Spotted any of your nature neighbours during lockdown? Are bees buzzing and birds bursting into song in your backyard? Whatever #wildlifefromhome you’ve photographed or filmed during lockdown, now’s your chance to enter it in Gwent Wildlife Trust’s new competition. Gwent Wildlife Trust has launched their #wildlifefromhome photography and video competition in response to the success […]
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Crickhowell Choral Society in Lockdown
Crickhowell Music Festival should have taken place over the first weekend in May but of course this was not possible. Everything was in place: rehearsals were progressing well, flyers and posters had been printed, banners and articles were ready, tickets were being sold and a buzz of eager anticipation was gathering momentum. This was particularly […]
Doves of Hope
Have you spotted the Doves of Hope in and around Abergavenny? Rainbows have been adopted as a symbol of support for those wanting to show solidarity for the NHS workers who have been working tirelessly in the fight against the global Covid-19 pandemic. They have also been a welcome burst of bright colour in the […]
Behind the Mask
New book by local photographer and NHS worker Glenn Dene, to raise funds for the NHS and Welsh Air Ambulance. In his own words, Glenn tells us about some of his experiences shooting photographs for the book whilst continuing to work at Nevill Hall during the crisis. I have photographed cancer patients, who have become […]
Patience and Planning are Key in Uncertain Markets
Across communities and countries, we see families, business and governments all looking for the best way to prepare and protect themselves from the coronavirus outbreak. In such times we all need to prioritise what matters most, and for many that includes making sure that they protect their hard-earned investments. This means it can be hard […]
A Better Deal on your Mortgage
If you need to borrow more, or you are simply looking for a better deal, then friendly and independent advice from Seymour Mortgage Solutions Ltd can help. Independent mortgage and protection advice is always given with your safety and security at the forefront of our minds. It’s very much business as usual for us, albeit […]
The Importance of Local Nature in Difficult Times
I contemplated keeping this article as a piece of escapism, however the current global pandemic situation is sadly unavoidable. At the time of writing, apart from the country’s essential workers, we are largely confined to our homes, with one short, local exercise a day. This doesn’t mean we can’t still connect with and enjoy nature, […]
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