Cwmbran used to have its own postcards as you can see from this cracking set borrowed from a local collector who has been picking them up from over the years from flea markets. So if you were staying in Cwmbran what would you write on a postcard? This is what two ‘holidaymakers’ wrote. “Weather lovely […]
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Old postcards of Cwmbran. Yes, Cwmbran used to have its own postcards :-) Wish you were here!
Cwmbran used to have its own postcards as you can see from this cracking set borrowed from a local collector who has been picking them up from over the years from flea markets. So if you were staying in Cwmbran what would you write on a postcard? This is what two ‘holidaymakers’ wrote. “Weather lovely […]
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Meet the owner of the Emily Rose Vintage shop in Cwmbran and find out how she left her job to start a business
“When you hear the word vintage, to some people it conjures up an image of old smelling clothes and looking old fashioned but I think its about being able to find a vintage garment and making it your own, being creative and mixing it with today’s trends.” Liz Prosser In a 20 minute chat Liz […]
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Cwmbran football team cheer Cardiff City onto the pitch before yesterday’s game against Bolton
Henllys Rangers FC under 14s team were chosen to wave flags and cheer Cardiff City and Bolton Wanderers onto the pitch before yesterday’s game. That’s them stood around the centre circle in this photo. Good to see Cwmbran played a part in Cardiff’s last home game before they jump up to the Premier League.
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Fun day in Cwmbran today to raise cash for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Meet Peppa Pig and Spiderman
The Football Factory is hosting a fun day today to raise money for Marie Curie. A few stands were being set up this morning for the event which kicks off at 12pm. I had to leave before the fun starts but managed to pick up four warm Welsh cakes for a £1. If you go […]
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Cwmbran, a retail paradise (Gangsta’s Paradise Parody)- A You Tube video
Coolio sang Gangsta’s Paradise. Now watch as his lyrics are spun into Cwmbran. Brilliant video. Watch, listen and smile. Good work Scott (again). “This is the town where indoor shopping began…living near a retail paradise…one way system monopoly…”
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Cwmbran teenager signs for Cardiff City as the club heads into the Premier League
A Cwmbran teenager has signed a 12 month contract with Championship winning side Cardiff City. David Richards, aged 19, was a pupil at Croesyceiliog School. The goalkeeper has been with the Cardiff City Academy since he was nine-years-old. The 6ft 3inch shot-stopper had already attracted interest from other Premier League clubs. But last Monday, the […]
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Diversity, Britain’s Got Talent winners, were in Cwmbran today
Diversity arrived in Cwmbran today in a bright yellow Hummer. The rumour is they were filming for a Sky TV children’s channel and carrying out a surprise visit to a local group. This photo was taken by Remi Liddle, who kindly allowed Cwmbran Life to share it. The Hummer was parked up by Llantarnam Grange.
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Enjoy a night of ‘lyrics and laughter’ in Cwmbran tonight at the latest show by Cwmbran Woodland Players
Enjoy an evening of ‘lyrics and laughter’ tonight at Woodland Road in Croesyceiliog. It’s the lastest Cwmbran Woodland Players show and is called ‘Spring Extravaganza’. “Featuring a One Act Play Written by LYN HOUSE as well as medleys of showtunes, sung by our adult and junior members.” Tickets are £4 and the curtain goes up at 7.30pm. Doors open […]
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Community woodlands celebrated in Cwmbran this weekend. It includes ‘chain saw sculpture’….
This looks like a cracking event for all the family this weekend at Blaen Bran Woods in Upper Cwmbran. There is even overnight camping and a BBQ tonight. Llais y Goedwig, who represent community woodlands in Wales, have organised the event with volunteers from Cwmbran. “Saturday 20th April, is devoted to demonstrations of woodland activities. […]