A range of events including classes, talks and exhibitions at various locations around the town.

See local press for more details or contact Andrew Thomas on andrewthos@aol.com

A weekend of cultural events aimed at the over-50s and led by experienced practitioners.

Friday 11^th:
Evening, 7 – 9: Dance/Golden Zumba, with Wendy Shaw

Saturday12^th:
Morning, 10.30 – 12.30: Leatherwork taster class, with Delyth Jones
Afternoon, 2.00 – 4.00: Flower arranging workshop, with Lynne Lloyd

Sunday 13^th:
Morning, 10.30 – 12.30: Printmaking workshop, with Jackie Merryand ‘Printers in the Sticks’
Afternoon, 2.00 – 4.00: Digital Photo Workshop, using Picasa, with Annwen Davies

Course tuition is free, incl. tea/coffee and biscuits, but participants will be asked to make some contribution towards costs of materials, where appropriate. A light lunch will be available between sessions at a reasonable price.

For more details or to book a place on any session(s), contact Cynthia on 01974 831 644 or at westney789@btinternet.com

We would like to invite you to a free taster session organised by West Wales Befriending Links of Age Cymri Sir Gar.  The taster session is to promote our new Befriending Groups which we are setting up in your area.

Please come along to try out a new activity or join us for a chat and a coffee, meet new people in your area and learn more about the service.  We look forward to meeting you.

For more information contact:  Peter Morgan, Project Coordinator, Age Cymru Sir Gar on 01 55478 4080.

We would like to invite you to a free taster session organised by West Wales Befriending Links of Age Cymru Sir Gar.  The taster session is to promote our new Befriending Groups which we are setting up in your area.

Please come along to try out a new activity or join us for a chat and a coffee.  We look foward to meeting you.

For more information contact Peter Morgan, Project Coordinator , Age Cymru Sir Gar on 01 55478 4080.

We would like to invite you to a free taster session organised by West Wales Befriending links of Age Cymru Sir Gar.  The taster session is to promote our new befriending groups which we are setting up in your area.

Please come along to try out a new activity or join us for a chat and a coffee, meet new people in your area and learn more about the service.  We look forward to meeting you.

For more information contact:  Peter Morgan, Project coordinator, Age Cymru Sir Gar on 01 55478 4080

Wednesday 9th May 2012

Malcom Mellen will be leading a group project to create a flower garden from engraved and painted stones.  Malcom envisages working towards a collection of stones that can be exhibited in different locations in order to raise money for the air ambulance service.  Malcom will be giving an introductory lesson in planning your design, transferring it onto the stone and painting in the design tools provided.  Please bring some flat stones.  The local shale stone is easy to engrave and a good stone for beginners.

Rosamund Black, Annie and Adam who Spin knit and weave.  They will be giving an introduction to some of the basic techniques involved in converting raw fleece into yarn and from yarn to knitted crochet or woven cloth.

Thursday 10th May 2012

Christopher Rowlatt is a book binder and paper marbler.  He teaches all levels of bookbinding at the Presteigne bindery in Hereford Street.  Christopher will be demonstrating long stitch binding which is one of the many non adhesive binding techniques.

Rosamund Black will be giving an introduction to rag rug making.  Rosamund holds many textile related classes and finds that simple techniques can be adapted to create beautiful rugs and hangings.

Friday 11th May 2012

Malcom Mellin will be holding a second class to explore the techniques involved in decorating the stones.

Rosamund Black who teaches many trandition forms of quilting and patchwork will be giving instructions in Kantha quilting, a technique much used in India both for its decorative qualities and as a methd of recycling valuable cloth.  Bring some fine cotton or silk scraps.

If you would like to take part in any of the classes above please book ahead as spaces are limited.

For bookings and enquiries please call Rosamund Black on 01 5442 60777

9th of May

when our “Twmpath Dawns” will take place at Middletown village hall.

We have a small group of musicians & Bryn Davies coming to demonstrate & teach us to join in the Country Dancing on that evening & will have another dancing session a few months later.

For details contact David Morrell on morrell.upperfarm@yahoo.co.uk

Tuesday, May 8th at 7.30pm at

Panteg House, Griffithstown, Near Pontypool.

The Cafe Writers will be performing short stories and poetry and accompanied by the musician Stacy Blythe.  They will be exploring the theme “Love and Journeys.”

Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy the evening.

Open mic slots will be available for anyone wishing to perform their work during the evening.

performed by Geoff Eales

Butetown Bay Jazz Heritage Festival – Cardiff Bay – Wales Millennium Centre

Sunday 6th May

7.30pm FREE ADMISSION

Beginning with the sedate ragtime of Scott Joplin and culminating with the improvisations of Eales himself, the inspirational pianist takes the audience on a breathtaking journey through the entire history of jazz piano from Jelly Roll to Keith Jarrett. Eales will be discussing and performing the work of, amongst many others, Art Tatum, Dave Brubeck, Bud Powell, Bill Evans and Chick Corea.

Abergavenny Museum

1st May and 4th May 10-12 and 12.30-2.30.

Places are free but must be pre booked.  Please contact rachaelrogers@monmouthshire.gov.uk or 01873 854282.

Would you like to make a fan which will feature in the latest museum exhibition?

Free Workshops - Contact the museum to book your place.

Join local school children to make ornate fans guided by professional artist Vicky Wilson.  These workshops encourage children and older people to work together to produce items which will be added to the current museum exhibition.

Workshops take place on