Sandybrook Park is off Windsor Road in Fairwater. Many years ago there was the usual slide and swings but they have long gone. The goods news is that the unusual stone tower is still there but what has happened to the sand that gave the park its name? I remember the tower being surrounded by […]
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Photos of today’s fire in Old Cwmbran
Keep an eye on the South Wales Argus for full information on this story. Here are some photos taken at 7.20pm. The street was still closed off to traffic. Firefighters were stood on top of the roof of the block of shops containing The Cinnamon Tree takeaway and Boots the chemist.
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Charity car wash at Cwmbran fire station
Get your car cleaned and help raise a few quid for charity tomorrow, Sunday 25 March. Firefighters at Cwmbran fire station will be washing cars from 10am to 3pm. All the money raised will go to the Fire Fighters Charity. If you’re not from area but maybe plan to go shopping in the town on […]
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What club in Cwmbran are these drinkers having a hearty sing-song?
This You Tube video features a group of drinkers enjoying a hearty sing-song. The clip was posted in May 2009 but doesn’t say where it was filmed. I posted a comment two weeks ago to ask this question but have not had a reply. Do you recognise this club? According to one of the comments […]
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Cwmbran boot sale…shown from Google Earth
Fairwater high school boot sale in Cwmbran started up again for the spring and summer on Sunday 4 March. Have a look at this cracking photo on google earth of this popular boot sale. The tag in the corner says it was taken on 6 January 2004. The boot sale starts at 12.30pm. Cars £4 Vans […]
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Do you recognise this Cwmbran beauty spot at sunset?
If you like fishing this will be an easy one.
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Handbag lost in Cwmbran town centre last Friday
A Cwmbran woman has emailed this blog after her daughter lost her handbag on Friday in the town centre. Marilyn Parry, from Greenmeadow, went shopping with her husband, Michael and daughter, Karen. Marilyn said: “We went to town after visiting Peterson’s funeral home to see my deceased uncle so it was hard day. I went […]
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Free bowling day at Bowlplex in Cwmbran
Cwmbran’s Bowlplex is rewarding customers with a free day of bowling this week. This advert appears in today’s South Wales Argus. The popular venue recently reopened after closing. Visitors to the alley this Sunday 25 Match will not have to pay. This video also appears on You Tube. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LODyuNcsPB4]
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A photo of the darts team of the Dorallt pub in Cwmbran 19623
This is one of my favourite photos. It hangs on the wall of the public bar in the Dorallt pub in Cwmbran. There are a few reasons why it makes me smile. Look at how everyone is dressed. I doubt your average pub darts team goes to this much effort for a midweek league match. […]