If you are looking for something to do on Bank Holiday Sunday August 24th, look no further than Llangynidr Agricultural Show (SatNav NP8 1LS). For a small village, this event is much bigger than you’d imagine. Drawing visitors from across the region and beyond, this event is a great day out for all ages. Show […]
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Mynydd Du: Your Local Fell and Mountain Running Club
Based around Abergavenny, the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons, Mynydd Du is a local fell and mountain running club for runners who love running, training and racing on the hills. The club was formed in 2004 with the intention of promoting the sport of mountain and fell running in South Wales by supporting club […]
Off on holidays?
Gwent Police urge residents to stay safe this summer With the school holidays here, lots of you will be heading to a campsite, hopping on a ferry or jetting off to sunny climates to enjoy some much needed time off with the family, party with friends or off on your own to enjoy some peace […]
Want to dance Morris?
Jon Newsam provides an insight into this form of folk dancing. One day 3 people got together and had a chat, and realized that they had something in common – they all had an interest in morris dancing. One of them, Simon Bilsborough, was dancing in and playing the accordion, in an established side in […]
In the garden: August
Now is the time to enjoy the results of all your hard work throughout the year. During August, your garden will be alive with colour, heady with the scent of flowers and abundant with fruit and vegetables. Take some time to sit back and enjoy what you’ve created this month. Of course, a gardener’s work […]
Top chefs heading for ‘Best Event in Wales’
Last year the Abergavenny Food Festival won the accolade ‘Best Event in Wales’ (National Tourism Awards 2013), so the bar has been set high for 2014. This year’s programme won’t disappoint. The Festival takes place over the weekend of 20 and 21 September and box office is now live at abergavennyfoodfestival.com. The special events programme […]
Pan Roast Salmon, Curried Cockle Risotto with Peas & Shoots
This month’s chef recipe comes courtesy of Peterstone Court Hotel. This recipe would make a fantastic summertime dinner party dish – bursting with the flavours of the sea, matched beautifully with a hint of curry. Delicious. Cooking time 18-20 minutes Serves 4 people Ingredients 500g arborio rice 1 large onion finely diced 2 cloves of […]
Llangorse Lake Big Swim and Triathlon
In September, Llangorse Lake will be the base for the first Llangorse Triathlon and Swim. The events are being organised by two local triathletes, Nicola Goodwin and Kylie Mansfield, who together have more than 25 years of experience in the sport and have represented the Great Britain Age Group teams at numerous European and World […]
Mynydd Du: Your Local Fell and Mountain Running Club
Based around Abergavenny, the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons, Mynydd Du is a local fell and mountain running club for runners who love running, training and racing on the hills. The club was formed in 2004 with the intention of promoting the sport of mountain and fell running in South Wales by supporting club […]
Planning underway for Abergavenny Eisteddfod 2016
Castle Meadows will play host to the National Eisteddfod, which comes to our town in 2016. The festival celebrates Wales’ culture of poetry, music and dance and attracts 160,000 visitors every year. The last time the festival was held in Monmouthshire was over 100 years ago, in 1913. Organisers of the festival predict that Monmouthshire […]
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