Like many of us, I have watched the footage of London Marathon since I can remember and have always wondered why anyone would wish to put themselves through the sheer exhaustion of completing 26.2 miles. There are many reasons for this, which include the desire to race and be the first over that magical line, […]
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PUPIL’S WORK SELECTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS EXHIBITIONS
Congratulations are in order for A Level pupil Emily Eeles from King Henry VIII Comprehensive School, Abergavenny, who has had her art work selected for three prestigious exhibitions in London. Monmouthshire Decorative and Fine Arts Society, affiliated to the Arts Society, are delighted to announce that Emily Eeles’s Natural Form has been selected for exhibition […]
Fairtrade Fortnight 2018
The Abergavenny Fairtrade Forum is excited to announce that our town council have just renewed their commitment to Fairtrade. Great news as the celebration of the 10 year anniversary of Abergavenny’s Fairtrade Town status draws to an end. We’re closing with one long party! It happens to coincide with Fairtrade Fortnight 2018 where […]
Alive & Kickin’ Community Choir launches charity single and video ‘Lay your Head on Me’ for Harrison’s Fund
On 2nd February, The Alive & Kickin‘ Community Choir Brecon launched its very own charity single and video; Lay Your Head On Me. The song was written by choir leader, Tanya Walker for Harrison’s Fund, a charity aiming to fund pioneering research into a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is the most […]
Theatr Brycheiniog Set to Stimulate your Heart, Mind…and Imagination this Spring
Solid Gold 70’s Show Spring brings rejuvenation at Theatr Brycheiniog, with the launch of a fresh new programme brimming with stimulating activities and events. With the brand new Corporate Support Club, spring at the theatre is a time of fresh activity. February welcomes Brecknock Young Farmers’ Club (5 – 10 February) with their incredibly popular […]
Nana’s Kitchen: Mincemeat Tart to Feed a Crowd
Mincemeat Tart to Feed a Crowd Ingredients 114g cold butter or margarine – chopped into small chunks 57g lard, cut into chunks 227g Self Raising Flour 114g Plain flour sifted together Pinch salt 3-4 tbsp very cold water 1 jar of mincemeat of your choice (approx 400g) (2 tbsp brandy or Cointreau or Grand Marnier […]
Abergavenny Food Festival helps traders after Christmas Fair is cancelled
“Support our traders with your Christmas pounds” says team behind the cancelled Abergavenny Christmas Fair Following the cancellation of the Abergavenny Christmas Fair last Sunday, the organisers have issued a call asking the public to still buy their gifts and festive food and drink from the independent businesses, who were due to be selling at […]
Christmas Charity Appeals
It’s heartwarming to know that there are so many people willing to do so much for those in need this Christmas. Take some time to give something extra this year, whether that be your time, a few spare coins, a gift or a bigger donation to one of the charities or organisations running Christmas appeals. […]
GILWERN U3A
Members of Gilwern U3A attending November’s monthly meeting came away feeling as if they had been living life in the slow lane compared to that of the speaker, Lynne Allbutt. Starting her working life as a jobbing gardener, Lynne now works as a journalist, film producer, bee keeper and author, with barefoot walking across the […]
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