Mr Mervyn Jenkins CBE – our late President. He vowed to support the charity, owing to having been rescued by a lifeboat from Swanage from the beaches at Dunkirk, during the Second World War. A separate fundraising branch was established in […]
The Gift of Giving
Christmas is a hectic time of the year – there’s wrapping to do, nativities and carol concerts to attend, and the whole business of catering for the family. It’s so easy to forget those less fortunate than ourselves during the festive period. Nevertheless, many people in our community are in need. Foodbanks rely on food […]
Cards For Good Causes
Where will you buy your Christmas Cards this year? Every year Cards For Good Causes are sold at St Mary’s Church in Brecon, raising money for many different charities. There is a huge selection of cards with designs ranging from traditional nativity scenes to contemporary and humorous images. The cards are all printed on top […]
Neath Port Talbot Charity Merges with Brecknock Women’s Aid
Neath-Port Talbot based domestic violence charity, Calan DVS, has merged with Brecknock Women’s Aid on October 1st 2014. Calan DVS itself was formed by the merging of Neath and Lliw Valley Women’s Aid in 2012, the first merger of Women’s Aid groups in Wales. This merger allowed for growth, innovation, and development in the delivery […]
Christmas Vintage Clothes Fayre
A Note for your Diary: Christmas Vintage Clothes Fayre Due to the success of the Vintage Fair held in April, members of the Inner Wheel of Usk are holding a Charity Christmas Vintage Clothes Fair in Usk Memorial Hall, on Saturday 8th November, from 10am to 4pm, to raise funds for the Stroke Association and […]
Vintage Vision Fayre
Fashionistas should head for the Vintage Vision fayre in Abergavenny Market Hall on Sunday, November 2nd with catwalk shows, music and a pop-up café. Visitors will be able to browse stalls selling clothing, accessories, homeware – and pick up bargains for the trendy retro look. “The fayre offers something for vintage lovers, both young and […]
Vintage Vision Fayre
Fashionistas should head for the Vintage Vision fayre in Abergavenny Market Hall on Sunday, November 2nd with catwalk shows, music and a pop-up café. Visitors will be able to browse stalls selling clothing, accessories, homeware – and pick up bargains for the trendy retro look. “The fayre offers something for vintage lovers, both young and […]
The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning
Every year, Macmillan Cancer Support holds The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning where they ask people across the UK to hold a coffee morning and raise money for people living with cancer. It is Macmillan’s biggest fundraising event and in 2013,154,000 people signed up, raising a record £20 million. This year you can find the following […]
Llangorse Lake Big Swim and Triathlon
In September, Llangorse Lake will be the base for the first Llangorse Triathlon and Swim. The events are being organised by two local triathletes, Nicola Goodwin and Kylie Mansfield, who together have more than 25 years of experience in the sport and have represented the Great Britain Age Group teams at numerous European and World […]
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