[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MHacCObkxI] I met the Williams family from Rocklin in California in the Dorallt pub today. Will (Ian) Williams, who grew up in Cwmbran, met Lisa on a trip to America in 2001 They later married and set up home in America and have two children Haydn, eight, and Mckenna, ten. The family have tickets […]
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Calling all food foragers in Cwmbran
Do you know of any food growing wild in Cwmbran? CoStar are looking to start an abundance project in Cwmbran similar to ones in Sheffield and Cardiff. CoStar wants to harvest fruit which would otherwise go to waste and redistribute it to the community. Before we can harvest the fruit we need to know where […]
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Double rainbow over Cwmbran. Smile it’s the weekend :-)
A double rainbow photographed in Cwmbran this afternoon. Posted with Blogsy
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Cwmbran school raises over £100 for the Poppy Appeal
Pupils, staff and parents at Coed Eva primary school in Cwmbran raised £109.47 for the Poppy Appeal.
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Cwmbran centre to open for young homeless people on Christmas Day
Cwmbran Centre for Young People is opening for the first time on Christmas Day this year. Staff will be putting on a Christmas dinner for young people who are homeless or live on their own. Can you help out by donating gifts or food? Leigh Rowland, CCYP’s business development manager, said: “There will be a […]
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Give blood at Cwmbran Stadium tomorrow
Give blood tomorrow in Cwmbran Stadium. The Wales Blood service will be there on Friday 23 November from 12.30pm-4.20pm. You can make an appointment to give blood by calling 01443622193.
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Kidsmarket in Cwmbran on Saturday
Pick up new and second hand toys, clothes and equiptment for children in Cwmbran this Saturday. Kidsmarkets will be setting up in Cwmbran Stadium and open from 2pm to 2.30pm. Entry is £1 for adults and free for kids. Kidsmarkets are local events where you can buy or sell a wide selection of quality, gently […]
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Kids at Cwmbran nursery raise £130 for Children in Need
Kids and staff at Belle Vue Nursery in Cwmbran raised £130 for Children In Need. The children had a busy day that began by decorating A3 pictures of Pudsey Bear with spotty coins. Arts and crafts were popular and some children made Pudsey ears and hats. After all that thirsty and hungry fundraising they enjoyed […]
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A surreal You Tube video of trolleys with a life of their own in Cwmbran town centre
This made me smile. It was made by some students from Newport who I’m trying to track down. The trolleys of Cwmbran come to life…
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Looking for a job? Delivery driver wanted for Chinese takeaway in Cwmbran
The Hoinam takeaway and restaurant in Cwmbran needs a new delivery driver. Posted with Blogsy