Events by month
Events in October 2012
The Savoy Theatre
Event Date: 27-Sep-2012 - 11-Oct-2012
Church Street Monmouth Monmouthshire NP25 3BU
phone: 01600 772467
The Savoy Theatre and Cinema stands on the oldest theatre site in Wales and is itself a very old and very beautiful example of 1920's cinevariete where cinema meets live performance. In practice after the talkies came to Monmouth in 1930, there was nothing live, but the current Trust which took over in 2010 took the bold step of re-introducing theatre, comedy and live music alongside regular first run mainstream films. Monmouth is now well and truly on the map as far as high class first rate entertainment is concerned. You can enjoy Batman one week and Michael McIntyre the next. This is the perfect place to watch a movie and re-live the glory days of old style cinema going. Prices are kept low deliberately to make the experience affordable to all. Don't miss this gem in the centre of Monmouth.
Brecon Beacons National Park October's walks, activities and events
Event Date: 01-Oct-2012 - 31-Oct-2012
Brecon Powys
phone: 01874 623366
A full programme of Brecon Beacons National Park Authority guided walks, children's activities and family events for you to enjoy throughout October 2012.
Art in Penallt - The Nature of Things
Event Date: 05-Oct-2012 - 07-Oct-2012
Penallt Monmouthshire NP25 4SE
phone: 01600 860 476
The event is not just about leading local artists showcasing their latest works; it is also about enthusing and exciting people of all ages in the creative process. The proceeds will go to charities and also to sustain this type of event in future years. Penallt is no stranger to the arts and people from George Bernard Shaw to Robert Plant have lived and worked here. We would like to thank Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty for their generous contribution towards setting up of Art in Penallt this year There are three linked events in the programme.
Art in Penallt - The Nature of Things
Event Date: 05-Oct-2012 - 07-Oct-2012
Penallt Monmouth Monmouthshire NP25 4SE
phone: 01600 860 476
For the second year the village of Penallt, looking down into the Wye Valley below Monmouth, is hosting a major art event in the Autumn from Friday 5th to Sunday 7th October. It is not only to celebrate the work of leading local artists but also to create an event with a difference. This is not just about local artists showcasing their latest work; it is also about enthusing and exciting people of all ages in the creative process. This year the theme is `Nature'. The proceeds will go to charities and also to sustain this type of event in future years. Penallt is no stranger to the arts and people from George Bernard Shaw to Robert Plant have lived and worked here.
Savoy Theatre - Fred MacAuly, Legally Bald
Event Date: 05-Oct-2012
Monmouth Monmouthshire NP25 3BU
phone: 01600 772467
Stand-up comedy legend Fred MacAuly presents his new one-man show Legally Bald - a sell-out at the Edinburgh Festival. Fred is a warm and skilful performer with a bag full of great stories and witticisms. He was a long-time regular compere at London's Comedy Store. As seen on TV's Have I Got News For You, Q.I., Mock The Week, and heard on BBC Radio 4's News Quiz (regular panelist), The Unbelievable Truth and Just A Minute.
Brecon Beacons Food Festival
Event Date: 06-Oct-2012
Market Hall Brecon Powys LD3 7LG
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The Brecon Beacons Food Festival is now in its fifteenth year and the venue is the Market Hall in Brecon.
Poetry on the Border
Event Date: 06-Oct-2012
Church Street Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 5HJ
phone: 01291 638807
Anne Cluysenaar "tenderness, intensity and a deep spirituality" & Myra Schneider "compassion, courage and poise" For an experience like no other, come to Chepstow on the 6th October. In the first of three very special evenings we are delighted to welcome two particularly mellow and fruitful poets in Anne Cluysenaar and Myra Schneider.
Beware of Greeks Bearing Gifts
Event Date: 06-Oct-2012
Caerwent Monmouthshire NP26 5BA
phone: 01443 336000
In this class we shall examine the history, literature and archaeology of Troy, and the heroic figures of the Trojan War. No previous knowledge assumed, suitable for all.
