Canal Relay Marathon - 26 mile walk

. to continue making a difference it was decided to organise a “ Relay” Marathon along the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal to raise funds - average team age of 70 + and the oldest being in his 80s.

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As a Rotary Club we have been aware of the unprecedented situation the Country is in and in particular the effect on our locality. This year we have provided funds for our local NHS, Food bank, Alzheimer’s Society , Prostate Cancer, St. David’s and sundry other projects. To enable us to continue making a difference we decided to organise a “ Relay” Marathon along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal to raise funds. This involved a number of our members walking a section at a time, and passing over to the next team, until 26 miles had been completed. With an average team age of 70 + and the oldest being in his 80s, it is necessary to remember that this can be considered a geriatric team, in the vein of Dad’s Army and inspired by the magnificent efforts of Captain Tom.

The marathon was undertaken on a beautiful sunny morning on Sunday 27 September 2020 by ten Members who were divided into 5 groups with either one, two or three in each group and walking their allocated distance of between 2 and 11 miles.

The marathon started at Five Locks Road, Cwmbran and finished at Upper Wenallt Bridge 141 some 26 miles away.

Each group completed their allotted stage with the final group having a well earned celebratory toast at journey’s end .

We would thank all those individuals and organisations who lent their support and the contributions gratefully received, which hopefully will enable us to continue to help our local Community as well as we can in the current climate.

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Blood bikers deliver blood etc between hospitals

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Remembrance Sunday Parade and laying of wreaths includlng a wreath from the RC of Cwmbran Vale

Members attended the Remembrance Service at Pontnewydd Cenotaph

The presenting of a donation on behalf of the Rotary Club of Cwmbran Vale being made to the Eastern Valley Foodbank.

President welcoming a new member into Rotary

Second year for our planned boxing tournament

Past President Carey Glyde handing over to the incoming President Stuart Telling

Photographs of the Handover taken at the Glen-Yr-Afon House Hotel, Usk

Details of the assitance provided to the NHS and others. Photo shows President Alan unloading the van and delivering the goods

Five Rotary Clubs walking the canal to raise funds for Blood Bikers Wales

an informal Club Presidential Handover on 1 July 2021 due to Covid restrictions.

New member , proposer and President

Local Clubs met to celebrate 70 years of the Queen's Reign

The winning Rotary team with their medals

Raising funds for Sight Cymru on 29 September 2022

During the day members of the Rotary Club provided assistance in the poppy collection for the British Legion . Sainsbury Store Cwmbran provided the table, chairs and coffee ! Grateful thanks to all those who contributed during the day.

Members helping with the Poppy collection at Sainbury Store, Cwmbran

Presentation to Griffithstown Coronavirus Support Group Foodshare

President Stuart Telling welcoming the incoming President Mark Hembury to his term of office

Handover to the incoming President Mark Hembury at Glen Yr-Afon House Hotel.

the latest members to join Rotary on 14 October 2021

District 1150 9th Annual Bowls Triples Competition

Money raised for St David's Hospice Care by the Terry Richards memorial dinner;money raised for Shelterboxes by pupils at Croesyceiliog School; handing a cheque for £17,000 for Alzheimers to Wales' First Minister, Carwyn Jones.

Pupils competing in the Area Competition in Newport Civic Centre on 19 January 2023.

Presentation of awards to pupils

at the Parkway Hotel, Cwmbran

President Carey welcoming another new Member on 9 December 2021

President and President elect for the Rotary Year

President elect for the Rotary Year - Rtn Mark Hembury - being welcomed by President Stuart Telling

Presentation by the Rotary Club of Cwmbran Vale

guests and members at the Parkway Hotel

glasses raised to the 80 years old youngsters

advertising the event by display posters and on the internet.

Our first Boxing Tournament - hoping it will become an Annual Event .

meal with our guest speaker before his presentation

members enjoying their meal before the guest speaker's presentation

Message bottles

The provision of vital information for use in the case of an emergency.

Croesyceiliog School Pupils with President Stuart Telling

Croesyceiliog School pupils competing in the Youth Speaks Competition on 12 January 2023.

Message from the President

Young pupils receiving their certificates

Young Musician Pupils from Croesceiliog School

President Carey welcoming another new Rotarian to the Club

The Club Members who set up and ran the coconut shy at the Henllys Village Fete on 9 July 2022

Club Members set up a coconut shy

Canal Relay Marathon - 26 mile walk

. to continue making a difference it was decided to organise a “ Relay” Marathon along the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal to raise funds - average team age of 70 + and the oldest being in his 80s.

The Rotary Clubs within the Torfaen area chose some young citizens who having given considerable help within the community were worthy of an award.

Photo shows three willing Members giving a helping hand in the Sight Cymru's garden in Pontypool.

Happy gardeners giving a helping hand

on 2 June there was increase in the 80 year old section. More to follow.