Two Cwmbran cygnets have been moved to Barry after being attacked by their parents. Swan experts told Cwmbran Life that this is “their way of telling them it was time to ‘leave home’.” Volunteers from Swan Rescue South Wales were told there was a problem at Cwmbran Boating Lake and found a female cygnet on her own. […]
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Cwmbran teenagers can get up to £50 a week and help to study or get a job from Rathbone UK
Teenagers aged 16-18 in Cwmbran can get up to £50 a week and help going on to college or a job from a local charity. Rathbone gives support through training in the workplace to youngsters who are disadvantaged or face difficulties. Emma Clark, from Rathbone, said: “We offer qualifications and progression onto NVQ’s and apprenticeships […]
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Auditions for Camp Rock the musical in Cwmbran
Auditions for a stage production of the Disney hit Camp Rock are being held in Cwmbran. The musical is being put on by iShine Performing Arts which is run by two women who grew up in Cwmbran. Samantha McGown and Susannah Spring are inviting young people aged ten to 18 along to Llanyrafon Social Club on […]
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Principality branch celebrates a year in Cwmbran with a chance to win rugby tickets and an appearance by Only Boys Aloud
Wales’ largest building society is celebrating a year in Cwmbran with a party this Saturday (1 February). One lucky person who pops along to the Principality in General Rees Square will win a pair of tickets to the Wales v France rugby match in Cardiff on 21 February. Only Boys Aloud will be appearing and […]
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Rap and poetry in Fairwater Shops in Cwmbran. Video clip of this cracking community event
This was a special night in Fairwater Shops. Poets and rappers came together to entertain passers-by and a crowd who turned up for a few hours of free fun. Read this earlier blog about why former Cwmbran resident Mark organised the event. Watch this YouTube clip below of some of the best lyrics of the […]
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Charity invites older people in Cwmbran to join them for a cuppa, cake and good company
Contact the Elderly, the charity solely dedicated to tackling loneliness and isolation among older people, is inviting local residents to join its group in Cwmbran and enjoy a few hours of tea, chat and good company. The charity, with the support of a volunteer network, organises tea parties for small groups of older people, aged 75 […]
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Photos of cygnet trapped in fishing tackle at Cwmbran Boating Lake.
A cygnet at Cwmbran Boating Lake had to be rescued after being tangled up in discarded fishing tackle. Ellen from Swan Rescue South Wales was driving up the M4 taking a goose and two cygnets to the swan centre in Shepperton when she was called. She said: “We received an urgent call for help but […]
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Cwmbran printers wins award for being a top employer
A Cwmbran printing company which lets its staff work flexibly has been awarded for being a top employer. Gwasg Pia Cyf based in Victoria Street, which is Britain’s leading specialist in braille and other accessible printing, was awarded the Evolve Exemplar Employer accolade by the women’s economic development charity, Chwarae Teg. The Evolve Exemplar Employer […]
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Cwmbran woman says she can help you lose weight with her one-to-one support in 2014
A Cwmbran woman is a consultant for a weight-loss programme and wants to help local residents in 2014. Angela Mulligan offers one-to-one support through her work with the Cambridge Weight Plan. Angela said: “When I first started losing weight I didn’t realise how it would affect the freedom, lifestyle and enjoyment that I have got […]
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Burn off those Christmas calories with a fun run in Cwmbran on Boxing Day
Do you often feel bloated after Christmas Day? The Griffithstown Harriers Boxing Day fun run is just what you need. A bit of fresh air and exercise could blow off the cobwebs. It is run around two laps of a 2.5mile circuit in Llanyrafon and Croesyceiliog but as it’s fun you can just do if the one […]