Is the Wicked Queen really living up to her job description? Why won’t Sleeping Beauty peel onions? Is Snow white a compulsive cleaner? And where have all the Princes gone? If you are curious, answers to all these questions and the name of the evil Wizard will be revealed at this seasons Panto by Crickhowell […]
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Category Archives: Kids
Pushing adventure to the limits… In Crickhowell?
Scouting has a long history in Crickhowell and Llangattock and for today’s boys and girls we have both a growing membership and a programme of activities to challenge all ages from 6 years upwards. Despite being over 100 years old Scouting remains one of the largest organisations in the UK with over 500,000 young people […]
A Great Day Out For Fun & Education at Abergavenny Museum & Castle
If you want a great family day out this summer which provides some education at the same time, then Abergavenny Museum and Castle is the place to go. There is a packed programme of events that will appeal to every member of the family. Best of all, entrance into the museum is free, so a […]
Rareseed Theatre
Rareseed Theatre starts the new year with two contrasting productions – a Willy Russell play and a new work devised by young people and written by Liz Pearce. Rareseed, a new professionally led Youth Theatre, which is now based at the Melville Theatre, are currently working on Blood Brothers (the play) and Gwelda, a devised […]
Gateway Kidz Klub and Holiday Club
Kidz Klub is a fun-filled, fast paced, dynamic children’s activity group, that has been run successfully by the Gateway Church in Abergavenny for the last year and a half. Aimed at kids aged 6-11, the free sessions run every Saturday morning, from 10:30am-12:00pm, term time, at Gateway’s Rehoboth Centre on Castle Street. The club provides […]
A New Pond for Llantilio Pertholey Primary School
The new mayor of Abergavenny has opened a £10,000 wildlife pond at Llantilio Pertholey Primary School after vandals had destroyed their first two ponds. Councillor Martin Hickman and the mayoress Alison Hickman cut the red ribbon at the new pond, watched by members of Abergavenny Rotary Club, the school Parent/Teacher Association, members of staff, pupils […]
Playing Out
Not that many years ago children used to play with their friends and neighbours on their streets. Streets used to be much safer places, with far fewer cars around and more off-street parking. The lack of street play we see today is a shame – it means children don’t get to know their neighbours so […]
A Crafty Mother’s Day Card
Here’s a simple, fun and easy to make Mother’s day card idea that will also make a wonderful keepsake. Take one A4 piece of card in the colour of your choosing. Fold it in half and place the child’s hand on it, slightly open. Trace around the hand and cut out the shape keeping the […]
Babies & Children – Special Feature
Mums, Dads, Grandmas, Grandads, Uncles and Aunts – whatever your label; we know that the little people in your lives are so important. Our special feature this month includes recipes, walks and stories for kids, along with articles for parents and carers on the issues that make your job the most rewarding (and tiring) in […]
Children’s Books
Emma from Bookish in Crickhowell gives us her top picks for children & teens Picture Books Hattie Peck Emma Levey Join Hattie Peck on an adventure to find all of the lost eggs in the world. The perfect picture book, with a wonderful story and beautiful illustrations. Penguin in Peril Helen Hancocks With […]
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