Chocolate Choc Chip Muffins I make these scrummy muffins whenever my granddaughters come to stay – (one of them is a chocoholic and the other has a dairy intolerance) which makes these muffins ideal. They get eaten either for breakfast or a treat during the day. They never fail to please! Ingredients Makes Approx. 10 […]
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Something for everyone at the Steam Rally
What is truly inspiring about Abergavenny Steam Rally is the mix of tradition, nostalgia and bang up to the minute action adventure and crazy stunts. In the arena, Team Kinetix are some of the most experienced and capable Parkour Practitioners, Freerunners and Acrobats in the World. At the Steam Rally this year Team Kinetix will […]
Crickhowell Open Studio Weekend embraces the Year of Legends
Crickhowell is set to bring the past to life in a unique fashion during the Spring Bank Holiday weekend this year. In addition to the oriel CRiC gallery’s annual Open Art Competition (26 May – 3 July) which this year includes a ‘Legends of Wales’ category, the town will welcome the ‘Beasts of the Mabinogion’ […]
Arwel Hicks – Local Neighbourhood Policing Inspector
March started off with a well planned and executed rural crime operation, managed by our local Monmouth PC, Chris Butt. The operation brought in teams from Gloucestershire Police, Natural Resources Wales, The Forestry Commission and some private bailiffs and rangers too, all of which supported the joint initiative. Amongst the numerous stops there […]
Abergavenny Community Centre Community Kitchen
This month we’d like to introduce Elaine Blanchard who is working closely with the Abergavenny Community Centre to shape the Community Kitchen. Elaine has a catering and hospitalities background and is making a real contribution to the work of the Centre. Elaine lead the refurbishment of the new kitchen facility, where she now prepares […]
Abergavenny Defibrillator in lifesaving drama
Just days after its official commissioning, a defibrillator in Abergavenny Town centre was used in a real life-saving drama. The Rotary Club of Abergavenny has fitted four lifesaving defibrillators throughout the town during the last eight months as part of the clubs ongoing ‘Well Being’ Initiative. On Saturday evening, a woman collapsed with a suspected […]
DO YOU KNOW YOUR CONSUMER RIGHTS?
When you buy goods or services you have certain protection under consumer law and also you have made a contract with the seller. A contract is a legally binding agreement and, if something goes wrong with an item/service you’ve bought, it is important to know if you are entitled to a refund, repair or replacement […]
Police Officer of the Year Award
A “highly regarded and insightful” sergeant has scooped the Police Officer of the Year Award. Owen Dillon, based at Brecon, picked up the accolade at Thursday evening’s Dyfed-Powys Police force awards ceremony. Owen has a 21-year history with the force, having joined in 2006 following a distinguished career with the Royal Marines. He has worked […]
Crickhowell Open Gardens – Mirrors, Mountains and Meditation
Garden visitors are in for a treat again this year. Crickhowell Open Gardens on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 June 2017 will be presenting them with some of their finest examples of gardens. There are the small, walled cottage gardens right in the centre of the town – or the large park-like gardens with ponds […]
Crickhowell Cosy Cinema
There are few things better than snuggling down to watch a good film is there? And when it happens in the company of others, that only adds to the experience. On the last Friday of each month, you can enjoy a fabulous film in the company of Crickhowell locals at the Crickhowell Cosy Cinema. Films […]
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