A Cwmbran man is heading to Spain on Wednesday to take part in the Pamplona Bull Run. Lloyd Smith, 24, from Fairwater, is going on a 24 hour bus ride to Pamplona ready for the race on Saturday. Lloyd told Cwmbran Life: “The opening ceremony is on Friday, with the first bull run taking place the […]
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Paddle boats at Fairwater leisure centre in Cwmbran
Kids aged from to five to 11 will love this as a change to a dip in the pool. Every Saturday the paddle boats are brought out at Fairwater leisure centre.
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Do you recognise this building in Cwmbran?
Where was this photo taken? Note- Thanks for all the guesses on Facebook and Twitter. The answer is the Power Station in St Dials.
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Free fishing lessons on Cwmbran canal
You can learn to fish for free with Cwmbran Angling Association. Several free sessions have been organised on the stretch of the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal alongside the fire station on Henllys Way. You don’t need any fishing gear. The club will supply everything you need to catch your first fish. Check this poster that […]
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19 people on the waiting list at Cwmbran Library for a copy of Fifty Shades of Grey
This blog is always looking for unusual stories to show the quirky side of the town. It took a comment on Facebook to alert Cwmbran Life to a local angle for Fifty Shades of Grey….A friend wrote: Just joined Cardiff central library, what a waste of time, 110 people on a waiting list for 50 […]
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Zola Budd running barefoot around Cwmbran Stadium
This clip shows Zola Budd running barefoot around Cwmbran Stadium in 1984. She wins the 1500m race in 4m 4secs. The venue is packed with spectators. The grandstand is full and the bank around the track is packed with athletics fans. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhCoUQN9rY8&w=640&h=390]
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Ex world champion boxer Nigel Benn is in Cwmbran on Sunday
Autograph hunters and boxing fans might want to stand outside the Victory Church on Greenforge Way in Cwmbran this Sunday 1 July. Nigel Benn is due to be there for a service that starts at 11am.
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You Tube video for a tattoo shop in Cwmbran
This video has been posted by the Living Colour tattoo shop in Pontnewydd. Click here for the shop’s Facebook page. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yPXB_AAphA]
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1980s photo of the British National Pumpkin championships in Cwmbran’s Mill Tavern pub
This wonderful photo was supplied by Kevin Fortey, from Cwmbran. It was taken in the 1980s at the Mill Tavern pub (now closed). The winner was Kevin’s dad, Mike, who grew the 79kg (175lb) giant in the photo. Kevin said: “The show moved to Cwmbran Workingmen’s Club as the venue had double doors so pumpkins […]