Leisure Parks & Events
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- Six women from Torfaen are preparing to take on the Cardiff Half Marathon this October, marking a major milestone in their health and fitness journey since completing the council's If You Go I Go programme.
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- All eyes will be on Pontypool Park this Saturday, 6 September, as it hosts the start of Stage 5 of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men - marking the town's debut in Britain's biggest professional cycle race.
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- Get your maps and taste buds at the ready for the first ever Torfaen Food Trail.
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- A group of new fathers have turned their shared experience on a parenting programme into a lasting support network — and they're urging other dads to get involved.
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- This year's Lloyds Tour of Britain Men will come to a thrilling climax across 250 kilometres of tough racing, featuring over 4,000 metres of ascent in South Wales this September.
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- Lloyds Tour of Britain Men organisers have today announced the 19 teams set to compete in this September's race, which will see Pontypool host stage five of the prestigious tour.
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- This September, Torfaen will play host to the latter stages of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men - Britain's biggest professional cycle race.
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- From playschemes, creative arts and scoot fit sessions, to animal encounters, sensory play and youth trips, this year's Summer of Fun is shaping up to be one of the best yet.
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- More than £800,000 is to be invested in improving access to nature in urban areas in the borough.
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- A park in Cwmbran has become the latest public area to be recognised by the environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy.
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- It's mow joke, letting grass grow helps the planet. Since 2020, the council has reduced the amount of mowing in more than 100 areas of grassland between April and September each year.
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- Greenmeadow Community Farm has announced its re-opening date following an extensive transformation
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- Learn about Torfaen's newest Local Nature Reserve at an event to mark the start of Wales Nature Week.
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- A Neighbourhood Watch group has signed up to the council's dog poo deterrent campaign.
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- A community hub better known for being a litter picking hub, has signed up to the council's dog poo deterrent campaign...
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- Residents and motorists are advised of temporary road closures across Torfaen on Sunday, 13 July, to ensure the safety of participants in the Mic Morris Torfaen 10K.
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- A group better known for tackling litter in the borough has signed up to the council's dog poo deterrent campaign...
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- Greenmeadow Community Farm is one of the latest projects in Wales to complete the installation of a ground source heat pump, reducing the use of fossil fuels on site
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- More than 30 groups have backed the council's new anti-dog fouling campaign in the first week.
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- A health and well-being walking group has celebrated its 20th anniversary with a VE Day themed stroll.
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- A campaign has been launched to tackle the increasing problem of dog owners failing to pick up after their pets have fouled in a public place...
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- A new outdoor gym has opened at the Northfields in Cwmbran...
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- There are hopes a local nature reserve in Cwmbran could be expanded following a successful bid for National Lottery Heritage funding.
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- Volunteers at Blaenavon Workmen's Hall clocked up more than 3,000 hours of volunteering last year – more than 60 hours per week!
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- Work to transform a derelict piece of land in Pontnewynydd into an inclusive play park has been completed...
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- Tomorrow, Torfaen Council's Cabinet committee will be asked to approve a 10-year contract to deliver leisure services in Torfaen to Halo Leisure Services
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- A consultation to gather residents' views on local sports, leisure, and fitness activities gets underway today.
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- Joshua Herring, an 18-year-old kickboxer from Pontypool, has recently clinched a gold medal and a World Championship belt at the WMAC (World Martial Arts Council) World Games.
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- Disused tennis courts in Blaenavon are set to be transformed into a new all-purpose sports facility.
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- Part of Pontypool Park's children's play area and skate park will be closed until further notice because of concerns about an underground culvert...
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- Saturdays in Torfaen just got tastier!
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- Today marks a significant milestone for the Ponthir community with the official opening of new sports and community facilities at Ponthir Sports and Community Club.
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- Residents are being asked to help shape new management plans to protect and enhance the council's larger parks...
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- Residents are being asked for their views to help improve public rights of way routes in the borough.
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- Dads Jack Andrews and Nathan Wood have become friends and gym buddies, thanks to an initiative that supports new fathers.
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- If the Paris Olympics has inspired you to take up a new sport, a new equipment lending service could be just the thing.
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- More than 400 Torfaen Play Service staff and volunteers have taken part in a week-long training programme ready to deliver more than 30 play sessions as part of this year's Torfaen's Summer of Fun.
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- A report requesting emergency financial support for Torfaen Leisure Trust has been approved by councillors.
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- Thousands of children and young people are getting ready for an action-packed summer holiday.
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- A report requesting emergency financial support for Torfaen Leisure Trust will be discussed by councillors next week.
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- Did you know that Torfaen supports the most southerly population of Red Grouse in Wales?
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- Aimed at SMEs and entrepreneurs, this FREE two-hour event will give you valuable information on the multi-million pound CCR funds that businesses can apply for...
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- To safely remove diseased Common Ash trees on Foundry Road, Abersychan, a series of temporary road closures will be taking place...
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- A floating island at Cwmbran Boating Lake has been restored to attract nesting birds.
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- A project that supports young people struggling to cope with mainstream education has helped one promising rugby player tackle the challenges he faced.
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- Torfaen Council have appointed Mike Coe as their new General Manager at Greenmeadow Community Farm
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- Young aspiring athletes can apply for funding, to help them achieve their dreams thanks to The Mic Morris Trust
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- An innovative fitness and wellbeing programme exclusively for men in Torfaen is set to kick off this January.
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