Jim Hamilton, Head Chef at the Kings Arms Hotel, Abergavenny, shares his delicious recipe for Smoked Mackerel Pate Spring is finally well and truly here. This smoked mackerel pate is perfect to enjoy while sitting in the garden with some crusty bread and a nice cold beer or glass of wine. Watercress or mizuna with […]
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Cyclists tackle ‘The Tumble’ for charity
Around 70 cycling enthusiasts took on a crazy 16 hour challenge climbing up and down the mighty ‘Blorenge’ mountain in Abergavenny on Saturday 4th May, to raise money for Cancer Research UK. Following a candle lit remembrance ceremony at 5am, the fundraisers braved the wind and rain, going up and down the landmark, also known […]
MONEY MATTERS – Does it matter to you too?
The June issue of the Abergavenny Focus is currently in the process of being produced. In June’s magazine we will be featuring a section entitled ‘Money Matters.’ It’s a topical issue in these tough financial times, with most of us looking for good ways to save money and the best ways to use the limited […]
Is it too late to save our bees?
‘The Plight of the Humble Bee’; a public meeting held at St Michael’s Centre on 18th April, posed that very question. Sue Harrison of Abergavenny and Crickhowell Friends of the Earth reports. In answer to the question of whether it’s too late to save our bees, I would say no, judging by the excellent attendance […]
A day to celebrate walking
As readers will know, Abergavenny recently won the Walkers are Welcome award. It was given this status in recognition of the fantastic variety of walking opportunities on offer to residents and visitors. Now the group want to celebrate achieving this award, by holding day to showcase all that Abergavenny has to offer. There will be […]
Love your Local Market Fortnight
For selected days across this special fortnight, starting on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th May, market traders and supporters will be giving away freebies and spreading the news about the wonders of our market and all it’s treasures! Find out what you can buy on different days, learn about the history of the market or […]
Gwent Young People’s Theatre present ‘THE WATCHING’
The fascinating tale of Sarah Jacob the ‘Welsh Fasting Girl’ set in 19th century West Wales. Four nurses from Guy’s Hospital were sent down to a small Carmarthenshire village to help solve the mystery of a beautiful child ‘dressed like a bride’ who was attracting nationwide interest with her family’s claim that she was able […]
In The Pink Canal Walk
In the Pink Breast Cancer Charity are raising money for breast cancer research and other projects in Wales by holding their annual Waterway Walks. This year’s walk along the Monmouth and Brecon Canal, takes place on Sunday 19th May. There are various starting points along the canal, with each leg varying in length. All walks […]
Nothing ever stays the same…
Since the growth of the earliest suburbs, the town’s streets have witnessed countless changes. Helen Morgan from Abergavenny Local History Society reports The castle and church may have heralded the importance of Burgavenny as the Gateway to Wales, but it was its street markets that were its heart from Norman times. In the 13th century […]
A Rural Aspect
Robert Hughes, a photographer based in rural Monmouthshire, tells us a little about his life in Photography, and his reportage project at Abergavenny’s livestock market. My interest in photography started in my early twenties with the encouragement of my father who was always developing film and disappearing into the darkroom to produce prints. At this […]
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