‘The natural world in Abergavenny and the surrounding area’ The Friends of Castle Meadows have launched a photographic competition to capture the best of Abergavenny and its environment – and showcase the winners during the Monmouthshire and district National Eisteddfod of Wales 2016. The theme of the competition is ‘The natural world in Abergavenny and […]
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Book Review: ‘The Muse’ by Jessie Burton
The Muse is an unforgettable novel about aspiration and identity, love and obsession, authenticity and deception – from the million-copy bestselling author of The Miniaturist. On a hot July day in 1967, Odelle Bastien climbs the stone steps of the Skelton gallery in London, knowing that her life is about to change forever. Having struggled […]
ATG Present One O’Clock From the House
Abergavenny Theatre Group are back in the Borough this June with the hilarious Frank Vickery comedy, One O’Clock From the House. ATG are travelling back to the 1980’s, where the death of an estranged sisters father brings them back together to discuss funeral arrangements, and of course, who gets what. Taking the lead role of […]
What’s On at Theatr Brycheiniog
Theatr Brycheiniog, situated at the picturesque canal side location in the heart of Brecon, offers a range of exciting performances for the whole family. From classic children’s books, to plays, music and comedy, we have it all. June is packed with all sorts of treats including a moving and inspiring new play on the 8 […]
PORTFOLIO: A summer project for artists of the future
Arts Alive Wales in Crickhowell have just launched their new summer arts project for creative young people. PORTFOLIO (11-15 years) & PORTFOLIO+Plus (15-19 years) is a visual arts project for teenagers with a special interest and talent in art and design. The project develops the skills, knowledge and confidence of young people and encourages creative […]
Crickhowell Choral Society’s 22nd Music Festival
Crickhowell Choral Society celebrates its 22nd Music Festival as always during the first May Bank Holiday weekend, and it promises to be an occasion with something for everyone whatever your tastes! The festival kicks off in swinging style in the wonderful setting of The Manor Hotel in Crickhowell on Thursday 28 April with the Bristol-based […]
Friends of Cwmdu Music Present The Eilan Quartet
One of the key objectives of FCM is to introduce a series of music programmes employing students and young professional musicians. For our second concert of the 2016 season we are thrilled, therefore, to welcome an exciting young string quartet, the Eilan Quartet, through our trustees’ links with the Royal Welsh College of Music and […]
Book Review: ‘Our Endless Numbered Days’ by Claire Fuller
Winner of the 2015 Desmond Elliot Prize The heat of the summer in 1976 is evoked in the opening pages as well as the way we all became listless and bored after the initial euphoria of the endless sunny days. Peggy is an eight year old and her parents are an odd combination, though their […]
RING IN THE NEW!
A new year brings new music, new players and new challenges to Monmouth Concert Orchestra who are thrilled to welcome a cluster of new players to swell their ranks. The orchestra is now well established numbering some 50 regular players, many of whom had not picked up their instruments in decades, in many cases, since […]
Aber Writing Fest
April 2016 will see the launch of a new event for Abergavenny: the Aber Writing Fest. Event founder and organiser Lucie Parkin is aiming to provide an eclectic range of events for all age groups and tastes. The event is designed to appeal to anyone with an interest in writing and words, whether professional or […]
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