Blaenau Gwent

When you go on holiday or fall ill, someone needs to look after the cat, dog or rabbit. Neighbours are ideal: short distances and a familiar face for the animal. It's best to meet beforehand for a quick visit. Are you l…

For some older people the trip to the supermarket is hard work, especially when it's icy or very hot. If you're going shopping anyway, it's often easy to pick something up for someone else. A note in the hallway or a qu…

Guitar, drums, singing or beats on your laptop: music brings people together. Many towns have rehearsal rooms, music schools or open-mic nights where you can try things out. And bands are often looking for exactly the i…

Looking for an apprenticeship can feel huge at first. A good start: think about what you enjoy and ask local businesses directly about a work placement. Many companies welcome speculative applications even when nothing …

Fresh vegetables, farm cheese or honey from nearby just taste better when you know where they come from. Where do you like to buy local produce in Blaenau Gwent, at the weekly market or straight from the farm? Share you…

The playground, the ice-cream shop, the walk to school: many places hold memories that stay with us for life. What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of growing up in Blaenau Gwent? We'd love to hear yo…

Sometimes it's the cake, sometimes the view, sometimes just the staff who remember your name. Where do you like to have your coffee or tea in Blaenau Gwent? Share your tips in the comments!

Blaenau Gwent (; Welsh: [ˈbləi.nai]) is a county borough in the south-east of Wales. It borders Monmouthshire and Torfaen to the east, Caerphilly to the west and Powys to the north. Its main towns are Abertillery, Brynm…

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wind sextet in e flat, op. 71 - iii. menuetto - quasi allegretto Musopen · Public Domain

Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90 - III. Poco allegretto Musopen · Public Domain

Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98 - I. Allegro Non Troppo by Brahms Musopen · Public Domain

Sonata No. 8 in C Minor „Pathetique“, Op. 13 - II. Adagio cantabile. Musopen · Public Domain

Prelude and Fugue in C minor by Vincent Lübeck Musopen · Public Domain

JS Bach - Well Tempered Clavier - Prelude and Fugue No.1 in C major (BWV 846) - Public domain music from musopen.com Musopen · Public Domain

Sonata in B Flat Minor, Op. 35 - I. Grave, Doppio movimento Musopen · Public Domain

Chopin Nocturne in G minor, Op. 15 no. 3, recorded by Olga Gurevich. Musopen · Public Domain

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Recording of music written by Frederic Chopin Musopen · Public Domain

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