Leisure Parks & Events

Thursday 28 March 2024

Cardiff Capital Region's 'Regionally Unleashed' breakfast event comes to Cwmbran

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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...
Tuesday 5 March 2024

Temporary road closure

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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...
Friday 1 March 2024

Floating island to create haven for wildlife

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A floating island at Cwmbran Boating Lake has been restored to attract nesting birds.
Friday 16 February 2024

Project helps teenager achieve rugby dreams.

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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.
Tuesday 6 February 2024

First day at the Farm

First day at the Farm
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Torfaen Council have appointed Mike Coe as their new General Manager at Greenmeadow Community Farm
Friday 19 January 2024

Mic Morris Trust applications open

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Young aspiring athletes can apply for funding, to help them achieve their dreams thanks to The Mic Morris Trust
Friday 12 January 2024

New men's fitness and wellbeing programme

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An innovative fitness and wellbeing programme exclusively for men in Torfaen is set to kick off this January.
Tuesday 21 November 2023

New canal plan approved

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Councillors have approved a new 10-year plan to protect and improve the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal in Torfaen.
Friday 27 October 2023

Service scoops Heart of Community award

Service scoops Heart of Community award
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Torfaen Play have won the Torfaen Voluntary Alliance 'Heart of the Community award', which recognises groups of volunteers that make a positive impact in the local community.
Wednesday 27 September 2023

Plans for new Local Nature Reserve

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A former colliery site in Abersychan could become Torfaen's eighth Local Nature Reserve...
Monday 25 September 2023

Rare find thanks to grassland management

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Wasp spiders have been discovered in two areas of Torfaen where grassland has been allowed to flower over the summer...
Tuesday 19 September 2023

Council approves farm investment

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Councillors have agreed to invest an additional £1.64 million on redeveloping Greenmeadow Community Farm
Wednesday 13 September 2023

Councillors asked to decide on Farm

Councillors asked to decide on Farm
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Next week, Torfaen councillors will consider the latest report on the proposed reopening of Greenmeadow Community Farm
Thursday 13 July 2023

Football Festival Empowers Girls and Champions Inclusivity

Football Festival Empowers Girls and Champions Inclusivity
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This week, around 100 girls from primary schools across Torfaen took part in a football festival at Cwmbran Stadium in preparation for the start of the women's FIFA World Cup.
Wednesday 28 June 2023

Mic Morris Torfaen 10k road closures

Mic Morris Torfaen 10k road closures
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Up to 1,000 runners are set to hit the road for this year's Mic Morris Torfaen 10k race, which takes place on Sunday 16 July.
Friday 9 June 2023

Great Big Green Week

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Free plant giveaways, nature talks, and workshops about how to help nature, are just a few of the activities taking place throughout The Big Green Week, which starts tomorrow, Saturday 10 June...
Monday 22 May 2023

Fitness programme helps woman reverse diabetes

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Jacquelin Chapman has managed to reverse onset type-2 diabetes after taking part in the #IfyougoIgo health and fitness programme for women.
Thursday 11 May 2023

Get set for the Mic Morris Torfaen 10k run

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Hundreds of runners have already signed up for this year's Mic Morris race, which the organisers say is "the fastest race of its kind on the planet".
Thursday 4 May 2023

Let it grow for summer

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Residents are being urged to support No Mow May, which encourages people to leave their lawns uncut this month to support local biodiversity and help tackle climate change...
Friday 28 April 2023

Golfers invited to tee off for charity

Golfers invited to tee off for charity
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Golfing enthusiasts, golf widows, even golfing amateurs are invited to take part in the Torfaen Mic Morris Charity Golf fundraiser this summer.
Friday 21 April 2023

Spring clean tackles litter hot-spots

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Plastic drink bottles, crisp packets, car tyres, a scooter and a golf club are just some of the items of rubbish picked up as part of Torfaen's annual Spring Clean.
Wednesday 19 April 2023

Canal plan consultation

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Residents are invited to have their say on a 10-year plan to develop and improve one of Torfaen's most popular attractions.
Wednesday 22 March 2023

Spring clean volunteering opportunities

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This year's annual Torfaen Spring Clean will start on Monday and run for nearly two weeks...
Thursday 9 March 2023

Greenmeadow Farm back open to the public

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Greenmeadow Community Farm in Cwmbran will spring back into life in time for the summer season
Friday 10 February 2023

Work begins on new inclusive play parks

Work begins on new inclusive play parks
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Work will begin next week to transform two children's parks into inclusive play areas.New play equipment is to be installed in Pontypool Park and Cwmbran Boating Lake to make the play areas more suitable for those with special needs including sensory impairments...
Friday 16 December 2022

Nature projects shortlisted for national awards

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Two nature projects aimed at improving biodiversity across the region have been shortlisted for two prestigious awards...
Thursday 8 December 2022

Grant helps make dream come true

Grant helps make dream come true
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A young karate champion says support she has received from the Torfaen Mic Morris Trust has been instrumental in helping her realise her sporting dream.
Friday 18 November 2022

