The Three Peaks trial takes place this year on Saturday 28th March. Here, Chris Lewis, Trial Co-ordinator, provides a window on the event’s history. The Three Peaks Trial is an organised challenge walk arranged each year in March by the Cardiff Outdoor Group. Up to 900 walkers travel from as far away as Cornwall, Cumbria […]
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Will Barnes’ Inspector Gadjo Band
Will Barnes is possibly best known for his work with classical crossover group “Gypsy Fire” and his fresh approach to all aspects of the instrument has met with critical acclaim. Having been mentored by Gary Potter and Martin Taylor, Will has performed with a diverse selection of musicians including, Frank Vignola, Alan Barnes and John […]
Will Barnes’ Inspector Gadjo Band
Will Barnes is possibly best known for his work with classical crossover group “Gypsy Fire” and his fresh approach to all aspects of the instrument has met with critical acclaim. Having been mentored by Gary Potter and Martin Taylor, Will has performed with a diverse selection of musicians including, Frank Vignola, Alan Barnes and John […]
Did you know Abergavenny is nationally acclaimed for its walking welcome?
We all know Abergavenny and its surrounding countryside is a beautiful place to walk. People come from all over the UK, and even further to tread the foothills of the Black Mountains, enjoy the tranquillity of the canal and explore the many valleys in the Vale of Usk and in the Brecon Beacons. Did you […]
Aerial at Nevill Hall
Locally based charity Arts Alive Wales has launched Aerial, their new artwork for the Outpatients Hall in Nevill Hall Hospital. The formal opening was made by Oliver Fairclough, Keeper of Collections at the National Museum of Wales, who lives locally and is an acknowledged expert on the work of poet and artist David Jones, whose […]
Abergavenny Community Centre
After almost a decade of planning, the former Park Street Infants School will now enjoy a new lease of life as it begins to serve the Abergavenny district as a centre for community-enterprise. On January 29th the building was handed over to the Abergavenny Community Trust, the charitable non-profit company behind the business plan that […]
The Friends of Bailey Park
The Friends of Bailey Park is a group that was established in 2009. Its members are passionate about their park, and are committed to working towards restoring it to its former glory. Together with the Town Council, their aim is to create a park that we can all be proud of. Their year begins in […]
King Henry Pupils help Abergavenny officers to promote town crime prevention
Community Support Officer Amanda Yung has been working to promote the Abergavenny Businesses Against Crime partnership and has enlisted the help of pupils from King Henry Comprehensive in Abergavenny. The pupils were asked to design a new window sticker to be displayed in shop windows in the town. The pupils were asked to try and […]
WHAM!
The Village Alive Trust’s latest project wins support from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Local buildings preservation charity, The Village Alive Trust, has been awarded £78,400 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for its WHAM! Project based at White Castle Vineyard, which deals with wine and heritage in Monmouthshire. Led by Trust volunteers from the local […]
Abergavenny Eisteddfod 2015
Great pleasure was experienced by those who attended last year’s Abergavenny Eisteddfod through the joy of hearing musical talent of high standard. The Gala Concert held in the Borough Theatre at 7.00 pm on Saturday 21st June 2014, which was the culmination of the adult eisteddfod, was opened by three talented young performers who had […]
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