The Importance of Volunteers at the CAB The other day, I went to a Volunteers Event at Bargoed Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB). As well as a dozen or so volunteers, the new…
Author: Richard Gurner
Diamond Jubilee celebrations in Glan Yr Afon, Rhymney
On Tuesday June 5, residents in Glan Yr Afon, Rhymney came out – despite the rain – to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.Carys-Ann Williams one of the organisers said: “We…
Flag to be raised for Armed Forces Day 2012
Caerphilly County Borough Council is to mark Armed Forces Day with a flag raising ceremony outside its offices.A short parade, led by the Royal British Legion, followed by a flag raising ceremony…
Carp deaths in Caerphilly Castle moat investigated by Environment Agency
The Environment Agency has conducted tests on the water in Caerphilly Castle moat after the deaths of more than 70 carp.Visitors to the 13th Century castle have reported spotting dead fish floating…
Rugby League match report: Whitehaven 34 South Wales Scorpions 18
Whitehaven completed the double over South Wales Scorpions at the Recreation Ground in Cumbria but had to work harder for their win than at The Gnoll earlier in the year.The last time…
50 people take part in Walk for Life in Bargoed
More than 50 people took part in a charity walk to raise cash for Kidney Wales Foundation.The ‘Walk for Life’ started on Sunday May 27 at 11am from Heolddu Leisure Centre in…
Last dance for Blackwood Miners’ Institute couple
Blackwood Miners’ Institute is celebrating the end of an era this month when the organisers of its Tuesday afternoon tea dance lead the dance for the last time.Bernard and Gwyneth Gibbs began…
Nelson residents urged to protect garden from thieves
Residents in Nelson are being offered cut-price property marking kits which help trace items if they are stolen.Ystrad Mynach police officers have teamed up with Nelson Neighbourhood Watch to promote crime prevention…
Tir-Y-Berth Primary School gains Investors in People award
Tir-Y-Berth Primary School has become one of only three schools in Wales to be awarded a Silver Investors in People awardThe school has held Investors in People since 2003, and was recently…
Coleg Gwent students get ready to showcase fashion designs
Fashion and clothing students at Coleg Gwent’s Crosskeys campus will display their hard-work at an end of term fashion show on June 14.The show, which will be held at the campus theatre,…