A Cwmbran family have turned their love of minigolf into a business. The Kukielka family from Llanyrafon have played competitive minigolf on the British Minigolf Tour since 2006 and compete all over the UK. Seve Kukielka and his younger brother Leo have both won national titles. Seve has won the British Minigolf Junior Championship and […]
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Come to Cwmbran town centre today and have a photo with Del Boy’s yellow van
The Mayor of Torfaen Wayne.Tomlinson is in Cwmbran town centre today with a star from Only Fools and Horses . He is with the yellow Robin Reliant Reliant Regal Supervan Mark III to help raise money for his charity appeal.
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Cwmbran girl meets Union J from X Factor this morning at Magor Services
Millie Mulligan, aged seven, from Henllys, was thrilled to bump into Union J at Magor Services today. The band, who came fourth in the TV show, performed in Cardiff last night. Millie's mum Jaimie said they spotted the boys having a McDonalds at 10.45am and asked them for a photo. Posted with Blogsy
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YMCA shop selling furniture to open in the former Blockbusters shop in Cwmbran
The former Blockbusters shop in Cwmbran town centre is reopening at 10.30am on Friday 21 December as a YMCA charity shop. All sorts of furniture has been laid out around the shop. If you have any furniture to donate they will collect your items for free. Call 07747 837604.
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93-year-old Cwmbran man does an Irish dance to celebrate his wife’s 90th birthday
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8k6m3ZbbcUg&w=560&h=315] This wonderful video clip shows a happy Sam Boyd, 93, from Llanyrafon, doing a quick Irish dance at Greenmeadow Golf Club. He met his wife Jessie 70 years ago and the couple will be celebrating their 69th wedding anniversary on Christmas Eve. His dance was filmed at a 90th birthday party for Jessie.
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Age Concern Torfaen’s Christmas Fayre in Cwmbran
A Christmas Fayre is being held on Monday 10 December in Court Farm and Oakfield Community Centre. It runs from 12pm to 4pm. Visitors can enjoy homemade cakes and pick up gifts including jewellery, scarves and handbags. Stalls will also be selling cards, stocking fillers and local crafts. The event is being organised by Age […]
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Fairwater House pub in Cwmbran sold for £105,000
A Cwmbran pub that was boarded up at the end of September has been sold. A tweet today by Network Auctions said: Lot 15 Fairwater House, Cwmbran.SOLD PRIOR £105,000 Here is a link to the tweet I wonder what will now happen now? Will it reopen? Will it be used for something else?
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Table top sale at the White Hut in Cwmbran
A table top sale is being held at the White Hut in Cwmbran on Sunday 9 December from 10am to 12pm. The hall is also known as Coed Eva and Hollybush community hall. You can find out more on this Facebook page for the event. Would you like to make some money or find […]
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“Sorry I haven’t been in touch. I’m crap”- Six tips to stop letting people down as a hyperlocal blogger
“Sorry I haven’t been in touch. I’m crap” That is an email I sent to someone with a quirky story for my blog and I’m ashamed to say I still haven’t got back to them. It was a follow up to an email I sent on 21 October. That email said: “Nice one. Yes I […]
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Chinese takeaway in Cwmbran needs a delivery driver
Mings Chinese takeaway in Fairwater Shops is looking for a delivery driver. Call 01633 870705.