The Focus Magazine

25/07/2024

We've got two distribution rounds, delivering the Abergavenny Focus, available in Gilwern - If you'd like some extra cash every month, email us at [email protected] for more details.
First date is Friday 2nd August

24/07/2024

Please contact us via email to register your interest. Please include your address as well as your age if under 18. [email protected]
Work available from 2nd Aug

16/07/2024

Amazing opportunities for distance learning with Aberystwyth University. Read all about it right here 👇👇

We hear a great deal about sustainability, but food security and business viability are important too. Through ‘Levelling Up’, Powys County Council have funded training for anyone who lives or works in Powys to learn new skills to help the county to embrace the latest thinking around production ...

15/07/2024

Our August issues will be all about Balance. How do you find it, especially during the school holidays? How do you empty your stress bucket and ensure you're fulfilled elsewhere? How do you cope with money and cost of living fears and find a balance with those? We'll be investigating all this and more in August's Focus.

If you are a business and you would like to book advertising or editorial with us, especially if you offer self care or therapeutic services that can assist in helping us all find a better life balance, get in touch!

07/07/2024

https://thefocus.wales/2024/07/south-powys-focus-july-2024/
The July edition of the South Powys Focus is out. There are details of many summer events like the Brecon Jazz Festival and the Abergavenny Food Festival - there's also a mini feature on Pets of South Powys - can you spot your faithful animal companion in the gallery? Plus all the usual - community stories, local businesses and wellbeing articles. Look out for your copy, or read it online here now.

26/06/2024

This is happening tomorrow and will be fantastic! Head to the night market beforehand and then to this evening of entertainment from brilliant people! Enjoy.

17/06/2024

WE WANT YOUR PET PHOTOS!
We are featuring another Pet Gallery in July's Focus! Post your pet photo below with the pet's name!

13/06/2024

06/06/2024

Groomers, boarders, walkers, carers, food specialists, accessory stockists, behaviourists, vets, experts...Get involved in July's Focus!

Deadline: 26th June

02/06/2024

https://thefocus.wales/2024/06/abergavenny-focus-june-2024/
The June edition of the Abergavenny Focus is out this weekend - celebrating the outdoors, our local - businesses and community Look out for your copy, or read it online here...

22/05/2024

A shout out for Caroline and Lucy The Pamper Van Abergavenny
Have you heard of them? They have a glorious little caravan to bring to your home or venue for lovely pamper parties for your kiddos!
Give them a call or pop them a message - they are super friendly and really helpful!
Glitter tattoo anyone? 💖

04/05/2024

https://thefocus.wales/2024/05/south-powys-focus-may-2024/
The May South Powys Focus is out today with loads of local stories, events and all the regulars - watch out for your copy or read it online here-->

03/05/2024

https://thefocus.wales/2024/05/abergavenny-focus-may-2024/
The May Abergavenny Focus is out today! There's a feature on local clubs and groups - we've got 12 of them - so, plenty to read about and get involved with - There's loads of local events (including the Steam Rally, of course) community stories and all the regulars. Watch out for your copy, or read it online here->

31/03/2024

https://thefocus.wales/2024/03/south-powys-focus-april-2024/
Happy Easter everyone! The April edition of the South Powys Focus is out this weekend - read it online here

29/03/2024

https://thefocus.wales/2024/03/abergavenny-focus-april-2024/
The April edition of the Abergavenny Focus is out today - Loads happening this month - lots of events and brilliant 'local gems' to read about - Read it online here

22/03/2024

HB Foot Care Abergavenny's Giant Egg is hiding in a picturesque location. Do you know where? Match it to your competition sheet in the March issue of the The Focus Magazine for your chance to win a sumptuous Easter Hamper!

HB Foot Care provide a variety Podiatry and Chiropody services including toenail cutting, hard skin removal and corn enucleation.
They can also provide more intensive treatments for verrucae, fungal nails and ingrown nails. Visit their page or website www.hbfootcare.com for more info!

20/03/2024

The Christie Residential Giant Easter Egg is enjoying a dip! Don't forget to match the egg to its location in your copy of the March The Focus Magazine!

Christie Residential is an innovative and independent estate agency covering the Abergavenny and Crickhowell areas. Based at 53 Cross St Abergavenny, they've been established for a full 20 years and are experts in their field. Like and follow their page or visit www.christieresidential.co.uk to check out what they can offer you if you're in the market to buy, sell, rent or let.

