A new Welsh rock opera written in Brecon is set to premiere at Theatr Brycheiniog on Friday February 27. Nigel Evans, the writer, claims Greed to be the first ever activist rock opera. He says: “It’s a musical protest and a reaction to bankers bonuses, big corporations, austerity and government cuts. It’s that theme that […]
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Crickhowell Walking Festival Guided Walks and Events in the Black Mountains
The Crickhowell Walking Festival takes place annually around St David’s Day, (1st March) and is based in our lovely market town of Crickhowell. Most of the walks, which range from easy strolls to full day treks across the mountains are in the eastern part of the Brecon Beacons National Park, the Black Mountains and river […]
Nana’s Kitchen: Raspberry Viennese Cupcakes
These delicious morsels of loveliness are a great favourite at any time of the day in my household. As I always have the ingredients to hand in my store cupboard and they only take minutes to make, they are a really great treat to cook up when you have unexpected guests. You can use any […]
Slavery and the Cambrian Connection
Swansea copper paid the African chieftains,and profits from sugar transformed Welsh industry. Helen Morgan from Abergavenny Local History Society reports. The transatlantic slave trade flourishing in the 17th and 18th centuries generally followed a triangular route. Ships left Britain for West Africa where they traded goods for slaves. They transported their human cargo across the […]
Download the Crickhowell Tenner Trail Map
Click here to download a printable PDF of the Totally Locally Crickhowell, tenner trail map.
Romantic Classics
Emma from Bookish in Crickhowell gives us this month’s recommendations. With Valentine’s Day recently in mind, we take a look at some classic books with an enduring theme published by Vintage Classics. We’ve long been a fan of this publisher’s choice of cover art, and think they make the perfect gift for a loved one. […]
Film Review: Into the Woods
Once upon a time, there lived a baker with his wife in a quiet village. They lived a happy life, and all they ever wished for was a child of their own. For years they tried, in vain, until one day a witch revealed to them a secret curse that had been placed on the […]
Celebrate your marriage… Your Way!
If you, your child, or friends of yours are planning on tieing the knot, it’s worth knowing that the traditional rules regarding wedding ceremonies no longer apply – apart from a few obligatory words. You can even seal your love with a light sabre. Yes. Really. By UK law, only specific Declaratory Words and Contracting […]
Wedding Cakes
Firstly, CONGRATULATIONS on planning to marry the love of your life. How romantic! An exciting time awaits to make it your perfect day. Organising a wedding can seem a little daunting as there are a few decisions to be made. And, of course, every bride wants nothing more than the best and why shouldn’t you? […]
Successful Relationships
Each and every marriage and relationship is different; we all know that. Good communication, forebearance and respect for one another are pillars of making a relationship work, and if you don’t exercise those things with your partner, you could well find yourselves in difficulty. Here’s our light-hearted take on do’s and don’t do’s for your […]
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