Leisure Parks & Events

Thursday 10 January 2019

Consultation on rugby ground lease

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A consultation on the future management of the rugby ground within Pontypool Park is now open.

Monday 3 December 2018

Update - Pontnewydd Park improvements

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Torfaen Council has secured funding through the Mon and Brecon Adventure Triangle to undertake improvements to paths, open spaces, links to the canal and national cycle network in the park.

Tuesday 27 November 2018

Spring preparations at Pontnewydd Park

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A series of activities are planned to take place at Pontnewydd Park to help maintain it's appearance.

Tuesday 6 November 2018

Playschemes bring children together over the half term period

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More than 300 children attended Torfaen playschemes over the half term period, with over 80 trained volunteers giving up their time to support the scheme.

Tuesday 30 October 2018

Help design Blaenavon's Time Travellers benches

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Residents are invited to help design time travelling benches that will use virtual reality to recreate the sights and sounds of Blaenavon in the 19th century.

Pontypool Halloween Spooktacular

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Hundreds of people visited Pontypool for a spooktacular Halloween event on Saturday.

Wednesday 24 October 2018

Halloween fun at Pontypool Indoor Market

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Pontypool Indoor Market will be taken over by witches and wizards on Saturday 27 October for a special Harry Potter inspired Halloween event.

Tuesday 23 October 2018

'Cuppa and chat' sessions launch at Farm

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A new group that aims to tackle loneliness by bringing different generations together for a cuppa and a chat is launching in Cwmbran

Friday 5 October 2018

Nominate a Torfaen sporting hero

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Torfaen Sports Development are partnering with the Torfaen Leisure Trust to launch the very first 'Torfaen Sporting Heroes Awards' this year.

Friday 28 September 2018

Foodie event celebrates local produce

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There will be a celebration of local produce at Pontypool Indoor Market's Foodie Thursday on 4 October.

Thursday 27 September 2018

Over 180 children take part in EFL kids cup at Cwmbran Stadium

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More than 180 children from schools across Torfaen took part in the annual EFL (English Football League) Trust kid's cup at Cwmbran Stadium today.

Tuesday 25 September 2018

Firework displays - get registered and stay safe

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Torfaen council is advising anyone organising fireworks displays this November to register their event and receive free safety advice.

Tuesday 18 September 2018

Play workers help to create safer routes in communities

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Torfaen council's play workers and play volunteers have come together to enhance areas in Cwmbran for the benefit of local children.

Thursday 13 September 2018

16 year old para-swimmer achieves gold, silver and bronze

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16-year-old Dylan Broom from Abersychan has recently represented Swim Wales at the British Summer Nationals where he won a silver medal in the 200m Freestyle (S14) and secured a bronze medal in the 200m Individual Medley (SM14) at his first senior meet.

Friday 31 August 2018

Volunteer to support Torfaen's young athletes

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The annual Mic Morris Torfaen 10k takes place on Sunday 16 September in aid of the Mic Morris Trust, a fund set up by Gwent Police and Torfaen Council to raise money to support young athletes in the borough.

Call for runners and volunteers

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The Pontypool junior parkrun started way back in 2014 and is held every Sunday morning in Pontypool Park at 9am.

Thursday 30 August 2018

Visit the Greenmeadow Farm annual family show

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These are just a few of the categories that will be judged at the annual Greenmeadow Community Farm Horticultural and Craft show taking place on Sunday, 9 September from 10am until 5pm.

Wednesday 29 August 2018

Indoor market to host award-winning traders for Foodie Thursday

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Award winning Welsh produce will be on sale at Pontypool Indoor Market on Thursday 6 September for the market's monthly Foodie Thursday.

Friday 24 August 2018

Play workers and volunteers celebrated

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More than 280 play workers and volunteers have celebrated the end of the busiest ever summer of play schemes across Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen and Monmouthshire.

New footbridge creates safe walking link at Pontypool Park

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A new pedestrian footbridge has been installed at Pontypool Park, creating a safer link between the car park and the park itself.

