Fairtrade is not just about tea and coffee. As part of this year’s UK-wide Fairtrade Fortnight, Abergavenny Fairtrade Group is holding a buffet breakfast featuring the wide range of Fairtrade ingredients now available to buy in the town’s shops. The mayor of Abergavenny, Councillor Maureen Powell, is hosting the Big Breakfast in the Town Hall […]
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Craft Market for Crohn’s Disease returns for a second year
2nd April 2016 10am to 4pm. A craft market is being held at the Clarence Hall Crickhowell, on April 2nd 2016, from 10am to 4pm with all proceeds going towards research into a potential cure for Crohn’s Disease. This is the second time the event has happened building on the success of the first one […]
MCC considering changes to recycling scheme
Monmouthshire County council is considering making changes to the way its residents recycle glass. A 6 month pilot scheme is due to take place in September in some areas of the county, glass will no longer be placed in purple bags but separated out. It has not been determined what the glass will be collected […]
Chapel of Peace
The chapel, a grade 2 listed building is situated in Abergavenny New Cemetery ( leaving Abergavenny by the Merthyr Road turn right immediately after crossing Llanfoist bridge) was originally opened in 1894, and used regularly until about 30 years ago when it was closed. It was reopened approximately two years ago. A group of […]
The FRIENDS of BAILEY PARK
We are seeking support for the future of Bailey Park, the need of volunteers to assist in maintaining the towns most valuable asset. The FRIENDS meet for one hour a week to plant, weed, and care for the Sensory Garden. We also litter pick and keep the Childrens Play Area litter free. We would welcome […]
Let the council know of rough sleepers in Powys
Residents are being asked to help identify anyone that may be sleeping rough in the county to enable the council to support them. Members of the public can report any instances of rough sleeping they come across to Powys County Council’s Housing Service on 01597 827464.A recent one-night survey found that there were no rough […]
Huw Jones Local Neighbourhood Policing Inspector
Hello and welcome to my monthly column. My name is Huw Jones and I am the local Neighbourhood Policing Inspector for Abergavenny, Usk and Monmouth. In this column I will provide you with an update on the work on-going in Abergavenny, which I hope you find useful and informative. Anti-social Behaviour The main issue the […]
‘Team Abergavenny’ gets ready to launch this month
Community benefit group will be holding a public event at St Michael’s Centre on Monday 15th February, 3pm-9pm A new group which has been formed to help develop the prosperity of Abergavenny and district, will be officially launching this February and is inviting those living in the town and surrounding area to come along to […]
Zimele needs you!
For a third year, we’re yarn bombing our beautiful town for the Close-Knit Community. That’s decorating it with wool, for the uninitiated! To make this happen, we need help! If you can knit or crochet, will you contribute some squares? Any stitch works: 20 x 20cm (8”) in synthetic wool. We have a small supply […]
ABERGAVENNY MEN’S SHED
A new way for men to pursue their interests, develop new ones, belong to a unique group, feel useful, fulfilled and a sense of belonging…The Men’s Sheds movement has arrived in Abergavenny. High numbers of men have time on their hands due to retirement, unemployment, illness, bereavement etc. The Men’s Shed movement is based on […]
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