Brecon Farmers Market is a popular event which attracts both residents and visitors. It takes place at Brecon’s historic Market Hall on the second Saturday monthly and during summer months there is an extra market on the fourth Saturday at The Muse in Glamorgan Street, Brecon. The Farmers Market in Brecon started in the summer […]
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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 […]
Hidden History on the Blorenge
A wealth of ancient and industrial archaeology lies in the vegetation near the footpaths that criss-cross the Blorenge. You just need to know where to look. Helen Morgan from Abergavenny Local History Society reports Keeper’s Pond along the B4246 to Blaenavon is familiar to most of us. Its Welsh name, Pen ffordd goch (top of […]
A Day Out with a Difference with Dragonfly Boats!
If you fancy a fabulous day out with the family enjoying the peace and tranquility of the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal, why not consider hiring a Picnic Launch from Dragonfly Boats? Dragonfly Boats has recently added two new picnic launches to its fleet and they are proving to be a huge hit! The launches can […]
Gardens Fit for a Queen
What makes Crickhowell Open Gardens so special every year are the panoramic views that visitors are able to enjoy from a range of gardens. There is also a host of very lovely secret cottage gardens which are only accessible on Open Gardens days. But what makes Crickhowell Open Gardens so unique this year is the […]
TALGARTH WALKING FESTIVAL 29TH APRIL – 2ND MAY
If you’ve always wanted to walk up the escarpment of the Black Mountains but felt daunted by the rugged terrain there are ample opportunities over the May Bank Holiday. Join a group led by one of our friendly walk leaders who will guide you through some of the most stunning scenery in the Britaom. These […]
Kenton Cool & the Lonely Shepherd – Crickhowell Adventure
It has been fabulous to see the sunshine at last! The winter seems to have dragged on for ages, dull, wet and miserable days… no inspiration to get out and do anything! We were lucky to be involved in Crickhowell’s Walking Festival at the beginning of March… it was such a joy to get out […]
Free Christmas Parking
Monmouthshire County Council has agreed with town councils and chambers of trade to provide free parking in Abergavenny, Chepstow and Monmouth in the approach to Christmas. This will be a welcome boost for the towns’ shops, help remind people of the county’s fantastic range of independent retailers and encourage shoppers to buy locally. Free Saturday […]
Talybont Raft Race
Nestled in the heart of the Brecons Beacons National Park, Talybont on Usk is a little village that attracts visitors from all over the world. It is well known for its bike trails, walking, canoeing, boating along the canal and of course several well known pubs! However the local tourism group have been wracking their […]
A Great Day Out For Fun & Education at Abergavenny Museum & Castle
If you want a great family day out this summer which provides some education at the same time, then Abergavenny Museum and Castle is the place to go. There is a packed programme of events that will appeal to every member of the family. Best of all, entrance into the museum is free, so a […]
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