Savoy Theatre - The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists
Event Date: 09-Oct-2012
Monmouth Monmouthshire NP25 3BU
phone: 01600 772467
This highly successful production of Robert Tressell's classic book tells the story of a group of decorators who are joined by Owen, an artist and journeyman-prophet with a vision of a just society. Owen's attacks on the greed and dishonesty of the capitalist system attempt to rouse his fellow men, the `philanthropists' (working for poverty wages to generate wealth for their masters), from their complacency. This enduring story is brought to life by the hugely talented Neil Gore and Fine Time Fontayne using the entertaining songs of the Edwardian times.
Hay Walking Festival
Event Date: 11-Oct-2012 - 15-Oct-2012
Hay-on-Wye Powys HR3 6LP
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Building on the success of the inaugural Walking Festival in 2011, the 2012 Hay Walking Festival will take place between Thursday 11th and Monday 15th October.
Savoy Theatre - The Vagina Monologues
Event Date: 13-Oct-2012
Monmouth Monmouthshire NP25 3BU
phone: 01600 772467
Based on author Eve Ensler's `Vagina Interviews' conducted with women from all around the world, this hilariously witty and moving collection of tales gives voice to a chorus of lusty, outrageous, poignant, brave and thoroughly human stories.
Anne Cooper and Her Wye Tour Journals
Event Date: 17-Oct-2012
Church Street Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 5HJ
phone: 01291 623772
Join Anne Rainsbury (curator of Chepstow Museum) for a discussion on one of the earliest Wye Valley tourists, Anne Cooper, and her guide
Ewemoo Crafts
Event Date: 20-Oct-2012 - 15-Dec-2012
Brecon Market Hall Brecon Powys
phone: 07592790424
Crafting has been a hobby of mine for some time,I think I can call myself a crafty person looking at introducing something different gorgeous and quirky into our homes.
Craft Demonstrations at Abbey Mill
Event Date: 20-Oct-2012 - 04-Nov-2012
Tintern Monmouthshire NP16 6SE
phone: 01291 689346
Come and watch members of the Wye Valley Craft Association in The Angiddy Room at Abbey Mill, Tintern demonstrate their own individual craft for you. Call 01291 689346 before the event to find out which crafts are being demonstrated. It could be anything! From jewellerymaking to painting, pottery to sculpture.
Savoy Theatre - Lenny Henry: Pop Life!
Event Date: 20-Oct-2012
Monmouth Monmouthshire NP25 3BU
phone: 01600 772467
LENNY HENRY takes us on a hilarious joyride through his life in music. You'll discover what it was like: Being born into a JAMAICAN household with so many pictures of Elvis on the wall “I thought he was a relative” Hanging at the QUEEN MARY DISCO in the Midlands where Northern soul dancers high kicked with such ferocity, “in one tune they could maim the entire room”. Sympathizing with multi millionaire singer ADELE's ex-boyfriend - who dumped her just before she hit the big time. “I bet he regrets THAT phone call”.
EweMoo Foot Rests
Event Date: 20-Oct-2012 - 15-Dec-2012
Brecon Market Hall Brecon Powys
phone: 07592790424
Crafting has been a hobby of mine for some time,I think I can call myself a crafty person looking at introducing something different gorgeous and quirky into our homes.
Brecon Craft Fair - Ewemoo Crafts
Event Date: 20-Oct-2012 - 15-Dec-2012
Brecon Market Hall Brecon Powys
phone: 07592790424
Crafting has been a hobby of mine for some time,I think I can call myself a crafty person looking at introducing something different gorgeous and quirky into our homes.
Angidy Valley Walk
Event Date: 21-Oct-2012
Tintern Monmouthshire NP16 6SE
phone: 01600 710844
A walk from the picturesque Tintern abbey, to explore the areas industrial past, hidden within the Angidy Valley. We will visit the remains of the newly conserved ancient iron works. The return leg affords wonderful views of Tintern from the ruined church of St. Mary's.
Hoggin' the Bridge 2012
Event Date: 21-Oct-2012
Chepstow Monmouthshire
phone:
Following the success of Hoggin' the Bridge 2011, where a staggering £17,500 was distributed amongst the chosen charities, Hoggin' the Bridge Club invites you to join them for Hoggin' the Bridge 2011.
