The Gonk ?
... It represents what `I believe in as a person`...
The Hair : it should not matter what colour or what style, or how long it is.
The way one dresses ? .... do not judge.
The `Smile` and `0pen arms` represents, `warmth, honesty and friendship`.
My aim for this website is to evolve into an asset regarding present, past or future residents of Cwmbran by including helpful information relating to Cwmbran.
Your help would be most appreciated , Do you have :-
Old photographs ... You can lend me to scan/photocopy ? or you could e-mail them to me.
Any memories of `times gone by`?
Positive ideas for inclusion in the website.
If so please email me nigeljones@ntlworld.com
About me?
My name is Nigel Jones
I'm
a REDHEAD !!!
My age is `LV`, no I'm not Roman but Welsh of course, but if you're that interested in my age then I'm sure you will work it out ... one way or the other.
I have lived in Cwmbran all of my `LV1` years.
I am married with a son.
I work at TRW ( formerly Lucas `Girlings` ) in New Inn, Pontypool.
May 1st 2008 became a Cwmbran Community Councillor for Lowlands & Avondale Ward - Pontnewydd
December 4th 2009 resigned due to `Politics within Politics`.
If you want to see my photograph click on My Charity Hike to Peru link
Click here ... To view my one and only Poetic creation .
On Saturday 19th March 2011 I abseiled 150ft/46m,down the Clock Tower of Newport Civic Centre in aid of Tenovus Cancer Charity ...... scary but exhilarating!!
.. Click on the TRIANGLE to watch my video ..
On Saturday 26th March 2011 I abseiled 177 ft/54m down, from the gantry that spans the river Usk. The charity I supported this time was St.Davids Foundation Hospice Care. Scary, exhilarating and this time a little more enjoyable !
.. Click on the TRIANGLES below, to watch my videos..
.. This video is best viewed horizontally, i.e. lying on the floor.. or at the very least, tilting your head 90 degrees ..
On Sunday 26th June 2011, yet again, I abseiled 177 ft/54m down, from the gantry that spans the river Usk. The charity I supported this time was Macmillan Cancer Support Charity..
My view when I abseiled !!! scary !!!
My view climbing up the stairs before abseiling down
.. Cwmbran Community Award 2006 ..
On Friday evening 24th November 2006, I attended an `Awards and Grants Presentation` evening held in the Henllys Suite at Cwmbran Stadium. I had been previously nominated by Mrs. A. Moore, a local resident from Upper Cwmbran, and subsequently selected to receive a Community Award from Cwmbran Community Council.... and `folks` was I chuffed and proud !! ..... although quite nervous and embarrassed.
The Cwmbran Community Council `Community Awards` and `Grants` are presented annually to individuals and organisations; and for 2006 they included :-
Individuals :- Colin Davies, Tom Matthews, John Alford, Nigel Jones, Jenni Bajjic MBE, Brenda & Janet Branigan, Rita Waldron, Nadine Martin, Mary English, The Land Ladies.
Organisations :- Torfaen Traditional Music, Friends of Greater Gwent Youth Wind Symphonia, Coed Eva Junior School, Craig Hall Upper Cwmbran Pensioners Association, Cwmbran Boys Club, Greenmeadow & St. Dials Community Hall, Gwent Epilepsy group, 1st West Pontnewydd Scout Group, We Are What We Are Musical Theatre Company, Cwmbran Deaf Club, Cwmbran Historical Society, Thornhill Tenants & Residents Association, Shelter Cymru, West Pontnewydd Community Association, Ty Hafan.
... To read a transcript of my citation, eloquently delivered by Mr. David Orphan ACIS, Clerk to the Council; please click here .
For my endeavours, I was presented with an engraved glass plaque, depicting the Council's logo which I planned to show you , but have found it impossible to photograph and the framed certificate shown below.
... As you can see folks, I look a little different from the character displayed on my Home Page ....
.. Short haircut, smart suit and fashionable tie.
.. oh yeah, and a nervous smile ..
In closing, I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank each and everyone who has contributes to Cwmbran.info by means of photographs, memories, friendly and informative emails etc; and in doing so, ensures www.cwmbran.info is a `Welcoming Website from Home`.
