Crickhowell & District History Society was formed twenty years ago when an inaugural meeting was held in January 1997 by Mr. John Addis, author of the two “Crickhowell Yesterday” collections of photographs. The aims of the Society are, briefly, to promote and encourage the public study of history with particular reference to the local area. […]
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Category Archives: Community
Percussion for Fun
A volunteer recruitment afternoon was held at Brecon Theatre at the end of March. The aim is to set up a musical afternoon for older people, those living with dementia including their support workers, with a team of volunteers.All this is being put together by Lynn from Beat It Percussion with a grant from the […]
New Rev. for Crickhowell Parishes
The churches in the Crickhowell area are delighted that the Reverend Rana Youab Khan has accepted the position of Ministry Area Leader and Rector of the Crickhowell Parishes and will be joining us very soon. Rana, was born and raised in Vehari, a small town in Southern Punjab, Pakistan. Although Pakistan is a predominantly Muslim […]
Abergavenny Isca Probus Club
Retired or semi-retired from a responsible job? Want to make new friends? A Probus Club may be just what you are looking for. Abergavenny Isca Probus Club was established in 1979, and is a locally-based association of retired or semi-retired PROfessional and BUSiness people, and others who have had some measure of responsibility in any […]
Crickhowell Choral Society Early May Music Festival 27th April to 1st May
Crickhowell Choral Society Early May Music Festival 27th April to 1st May As Spring arrives, what better than to head to The Manor Hotel in Crickhowell on 27 April for classy jazz vibes and groovy soul from The Miroshnichenko Band! Currently studying jazz at Cardiff’s Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, the band is […]
Community Kitchen
Abergavenny Community Centre is delighted to announce the launch of the Community Kitchen. Just a couple of months ago, it was a rundown, old school kitchen with peeling plaster, broken tiles – and a lot of potential. A team of volunteers and tradesmen got down to work, and in the space of six weeks, with […]
NHSOUND
My name is David Holman. I present a show on a Tuesday evening from 7pm to 9pm which is loosely based on the Brazillian game-show, ‘Olimpladas do Faustao’, (Brazil’s version of ‘Takashi’s Castle’) It is best described world. There is a vast selection of indigenous music, along with continental humour. Every week a guest […]
ABERGAVENNY OPEN CIRCLE
This group has been running at the Community Centre on a Monday 1-2.30 since January. Circle work is confidential, respects the energy of the individual and encourages each person to make the most of the time for honest, open communication. There is the time and place for ‘chat’ with your neighbour, shop assistant, work colleague […]
Crickhowell Takes Its First Steps to Becoming a Dementia Friendly Town
A dementia friendly community is made up of the whole community – shop assistants, public service workers, faith groups, businesses, police, fire and ambulance staff, bus drivers, school pupils, clubs and societies, and community leaders – people who are committed to working together and helping people with dementia to remain a part of their community […]
Book Review: Baby Books
How to Grow a Baby and Push It Out: A guide to pregnancy and birth straight from the midwife’s mouth by Clemmie Hooper Everything you wanted to know but were too embarrassed to ask. Clemmie offers a funny, frank, open and unbiased view on delivery options, pain relief, hospital bag essentials etc. A perfect guide […]
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