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Spencer set for 'final' Glastonbury Searchers gig

3 days ago | monmouthshirebeacon.co.uk | Nick Hartland

The Searchers with Spencer James, right (The Searchers)SPENCER James is gearing up for the gig of a lifetime, with veteran pop band The Searchers booked to bow out on their 'final, final' tour at the Glastonbury Festival. The Forest-based musician has been lead singer-guitarist of the legendary 60s group for nearly 40 years, and having done three 'farewell' tours since 2019, they are heading out on the road again for 11 dates followed by a slot at the world's most famous festival.
Cups of joy as Glascoed do double

5 days ago | monmouthshirebeacon.co.uk | Nick Hartland

My dad's won two cups! It was all celebrations for Glascoed FC at Blaenavon Blues on Saturday. Photos: Holly Mineur Photography (Holly Mineur Photography)THERE was more silverware for Llanarth-based newbies Glascoed FC on Saturday, as they secured a Gwent Central League double in their first season thanks to a last-gasp Benevolent Cup winner at Blaenavon Blues' Memorial Ground against Clydach Wasps 2nds.
The History Boys!

6 days ago | monmouthshirebeacon.co.uk | Nick Hartland

Monmouth Comprehensive are the Welsh Schools FA champions (Gareth Roberts)MONMOUTH Comprehensive School’s senior football team made history when they won the Welsh Schools U18 Cup at Merthyr FC’s ground with a 3-2 last-gasp victory over Bryntirion. Here are some great images from a brilliant day. Lucas Harris stoops to head Monmouth Comprehensive's second goal in the Welsh Schools Cup final. Photo: Gareth Roberts (Gareth Roberts)Callum Wilding leaps for the ball.
Blaenavon industrial heritage land going under the hammer

6 days ago | abergavennychronicle.com | Nick Hartland

A view from above of the common land near Blaenavon going under the hammer. Photo: Paul Fosh Auctions (Paul Fosh Auctions)A 113-ACRE area of common land steeped in Wales' industrial history is going under the hammer. The site is beside the UNESCO World Heritage site in Blaenavon, one of the nation's Industrial Revolution powerhouses. The guide price for the land, north of Blaenavon Road, is £45,000-plus, for sale through Newport-based Paul Fosh Auctions.
Sycamore Gap tree to live on in Biblins sapling after duo convicted

6 days ago | monmouthshirebeacon.co.uk | Nick Hartland

The Sycamore Gap tree was felled in a ‘moronic’ act of vandalism (adfoto - stock.adobe.com)TWO men are facing long jail terms after being convicted of chopping down the Sycamore Gap tree – an act of 'mindless thuggery' that caused disbelief around the world. But the iconic 150-year-old tree that stood in a dip in the landscape of Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland will live on in the Wye Valley through a sapling grown from it, replanted beside the river at the Biblins campsite.
Spencer set for 'final' Glastonbury Searchers gig

6 days ago | theforester.co.uk | Nick Hartland

The Searchers with Spencer James, right (The Searchers)SPENCER James is gearing up for the gig of a lifetime, with veteran pop band The Searchers booked to bow out on their 'final, final' tour at the Glastonbury Festival. The Forest-based musician has been lead singer-guitarist of the legendary 60s group for nearly 40 years, and having done three 'farewell' tours since 2019, they are heading out on the road again for 11 dates followed by a slot at the world's most famous festival.
Spencer set for 'final' Glastonbury Searchers gig

6 days ago | abergavennychronicle.com | Nick Hartland

The Searchers with Spencer James, right (The Searchers)SPENCER James is gearing up for the gig of a lifetime, with veteran pop band The Searchers booked to bow out on their 'final, final' tour at the Glastonbury Festival. The Forest of Dean-based musician has been lead singer-guitarist of the legendary 60s group for nearly 40 years. And and having done three 'farewell' tours since 2019, they are heading out on the road again for 11 dates followed by a slot at the world's most famous festival.
Queen Camilla remembers former Lord Lieutenant of Herefordshire

1 week ago | monmouthshirebeacon.co.uk | Nick Hartland

Sir Thomas Dunne, who was formerly the Lord Lieutenant of Herefordshire in 1998. (Submitted)HER Majesty The Queen attended a Service of Thanksgiving at Hereford Cathedral for the life of former Lord-Lieutenant of Herefordshire and Worcestershire, Sir Thomas Dunne. Queen Camilla, who was also representing The King, joined representatives for five other members of the Royal Family, together at Friday’s (May 2) service with a large congregation of family and friends.
Creigiau crushed for 42 by by Usk 2nds

1 week ago | abergavennychronicle.com | Nick Hartland

Sidharth Ramesh scored 50 for Usk 2nds. File pic: Usk CC (Usk CC)USK 2nds won by 116 runs away to Creigiau 1sts in their South Wales East Division 3 opener, skittling the hosts out for just 42 in 24 overs after setting a 45-over target of 158-8. Sidharth Ramesh fired 50 and Pat Rodden 22 before Usk's attack laid waste, Rodden taking 3-10, Joe Peacock 2-10 and Paul Murphy 2-10.
Fell runners Cwm and have a go in Black Mountains races

1 week ago | monmouthshirebeacon.co.uk | Nick Hartland

Runners hit the heights in the Cwmdu fell race on Saturday. Photo: Niki Morgan (Niki Morgan)FELL runners hit the Black Mountains heights of Cwmyoy and Cwmdu over successive weekends. The Cymyoy Horseshoe race on Saturday, April 26, was a 5.6-mile challenge with a 1,260ft ascent, starting and and finishing at the village hall, and taking in part of the Offa's Dyke trail.