A few of these videos have been shared on this blog over the last couple of weeks. This is the latest one to appear on You Tube. Watch a nighttime journey from Cardiff to Cwmbran that takes just 51 seconds. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMAe8eu62fQ&w=560&h=315]
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Join the walk from Cwmbran to Twmbarlwm on Good Friday
Join the Twmbarlwym Society for its annual Good Friday walk up to Twmbarlwym. The society’s website tells walkers Walk up Twmbarlwm on Good Friday, 6th April. 2012 – hundreds did it last year and had a great time. Make your own way there – or join one of our group walks – CTS members will […]
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This summer make sure you go for a walk up Mynydd Maen in Cwmbran
If you have a few hours to spare and the sun is out take a stroll up the mountain and enjoy the views over Cwmbran. These photos were taken while walking up the incline through Henllys. If you build up a thirst or an appetite you can stop at the Dorallt or Cwrt Henllys on […]
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Tabby cat found in the Coed Eva/ Fairwater area of Cwmbran
This RSPCA poster is on the bus stop on Ty Gwyn Way by Oaksford.
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A video of lambs gambolling on Mynydd Maen above Cwmbran
This video was filmed today on the side of Mynydd Maen, the mountain above Cwmbran. If you are a fan of cute lambs gambolling you will enjoy this 30 seconds clip. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbT9WscfcBA]
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4yo boy stuns visitors and skaters at Cwmbran boating lake
This talented four-year-old boy has been causing walkers and skaters at Cwmbran boating lake to stop and stare. Chester Creel, from Abertillery, has become a hit at the popular skate park thanks to his scooter skills. Watch this brilliant You Tube video that his dad filmed at Cwmbran skate park by the boating lake. Despite […]
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St Derfel’s Day in Thornhill in Cwmbran
Here are some photos from today’s St Derfel’s Day in Thornhill.
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Cwmbran pub asks drinkers to panic buy beer :-)
This is the quirky sign that greets drinkers at the Queen Inn in Upper Cwmbran. The mountainside pub warns drinkers that there is a beer shortage and they should panic buy. This is a great pub to get away from the petrol crisis headlines. If you’ve got kids have a look at the lovely park […]
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Cwmbran shoppers to feel the pinch of the ‘pasty tax’
This is, of course, a tongue in cheek post. Read the Guardian’s guide to the ‘pasty tax’ by clicking here. Cwmbran shoppers are likely to be among the hardest hit in the country by any ‘pasty tax’. That is because the town centre is home to not one, not two but three Greggs shops. This […]
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Fish and chip supper from Fairwater shops in Cwmbran
The perfect way to start a sunny weekend in Cwmbran. This is a lovely portion of fish and chips from the Fairwater Fish Bar. £5.70 with a can of Dr Pepper.