18/03/2024

A stunning location for SRP Cleaning Group Ltd Giant Easter Egg! Don't forget to match it to your competition sheet in your copy of the Focus or go to www.thefocus.wales to print one out in order to take part!

SRP Cleaning Group Ltd is a cleaning provider, working with all types of household & business settings. Established in Abergavenny, SRP has built an enviable reputation, priding themselves on their commitment to provide a professional and speedy service at all times, whilst maintaining the highest standards of work at competitive prices. Link to their page above or visit www.srpcleaninggroup.uk for more info

14/03/2024

Match Amanda Field - The Agency UK egg to your competition sheet in this month's The Focus Magazine to be in with a chance of winning our Easter Hamper! If you need to download a competition sheet visit www.thefocus.wales

Amanda Field - The Agency UK, is dedicated to transforming dreams into addresses. Why not head over to her page to like and follow to find out how she may be able to assist you!

13/03/2024

How very dare we! 🤭

12/03/2024

There's a rather large chocolate egg behind The Bear and it belongs to Gemma Povey MNAEA Personal Estate Agent Powered by exp!

Gemma is a local estate agent with over 13 years experience in South Powys, Monmouthshire & surrounding areas. Give her a follow on social media and don't forget to match Gemma's egg to its correct location in your copy of March's The Focus Magazine. If you need a competition sheet in order to take part, head to www.thefocus.wales where you can print one off!

08/03/2024

Where's the giant Easter Egg belonging to Kings Arms Hotel hiding?
Don't forget to match the egg to the location in your copy of March's The Focus Magazine to be in with a chance of winning our Easter Hamper.
The Kings Arms in St John's Square not only serves drinks to the thirsty people of Abergavenny, but also serves up mouthwatering food, offers a comfy place to stay and boasts versatile flexible spaces for all kinds of meetings and events. Check out their website: www.kingsarmsabergavenny.co.uk and head over to their socials on Facebook and Instagram and give them a follow!

07/03/2024

This not-so-mini mini egg is hiding! Match it to the correct location in your copy of the The Focus Magazine for your chance to win an Easter Hamper!
Today's Egg belongs to UK Nature Gifts - British nature inspired tableware, bookmark cards & gifts. Find them by visiting www.uknaturegifts.com where you'll find a glorious array of tempting treasures.
Remember, if you don't receive a copy of the Focus but you'd still like to play along in the competition, you can download a competition sheet by visiting www.thefocus.wales where you might spot an egg or two and their locations too...

04/03/2024

In the The Focus Magazine this month, we've launched our Giant Easter Egg Hunt! It's your chance to win a £70 Easter Hamper by finding the giant Easter eggs we've hidden around Monmouthshire & South Powys. All the details of how to play along can be found in the magazine, or if you don't receive a copy, head to https://thefocus.wales/the-giant-egg-hunt-easter-2024/ where you can find out the details and print off a competition sheet so you can take part!
Today's Egg comes from Pink Angels Office Services - The cost effective, stress free alternative to employing more staff. Pink Angels is a well established virtual secretarial and administration service based in Abergavenny, serving businesses and the public nationwide.
Be sure to locate match the Egg in your mag to the correct location! Good luck and Happy Hunting!

03/03/2024

The March edition of the South Powys Focus is out this weekend with loads of community stories, our GIANT EGG HUNT Easter competition and all the regulars. Read it online here (link in the comments)

01/03/2024

The March edition of the Abergavenny Focus is out today, St David's Day! Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus! Its a bumper issue with loads of community stories, our GIANT EGG HUNT Easter competition and all the regulars. Read it online here (link in the comments)

10/05/2023

https://thefocus.wales/2023/05/octogenarian-jane-to-jump-off-the-blorenge-for-tenovus-charity/
"I am celebrating my 80th birthday the same month and I am doing a sponsored tandem paraglide on the 10th June from the Blorenge into Castle Meadows to raise as much money as I can to celebrate this amazing Welsh charity. "

“Myself Jane, and my husband Tony live in Crickhowell and are proud to be members of the Abergavenny Tenovus Singwithus choir.” You may have seen us singing in and around Abergavenny supporting fundraising for Tenovus. It is 80 years in June that Tenovus was founded by ten Cardiff businessmen. W...