Wednesday 8 August 2018

Talented Torfaen cyclist to debut on world stage

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Zach Bridges, Torfaen's first Elite sponsored athlete, is set to debut on the World stage having been selected to represent Great Britain in next month's World Junior Cycling Track Championships.

Tuesday 7 August 2018

New closed-road route revealed for charity 10k

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A new, closed-road route has been announced for the Mic Morris Torfaen 10k which takes place on Sunday 16 September.

Tuesday 31 July 2018

Dinosaur fun at Pontypool Indoor Market

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Come and meet Percy the Parasaurolophus and his dinosaur friends this Thursday 2 August at Pontypool Indoor Market.

Thursday 19 July 2018

Sandybrook Park playground closed due to vandalism

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Torfaen council has closed the children's playground at Sandybrook Park in Cwmbran after vandals caused around £3,200 worth of damage.

Wednesday 18 July 2018

Renovation of Pontypool's war memorial completed

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Pontypool's Grade II listed war memorial has been renovated following a project led by the Pontypool War Memorial Group and Torfaen council.

Torfaen parks keep green flags flying

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Four of Torfaen's parks have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award for another year.

Tuesday 17 July 2018

'Moving On Up' Project

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Torfaen Play and Short Break Service and the Counselling Service are leading on a new project this summer which will support the transition of pupils from primary schools into secondary school, through participation in team building and issue based activities.

Monday 16 July 2018

Adventure hub to celebrate the best of Valleys natural resources and heritage

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A £4 million project to transform the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal into an adventure hub has had the green light for EU funding. This week, Tourism Minister, Lord Elis-Thomas visited Pontymoile canal basin, Pontypool to meet with project partners and see the plans for the area.

Friday 13 July 2018

Free Healthy Snacks at all Torfaen Summer Playschemes

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Torfaen Play Service to offer free meals at all Summer Play Scheme provision in Torfaen.

Tuesday 10 July 2018

Popular bakery to host pop-up afternoon tea

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A popular Pontypool bakery is hosting a pop-up afternoon tea at Pontypool Indoor Market on Saturday 21 July from 4:30pm.

Monday 9 July 2018

Get ready for Pontypool Party in the Park this weekend

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Pontypool Party in the Park takes place this Saturday 14 July from 11am until 5pm in Pontypool Park.

Friday 6 July 2018

Torfaen Youth offers adrenaline-fuelled summer activities programme

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Following on from the success of last year's summer programme, Torfaen Youth Service are offering a wide range of activities throughout Torfaen during the summer holiday period.

Wednesday 4 July 2018

Thousands set to take part in the Torfaen 10k run this September

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The annual Mic Morris Torfaen 10k road race is set to take place on Sunday, 16 September, 2018.

Monday 25 June 2018

Get ready for Blaenavon World Heritage Day this weekend

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Blaenavon World Heritage Day takes place in Blaenavon town on Saturday 30 June between 11am and 4pm.

Wednesday 20 June 2018

Children prepare for Heritage Day Parade

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Children from Blaenavon Heritage Primary School have been busy preparing for the Blaenavon World Heritage Day costume parade on Saturday 30 June.

Brand new dog show for Blaenavon World Heritage Day

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Hope Rescue will be hosting a dog show at Blaenavon World Heritage Day on Saturday 30 June.

Friday 15 June 2018

Torfaen youngsters get World Cup fever

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This week, in readiness for the Fifa World Cup, Newport 'County in the Community' in partnership with Torfaen Sports Development organised a Premier League Primary Stars World Cup themed football tournament.

Monday 11 June 2018

Women in Torfaen get fit and active through Torfaen's #Ifyougoigo campaign

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Torfaen Sports Development have recently completed their third instalment of the #Ifyougoigo campaign.

Friday 8 June 2018

Torfaen Summer Playschemes 2018

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A selection of play activities will be provided over the summer period across Torfaen to ensure that every child's right to play is supported.

Big Mac's to headline Pontypool Party in the Park

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One of South Wales' most popular music acts, Big Mac's Wholly Soul Band, will headline Pontypool Party in the Park on Saturday 14 July.

