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Cwmbran Otters > Welcome to the Cwmbran Otters
Latest News! 17/05/08       Tonight Saturday 17th May 2008.   P&P Cars Gala to be held at Pontypool   Teams completing;-   Cwmbran Merthyr Tydfil Lydney "B" Caldicot Pontypridd Aberavon       Forms for the Torfaen Open are available from Gerald Must br return by 24th May 2008   Cwmbran Otters Swimming Club will be taking part in the 2008 Welsh League.   First Round in May 2008 at Newport Warm-Up 4.00pm   Final will take place in July 2008 at Llandudno Swimming Centre       Cwmbran Swimming Club now complete in three League . Wyvern League - Welsh League - Western League   Cwmbran also host three club galas P&P Cars shield - Hoover Shield - NatWest Shield   Cwmbran Swimmers also complete in Open Meets throughout the Year. East Wales - Newport Open - Amman Valley Open - Torfaen Open - Pontypool Open Newport Xmas Open.    If interested Complete the Contact Us Form (on the right) and our Head Coach will be able to give you more details.            Trials take place at Cwmbran Stadium, every Wednesday & Friday & Saturday. if you think you have the ability to train and complete with your Town Club, come along and meet the coaching staff who will arrange the trial. (See Times Below )   Browse through this web site, tell us what club you swim for, also tell us what you think of the site, and what you would like to be added (use the contact us form)                    Cwmbran Amatuer Swimming Club (Cwmbran ASC), known as "The Otters", is based at Cwmbran Leisure Centre, Cwmbran, South Wales.   Established in 1974, The Otters is the second longest running swimming club in the County Borough of Torfaen, catering for all ages and abilities of swimmers.   During recent years the club has fed the Welsh Development Swimming Squad with high calibre swimmers.   Free Swimming Trials If you are interested in joining the Otters then why not come to one of our FREE friendly swimming trials sessions...   These are held:   Every Wednesday 5.30pm and Friday 5:00 pm and Saturday  6:00 pm at Cwmbran Stadium   Just come to reception and they will direct you to the pool area where you will be welcomed by the coaching staff, headed by the Chief Coach, Gerald.   Squad Training Sessions Every;- Monday 5.30pm - 6.30pm, Tuesday 7.00pm - 8.30pm  Wednesday 6.00 - 7.00pm Friday 5.30pm - 6.30pm Saturday 6.30pm - 8.00pm Sunday 7.00am - 9.00am   at Cwmbran Stadium               ...

Torfaen Allotments > Allotment Sites
There are 39 Allotment Sites in Torfaen and some have vacant plots.    Rents Vary Between £7 and £10 per year   If you would like more information, please contact us for further details.   Eastern Valley Allotments Philip Street, Blaenavon Castle Street, Blaenavon Llanover Rd, Blaenavon Llanover Rd, Cwmavon Hillcrest, Garndiffaith Pentwyn, Abersychan Pentrepiod, Pontnewynydd Mount Pleasant, Pontnewynydd, Grove Terrace, Pontnewynydd, St. Johns, Wainfelin, Penywain Terrace, Wainfelin, Woodside Rd, Trevethin, Park Terrace, Penygarn, Park Gardens, Penygarn, Blaendare Rd, Pontypool, Stafford Rd, Pontypool, Greenway Drive, Griffithstown, St Mary's, Griffithstown, Poplar Avenue, New Inn Cwmbran Allotments Brook Street, Pontnewydd Chepstow Rise, Croesyceiliog, Pettingale Rd, Croesyceiliog, Woodland Rd, Croesyceiliog, Coed Lee, Mill Rd, Two Locks, West Roedin, Coed Eva, Oaksford, Fairwater, St Dials, Greenmeadow, Ty Gwyn, Greenmeadow, Llantarnam Rd (nr Oakfield Gardens) Maendy Farm, Upper Cwmbran, Millwater, Llanyravon Way, Greywater, Caernarvon Cresent, Ty Newydd, Pontnewydd, Clarke Avenue, Pontnewydd, Hafren Road, Thornhill, South Road, Oakfield, Daffodil Court, Ty Canol, Talgarth Close, Southville, Trellech Close, Southville ...

