Sssssshhhhhhh!!!!!!!! Libraries are changing. Have a look at this video made as part of Libraries Fortnight (1-14 Nov). Young people went to Cwmbran library for three workshops, a silent recording studio, beatboxing and MCing. Listen to the positive comments by those who took part. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGGzV-gyuC0]
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Bike ride around Fairwater Shops in Cwmbran
The Co-Star project to build a community garden in the shops means local kids can’t ride up the red tile ramps anymore. But you can still have a fun bike ride in and around the shopping centre. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSBwi8d9j6M]
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Cwmbran youth rugby team fundraiser…with a gerbil
The youth team of Cwmbran RFC raised £325 for their tour to Spain next year with this unusual fundraiser. Players sold 350 numbered boxes on sheets of paper for £1 a go. That was the easy bit. The next step was finding someone who owned a hamster. A former Cwmbran RFC captain, John Hopkins, offered the […]
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Cwmbran’s number one food night out
People often take the mick out of how much I like Cwmbran. I take it on the chin when anyone says there is nowhere really good to eat. We have quite a few places for good pub grub but where would you go for something extra special in the town? I bet you are scratching your head. The last few […]
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Remembrance Sunday Parade in Cwmbran. Video and photos.
This video clip was taken at the start of today’s Parade. The Parade headed through Old Cwmbran at 10.35am and across Oldbury Road before heading up Henllys Way to Cwmbran Park. Father Michael Philips, the Rector of Cwmbran, then led a service watched by around 400 people. He started the service by rededicating the memorial […]
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Remembrance Sunday Parades in Cwmbran
Here are the times for tomorrow’s parades in Cwmbran. This info is from the South Wales Argus website where you can find out the times for other parades in Torfaen. Cwmbran 10.15am – Parade assembles at Clomendy Road 10.30am – Parade moves off via Commercial Street, Victoria Street, to War Memorial Clock for prayers. Parade […]
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Road Trip from Southend to Cwmbran
I’m married to an Essex girl so this is a very familiar road trip. This relaxing video takes you on a 200 or so miles road trip in 15 minutes. The journey ends in the car park of Pontnewydd workingmen’s club. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Koi4MEc7Lpg]
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Blockbusters in Cwmbran is closing
The Blockbusters shop in Cwmbran is closing on Sunday 4 December.
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Help find Alan, a Bengal cat missing in Cwmbran. Reward offered
Click this link for information on a missing cat on the national pet register http://www.nationalpetregister.org/mp/34939.htm Alan needs regular check ups by the vet.
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Police trainees in Cwmbran singing the ‘Sloop John B’ and the 1984 passing out parade
These two clips found on You Tube are wonderful. The description says both were filmed at the police training college in Cwmbran (now closed) in 1984. The trainees singing the Beach Boys’ ‘Sloop John B’ is very entertaining. The second one shows the passing out parade with the officers marching into the large yard to […]