Thursday 7 June 2018

Britain's Got Talent star to headline Pontypool comedy night

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Surreal stand-up star Noel James, fresh from his recent performance on Britain's Got Talent, will headline the quarterly comedy night at Pontypool Indoor Market on Thursday 28 June.

Tuesday 5 June 2018

Pontypool pizzeria celebrates birthday with pizza and prosecco night

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A popular Pontypool pizzeria is hosting a pop-up pizza and prosecco night on Thursday 21 June to celebrate its 30th anniversary in the town.

Monday 4 June 2018

Get ready for the Cwmbran Big Event this weekend

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The annual Cwmbran Big Event takes place this weekend (Saturday 9 June) at Cwmbran Boating Lake from 12pm-5pm.

Wednesday 23 May 2018

Free guided nature walk around Torfaen beauty spot

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Torfaen council, in partnership with Gwent Wildlife Trust, is hosting a free guided nature walk around The British in Talywain on Friday 8 June from 1pm.

Monday 21 May 2018

Teams sought for Cwmbran Big Event raft race

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Entries are now open for the annual raft race at this year's Cwmbran Big Event at Cwmbran Boating Lake.

Great news for foodies

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The Lion Hotel and Restaurant in Blaenavon has been awarded a much coveted Rosette by the AA for culinary excellence and the prestigious Silver Star Award for outstanding hospitality.

Friday 11 May 2018

Take a stroll while keeping your community clean

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Torfaen's Take a Stroll group will be picking up litter on their weekly walks as part of the Torfaen Spring Clean.

Tuesday 8 May 2018

Mic Morris Trust awards its first Elite Grant

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The Mic Morris Trust has awarded it's first ever Elite Grant to up and coming cyclist, 16 year old Zach Bridges from Llantarnam, Cwmbran

Thursday 3 May 2018

Work begins to create new footbridge at Pontypool Park

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Initial work to create a new footbridge between the car park at Pontypool Park, and the park itself, will begin on Thursday 3 May.

Monday 30 April 2018

X Factor star to headline Blaenavon World Heritage Day

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X Factor and Only Boys Aloud star Russel Jones will headline Blaenavon's World Heritage Day on Saturday 30 June.

Friday 27 April 2018

Torfaen Play Priority Conference

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On Friday May 4 Torfaen Play Service will be holding it's first Play Priority Conference as part of Torfaen's Play Sufficiency Action Plan

Friday 20 April 2018

Walking in a group helps beat isolation and loneliness

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With around 20 million adults also failing to meet UK government recommendations for physical activity, walking is the obvious answer to help combat loneliness and isolation whilst also maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Tuesday 17 April 2018

'Darling Buds' growing competition at Llanyrafon Manor

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After the huge success of the Llanyrafon Manor 'Barrowfull of Schools' competition which had taken place last year, the Manor is relaunching the competition again in 2018

Entrepreneurial couple to bring Malaysian street food to Pontypool

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A couple of entrepreneurs from Blackwood are to host a pop-up Malaysian street food night at Pontypool Indoor Market on Thursday 3 May from 7pm.

Wednesday 28 March 2018

Pontypool Easter fun

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Pontypool town centre is hosting a vintage-themed Easter eggstravaganza on Saturday 31 March.

Monday 26 March 2018

Pontypool Shell Grotto open on Easter Monday

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Pontypool's Shell Grotto will be open for visitors to explore on Easter Monday (2 April) between 11am - 3pm.

Friday 23 March 2018

Stand-up comedy at Pontypool Indoor Market

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Some of the best acts on the Welsh comedy circuit will be entertaining audiences at Pontypool Indoor Market on Thursday 29 March.

Wednesday 21 March 2018

School children call on community to help clear local beauty spot

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Children from Garnteg Primary School are calling on the local community to join them in a litter pick at the British site in Talywain on Tuesday 27 March from 9.30am.

Plan your trip to see Man Engine tour launch in Blaenavon

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Visitors wanting to see the moving, steaming, mechanical Man Engine when it begins its grand tour of Wales in Blaenavon are advised to plan ahead for the event.

Tuesday 20 March 2018

Torfaen Spring Clean off to a tidy start

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The Torfaen Spring Clean has gotten off to a fantastic start with four events held in its first week.