Cwmavon Village > ConcertDays
Cwmavon Lunch Club   June 6th is the re-start of our lunch club. The price, this year has risen to £3.00 per meal and we will be eating at 12.30pm.   If you are coming by car, please remember that parking is limited, but there is room to park on Cwmavon Road, itself, near the telephone kiosk. Please park safely and sensibly.   ...

Cwmavon Village > In and around Cwmavon
      Have you heard the cockoo in Cwmavon yet? Apparently he (or she) has been heard on the Clochdy side of the valley as early as April 22nd. I am still waiting to hear the familiar sound, sometimes I mistake the woodpigeon's call for that of the cuckoo. I have also missed the Dippers in the Avon Llwydd this year, they can usually be seen bobbing about in the river near the Llanover Lane Bridge. - Last evening our new neighbours who live in a little cottage overlooking the river, told me that the dippers are still around, diving in and out of the water. Thank goodnes for that!       My husband insists that he heard the whistle of a kingfisher as it flew down towards Station House the other day. Wouldn't it be wonderful if Cwmavon could boast that we 'housed' the kingfisher.  Who knows, it could be the otter next.  Another regular visitor to our  river is the heron. When accidently disturbed, he flaps heavily and laboriously to obtain lift-off and then 'touches down ' on the highest point of a near-by tree to glare at the intruder     Buzzards are a familiar sight around our woodlands and we often have a number of pairs nesting during the breeding season. It is wonderful to watch them gliding on the thermals and then suddenly swooping to catch their prey. It is unsettling to observe the crows supposedly 'teasing' the buzzards, as many as six crows swoop and dive at the large bird and you can hear it 'mewing' in distress. We actually watched as the crows brought one down in a nearby field! Fortunately the buzzard was rescued and taken along to a local vet.     Welcome to Cwmavon's newest resident. Angharad Fion Lewis-Aldridge was born on Sunday April 29th to Sarah and Nick . The little girl was born at home around 9.30pm and both mum and baby are very well.     Condolences to the family of Syd Davies who sadly died on Sunday the 29th April in the Neville Hall Hospital. Syd will be sadly missed in the village, he was a staunch member of the residents committee, and was chairman of this group for a number of years before ill-health overtook him.     If you have any stories of Cwmavon you would like to share with us, please contact us through the website and we will arrange for it to be posted in this 'in and around Cwmavon' page. ...

Greenmeadow Community Farm > Our Animals
We are proud to be home to a number of animals both traditional farmyard and others from further a field. As a visitor to the farm you can get up close and personal with most of the animals and enjoying feeding them with animal feed available from our shop.   Being a working farm, the breeds that we have on site can vary from time to time. Below is some information on the types of animals that we have and the different breeds on the farm. For more information on these breeds please visit the relative links. Cattle  Holstein Friesians -  www.britishfriesian.co.uk Pigs  Berkshire Pigs -  www.berkshirepigs.co.uk Sheep Balwen - www.balwensheepsociety.com Jacob -  www.jacobsheep.org.uk Badger Face - www.badgerfacesheep.co.uk Goats  Pygmy - www.pygmygoatclub.org   Our other animals include Llamas, Shetland Ponys, Donkeys, Feral Cats, Blackrock Chicks, Bantams, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Chinchillas, Degas, Rats, Bees, Doves, Deer,   ...

Greenmeadow Community Farm > Working with the Community
We are delighted to work closely with many different community groups. If you are from a local community group and would like to get involved, please contact us to discuss this. Spinners & Weavers The Gwent Guild of Spinners, Weavers & Dyers have been involved with the farm since it first became a community farm and meet here regularly every Tuesday and Saturday morning. They contribute to the special events that take part at the farm and we are proud to have them here as they keep this ancient art alive. Farm Friends  Farm Friends are at the farm Monday – Friday and they are a group of local adults with learning difficulties who come regularly to the farm to gain some realistic work experience. They assist with jobs such as filling the animal feed bags, maintaining the wishing well and the pond and are a valuable group to have on board. ...

