January

31 January 2006

Young people in Blaenau Gwent will now be able to learn and develop their acting skills, thanks to a new Youth Theatre group.

31 January 2006

The University of Glamorgan is once again offering its innovative community astronomy course Alien Worlds.

30 January 2006

Parents and toddlers will be getting creative this spring with the introduction of specialised creativity workshops.

27 January 2006

The first ever professional race on the new National Standard BMX Circuit at Parc Bryn Bach was successfully held on Sunday 22nd January.

27 January 2006

See all the action of the Welsh team in this year’s Six Nations Tournament live on the big screen at Abertillery and Ebbw Vale Sports Centres.

27 January 2006

Come and indulge yourself this Valentine’s Night with top class entertainment and a themed curry night at Ebbw Vale Sports Centre.

26 January 2006

Artwork by pupils at Abertillery Comprehensive School is being showcased at the Crafts in the Bay Exhibition in Cardiff Bay from Friday 27thJanuary to Monday 6th February.

24 January 2006

Abertillery is to be the first area in Blaenau Gwent to pilot the new C2BG outreach services to its residents from Monday 30 January.

24 January 2006

The BBC hit family history series, Who do you think you are? is back on our screens, with six more celebrities searching out their families past using various resources, including libraries and archives.

19 January 2006

Players from the Gwent Dragons squad are visiting Brynmawr Comprehensive School on Friday 20th January at 1pm to give a rugby masterclass to local school children.

17 January 2006

This Valentines Night, bring your loved one along to Parc Bryn Bach, Tredegar for a night of entertainment and live cabaret music.

16 January 2006

Nantyglo Sports Centre will be providing an intense Lifeguard Training course for anyone who wants to pursue a career as a Lifeguard.

13 January 2006

Published Welsh writer Joshua Hartzenberg will be visiting Blaenau Gwent Libraries on Friday 3rd February 2006 with his first book “Harry’s Troubled Life”. He will visit libraries in Blaina, Abertillery, Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale and Tredegar to sign copies of his book and answer questions about his work and publishing in general.

12 January 2006

Blaenau Gwent Lifestyle Studios are offering young people between the ages of 12 and 16 the opportunity to attend dedicated Junior Gym Sessions from Sunday 15th January.

10 January 2006

Learn more about our feathered friends at a wildlife funday on Sunday 29th January at Festival Park Owl Sanctuary in Ebbw Vale, and participate in the RSPB’s Great Garden Bird watch.

09 January 2006

Tea Dances are being held in Swffryd Community Centre every Tuesday afternoon, offering an alternative way for older members of the community to keep active with some of their favourite dances.

04 January 2006

If you want a more active and healthier life for the New Year, then there’s a wide range of facilities and exercise sessions available throughout Blaenau Gwent.

04 January 2006

Caerphilly County Borough Council’s planning committee has granted planning consent for two new railway stations on the Ebbw Valley Railway line: Risca and Pontymister, and Crosskeys. The former is near Mill Street, Risca and the latter near Carlton Terrace, Crosskeys.

04 January 2006

A no smoking policy has been introduced to all leisure facilities across the County Borough.

04 January 2006

Caerphilly County Borough Council’s planning committee has granted planning consent for two new railway stations on the Ebbw Valley Railway line: Risca and Pontymister, and Crosskeys. The former is near Mill Street, Risca and the latter near Carlton Terrace, Crosskeys.