This is a round-up of what’s coming up during January and February at the Congress Theatre in Cwmbran.

With the RSPCA facing an uphill battle to rehome a growing number of animals in its care, the charity’s rescuers are hoping to ‘mythbust’ the most common misconceptions people have when they opt not to adopt a rescue animal.

Pupils from Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw gave a presentation to Torfaen’s councillors about their work on developing their school’s values and tackling important issues.

Henllys Community Councillors have praised an ‘outstanding report’ into the weekly youth club in the village hall.

A mural designed by pupils at Cwmbran High School’s hearing-impaired unit has been unveiled at the school.

Watch this video of a house in Cwmbran that the couple who live there have covered with Christmas decorations inside and outside.

Residents at a Cwmbran care home enjoyed an animal therapy session.

A NEW YEAR’S honour is recognition for those caring for loved ones with dementia, a volunteer who has been awarded a British Empire Medal has said.

A group of former rugby teammates and opponents enjoyed a morning of hugs, handshakes and lots of laughs at a Christmas breakfast in Cwmbran.

Sixty-six organisations were given grants by Croesyceiliog and Llanyrafon Community Council at its annual presentation evening.