The story of local radio station NH Sound goes back nearly 40 years now, in fact 2019 marks it’s 40th anniversary. Those who may have been following recent events concerning the station will know that a lot of its well- known presenters have left over the last year and indeed the very popular station manager, […]
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Plastic Free Abergavenny extends its campaign to supermarkets
Shoppers at the local Waitrose store in Abergavenny at lunch time last Saturday (January 19th) were surprised to find, seated in a shopping trolley outside the main entrance, a life-sized plastic man made from 100% single-use plastic packaging from supermarkets. The label on his chest told us that he would still be here in […]
Brecon Women’s Festival events at Theatre Brycheiniog: ‘Celebrating the Ordinary and the Extraordinary’
To celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th Theatr Brycheiniog has teamed up with Brecon Women’s Festival to host a series of events to celebrate women in the outdoors. The theatre’s programme of events has something for everyone from talks, workshops, days out and live music. Theatr Brycheiniog aims to forge positive visibility for women, […]
Nine projects to be funded by Crickhowell’s ‘Best High Street in Britain’ award win
Nine projects brought forward by the community of Crickhowell are to be wholly or partly funded from the £15,000 prize money won by the town when it was named Best High Street in Britain 2018. Corn Exchange Crickhowell Ltd (CECLtd), which led Crickhowell’s bid in the competition and is responsible for allocating the money, invited […]
12 GBHS Applications top £51,900
Applications worth £52,000 have been made for the £15,000 won by Crickhowell when it was named the Best High Street in Britain. Twelve groups or individuals applied for funding for community schemes. The organisers say they hope to be able to reach a decision by the end of this week. Tim Jones, who ran the […]
March on for Recycling! Council Rolls out Glass Box Collection
In coming week’s residents across Monmouthshire will receive a new glass recycling box. Following the successful glass recycling trial of over 6,500 properties in 2016, households across Monmouthshire will soon receive a new recycling box for their glass bottles and jars. The glass recycling boxes will be collected fortnightly. From March 4th glass will no […]
Not Long Left to apply for a share of Crickhowell’s £15,000 GBHS prize fund
There is just 11 days left to apply for a share of the £15,000 prize money won by Crickhowell in the Great British High Street competition. Local people have until midnight on Friday, January 25th to submit an application for the money. Corn Exchange Crickhowell Ltd (CECLtd), who ran the town’s successful bid, have published […]
Christmas in Crickhowell – Tonight!
Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but Crickhowell is so delightful…especially tonight as it’s the annual Late Night Shopping in Crickhowell. By now, you’ll be aware that Crickhowell High Street has been named the best High Street in the entire UK, which means that if you have Christmas shopping to do (and let’s face it, […]
Winter Wonderland Mind Body & Spirit Festival
Ethnic Elegance is proud to be hosting this Winter Wonderland event on the 8th December out at Llanarth Community Hall. There will be a dedicated space for the Children which will house a professional Face Painter, Father Christmas in his Grotto with a guest helper, dressing up is mandatory as there will be prizes, the […]
Magic Santa Appeals
It’s that time of year when we start to prepare for Christmas. This year, C.J Copner Ice Cream Vans are supporting two local charities as part of their Magical Santa Appeal in the lead up to Christmas. Here’s how you can support them. Food Bank Appeal Trussell Trust foodbanks provide three days of emergency food […]
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