Ten years of tree planting project celebrated

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A project to plant a tree for every child born or adopted in Wales has celebrated its tenth anniversary with a planting session at the Garn Lakes Local Nature Reserve in Blaenavon.

Tuesday 13 March 2018

Spring into action this Friday

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Torfaen council is inviting the local community to join in with its first Torfaen Spring Clean event at Cwmbran Boating Lake on Friday 16 March from 12pm.

Friday 9 March 2018

Try a taste of Italy at Pontypool pop-up restaurant

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Award winning chef Mark Coulton is bringing an Italian night to Pontypool on Thursday 22 March with a pop-up restaurant at the indoor market.

Tuesday 27 February 2018

Event to showcase local produce

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Cwmbran Centre will host a showcase of Welsh produce, local foods and crafts on Saturday 3 March from 10am.

Wednesday 21 February 2018

Market foodie event to mark St David's Day

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March's Foodie Thursday event at Pontypool Indoor Market will take place on St David's Day, with a host of Welsh-themed produce on offer.

Monday 19 February 2018

Tickets available for Man Engine Cymru's visit to Blaenavon

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Tickets to see the moving, steaming, mechanical Man Engine when it begins its grand tour of Wales in Blaenavon are now available.

Friday 16 February 2018

Try a taste of Italy at Pontypool pop-up restaurant

Description:

Award winning chef Mark Coulton is returning to Pontypool on Thursday 22 March to host a pop-up Italian restaurant at the indoor market.

Wednesday 14 February 2018

Torfaen Play Service recruitment

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Torfaen Play and Short Break Service are providing a range of free activities this half term.

Thursday 1 February 2018

Sporting teenager awarded talent development pass

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Kyran has been successful in obtaining support through Torfaens Talent Development Scheme which enables him free access to use the facilities

Monday 29 January 2018

Regular Foodie Thursdays launch at Pontypool Indoor Market

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A new series of foodies events kicks off at Pontypool Indoor Market on Thursday 1 February, and will run on the first Thursday of every month throughout 2018.

Thursday 18 January 2018

Parade to commemorate Cwmbran hero

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A parade to remember Cwmbran hero John Fielding will take place on Saturday 20 January.

Thursday 21 December 2017

Torfaen 'Take a Stroll' weekly walks

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The 'Torfaen take a Stroll' group has been walking weekly throughout the borough of Torfaen for the last 12 years, with some volunteers and walkers having been with them from day one.

Wednesday 6 December 2017

Enjoy a 'taste of the Med' at Pontypool Indoor Market

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Food lovers can enjoy a taste of Mediterranean cuisine at a pop-up Greek night in Pontypool Indoor Market on Thursday 14 December at 7pm.

2017 community volunteer awards celebration

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Over 300 people attended this year's annual Play Service Volunteers Awards Ceremony at Mount Pleasant Hall, Pontnewydd.

Tuesday 5 December 2017

Get ready for Christmas at Pontypool Indoor Market

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Pontypool Indoor Market will be hosting a special Christmas market on Thursday 7 December.

Tuesday 28 November 2017

Pontypool prepares for Foodie Thursday

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Preparation is underway for a Christmas Foodie Thursday at Pontypool Indoor Market on Thursday 7 December.

Tuesday 21 November 2017

Award winning chef to bring Mediterranean cuisine to Pontypool

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An award winning chef is bringing Mediterranean cuisine to Pontypool with a pop-up Greek night in Pontypool Indoor Market on Thursday 14 December at 7pm.

Monday 30 October 2017

Explore the outdoors at Greenmeadow Community Farm this weekend

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Visitors to Greenmeadow Community Farm are encouraged to come and follow the brand new Stick Man trail as part of a farm fun day this Saturday 4 November from 10am.

Britain's largest mechanical puppet to begin 2018 tour in Blaenavon

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The largest mechanical puppet ever constructed in Britain will start its tour of Wales with an opening ceremony in Blaenavon on Sunday 8 April 2018.

