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 […]
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Zola Budd running barefoot around Cwmbran Stadium
This clip shows Zola Budd running barefoot around Cwmbran Stadium in 1984. She wins the 1500m race in 4m 4secs. The venue is packed with spectators. The grandstand is full and the bank around the track is packed with athletics fans. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhCoUQN9rY8&w=640&h=390]
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Ex world champion boxer Nigel Benn is in Cwmbran on Sunday
Autograph hunters and boxing fans might want to stand outside the Victory Church on Greenforge Way in Cwmbran this Sunday 1 July. Nigel Benn is due to be there for a service that starts at 11am.
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You Tube video for a tattoo shop in Cwmbran
This video has been posted by the Living Colour tattoo shop in Pontnewydd. Click here for the shop’s Facebook page. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yPXB_AAphA]
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1980s photo of the British National Pumpkin championships in Cwmbran’s Mill Tavern pub
This wonderful photo was supplied by Kevin Fortey, from Cwmbran. It was taken in the 1980s at the Mill Tavern pub (now closed). The winner was Kevin’s dad, Mike, who grew the 79kg (175lb) giant in the photo. Kevin said: “The show moved to Cwmbran Workingmen’s Club as the venue had double doors so pumpkins […]
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A meal at the Tamarind restaurant in Cwmbran
The Tamarind is an Indian restaurant/ takeaway in St Dials. Many years ago the building was the Marlborough pub. I always choose to pick up a takeaway from here to avoid the delivery wait. During my occasional weekend visits I always notice the restaurant area is very busy. These photos were taken yesterday when we […]
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Beers at St Joseph’s Club in Cwmbran
This club in St Dials is currently serving 3 Spires by the Shenstone Brewery in Lichfield. This 3.8%ABV beer is £2.65 a pint. The club also sells bottles of Abbot Ale and Old Speckled Hen at pretty good prices.
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Shrubs at the community garden in Cwmbran’s Fairwater Shops |
These photos (taken today) show the shrub beds at Fairwater Shops are doing well. Click here to read more about the project.
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Sunday afternoon jazz at the Fairwater House pub in Cwmbran
The Fairwater House pub is hosting a jazz session on Sunday 24 June. Dougie Doolan will be performing from 2pm to 4pm.