Today it is our privilege to welcome to the HeriCast studio- Pastor John Funnell, from Noddfa Baptist Church, in Abersychan.

We’re excited to learn more about the incredible work he does, and how he helps and supports his community.

Today on HeriCast we are delighted to welcome to the studio, Rhian and Rob- who are Police Community Support Officers for Gwent Police, and also joining us is Karen Mayo- who the Anti Social Behaviour Reduction Co-ordinator for Torfaen.

Today it is our privilege to welcome to the studio, Her Honour Helen Mifflin DL, who is The High Sheriff of Gwent.

Today we are delighted to welcome to the studio residents from the Arthur Jenkins Care Home, here in Blaenavon.  We hope to find out more about what life was like when they were growing up, as well as some of the memories and experiences they have had along the way.

Today it is our privilege to welcome to the studio Emily Lloyd, who is the RVE Christian Ethos and Collective Worship Advisor for Wales.

Today it is our privilege to welcome to the studio Bishop Cherry Vann from the Diocese of Monmouth.

Today it is our privilege to welcome to the studio the Archdeacon of the Gwent Valleys and Director of Mission, The Venerable Stella Bailey.

Today we were delighted to welcome our local MP, the Rt Hon Nick Thomas-Symonds to BHVC. Nick joined us for collective worship where he was treated to a musical performance by 3 pupils. He then had a tour of the school and recorded this podcast. Finally Nick gave a talk to Y6 and answered their questions.

Today we will be talking to Oliver James, who is the Litter & Fly-tipping Prevention Officer for Torfaen County Borough Council.  He has come in to deliver an educational workshop to Year 5 & 6. 

Today on the HeriCast we are joined by Sophie Johnson, who is the Community Wellbeing Development Officer for Blaenavon Town Council, and Liam Cowles who is a Councillor for Torfaen County Borough Council.

We spoke to them about their individual roles, and also the work that they do to support the community.

Today, BHVC had a visit from Mr South, who is the Education Liaison Officer for National Grid. He came in to deliver a workshop to Year 2 classes, and talk about the important job that electricity does.

Some of the children then headed to the recording studio to interview Mr South, to find out more interesting facts about electricity and where it comes from!