Ruth Coulthard of Brecon Beacons National Park and Abergavenny Walkers are Welcome Group explains why we should. Why spend hours of travelling to another holiday destination, and shelling out for the privilege, when there is so much to enjoy right here on our doorstep? We are blessed in Abergavenny to be a central hub to […]
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Abergavenny Festival of Cycling 2013
Nowadays, cycling is right up there with football, rugby and cricket as one of the UK’s top-grade sports. You need look no further than last year’s summer Olympics and Team GB’s success at the velodrome for confirmation of its ever-growing popularity. This July Abergavenny once again plays host to a major national cycling event – […]
Holiday from Home
The July issue of The Abergavenny Focus, will feature a section entitled ‘Holiday from Home’ In these tough financial times, many families are deciding to stay closer to home during their summer holidays and take advantage of attractions both locally and slightly further afield, instead of going abroad. For local businesses this presents a great […]
Skirrid Fawr Walk
The walk may be a little strenuous in places, however the views are spectacular and, on a clear day, stretch as far as the Severn Estuary to the south-east and the Black Mountains to the west. Length of walk: 3.5 miles Time: Allow 2-3 hours Go up the Ross Road (B4521), past Maindiff hospital and […]
A day to celebrate walking
As readers will know, Abergavenny recently won the Walkers are Welcome award. It was given this status in recognition of the fantastic variety of walking opportunities on offer to residents and visitors. Now the group want to celebrate achieving this award, by holding day to showcase all that Abergavenny has to offer. There will be […]
An Evening with Elvis and his Memphis Mafia
An Evening with Elvis and his Memphis Mafia” at The Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, on Friday 17th May at 7.30 pm. All profits will be donated to Cancer Research UK, via the Abergavenny Fundraising Group. Also raffle to be drawn on the night. Tickets available from the Borough Theatre on 01873 850805. The local fundraising group […]
Twyn y Gaer Hill Fort Walk
This month our walk is a stroll through lanes and fields, a climb up hills with views, and a ramble through pretty woodland. It takes in a nature reserve and an ancient hill fort. It’s just over 5 miles long and, while none of it is particularly arduous, you should dress for mud and undergrowth. […]
Abergavenny University of the Third Age
If you’re retired and have a thirst to learn about anything from Architecture to Circle Dancing, the Abergavenny U3A could be for you! The British University of the Third Age was first established in 1981 and quickly became popular. It is a national organisation, but each local U3A is independent and shares a common purpose, […]
Tenovus choir project comes to Abergavenny!
In 2010, Tenovus, Wales’ leading cancer charity, created their first choir and undertook pioneering research that proved singing to be beneficial for cancer patients; reducing their feelings of isolation, anxiety and pain. Tenovus now run six choirs for cancer patients, survivors, carers and people bereaved through cancer, with their latest choir launched very recently in […]
Nocturnal Treasures
The Brecon Beacons National Park celebrates its recent success at becoming one among only a handful of areas worldwide to be granted the status of an International Dark Sky Reserve. What do you see when you look up into the night sky? Stars? Darkness? Well, did you know that when you do, you’re enjoying some […]
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