Greenmeadow Community Farm > History
A working farm for over 250 years, Greenmeadow was ‘rescued’ over 25 years ago by a group of local people. They decided to buy the farm and turn it into a Community Farm to ensure that it would remain a green space for the town and to provide a service to the local people and visitors alike. It is now a local treasure and the people of Cwmbran are very proud of their farm.   The farmhouse dates back to 1752 and is built from local Welsh stone with a traditional Welsh slate roof. The date stone above the fireplace in the café is original and proudly states the initials of the people who first lived here – Edward & Anne Jones. The letter I is shown instead of a J as before 1800 Jones was spelt Iones.   The farmhouse has had a number of different owners since then. At one point it was owned by the Adit Colliery, a local coal mining colliery. Because of the colliery’s importance to the area the farmhouse was the first house and for many years the only house in the area to have electricity.   The layout of the farmhouse has also changed over time. The area that is now the farm shop was originally a traditional farmhouse kitchen and scullery. The storage and repair of the farm’s tractors as well as the stabling of its horses took place where the current kitchen stands and the small dairy herd were milked in the area that is now used as a hand washing facility for our visitors.   The farmhouse retains many of its original features including the beams in the café. There are several meat hooks hanging from the beams which would have traditionally been used to hang salted meat as a method of preservation prior to the invention of fridges and freezers.   ...

Greenmeadow Community Farm > Welcome to Greenmeadow Community Farm
                         We are a "hands on" farming experience for visitors of all ages. The sights, sounds and smells of the countryside are quickly disappearing from our everyday life.  Our aim is to provide experiences, opportunities and learning that will offer a flavour of life on a farm.  We can teach you new skills, offer the chance to work with a wide range of people, make new friends and enjoy a taste of the countryside.   The farm is open to visitors of all ages as well as schools and offers a hands-on, educational experience that is both interesting and fun.  The farm has a wide variety of animals including sheep, goats, cattle and chickens.  Visitors can see the cows being milked and have a go at bottle feeding a lamb (during the lambing season).     There are learning materials available for school children, and the farm also has conference and meeting facilities.  Tractor and trailer rides run daily and, for the older children, there is an adventure playground.   Our friendly staff can provide help with making the most of your visit.  Whether you are looking for information about our livestock or some thoughts and suggestions about how to make the best use of your visit, farm staff will be available to offer advice and help.   We are developing our facilities and extending our range of attractions.  The aim is to meet the needs of those wishing to use the farm as an "extended classroom " and still provide an enjoyable day out for visitors from near and far.    ...

Greenmeadow Community Farm > Conference Facilities
Children's Parties Celebrate your child's birthday with style. Visit the farm and feed the animals, choose from a range of party meals and go home with a farm party bag! Min. of 10 children. Prices start from £7 per person. Meetings, Conferences & Functions The farm is a unique and central venue to suit any occasion. We have a range of rooms and facilities available and would be delighted to work with you to organise your event. Prices start from £15 per delegate with lunch or £10 per hour for room only. ...

Greenmeadow Community Farm > Educational Visits
Our dedicated education team can arrange a variety of exciting educational experiences which meet many requirements of the national curriculum. They support a wide range of courses for learners of all abilities at key stages 1 and 2 as well as ASDAN. We have developed our facilities to address the changing needs of learners and believe we can provide valuable opportunities for teachers to enrich the experience of their students both in the classroom and at the farm. We recommend that you call our Education Team to arrange the best visit for you ... a few of the activities available are outlined below:   Teacher Led Activities Leaf Trail - leaf identification activity with an idea for woodland art Nature's Pallet - looking at colours and nature What's the Weather Like Today? - visit our new weather station and try your hand at being a weather presenter! (These packs are free of charge to pre-booked schools and take around 30 minutes to complete) Naturescope Led Activities (£4.50 per participant) A range of activities led by the Naturescope team available to book in addition to your regular visit including: Forest School - we offer a series of forest school sessions, tailored to meet the needs of your individual group. Sessions run for a minimum of 2 hours on a once a week basis for 5 - 6 weeks. Forest School is a very different learning opportunity that allows children, young people and adults to develop confidence and positive self-esteem through hands on learning experiences in a woodland setting. Mini Beast Safari - join us on our hunt for Mini Beasts living in different habitats around the farm Bird Watch - an opportunity to join us in watching and counting birds visiting our bird feeding station along with other bird related activities (this is activity is only available October - March) How Does Our Garden Grow? - come and join in work on our farm kitchen garden. The activity will vary according to the seasons but could include sowing seeds, planting bulbs or picking produce and learning about composting. All About Trees - we will be walking through the woodlands looking at trees, collecting leaves, making some woodland mobiles and taking bark rubbings.   ...