Free Community Swimming at Pontypool Active Living Centre!
Free Community Swimming at Pontypool Active Living Centre! Where: Pontypool Active Living Centre When: Monday 16th February 12pm-1pm In partnership with Halo we are pleased to offer a free swim and slides session for ALL Blaenavon residents. Coach pick up from Workmen’s Hall @ 11.20am Learner pool for baby & toddler session also available. Children […]
Craft Group
Craft Group Where: Blaenavon Resource Centre When: Every Monday 1pm-2.30pm A free weekly craft group run by volunteers, supported by Blaenavon Town Council. Crafts available for all abilities, all materials provided.
Free Community Swimming
Blaenavon Town Council would like to say a big thank you to all the residents who joined us for our latest free community swimming session – what a fantastic turnout once again! We’re proud to see just how popular these sessions have become, now in their second year. It’s a real reminder of how important […]
Youth Representatives Making Blaenavon Proud
We’re incredibly proud of our Youth Representatives, Daniel Morse and Boyd Paynter, who have both made outstanding contributions this month representing the voice of young people in Blaenavon. Daniel wowed attendees at Abergavenny Town Council’s recent Civic Event with his enthusiasm, maturity, and passion for his new civic role. A true ambassador for our youth! […]
Armed Forces Week
The Mayor of Blaenavon, Councillor Lewis Evans, and Councillors were proud to take part in a flag raising ceremony, alongside the Royal British Legion, to mark the start of Armed Forces Week. Armed Forces Week is a chance to show our support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community, […]
Fundraising Fashion Show
Blaenavon Town Council hosted a vibrant fundraising fashion show at the iconic Blaenavon World Heritage Centre, blending glamour with goodwill. The event showcased discounted high street fashion brands, offering stylish bargains to attendees. All proceeds from the evening supported The Hwb, a local youth charity dedicated to empowering young people in the community. The show […]
Slovenian Ambassador Visits Blaenavon to Forge Welsh-Slovenian Links
Blaenavon Town Council was honoured to welcome Her Excellency Sanja Štiglic, the Slovenian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, on an official visit to Blaenavon on Friday 9 May 2025. She was accompanied by Lord German, Co-Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Slovenia, for a day celebrating the growing cultural and historical ties between Wales […]
Blaenavon Town Council Hosts Flag-Raising Ceremony to Mark VE Day 80
Blaenavon Town Council proudly held a flag-raising ceremony to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, honouring the end of the Second World War in Europe and the enduring legacy of peace and resilience. The ceremony took place at Blaenavon Cenotaph, where members of the community gathered to witness the symbolic raising […]
80th Anniversary of VE Day with Service of Peace
A solemn and moving service was held at St Peter’s Church in Blaenavon, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. The event brought together members of the local community to reflect on the sacrifices made during the Second World War and to honour the enduring values of peace and unity. The […]
VE Day 80 with Community Garden Party
Blaenavon Town Council launched its VE Day 80 commemorations in festive style with a vibrant community garden party held in partnership with Arthur Jenkins Residential Home. The event brought together residents, families, and members of the wider community to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. The garden party featured live entertainment, family-friendly […]