“Sorry I haven’t been in touch. I’m crap” That is an email I sent to someone with a quirky story for my blog and I’m ashamed to say I still haven’t got back to them. It was a follow up to an email I sent on 21 October. That email said: “Nice one. Yes I […]
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Chinese takeaway in Cwmbran needs a delivery driver
Mings Chinese takeaway in Fairwater Shops is looking for a delivery driver. Call 01633 870705.
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The petrol station at Morrisons supermarket in Cwmbran opened today
The supermarket being built in Cwmbran isn't ready for business yet but the petrol station opened this morning. Posted with Blogsy
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The Cwmbran lads in Only Boys Aloud sing Calon Lan. Blog and You Tube clip
The 141-strong choir that entertained millions of fans to come third in Britain's Got Talent has seven members from Cwmbran. Every Monday the Only Cwmbran Boys Aloud gang meet up in the cafe area of Bron Afon to rehearse. Here they are singing Calon Lan. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HD7V2ODNI40&w=500&h=305] The Cwmbran choir is one […]
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Cwmbran’s Mill Tavern pub has been demolished
Cwmbran’s Mill Tavern pub was demolished yesterday. The pub in Two Locks closed in August or September 2011. In November I linked to this blog post about the historical significance of the Coed Eva Mill Complex. Earlier this year Cwmbran Life featured this brilliant photo from the 1980s of the British National Pumpkin championships taking […]
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Help Cwmbran families who can’t afford to provide a birthday cake for their children
“Every child should have a cake on their birthday.” That is what one of the volunteers told me is the reason why she helps out with Free Cakes for Kids Wales. Think about that. There are children in Wales who do not get to blow out candles on their special day each year. Free Kids […]
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Backstage with Cwmbran band No One Knows
Cwmbran band No One Knows have been playing gigs across the area since they got together in 2007. You may have seen them play in the town or further afield. Their first gig was at a pub that has now closed, The Masons in Griffithstown. Lee Gwilliam, drummer, said: “The name came about as […]
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Advent carol service in Cwmbran Church
An Advent carol service by candlelight is being held in St Gabriel's Church this weekend. It starts at 6pm on Sunday 2 December. Posted with Blogsy
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Estate agent and building society to move into the old Pizza Hut in Cwmbran
Peter Alan and the Principality Building Society are moving into the same site in Cwmbran town centre that has been empty since Pizza Hut closed in August. The window posters say: Peter Alan are moving into a new branch with Principality Building Society. Together we're committed to Cwmbran and the Welsh High Street. Peter […]
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California to Cwmbran. A family from America back Wales to beat New Zealand.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MHacCObkxI] I met the Williams family from Rocklin in California in the Dorallt pub today. Will (Ian) Williams, who grew up in Cwmbran, met Lisa on a trip to America in 2001 They later married and set up home in America and have two children Haydn, eight, and Mckenna, ten. The family have tickets […]