Come and see some exciting new art at The International Welsh Rarebit Centre in Defynnog. The Arty Farty Exhibition is on until 21st March 2023, with a variety of exciting new works by local artists.
read moreTrecastle resident and artist Robert Poole has an exhibition at the Tower Gallery, Crickhowell until 12th November, open 11am—4.00pm. He describes himself as ‘a Cardiff boy through and through’. He was born in Cardiff in 1938, went to Cardiff High School and then studied at Cardiff School of Art and Cardiff University where he specialised…
read moreThe Picnic in the Camp for the Platinum Jubilee on Sunday went well despite the dreary weather. The UUVG put together a stand jointly with the Rarebit Arty Farties and Rose from the International Rarebit Centre sent down a blue sheep ambassador complete with crown and rabbit courtiers. Lots of animal drawings were completed by…
read moreJoin the Picnic at the Camp to come together as a community to celebrate Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee on Sunday 5th June 2022 between 1pm-5pm at the Sennybridge Camp. There will be plenty of activities, competitions and entertainment for everyone to enjoy! Bring along a picnic or you can purchase food and drink on site.…
read moreWe are delighted to announce (after a slight time-lapse due to COVID issues amongst the members) that the winner of our UUVG Advent Window competition in Defynnog & Sennybridge in December last year was Louise, David & Llew – No. 6 on the route. Their window was a worthy winner, with 54.5% of the votes in her…
read moreThe Sennybridge and Defynnog Christmas Advent Window Trail map is ready! We hope you all enjoy following the trail this December to see a new advent window revealed every evening until Christmas.
read moreThe Upper Usk Valley Group is spreading Christmas cheer this December with an advent window trail! We now have 24 applicants, so we are in business! Watch this space for a trail map to appear. This will be available on our website and Facebook during December. Once your display has been revealed please feel free…
read moreDon’t forget to sign up for the Advent Window Trail! Would you like to spread some Christmas cheer this December by being part of our advent window trail? If your home or business is in Defynnog or Sennybridge and has a window that can be seen from the street, we are inviting you to take…
read moreIt was wonderful to be meeting back altogether yesterday evening after many months of virtual meetings! The group meeting focused on making plans for Christmas activities which we are looking forward to sharing soon! The UUVG aims to support local businesses by holding our meetings at hospitality venues in the Upper Usk Valley area. Thank…
read moreDuring October members of the UUV undertook a local ‘walk’ litter pick focussing their efforts along the A4215, the north end of Defynnog and down into Sennybridge as far as Glanusk Services. Quite a lot of rubbish was collected. A black bin bag full from the A4215 and a nearly-full large shopping bag’s worth, weighing…
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