Each year millions of people in UK fall prey to scams. At Monmouthshire Citizens Advice we see many people where the impact of a scam has led to loss of money in the space of a telephone conversation; the click of a mouse or the stroke of a pen. Cold calls, high-pressure sales tactics and […]
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Arwel Hicks Local Neighbourhood Policing Inspector
As Spring ends and the Summer tries to begin, Monmouthshire saw and will see some interesting and diverse events taking place. We have Festivals and Shows throughout the County, further cycle events and of course the National Eisteddfod. I believe it is an honour and a privilege to host the prestigious event, which encompasses what […]
Garden Life at Abergavenny Community Centre
Volunteers at Abergavenny Community Centre are turning a piece of tarmac wasteland, where old buildings have been removed, into a beautiful garden space, helped by children from the Community Kids Group. The new garden uses paving, gravel, slate, plants and picket fencing to provide a vibrant and tranquil space, with echoes of the seaside. It […]
Road Closures during the Abergavenny Festival of Cycling 2016
15th July (4pm-Midnight) Abergavenny – Total Road Closure: Castle Street from its junction with Cross Street to Neville Street. Accredited Marshals will operate a two way system over the road adjacent to the Angel Hotel. Tudor Street from the junction with Nevill Street to Baker Street Baker Street, Frogmore Street, High Street, Nevill Street 17th July (10am-5pm) […]
Music on the Maes
Music is an extremely important part of the National Eisteddfod, and this year’s festival at Monmouthshire is no different, with plenty of competitions, gigs and performances to appeal to every musical taste. The first weekend of the festival is a must for all brass banders. This is the only televised brass band competition across the […]
10 things to do at the National Eisteddfod
1 Catch a Gorsedd ceremony. If you’re planning to visit for a day, come on Monday, Wednesday or Friday, to catch the pomp and colour of the Gorsedd Ceremony. Watch as Wales’ best poet or writer is honoured on stage in the Pavilion, and enjoy the splendour of one of Wales’ best known traditions. 2 […]
CRiC is 10
Open Day with Testers, Tasters & Demos as CRiC celebrates 10 years in the community The vision of a number of active community members, partnerships with public, private and community sectors plus a lot of hard work more than ten years ago resulted in the construction of a new building in the heart of Crickhowell. […]
Friends of Brecon and District Mind TEA-ON-TOP 2016
A walk up Pen-y-Crug, Brecon, for mental health and well-being/Sunday 31st July. The Friends of Brecon and District Mind are holding the annual Tea-on-Top walk. Organised to raise awareness of mental health issues, it revives a tradition which was popular in the region until the 1950s of holding a picnic tea at the top of […]
Council plans for the Eisteddfod
Monmouthshire County Council has unveiled plans to ensure disruption is kept to a minimum while Abergavenny hosts the National Eisteddfod from 29th July to 6th August. Around 150,000 people are expected to visit the town during the week, providing the local economy with a welcome boost. It will be the first time that the Welsh […]
Finacial Help for Families & Children
At Monmouthshire Citizens Advice we see many families who are juggling their lives because circumstances have changed through, for example, a cut in working hours, illness or a new baby. We can provide information and advice to help you deal with these challenges. What financial help may be available? Low income Working Tax Credit: tops […]
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