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Tag: Blackwood

Print and embroidery shop opens in Blackwood after refurbishment works

Friday, November 1, 2024Friday, November 1, 2024

TSS Print and Embroidery have recently opened their new shop in Blackwood after receiving a £40,000 government grant.

‘Smallest shop’ measuring just 11.5 square metres to go under the hammer

Thursday, October 31, 2024Thursday, October 31, 2024

Debra Bisley, of Paul Fosh Auctions, said: “We believe that this is surely the smallest shop currently for sale in South Wales. Although it’s small it’s in an ideal spot for the right business.”

Council hopes it can ‘buy more time’ for at-risk miners’ institute

Thursday, October 31, 2024Thursday, October 31, 2024

Caerphilly County Borough Council believes a new application for grant funding could “buy more time” for Blackwood Miners’ Institute, after it proposed “mothballing” the venue.

Blackwood Miners’ Institute campaigners told to ‘ramp up’ efforts to keep venue open

Tuesday, October 29, 2024Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Blackwood councillor Nigel Dix said: “There are already 28 empty units on Blackwood high street, another derelict building isn’t going to help attract businesses.”

Gwent Poppy Appeal launched in Blackwood

Thursday, October 24, 2024Friday, October 25, 2024

The Gwent Poppy Appeal was officially launched today, with Blackwood and District Royal British Legion handed the honours of the opening ceremony.

Blackwood Miners’ Institute will remain open until at least end of March

Thursday, October 24, 2024Thursday, October 24, 2024

The council’s plans to mothball the venue hit a legal barrier last month, giving the ‘stute a stay of execution.

Annual poppy appeal launch honour handed to Blackwood

Wednesday, October 23, 2024Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Blackwood and District Royal British Legion is preparing to launch this year’s poppy appeal, which is usually held in Newport.

Risca runner lands top spot in 101km race across the Jurassic Coast

Tuesday, October 22, 2024Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Kayley Price ran 101km across the Jurassic Coast over the weekend, finishing as the quickest woman and joint second overall.

Warm Blackwood welcome for head of Lesotho’s rugby federation

Friday, October 18, 2024Friday, October 18, 2024

The head of Lesotho’s rugby federation was welcomed to Blackwood Rugby Club earlier this week as part of his week-long visit to Wales.

Community volunteers celebrated as GAVO Awards return for 2024

Thursday, October 10, 2024Monday, October 14, 2024

The efforts of volunteers from across Caerphilly County Borough have been celebrated at the annual Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations (GAVO) Awards.

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