More than 14,000 men from Monmouthshire went to war in 1914. Many did not return. Helen Morgan from Abergavenny Local History Society reports After war broke out against Germany on August 4th, events moved rapidly. Within hours, the order was sent to mobilise the 3rd Battalion, Monmouthshire. Throughout the night, men from towns and villages […]
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A Business Improvement District for Abergavenny?
A study, backed by the Welsh Government and Monmouthshire County Council, is asking businesses in Abergavenny if they will support setting up a Business Improvement District (BID) in their area. A Business Improvement District is an arrangement whereby businesses get together, decide what additional improvements they want to make in their town, how they are […]
Our Uniformed Cadets Need You!
How do you tend to spend your free time? Gardening, exercising, reading or meeting up with friends? Well, have you ever thought about volunteering? There may be lots of skills you have that could benefit your community and the young people who live there. The Young Dragons scheme is an initiative that was set up […]
A Hair-raising adventure!
During April, the team at Lucy Hockey Hair Studio raised money for Water Aid clean water projects around the world through the sale of Aveda candles that were available to buy in the salon. 100% of the candle purchase price went to supporting clean water projects. However, Lucy and her team decided to go one […]
The Art Trail of Open Studios
Excitement is mounting as for the sixth consecutive year artists will open the doors of 37 venues to visitors during the Spring Bank Holiday weekend (24 – 26 May) to reveal some of the wonderful art and craftsmanship inspired by the area. For three days art can be found in many an unexpected place. Businesses […]
Big Black Mountains Challenge
The hills around Llanthony Priory will be alive with hundreds of walkers and runners on May 17th, all raising money for the local mountain rescue team. The Big Black Mountains Challenge is celebrating its 29th year of raising funds for Abergavenny-based Longtown Mountain Rescue Team. More than 900 walkers and runners from across Britain come […]
Steam Rally set to be a bumper weekend
25th May & 26th May Abergavenny Steam, Veteran & Vintage Rally Last year, a whopping figure of more than £22,000 was given away to local worthy causes following the success of the Steam Rally in Bailey Park Abergavenny. This was an increase of £7,000 over the previous year and this May Bank Holiday weekend, organisers […]
Book Review: Life After Life
Emma from Bookish in Crickhowell gives us this month’s recommendation By Kate Atkinson £7.99 Black Swan A seemingly small event can change the direction of a life completely: a chance encounter with a stranger who harms you or a conversation that detains you which means you miss bumping into the person, a meeting with the […]
Wildlife Ponds
A guide to keeping a pond and enjoying the charm and magic of wild, watery habitats. Spring is the perfect time to get out into the garden and enjoy the weather. A pond makes a lovely addition to a garden and provides a haven for wildlife, being considered a really important freshwater habitat for numerous […]
The Rarest Plants in Wales
Wales has an incredibly rich flora, given its size, and is home to a number of rare plants. Some of these species of plants are native exclusively to Wales, occurring nowhere else in the world, and so the success of their survival is incredibly important. Here in this part of Wales, Black Mountain Hawkweed (Hieracium […]
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