As the schools break up, summer (hopefully) kicks in and visitors head to the Black Mountains, the team are eager to see what that means in terms of call outs. After a relatively steady start to the year, which has seen a mix of call outs, training and the onboarding of new recruits, activity has […]
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Castle Meadows Copse
The Friends of Castle Meadows are excited to announce that the woodland area in Castle Copse, located in Castle Meadows, has recently been awarded National Forest for Wales status. The dedicated team of volunteers from the Friends has put in a lot of effort and hard work to maintain and develop a woodland space within […]
Longtown Mountain Rescue Team update, July 2026
Sorry we have been quiet for a while but the past six months have been busy and eventful for the team. As we reach the midpoint of the year, we are pleased to share our updates and achievements. Call Outs Since the beginning of 2024, we have responded to over 20 call outs. Each operation […]
Can we be Sustainable and Productive?
We hear a great deal about sustainability, but food security and business viability are important too. Through ‘Levelling Up’, Powys County Council have funded training for anyone who lives or works in Powys to learn new skills to help the county to embrace the latest thinking around production and sustainability. The courses, which are delivered […]
Abergavenny Jobs Fair
If you are looking for employment, whether you are leaving one role and seeking something else, or you are new to the jobs market, then the Abergavenny Jobs Fair is where you need to be. This bi-annual Jobs Fair is held for residents of Abergavenny and the surrounding areas and is hosted in partnership between […]
Andy’s Man Club
Andy’s Man Club was set up in Halifax, Yorkshire seven years ago by Luke Ambler and Elaine Roberts, the brother-in-law and mother of Andy Roberts who took his own life at 23 without any warning. The family realised something needed to change and a space needed to be created for men to talk openly in […]
Another life-saving Public Access Defibrillator installed in Llangattock
A public fundraising campaign run by volunteers and a collaboration between the Welsh Government’s free defibrillator scheme, the community council, a local luxury hire boat company, and the Canal and River Trust has seen another life-saving Public Access Defibrillator installed in Llangattock. It has been fitted to the amenity block at the Lime Kilns, just […]
Abergavenny pulls together for Bailey-Jay’s Battle
Bailey-Jay is a 2 year old boy from Abergavenny, who lives with his Mum, Dad and two sisters. The day after his second birthday, Bailey had a long awaited MRI Scan and was sadly diagnosed with a Brain tumour. Bailey had been suffering from episodes of right leg weakness, that progressed episodes of the whole […]
Abergavenny Pride 2023
Abergavenny Pride is back for 2023 and this year it’s bigger and bolder than ever! Our town’s very own Pride was set up in 2019 by a group of friends who wanted LGBTQ+ residents to have a more visible presence in the town – a chance for us to celebrate who we are and for […]
Prostate Cymru Celebrates 20 Years With Artwork and Urges ‘this Isn’t an Old Man’s Disease’
As Prostate Cymru celebrates its 20th anniversary this week, Welsh artist and charity ambassador Nathan Wyburn is set to unveil a specially commissioned piece of artwork. The piece – to be revealed at National Museum Wales Cardiff – is designed to celebrate the charity’s 20-year history, raise awareness and to reinforce the message that it […]
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