Perhaps one of the most important local people to get to know is your MP, since he or she is responsible for representing your views and opinions in Parliament. We recently contacted Roger Williams who said he would be “delighted to be included in the Focus feature for Meet the Locals” and gave us an […]
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Crickhowell TV
This month’s Focus Feature is all about getting to know the locals and Tim Jones of Crickhowell TV has been helping the people of Crickhowell (and many others around the world) get to know the community in which they live a little better through the medium of video. Here he tells us a little more […]
Meet The Locals!
The faces behind the names of our Colourful Community Lyn Crossman of EasyJive Debbie Saunders of Wits End Weight Ltd Emma Corfield-Walters of Bookish, Crickhowell Hannah & Pete Hill of Focus Magazines Allsorts Nursery Jane Turner – Stone Carver & Letter-cutter Christina Heath of Ramblers Rest Cottage Kevin Walker of Kevin Walker Mountain Activities Alejandra […]
Local Fireworks Displays
Remember Remember… If you’re planning on attending a bonfire and firework display this year, we’ve put together a list of events happening in our area. If you’re having a display in your own back garden, remember to handle fireworks safely and appropriately to avoid injury. Crickhowell FC Bonfire & Fireworks Night Sat 1st November at […]
Be a nice guy this Halloween
Police are asking the public to ‘Be A Nice Guy’ this Halloween and bonfire night in Operation B.A.N.G. The force will be offering advice and guidance on the dos and donts around this event. As with previous years, posters are available from local officers with messages that are appropriate to the different type of incidents […]
A secret treasury, tucked away in Abergavenny…
The Cabin of Curiosities is where you will find the more unusual, interesting pieces from the past. Fine linen, Welsh and other blankets, furniture and rugs; original art work; light fittings made to order; ceramics and glass; bookends from disused old sewing machine! We never know what will come in next. Also books on gardening and crafts […]
Autumn celebrations at the the Oriel CRiC Gallery
The onset of autumn has been marked in Crickhowell’s Oriel CRiC Gallery by a particularly vibrant “By Invitation” exhibition and a programme of creative activity. Earlier this month Folk Musicians from X’ian Shaanxi, delighted visitors withl music and a calligraphy demonstration complemented by art by – four artists from X’ian whose work has been curated […]
Film Review: Pride
The scene is the turbulent summer of 1984, a time of general unrest and discontent amongst the workers and citizens of the UK. Overshadowed by the miners’ strikes, the gay rights community is experiencing a temporary respite from the authorities, whose attention has now turned to the strikes. However, passionate activist Mark, sees in this […]
Training in Abergavenny to help community groups kick start regeneration
On Tuesday 21st October The Prince’s Regeneration Trust (PRT) is coming to The Priory Centre, Abergavenny, as part of its three year roadshow to help communities save the local buildings they love. CADW estimates that there are around 3,000 listed buildings at risk in Wales, and many more which are unlisted. Ros Kerslake, Chief Executive […]
Making Pigs Fly
One of the things which makes Abergavenny Food Festival really special is the decoration of the Market Hall, which stays in place all year. The themes are always food-related and in the past have included breakfast plates, a field of sheep, game birds and bees. This year we have discovered that pigs really can […]
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