Joanna Lumley, the Absolutely Fabulous star and advocate for the Gurkha Justice Campaign is to switch on the Christmas lights in Brecon this year. This will be the highlight of the town’s “Brecon with Bells On” Christmas Market on Saturday November 18th organised by Brecon Town Council. It is the second year the event has […]
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Wild Tots at Mardy Park resource centre
Wild Tots was started five years ago by two local mums – Sarah and Zoe – who feel passionately about helping families with young children to get outdoors regularly. “My children and I just needed a space outdoors where they could do their own creative play and I could meet other parents, so we created […]
Theatr Wildcats
Theatr Wildcats is a drama group for adults with learning disabilities. We are part of Powys People First, which promotes self-advocacy for people with learning disabilities. The work that they and we do helps develop self-confidence and independence. Theatr Wildcats meets every Wednesday in the Studio at the Theatre where we hold workshops around the […]
Seasonal Celebrations at CRiC
Signs of the approaching festive season are appearing everywhere as the staff and volunteers at CRiC prepare to celebrate the magic of Christmas in Crickhowell. Both the gallery and the downstairs retail area are showcasing beautiful original gifts and seasonal inspiration in the tempting array of paintings, prints, ceramics, textiles, gifts, Welsh products, books and […]
Erratum : Phone number for Ethnic Elegance
In the November edition of the Abergavenny Focus, we printed an advert for Ethnic Elegance: The Cwtch, that contained an incorrect contact telephone number. The telephone number should read: 07983 425 560 Below is a corrected version of the advert:
CHRISTMAS CARD SHOP SUPPORTING A WIDE RANGE OF CHARITIES OPENS IN BRECON
It is that time of year again when the Cards for Good Causes pop-up charity Christmas card shop opens in Brecon. This year we are all glad to be returning to our usual venue of St Mary’s Church, Brecon, following the recent roof repairs. The church is situated in the centre of the town, just […]
PERFECT PUMPKINS
October means Halloween and Halloween means…pumpkins! We’ve put together a guide to help you pick the perfect gourd and carve a masterpiece that’s sure to be the envy of your neighbourhood! Start with the right pumpkin! Bigger pumpkins are easier to carve, but you need to inspect the rind too. If it’s a light colour, […]
Halloween Cobweb Cupcakes
These attractive seasonal cupcakes not only look the part for Halloween, but they taste yummy too. They’re a great idea for Trick or Treaters and are deliciously moist in texture. This recipe makes 16 cupcakes in total, so if that’s too many just pop them in the freezer once baked (without the topping) and enjoy […]
Grooming is an Important Part of Dog Ownership
Grooming sessions will strengthen the bond with your dog, while keeping the skin and coat in tip top condition. Most dogs enjoy being brushed, especially if introduced to the process from an early age. For some breeds professional grooming is essential in order to keep the coat knot and tangle free, as well as keeping […]
Friends with Benefits
Research shows that sharing your home with a pet provides lots of health benefits. Keeping a pet can help lower blood pressure and reduce anxiety. They can also boost immunity, promote exercise and even help you score a date! Read on to find out about the other major benefits of keeping the following types of […]
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