Roads around Abergavenny will be temporarily closed on the weekend of August 7- 9th as cyclists compete in the town’s Festival of Cycling which brings the televised Grand Prix of Wales to the county. The Abergavenny Festival of Cycling, which attracted 35,000 spectators last year, will include riders such as Olympic gold-medallist Ed Clancy. Bill […]
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Tutorials for Two Wheels
Picture the scene: you’re miles from home, cycling your favourite loop and enjoying some rare peace and quiet. There’s not a soul in sight and you’ve zero chance of your phone interrupting your reverie – because you’re deep in a reception blackspot. All well and good if your bike’s in tip-top condition, and you know […]
Sew a simple summer Skirt
Carol Parry from Izzi Wizzi Sewing School teaches us how to create a fabulous summer skirt; perfect for your summer wardrobe! Recently many of us have been stung by the Sewing Bee, we’re dusting off an old machine we haven’t used in years or buying a new machine but have yet to get it out […]
Win a Free Editorial Spot in our September issue
AUGUST SPECIAL OFFER Book an advert in the August issue of the magazine to enter our free draw to win an EDITORIAL SPOT for your business in September’s issue. Click here to get in touch to book your advert – Alternatively, call us on 01873 849793 Ongoing advertisers, or those with a block booking will […]
WIN A DAY OUT FOR TWO AT BRECON JAZZ
This is the 30th year of the world-famous Brecon Jazz festival (August 7-10), and to celebrate we are offering you the chance to spend the day at the outdoor venue that is synonymous with the event, the Captain’s Walk. You can enjoy a programme of big band and party music on Sunday August 10 with […]
Steam Rally set to be a bumper weekend
25th May & 26th May Abergavenny Steam, Veteran & Vintage Rally Last year, a whopping figure of more than £22,000 was given away to local worthy causes following the success of the Steam Rally in Bailey Park Abergavenny. This was an increase of £7,000 over the previous year and this May Bank Holiday weekend, organisers […]
The Llantilio Crossenny Festival of Music and Drama
The annual Llantilio Crossenny Festival (3rd – 18th May), now in its 52nd year, is a rural and intimate Festival with a range of exciting concerts and events for all ages, some of them free of charge. This year’s programme is wide and varied ranging from a Puccini (La Boheme) & Pasta Evening to a […]
The Gilwern Grunt
‘The Gilwern Grunt’ will take place on Easter Monday, 21st April. Rogueruns are organising this local event, which is a challenging, hilly, multi-terrain, 10 mile race. It will be a well-marked course amongst some spectacular scenery and will take runners on a 10 mile tour around the Clydach Gorge, encompassing the limestone ramparts of Gilwern […]
Solve it Yourself! solution
Many of you will have read our ‘Solve it Yourself’ story from January’s issue, concerning the mysterious murder of Mr Kippering at a fancy soiree. The inspector promised to reveal Mr Phipps’s modus operandi to the assembled guests. Here is the solution: Mr Kippering was poisoned following the consumption of the wild mushroom soup. The […]
Beat Cymru
Beat Cymru have launched an anti-stigma campaign using the theme ‘Everybody Knows Somebody – eating disorders are more common than you think’. The campaign aims to raise awareness of these serious mental illnesses, challenge myths and misunderstanding and signpost available help and support. People with eating disorders typically have low self esteem and a very […]
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