Climate change hero

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The Council's Local Places for Nature Co-ordinator, Veronika Brannovic, has been named a climate change hero by the National Lottery...
Friday 4 November 2022

£1.7m farm plans unveiled

£1.7m farm plans unveiled
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Details of a £1.7 million pound project to transform Greenmeadow Community Farm have been unveiled.
Wednesday 21 September 2022

Mic Morris Trust reopens

Mic Morris Trust reopens
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A fund that has supported hundreds of aspiring athletes in Torfaen has reopened to new applications.
Friday 16 September 2022

Tributes paid to rugby great

Tributes paid to rugby great
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Tributes have been pouring in for Pontypool RFC legend Eddie Butler, who sadly passed away yesterday, aged 65.
Thursday 8 September 2022

Family fun on the Farm

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The Greenmeadow Show is back at the farm this weekend after a two-year absence.
Friday 2 September 2022

Multi-use games area vandalised again

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Vandals have damaged an all weather sports pitch and games area for a second time in less than a year...
Friday 29 July 2022

Play Service gears up for Summer Playschemes

Play Service gears up for Summer Playschemes
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More than 340 staff and volunteers at Torfaen Play Service are getting ready to hop, skip and jump into delivering an action-packed summer playscheme for children throughout August.
Tuesday 26 July 2022

7 Green Flags for Torfaen

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Keep Wales Tidy has unveiled this year's Green Flag Award winners – the international mark of a quality park or green space.
Thursday 14 July 2022

Folly Tower and Shell Grotto to reopen

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The Folly Tower and Shell Grotto visitor attractions are set to re-open following a £45,000 refurbishment project...
Friday 8 July 2022

Courts set for improvements

Courts set for improvements
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Tennis courts in Pontypool Park and Panteg Park in Griffithstown are set to get a facelift, thanks to a £16,000 grant from Torfaen Sports Development Tennis Focus Sports Programme.
Monday 4 July 2022

Torfaen 10k road closures

Torfaen 10k road closures
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Road closures will be in place between Blaenavon and Pontypool to make way for the Mic Morris Torfaen 10k race this Sunday.
Wednesday 29 June 2022

Pontypool Party in the Park

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Party in the Park returns to Pontypool this year, featuring a fun fair, live performances, and Britain's Got Talent's Titan the Robot.
Friday 24 June 2022

Football festival increases participation

Football festival increases participation
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Close to 100 girls from primary schools across Torfaen have taken part in an all-girls football festival at Cwmbran Stadium this week.
Tuesday 14 June 2022

Runners get ready for Mic Morris 10k

Runners get ready for Mic Morris 10k
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Close to 1000 people have already signed up for the Mic Morris Torfaen 10K on Sunday 10 July.
Wednesday 8 June 2022

Have your say on Torfaen's green spaces as part of the Nature isn't Neat project

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Torfaen Council is looking for residents' feedback on how natural areas within the county are managed, as green spaces across Torfaen are being left to grow during spring and summer months to benefit ecosystems as part of the Nature isn't Neat project...
Monday 25 April 2022

Easter fun at Play and Wellbeing camps

Easter fun at Play and Wellbeing camps
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More than 450 children attended Torfaen's Play and Wellbeing Camps at schools across the borough during the Easter break.
Thursday 21 April 2022

Spring clean 2022 starts soon

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The Torfaen Spring Clean 2022 is due to start next Monday at Sandybrook Park, St Dials, from 9.30am...

Vandalism at Glansychan Park

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Play equipment at Glansychan Park, Abersychan, has been vandalised...
Thursday 24 March 2022

Safety lessons for primary pupils

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Over 1000 primary school children have been learning about road safety, dangers of grass fires, and how to stay safe round water...
Wednesday 23 March 2022

Queen's Platinum Jubilee

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Last month, Her Majesty The Queen became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth...

Mic Morris Torfaen 10k returns!

Mic Morris Torfaen 10k returns!
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After the disappointment of the last two years, the Mic Morris Trust is delighted to be welcoming runners back to the start line in Blaenavon for the Torfaen 10k.
Tuesday 15 March 2022

Two play area successfully refurbished

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Two children's parks have been transformed with new play equipment, trees, hedges and aromatic plants, thanks to more than £100,000 in funding...
Thursday 24 February 2022

Essential tree removal to be undertaken

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A section of Cwmbran Drive will be closed for three consecutive Sundays from this weekend in order to allow the safe removal of diseased trees.
Thursday 17 February 2022

Inclusive play equipment to be installed in two parks in the borough

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Inclusive play equipment is to be installed in Pontypool Park and Cwmbran Boating Lake to make the play areas suitable for those with physical disabilities including sensory impairments...
Friday 11 February 2022

Community orchard deliberately vandalised

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Around 15 fruit tree saplings which were planted as part of a new community orchard have been vandalised...
Friday 21 January 2022

Gwent gets ready for Nature Isn't Neat 2022

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Following successful grassland management pilots to improve biodiversity across the Gwent local authorities, this year the Nature Isn't Neat approach to management is being coordinated to cover wider areas across Gwent, with the mission of making it 'pollinator friendly' by allowing more wildflowers to grow in our green spaces.........
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