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Over 70 products were donated by the rainbows, brownies and guides in Cwmbran
A group of Rainbows, Brownies and Guides in Cwmbran swung into action when they heard about girls in the area being affected by period poverty. The BBC recently reported that one in ten girls has been unable to afford sanitary wear, according to new research from global girls rights charity Plan International UK.
A Cwmbran woman who has dedicated over 20 years to helping people with learning difficulties has been hailed as role model by her colleagues.
Now Leigh Miller, who delights in making a difference to the lives of those she supports, is in line for a prestigious award at the social care Oscars.
(l to r) Luke Williams, Rachel and Rebecca Watson, Ricky Raybould and Megan Sampson
Two Cwmbran students from one of Wales’ biggest colleges are through to the National Finals of the WorldSkills UK Competitions taking place at the Birmingham NEC in November.
Today our favourite supermarket worker retired on the same day he turned 94. Reg Buttress has been working in Cwmbran Sainsbury’s since 1981 but his first job was underground at a colliery at the age of 13.
Children from Llanyrafon playgroup and nursery have started visiting Llanyravon Court Care Home to take part in activities together. These photos show the youngster drawing and playing games with the older residents.
(l to r) Wayne, Lauren, Lewis and Rachel
Music teacher Wayne Beecham knew there was only one way to give a speech when he was asked to be best man at his friends’, Lewis Evans and Lauren Tee, wedding.
The talented pianist took the guests at Peterstone Court in Brecon through a laughter-filled 9min 30sec song with several big CHEERS for the happy couple 🙂
Wayne is well-known for his involvement with the Congress Youth Theatre where he is the musical director.
He has been running Cwmbran’s Congress Youth Theatre with his friend Rachel Hamilton for 24 years.
In January the pair will be celebrating 25 years of supporting young people onto the stage.
Wayne met the groom Lewis 17 years ago through Congress Youth Theatre.
He told Cwmbran Life: “I didn’t really know I was going to do this until about three weeks ago when I still didn’t have a speech. I didn’t finish it until last Tuesday.”
The video was filmed by Ryan Welch Weddings- Photography and Film– and shared on his Facebook page.
Welsh writer Jack Strange has released his second zombie apocalypse novel. Every Monday from 7pm to 9pm he presents a show on Vitalize Radio- broadcast in Cwmbran. I went along for a chat.
Cwmbran choir Soul’d As Seen won a competition to perform at The Great British Prom at Bowood House & Gardens. On Saturday 6 August they performed with Only Men Aloud and The National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Anthony Inglis.
(l to r) CCYP chief executive Leigh Rowland, Richard Davies, Torfaen MP Nick Thomas-Symonds, Elaine Preece and Marina Brierley.
A mural of Cwmbran that involved 300 residents has been unveiled by Torfaen MP Nick Thomas-Symonds at Cwmbran Centre for Young People.
Do you fancy becoming a volunteer shepherd for GWT like Pauline, pictured here, checking the charity’s cattle. Photo credit: Adrienne Cox
A retired nurse who swapped caring for people, for nurturing wildlife and enhancing nature, is appealing for others to join her and become a volunteer shepherd with Gwent Wildlife Trust (GWT).