A memorial bench has been placed at Cwmbran boating lake to remember Private James Prosser. Private Prosser, from Coed Eva, was killed in 2009 in Afghanistan. The bench was bought with money raised at a fun day at the White Hut in July. Local councillor Fiona Cross and her ten-year-old son Dylan invited people to […]
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Today’s Remembrance Day service in Cwmbran Park
Here are two videos from today's Remembrance Day service in Cwmbran Park. The first clip shows the 'Last Post' being played and the second shows the parade arriving for the service. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-H8Sbfr9D7I&w=500&h=305] [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMg7hzhn-aQ&w=500&h=305] Posted with Blogsy
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Visit a craft fayre in Cwmbran tomorrow
A craft fayre is being held in the Our Lady of the Angels hall tomorrow (Sunday). Over 25 local crafters and producers are expected at the event from 2pm to 4pm. The hall is off Victoria Street in Old Cwmbran next to the school. One of the organisers said: “It really is amazing what a […]
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Remember Milo? She is Cwmbran’s talking dog. Watch this video of her dancing.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZV2ILudgLM] Milo was featured on this blog in early October. The clips filmed by his owner Darren Stone, from Thornhill, showed the husky saying ‘I want one’. Watch the new video above of Milo dancing with Darren.
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Do you have a chest freezer to donate to Cwmbran Centre for Young People?
This weekend sees the launch of two new regular music nights for young people in Cwmbran. Amplified and Yodo will kick off at Cwmbran Centre for Young People. But as dancing is thirsty work staff at the club are appealing for someone to donate a chest freezer to keep the soft drinks ice cold. The […]
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Ever wondered what goes on inside Cwmbran’s Meritor factory? Watch this You Tube video and find out.
I came across this You Tube video that shows the amazing engineering work that goes on inside the Meritor factory in Cwmbran. The video is called ‘Klaas Braking System Assembly’. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sShQDkCDDQ]
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Join Cwmbran Air Training Corps
If you’re aged between 13-18 why not join Cwmbran Air Training Corps?
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Two new music nights for young people in Cwmbran start this week
The ideas of 300 young people in Cwmbran led to two new music nights being launched this week. The members of Cwmbran Centre for Young People (CCYP) felt the town needed some events to promote local talent and give entertainment for young people. A monthly band night is starting on Friday 9 November and a weekly club night is […]
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Over 100 runners competed in today’s Bog & Bryn challenge around the muddy fields of Cwmbran
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3F3I2D_5iA] Today’s Bog & Bryn challenge was a brilliant spectacle in Cwmbran. Around 115 runners set off from Cwmbran Stadium at 10.30am on a 20km race across muddy paths and fields. This quick video shows runners at a few points around the course and crossing the finish line at the Mill Tavern in Two Locks. The video shows […]
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Free fun at Fairwater leisure centre in Cwmbran this Saturday
Go to Fairwater leisure centre on Saturday between 12pm and 5pm and try out lots of free events to encourage families to exercise together. You can try out the new Gymstick Aqua class in the pool.