This is the 12th edition of our quarterly Council newsletter. This edition covers our highlights from June to August 2026.
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Upcoming Events
Aber-Scary!
Abertillery Town Centre | Saturday 31st October 2026 | 3-6pm
A free spooky event with games, arts & crafts, trick-or-treating, a disco & more!
Christmas Market
Somerset Street, Abertillery | Thursday 3rd – Saturday 5th December 2026
A curated market with Alpine huts, ideal for Christmas shopping!
Winterfest
Abertillery Town Centre | Saturday 5th December 2026 | 12-4pm
A free event with lots of market stalls, Santa’s Grotto, arts & crafts, carol singing, and more!
Summer Cinema
Our free Summer Cinema was held in The Met again this year, with three film showings each week during the school holidays.
Viaduct Run – Ras Draphont
This year’s event included a new 5 mile run, alongside the 5k and fun run. Over 160 participants joined us, raising £1314.50 for extra-curricular activities at Sofrydd Primary School.
Grants Awarded
Between June-August, we awarded £8,439 to 7 different organisations, including the Royal British Legion (Abertillery) and Hospice of the Valleys.
UK Town of Culture
Earlier this year, we were one of 398 towns that bidded to become the first UK Town of Culture. Unfortunately, we were not shortlisted.
Our Town of Culture postcard is available to view on the online map, and is included in a digital display in the Museum of Liverpool.
View the postcard map here: Town of Culture Postcard Map
Event Support
We helped fund several events throughout the Summer, including fetes in Llanhilleth & Brynithel, Abertillery Rock & Blues, Aber Rocks, and XS Fest.
Job Fair
We held our first Job Fair in Abertillery in July, in conjuction with Blaenau Gwent CBC’s Beach Day. The event offered advice, support and networking opportunities with local employers
Wales in Bloom
Judging for our Wales in Bloom entries took place in July, at over 25 locations.
We would like to thank the Abertillery Aspiration group and all of the volunteers throughout the area who contributed to these entries.
The Awards Ceremony takes place in October 2026.
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Email: clerk@abertilleryandllanhilleth-wcc.gov.uk
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