Leisure Parks & Events

Friday 18 October 2024

Have your say on sports and leisure facilities in Torfaen

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A consultation to gather residents' views on local sports, leisure, and fitness activities gets underway today.
Wednesday 16 October 2024

Kickboxing prodigy hooks gold and silver at World Games

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Joshua Herring, an 18-year-old kickboxer from Pontypool, has recently clinched a gold medal and a World Championship belt at the WMAC (World Martial Arts Council) World Games.
Thursday 3 October 2024

Blaenavon nets a win with new sports courts

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Disused tennis courts in Blaenavon are set to be transformed into a new all-purpose sports facility.
Monday 16 September 2024

Partial closure of Pontypool Park play area and skate park

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Part of Pontypool Park's children's play area and skate park will be closed until further notice because of concerns about an underground culvert...
Thursday 12 September 2024

New Street Food Saturdays

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Saturdays in Torfaen just got tastier!
Wednesday 11 September 2024

Cutting-edge sports and community hub unveiled in Ponthir

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Today marks a significant milestone for the Ponthir community with the official opening of new sports and community facilities at Ponthir Sports and Community Club.
Monday 9 September 2024

Views needed around Park Management Plans

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Residents are being asked to help shape new management plans to protect and enhance the council's larger parks...
Friday 6 September 2024

Rights of way consultation

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Residents are being asked for their views to help improve public rights of way routes in the borough.
Thursday 5 September 2024

Dads' programme leads to friendship

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Dads Jack Andrews and Nathan Wood have become friends and gym buddies, thanks to an initiative that supports new fathers.
Wednesday 14 August 2024

Libraries lend a hand with sports equipment

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If the Paris Olympics has inspired you to take up a new sport, a new equipment lending service could be just the thing.
Friday 26 July 2024

Volunteers prepare for summer play

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More than 400 Torfaen Play Service staff and volunteers have taken part in a week-long training programme ready to deliver more than 30 play sessions as part of this year's Torfaen's Summer of Fun.
Wednesday 24 July 2024

Extra funding for leisure trust agreed

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A report requesting emergency financial support for Torfaen Leisure Trust has been approved by councillors.
Friday 19 July 2024

Summer of Fun

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Thousands of children and young people are getting ready for an action-packed summer holiday.
Tuesday 16 July 2024

Report calls for extra funding for leisure trust

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A report requesting emergency financial support for Torfaen Leisure Trust will be discussed by councillors next week.
Wednesday 19 June 2024

Go Wild in Pontypool

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Did you know that Torfaen supports the most southerly population of Red Grouse in Wales?
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...
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