Next time you pop into the Co-operative supermarket in Llantarnam have a nose at this charity bookstand. There is a quirky mix of fiction and non-fiction books on sale. The money you donate goes to Mencap.
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BBC3’s ‘Snog Marry Avoid’ filmed in Cwmbran
The opening scenes of last night’s Snog Marry Avoid said they were in Manchester but the first girl featured is definitely filmed in Cwmbran town centre. Click on the link below and fast forward to 3min 55secs to see a few seconds of her in the town. http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01kg7bj
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Enter a 20km running race around the woods and fields of Cwmbran
Fairwater Runners have organised a 20km race through fields, country lanes and woods in Cwmbran. Fairwater Runners invite you to par-take in a brand new event to the racing calendar. The ‘Bog & Bryn Challenge’ is a very tough scenic 20km (approx) multi-terrain race across the footpaths, open fields, country lanes and woodland of Llantarnam, Henllys, […]
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Possible Welsh translation error on sign at Cwmbran Stadium
Is this the Welsh for ‘Healthy Living Office’?
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Cwmbran man heads to Spain to run with the bulls in Pamplona
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 […]