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It is the last few days in the neighbourhood for childhood friends Alex, Tuck and Munch. Their families, just like all others in the area have been displaced by the looming construction of a new highway. When the boys’ phones start to display bizarre interference, the gang sense something unusual is happening and investigate. Techy […]

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I was first introduced to these morsels of loveliness when visiting France, many, many years ago. They are a favourite with the French who like to dip them in their coffee or hot chocolate at breakfast. Ideally a madeleine tray should be used (the moulds are shaped like shells) but a small bun tin works […]

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What’s the green agenda of the various parties? What’s their green score out of ten? Abergavenny & Crickhowell Friends of the Earth investigate. CONSERVATIVES “Climate change is one of the most serious threats facing our world… We are investing in all forms of lower-carbon energy, including shale gas and nuclear.” David Cameron, international climate talks, […]

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We invited the local candidates* to tell us a little about themselves, and why we should consider voting for them. *We invited all major parties to contribute – not all chose to take part   David Davies, Conservative   “For the last 10 years it has been an honour to represent the constituency of Monmouth […]

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Even more so if you play sport or have an active hobby! In general, we are pretty rubbish at looking after our feet – and yet we expect them to perform tasks such as running, dancing, jumping and sprinting – and all without so much as a protest or god forbid..an injury! There are 26 […]

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Try lawn bowling on Sunday 19 April 2015 at local club. Abergavenny Bowls Club was founded in 1860 and is the oldest Bowls Club in Wales. It is based in Avenue Road adjacent to the cricket ground. In the past they have had several players capped for Wales and on one occasion provided the four […]

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Kevin Hudson moved to Abergavenny with his wife in July 2012, and has recently become heavily involved in our local sporting community.   “When I moved to Abergavenny, I wanted to get involved in the community, mainly to get to know people. I spent 30 years in London involved with football, coaching kids and then […]

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Did you realise that the Hockey Wales Club of the Year 2014 is on your doorstep? Did you realise that the Youth Section of the Year 2014, is also on your doorstep? The National Governing body for the sport of Hockey in Wales awarded both these prestigious awards to Abergavenny Hockey Club at their event […]

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Helen Varney started fundraising for Crohn’s Disease research after a family member was diagnosed with the disease and she saw how it affected his quality of life. Crohn’s Disease is characterised by inflammation of the intestines, causing severe abdominal pain, weight loss, bloody diarrhoea and chronic fatigue. There is no cure and sufferers have to […]

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