Residents in Bryn Milwr, Hollybush are worried about a stray cat who has been spotted in the street regularly for the last three weeks. The male tom cat has three legs and is black and white. To find out more call Carol on 01633 870819.
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Blogathon challenge for the Cwmbran Life blog
A few weeks ago Cardiff was the place to be with a camera. The city’s annual Photomarathon took place on Saturday 16 June. The challenge is taking 12 photos, over 12 hours on 12 given topics. It got me thinking about a challenge for this blog. At the moment I quickly post stories after I […]
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Charity book sale at Cwmbran supermarket
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.