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Gilwern, Monmouthshire

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River Usk Walk

On Wednesday 2nd July we revisited the walk along the River Usk in Abergavenny. It was a bright fresh day - a fabulous day to be out bird spotting. Birds seen or heard :- Other Spots: Read more
June birdwatching trip

We had a good walk at the Abergavenny water meadows on Monday morning. And also Thank you to all those who came along, see you next time Read more
Western Hall Gardens visit on 15th May 2025

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May Headstone - Probert Family

Discover the story of the Probert family of Llanelly —spanning generations from iron miners and property owners to a master printer in Blaenavon. This narrative traces their lives through 19th-century census records, revealing resilience, work, and quiet legacy in the Welsh Valleys. Read more
Second Visit to Beaufort Ponds

On 28th April 2025 the group visited Beaufort Ponds. It was a wonderfully warm and sunny day and a very pleasant walk around the ponds. Read more
Poetry Competition Results

Congratulations to Jill Howells and Hilary Lipscombe, Winner and Runner-up respectively, in the Gilwern u3a Poetry Competition on 'Spring'. Jill's poem was judged to be "delightfully simplistic and joyous" while Hilary's was "more complex and wide-ranging." Further details Read more
Visit to Beaufort Ponds Nature Reserve

We had a great trip to Beaufort Ponds on Friday morning. The sun was out and there was no wind, so warm, sunny and still. Read more
April Headstone - The Ellis Family

Robert Ellis was born to Thomas and Mary Ellist and baptised in March 1797 in Shifnal, Shropshire. He would later become a Mill Agent where his life would unfold amidst the industrial landscape of the 19th century. Read more
Visit to Gwent Archives

The Family & Social History Group had a very interesting and useful visit to Gwent Archives in Ebbw Vale last Monday. We were fortunate to be shown around by Rhiannon Phillips, the Education & Outreach Archivist who explained to us how the centre is run, how artefacts are restored and organised together with the facilities… Read more
Daffodils at St Elli Churchyard

Thank you, John, for these beautiful photos - Spring has definitely arrived. Special thanks to the Churchyard Chums for all their hard work keeping the churchyard clear and the graves accessible. Read more

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The Membership fee is £15 and includes access to all Talks and General Meetings and the Interest Groups.

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