Friday 27 October 2017

#IFYOUGOIGO campaign scoops an award

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The Sports Development #IFYOUGOIGO project has achieved the 'Healthy Neighbourhood Award' at this years South Wales Argus Health and Care Awards.

Wednesday 25 October 2017

Cwmbran teenager wins team bronze at archery world championships

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Cwmbran teenager Thea Rogers was selected to represent Team Great Britain at the outdoor Archery World Championships in Argentina, where over 600 archers competed for medals.

Monday 23 October 2017

Free stalls available for Foodie Thursdays in Pontypool

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Food businesses and traders are being offered the chance to trade for free at Pontypool Indoor Market on the first Thursday of every month, starting on 7 December.

Monday 16 October 2017

Get arty in Pontypool Park this autumn half term

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Community arts group Head4Arts are running their popular Arty Crafty event in Pontypool Park on Sunday October 29 from 10.30am until 3pm.

Thursday 5 October 2017

Bookings open to see Santa in Pontypool's shell grotto

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Santa will be making his annual stop to meet children at the shell grotto in Pontypool Park on Sunday 3 December between 11am and 3pm.

Activities at Llanyrafon Manor this October

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Throughout October Llanyrafon Manor are hosting a selection of fun activity days, courses and a rural fair.

Wednesday 4 October 2017

Brand new comedy night for Pontypool

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Some of the best acts on the Welsh comedy circuit will be entertaining audiences at Pontypool Indoor Market on Thursday 19 October.

Tuesday 3 October 2017

New trail at community farm encourages children to explore the outdoors

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Children from Llantarnam Community Primary School have been exploring a brand new activity trail at Greenmeadow Community Farm.

Wednesday 27 September 2017

Pontypool Indoor Market to host first wedding fair

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Pontypool Indoor Market will host its first wedding fair on Saturday 7 October from 10am until 3pm.

Monday 25 September 2017

Explore the myths and legends of Pontypool

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A darker side of Pontypool will be explored in a series of storytelling evenings at Pontypool Indoor Market in October.

Tuesday 19 September 2017

Laugh, learn and get active

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Over the summer period, Torfaen Play lead on a pilot programme for a new 'Holiday Hunger' project funded by the Welsh Government.

Friday 15 September 2017

Live opera and ballet to be screened in Blaenavon

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Blaenavon Workmen's Hall Cinema will be screening live opera and ballet as part of the Royal Opera House's 2017 – 18 season.

Tuesday 12 September 2017

Award winning chef to bring a taste of Spain to Pontypool

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An award winning chef is bringing a taste of Spain to Torfaen with a pop-up tapas night in Pontypool Indoor Market on Thursday 28 September at 7pm.

Wednesday 30 August 2017

Pontypool prepares for Foodie Thursday

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Preparation is underway for the first Foodie Thursday at Pontypool Indoor Market on Thursday 7 September.

Friday 25 August 2017

Popular local councillor commemorated with memorial bench

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A bench to commemorate former Torfaen councillor Marlene Thomas has been unveiled at the Llantarnam Grange arts centre in Cwmbran where she was an active member of the centre's committee.

Friday 18 August 2017

Food businesses offered free space in Pontypool Indoor Market

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Food businesses are being offered free space to trade in Pontypool Indoor Market every Thursday in September as part of the market's new Foodie Thursdays.

Thursday 17 August 2017

Fit and Fed

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Fit and Fed is a new initiative run by Torfaen Sports Development team throughout August for children.

Friday 11 August 2017

Thea wins gold in European Youth Archery Championships

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A Cwmbran teenager has hit gold representing Great Britain in her first major European archery competition in Croatia.

Monday 7 August 2017

Pontypool trader to get tattoo for cancer charity

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A Pontypool market trader, who has battled testicular cancer, is to go under the needle to raise money for the Velindre Cancer Centre.

Thursday 3 August 2017

App puts Pontypool on the digital map

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An app that tells the story of Pontypool has been launched as part of a digital package of resources for school children and those with an interest in the history of the town.

Wednesday 2 August 2017

Canal project celebrated

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Restoration of a section of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal at Ty Coch in Cwmbran has been formally completed.

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