On Saturday 12th October 2013, dancers from Mayzmusik Performing Arts Academy will be dancing in Red Square for a marathon five hours to raise money for The Miscarriage Association & Save The Children. The event, which the dancers are calling a Sponsored ExtravaDance, is part of a nationwide Ultimate Danceathon where over 15,000 dancers all […]
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What’s Cooking in Abergavenny?
A quick guide to dining, light bites and places to stay during the Food Festival Unless you’ve had your head in a bucket of cold blancmange lately, you’ll know that the Abergavenny Food Festival is just around the corner! We’re all in a bit of a foodie mood and our tastebuds are tingling in anticipation […]
Synergy Best UK Small Choir – From Beginners to Champions in Six Months
Local close harmony choir Synergy, based at Abergavenny Rugby Club, have recently returned after competing in Cornwall. 60 choirs of all ages and nationalities converged for the Cornwall International Male Voice Choral Festival (CIMVCF) – the largest event of its kind in Europe, with approximately 3000 choristers entertaining in 50 concerts and celebrations across the […]
Hearing Loops matter
‘Hearing Loops matter’, says local man David Walters – People with hearing aids and cochlear implants in Abergavenny are being encouraged to attend an international conference focusing on emerging hearing loop technology. The UK hearing loss charity, Hearing Link, is hosting the 3rd International Hearing Loop Conference – ‘Hearing Loops for All’ in the seaside […]
2013 Abergavenny Food Festival Fringe
This year’s Fringe is taking place thanks to financial support from Abergavenny Town Council who are keen to promote the wealth of experiences on offer including exhibitions, festive menus, workshops, music, walks and other special events with a food connection. Try out some fabulous festive menus. The Angel Hotel invites you to sample classy teas […]
Abergavenny Food Festival 2013 – box office goes live
This year’s Abergavenny Food Festival takes place over the weekend of 21 and 22 September and box office goes live on 2 July. An adult stroller ticket (from £6.50) gives access to five venues with over two hundred exhibitors, plus a rolling programme of chef dems, a children’s Food Academy and other entertainment. It’s a […]
Focus Afternoon Tea Winner
Keen readers of the Focus will know that we recently ran a prize draw for anyone who had ‘liked’ our Facebook Page. Our lucky winner was Charlie Jones, who won Afternoon Tea for two at the Angel Hotel on us! Congratulations to Charlie, who went along to enjoy her prize and reported back that she’d […]
Summer fun for all the family at Abergavenny Museum and Castle
Fancy crawling through the belly of a Welsh dragon? With school summer holidays just around the corner now is the time to start thinking about things to do over the coming few weeks. Abergavenny Museum and Castle has a whole host of activities to keep your family occupied. Every Monday morning throughout the summer holidays […]
Abertillery Blues Festival
The weekend of 12th & 13th July sees a mix of British & International Blues artists descend on South Wales for the 9th Abertillery Blues Festival. Situated in the glorious Abertillery Park under the slopes of the Arael Mountains, Abertillery Blues Festival brings together a collection of the blues world’s rising stars and past masters. […]
Abergavenny Carnival 2013
This year’s Abergavenny Carnival takes place on 13th July and is set to be a day full of excitement and colourful spectacles, kicking off with live entertainment from 10am in Cross Street, followed by the Carnival Parade at midday, which makes a welcome return this year. An afternoon of fun and entertainment begins in Bailey […]
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