Dear Readers, There’s no doubt in my mind which is my favourite month of the year. September, of course! Why? Take one food obsessed magazine editor and combine with a local annual event and what do you get? A perfectly baked Abergavenny Food Festivaler, that’s what. It’s that time of year again when Abergavenny plays […]
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Looking back on 1913
Maindiff Court and Bailey Park hosted two sensational events. Helen Morgan of Abergavenny Local History Society reports It had been a long, dry summer when the National Eisteddfod came to town amid more than the usual fanfare. The opening Gorsedd ceremony took place at Plas Derwen but the main pavilion with seating for 14,000 was […]
All That Jazz : Wall 2 Wall Jazz Festival
Abergavenny is about to host a brand new Jazz festival to rival that of Brecon and many others, but why does Abergavenny need a new festival? Here are 5 good reasons… 1 Black Mountain Jazz has been bringing high quality live jazz to Abergavenny for six years, attracting leading UK artists. A festival, which is […]
Film Review: Monsters University
Focus film reviewer, Patty Papageorgiou-Axford reviews this latest offering from Disney Pixar Little Mike Wazowski is the kid in the shadows. The kid no one picks for their team and who always gets stuck with the teacher when everyone “buddies up” on trips. However little Mike Wazowski is a dreamer. And a school visit to […]
August 2013 Issue
Dear Readers, For many of us, August is a time to kick back and relax. It’s the annual school summer holiday, which often cues family escapes to sunnier climes. For others, the summer sun and warmth associated with the month of August means that we move that bit slower through everyday life, enjoying laid back […]
Summer Playscheme at Abergavenny Leisure Centre
Monleisure Playscheme at Abergavenny is back bigger and better than ever before! With so many activities, games and entertainment for the kids, they won’t have time to get bored! Our Playscheme is run, organised and supervised by fully qualified and CRB checked staff so you can be safe in the knowledge that your children will […]
FORTYSIX : Contemporary Lifestyle Shop
You know the feeling. You have to buy a gift for someone and you’ve been mulling it over and over in your mind for ages and frustratingly come up with…nothing. Infuriating isn’t it? Yes, you could resort to surfing the net for inspiration, but there really is no need when the newest shop to open […]
New Beginnings : Part Six
“I know exactly what you’re thinking,’ said Guy in response to Lucy’s expression. ‘You thought it was great up until I did the jazz hands.” “No.” “OK, you just thought it was great, then,” said Guy with a grin. ‘The jazz hands make no difference,” said Lucy, folding a bright orange jumper and placing it […]
Fun in the Sun
Alan Parker recently opened a new shop in Frogmore Street, selling DIY, Gardening, Housewares and Toys. His new editorial column begins this month with tips and suggestions on how to look after your garden and home during the summer months. July is the month to start thinking about holidays…but what about the austerity measures? Don’t […]
Nana’s Kitchen : Strawberry Shortcake
What a triumph for Andy Murray at Wimbledon! Lawn tennis, especially Wimbledon, conjures images of a summer afternoon eating sweet, ripe strawberries. Strawberry shortcake is one of those American desserts that we have adopted. It is nothing like our shortbread in texture but is more typical of the scones that we associate with cream teas. […]
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