A former Fairwater Comprehensive pupil with a lifelong love of hiking has published a book of circular walks along the Wales Coast Path. Dr Harri Roberts, 35, has written the pocket-sized Wales Coast Path: Carmarthen Bay & Gower for Northern Eye Books. The book – the third in a series of ‘Top 10 Walks’ along […]
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Swan needs stitches after being attacked by dog at Cwmbran Boating Lake
A swan at Cwmbran Boating Lake had to be driven 140 miles for treatment after being attacked by a dog. The swan is part of the family of ten that were living at Llantarnam Ponds. They had to be moved from there because there was so much concern after they were regularly seen walking in […]
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Real ale and cider festival at the Queen Inn in Cwmbran
Get along to the Queen Inn in Upper Cwmbran to enjoy a real ale and cider festival. The fun kicked off yesterday and continues until Bank Holiday Monday. Tomorrow (Sunday) is the main day with several live bands entertaining drinkers from noon until closing time. Other entertainment includes a BBQ, DJ and disco. Beers available […]
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Happy birthday Cwmbran Life- Lessons and highlights from 599 posts of hyperlocal blogging
Cwmbran Life celebrated its second birthday yesterday. There was no cake as I didn’t know until I spotted that the blog on my crawl around Cwmbran’s real ale pubs yesterday was the 599th post. Six hundred seems like a nice landmark and the 500th post came and went some time ago. I had a look […]
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A real ale tour of Cwmbran
This has been on my mind for some time so let’s give it a go and see what happens. A few posts on Cwmbran Life’s Facebook page gave some suggestions of pubs to try. The plan is a gentle walk around and half a pint in each. I’ll post a photo and the price. If […]
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Welsh boxing champions reunion in Cwmbran
A former Welsh boxing champion has organised a reunion for current and former amateur and professional boxers. Roger Tayler, aged 67, has booked Llanyrafon Social Club for the get together on Friday 1 November. Some of the fighters expected to attend include Gavin Rees, Gary Lockett, Robbie Regan, Tony Borg, Eddie Avoth and Sammy Simms. […]
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Cwmbran busker wants stallholders for music festival in Caerleon
A Cwmbran busker is looking for local stallholders to get involved in a music festival in Caerleon. Dani Wells can often be seen in the town centre playing her guitar. She helps organise the Newport High School Old Boys music festival. Plans have started for the 2014 event that she wants to be bigger […]
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Cwmbran hosts a Gurkha Community Open Day- “Better To Die Than Be A Coward”
“Better to die than be a coward” A fascinating event to give an insight into Wales' Gurkha community is being held in Cwmbran on Sunday (25 August). Cwmbran has a Nepalese community with close links to Gurkhas who served in the British Army. The Wales Gurkha Community Open Day is from 2pm to 6pm at […]
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Cwmbran’s newest Indian takeaway is opening tomorrow
A new Indian takeaway is opening in Fairwater Shops tomorrow- Thursday 22 August. The Panshee describes itself as ‘Contemporary Indian Cuisine’.
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Meet the Dulux dog in Cwmbran on Monday at the Threepenny Bit in Greenmeadow
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkfS5NY1gSk?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360]Dulux Paint will be bringing their famous dog to Cwmbran on Monday for the open day being held at the Threepenny Bit in Greenmeadow. Co Star, who are based in the centre, will be showing off the variety of services they offer including the Repaint Scheme that sells top quality paint for just £1.50 […]