Wales at the Water's Edge
Event Date: 23-Oct-2012
Lower Church Street Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 5HJ
phone: 01291 625011
A chance to listen to Jon Gower and enjoy the photography of Jeremy Moore. To mark the opening of the All-Wales Coastal Path in 2012, photographer Jeremy Moore and author Jon Gower have joined forces to celebrate Wales's coastline in all its glory, focusing on the landscape and the characters that are linked inextricably to that landscape.
Cinema at the Drill Hall: A Royal Affair
Event Date: 26-Oct-2012
Church Street Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 5HJ
phone: 01291 623772
Enjoy "A Royal Affair" at Chepstow Drill Hall.
Brecon Arts Festival
Event Date: 27-Oct-2012 - 04-Nov-2012
Brecon Powys LD3 7LH
phone:
Brecon Arts Week reaches its third year, and a treasure chest of exhibitions, events, demonstrations and music will keep half-term visitors to the town very busy.
Welsh witches and Wizards
Event Date: 27-Oct-2012 - 28-Oct-2012
Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 5EY
phone: 01291 624065
White witches and Welsh wizards cast away the gloom with spells and potions as winter comes. Discover the enchanting world of Welsh myth and legend relating to witchcraft and wizardry.
Brecon Arts Week - ALL WEEK
Event Date: 27-Oct-2012
Brecon Powys LD3 7LH
phone:
Brecon Arts Week reaches its third year, and a treasure chest of exhibitions, events, demonstrations and music all week.
Brecon Arts Week - ALL WEEK
Event Date: 28-Oct-2012
Brecon Powys LD3 7LH
phone:
Brecon Arts Week reaches its third year, and a treasure chest of exhibitions, events, demonstrations and music all week.
Haunted Histories Tour of Raglan Castle
Event Date: 29-Oct-2012
Raglan Monmouthshire NP15 2BT
phone: 01291 690228
Join Stewardess of the castle Lady Blackstone from 1646, as she recounts the ghostly and strange tales associated with Raglan. It will be the night of the full moon, but bring a torch too and sensible footwear. Mulled wine will be served after the tour as we exchange our own ghost stories.
Brecon Arts Week - ALL WEEK
Event Date: 29-Oct-2012
Brecon Powys LD3 7LH
phone:
Brecon Arts Week reaches its third year, and a treasure chest of exhibitions, events, demonstrations and music all week.
Savoy Theatre - The Locked Door
Event Date: 29-Oct-2012
Monmouth Monmouthshire NP25 3BU
phone: 01600 772467
Young Amy doesn't want to move house and she especially doesn't want to move in with Paul, her mother's new partner. She uses her imagination to see how she could get back to her old house using a hot air balloon, a space rocket….a door. When Amy wishes Paul would disappear she gets more than she bargained for. She has to travel into the colourful, dangerous worlds of her imagination and learn to cope with life's changes. The Locked Door is a thrilling modern fairytale combining visual and physical theatre, circus, puppetry and live music. Ages 7+ Though suitable for younger children.
Aber Rocks Half Term
Event Date: 29-Oct-2012 - 02-Nov-2012
Merthyr Road Abergavenny Monmouthshire NP7 7RZ
phone: 01873 858928
Over half term 1e are offering daily sessions for U18s who would like to climb but have little or no climbing experience, or don't have a suitable/available supervisor. These sessions are also suitable for older teenagers (14 years +) who would like to qualify for unsupervised climbing at our centre. An instructor(s) will run the session so parents can either take time out or relax in our mezzanine cafe. Whilst this is designed as a drop in session, places are limited so please book in advance if you want to guarantee a place. Groups must book ahead.
Brecon Arts Week - ALL WEEK
Event Date: 30-Oct-2012
Brecon Powys LD3 7LH
phone:
Brecon Arts Week reaches its third year, and a treasure chest of exhibitions, events, demonstrations and music all week.
Savoy Theatre - Children's Festival 2012
Event Date: 31-Oct-2012 - 02-Nov-2012
Monmouth Monmouthshire NP25 3BU
phone: 01600 772467
Wednesday 31st October - 2pm THE WIZARD OF CASTLE MAGIC Things will never be the same again when the Wizard's nephew, Mickey, and an invisible cat called Catastrophe, arrive at Castle Magic. Will the Wizard teach Mickey any spells? