When Maryna and Vadym Korolov sought refuge from the War in Ukraine they found a warm welcome here in our area. Since coming to Wales they have dedicated themselves to raising money for medicine and other vital necessities for those Ukrainians back home affected by the conflict. Maryna was heavily pregnant when the Russian invasion […]
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Search Excellence award for Damon of Mountain Rescue
The team has been out and about all over our patch since our last article. The month started with us being called by Dyfed Powys police to reports of an unconscious walker near Pen Gloch y pibwr, as we had our first team making their way up the mountain the Coastguard helicopter was able to […]
Tudor Street Building Under Threat
Owen Lewis has been campaigning to save the day centre based in Tudor Street in Abergavenny since the end of 2022. The building closed at the beginning of the pandemic and has remained closed ever since. Here he explains to us about his campaign to keep it open and functioning as a space for vulnerable […]
Fairtrade Fortnight 27 February – 12 March 2023.
Fairtrade Fortnight approaches … again. It’s held every year, at the end of February and beginning of March. For more than ten years now, Abergavenny has been an accredited Fairtrade Town – which means that our Council formally supports the sale of Fairtrade products in shops, cafes, hotels and businesses. Our programme of events is […]
We Want Your Articles!
Here at the Focus, we believe in Positive News! We understand that the world can be a tricky, daunting and scary place to navigate, often with depressing news splashed across our screens on a daily basis. The Focus aims to provide our readers with an upbeat and positive reading experience. We want to fill our […]
Broaden your Horizons – Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme
You have the chance to shine! We are currently enrolling for this years award scheme. Are you aged 14-24 years of age? Would you like to do your Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze, Silver or Gold Award? Crickhowell Volunteer Bureau are a local Duke of Edinburgh’s licensed organisation offering the opportunity for young people aged 14- […]
Help KAT Keep Abergavenny Tidy
Dumped rubbish – glass, cans, and bits of plastic – can injure people and animals, pollute water courses and cause unsightly blots around our historic town and scenic countryside. Now, a pioneering project by Keep Abergavenny Tidy (KAT) is looking at ways to deter litter droppers and encourage them to bin their rubbish or take […]
Have Your Say on Saving the Gavenny Valley
Monmouthshire County Council are considering a planning proposal to allow developers to build over the Gavenny valley in Abergavenny. The proposal covers the land between the new development near Tredilion Road, all the way North to Nantgavenny Lane (where McColls is situated) and East across the valley to the Railway line and A465. A public […]
Longtown Mountain Rescue – December 2022
So last month, it was highlighted to me by a rescue colleague that I might have made a bit of a rookie mistake…by using the ‘Q’ word. I am not going to repeat it but maybe check the last issue and look at the first sentence. No sooner had I typed and sent the article […]
Abergavenny Meditation Community – Less Stress, More Kindness
Why learn meditation? Because it helps you relax which in turn makes you happier, calmer and kinder. The Abergavenny Meditation Community is a friendly and informal group where you can learn to meditate and practise with others. The techniques we use are drawn from Buddhism but can be done by anyone and are easy to […]
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