Nearest Shop

There are a range of local shops including Somerfield, KwikSave and CostCutters,  2 newsagents (will deliver if required), chemists, bakeries and two chip shops - all within a 10 minute walk.

Nearest Doctors

2 Doctor’s surgeries within 10 minutes walk of the scheme

Nearest Dentist

2 Dental surgeries within 5 minutes walk of the scheme

Nearest Post Office

Beaufort Street (main shopping street)

Nearest Police Station

Davies Street - about 5 minutes walk away

Nearest Library

Market Square, town centre  - 2 minutes walk (the mobile library also visits the scheme once a month).

Nearest Housing Benefit Office

Beaufort Street (main shopping street)

Nearest DSS Office

Worcester Street - 5 minutes away

Nearest Social Services Office

Worcester Street - 10 minutes away

Nearest Scheduled buses and trains

Bus station behind Kwik Save at the bottom of the town (including services to Abergavenny, Ebbw Vale, Merthyr Tydfil, Cardiff, Newport and numerous local destinations.   Train services from Abergavenny

Free buses

Free bus to Asda, Merthyr Tydfil on a Thursday at 10.00am from Market Square

Social Clubs

Pensioners’ Club and Community Centre, Orchard Street

Other social facilities

At the scheme: Coffee mornings Thursdays and other social events including luncheons and evening quizzes.  Day trips to various destinations are organised during the summer and at Christmas.