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Crickhowell Open Studio Weekend embraces the Year of Legends

Crickhowell is set to bring the past to life in a unique fashion during the Spring Bank Holiday weekend this year. In addition to the oriel CRiC gallery’s annual Open Art Competition (26 May – 3 July) which this year includes a ‘Legends of Wales’ category, the town will welcome the ‘Beasts of the Mabinogion’ […]

Crickhowell & District History Society

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. […]

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 […]

Buddha & Buns

Buddha and Buns is an event bringing together local families to socialise, play fun games, paint, craft, listen to stories, eat cake and find out a bit about Buddhism. Our day is based on some of the wonderful Buddhist principle: being loving, kindness, compassion, peace, respect and dignity for all humanity. We want to introduce […]

Abergavenny Birth Centre

Readers who have delivered their baby at Nevill Hall Hospital will already be familiar with the excellent work and support offered by the midwifery team and hospital staff. Did you know there is now an Abergavenny Birth Centre in the hospital, which opened as recently as last September? The new Birth Centre is led by […]

Help back to work for disabled in Wales

Almost 70,000 working age people in Wales who are disabled or have a health condition don’t have a job but want to work. The Citizens Advice service in Wales helped over 11,000 people with employment issues from January to December 2016. 25% of these clients have a disability or long term health condition. Research published […]

Local fundraising for Crohn’s Disease Research

A group of fundraisers has raised an incredible £520,000 towards the development of a vaccine that might provide a cure for Crohn’s Disease. Helen, from Gilwern, has been personally involved in the fundraising of more than £4,000 through raffles, sponsored walks, a race night, and a successful Craft Market for several years running. The MAP […]

Child Friendly Brecon Library

The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut Did you know? There’s no age limit on a library card – our youngest ever member was only a day old when she got her […]

CORN EXCHANGE TEAM SEEK NEW TENANTS TO FILL CONVERTED BUILDING

New tenants are being sought to fill shops and flats in the former Corn Exchange pub in Crickhowell High Street – once it opens this autumn. A community buyout of the former pub prevented it being turned into a national chain convenience store and the new owners, Corn Exchange Crickhowell Ltd (CECLtd), are now looking […]

Cubs 100

Cub Scouts across the world are celebrating their 100th birthday this year with special camps and activities to mark this big anniversary of their formation. Robert Baden Powell started the Scout Movement in 1907 as a structured youth club for young teenage boys – they took part in outdoor and adventurous activities and also learnt […]

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