Excitement is mounting as for the sixth consecutive year artists will open the doors of 37 venues to visitors during the Spring Bank Holiday weekend (24 – 26 May) to reveal some of the wonderful art and craftsmanship inspired by the area. For three days art can be found in many an unexpected place. Businesses […]
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Steam Rally set to be a bumper weekend
25th May & 26th May Abergavenny Steam, Veteran & Vintage Rally Last year, a whopping figure of more than £22,000 was given away to local worthy causes following the success of the Steam Rally in Bailey Park Abergavenny. This was an increase of £7,000 over the previous year and this May Bank Holiday weekend, organisers […]
Could YOU be an ambassador for Monmouthshire?
Monmouthshire County Council is looking for 200 people who are passionate about Monmouthshire to train as local experts and help our visitors have the best possible experience in the area. Tourism is worth more than £158M to Monmouthshire’s economy each year, providing nearly 3000 jobs. We need you to help us grow tourism and spread […]
Crickhowell Walking Festival Kicks Off the Outdoor Season
Once again the highly successful Crickhowell Walking Festival gets people – locals and visitors – out and about and enjoying our beautiful countryside with 80 walks and a number of events in the evenings. This year it runs from 1st to 9th March. The organisers are always looking for novel ideas and this year is […]
Crickhowell Christmas Vintage & Antiques Fayre
The fabulous Crickhowell Christmas Vintage & Antiques Fayre is on Saturday 16th November at the Clarence Hall Our fourth and final Fayre this year! Come along and grab that unique Christmas gift! We have a wonderful selection of traders waiting to sell their beautiful bric-a-brac, china & glass! If you’re looking for that special party […]
Monmouthshire Business Awards winners announced
The county’s “brightest and best” companies have been celebrated at the 2013 Monmouthshire Business Awards. Almost 200 guests, including representatives of Monmouthshire County Council, Economy, Science and Transport Minister Edwina Hart, Monmouth MP David Davies and Monmouth AM Nick Ramsay, attended the black-tie event at the Marriot St. Pierre Hotel & Country Club, Chepstow, on […]
Monmouthshire Walking Festival 2013
18th – 27th October 2013 The 2013 Monmouthshire Walking Festival takes place this month from Friday 18th to Sunday 27th October. The festival will be offering walks covering all corners of Monmouthshire that showcase the best walking the county has to offer. There are numerous guided walks for all types of walker and the full […]
Astronomy Talk. Chris North – Planck: Back to the Dawn of Time
Abergavenny Astronomy Society Chris North from the School of Physics and Astronomy at Cardiff University will talk about the history and evolution of the Universe, with a focus on the Planck satellite and its latest results. Planck launched in May 2009 and is now at the end of its mission, but the analysis of the […]
Grosmont Art & Craft Fair
Local art and crafts for sale, direct from the makers, raising money for Papillon Art… a small-scale project in Abergavenny which aims to provide a safe, stimulating environment for people with varying degrees of mental health problems, making art together with guidance and help from qualified teachers. ** FREE ENTRY ** Wine and nibbles! Pop-in […]
‘The Green Hills of Home’ Author Talk
Emma Bennet, local author of the romance novel, ‘The Green Hills of Home’ which was published in June, will be talking in Abergavenny Library on Wednesday the 9th October Location: Abergavenny Library Start Time: 18:00 Date: 2013-10-09
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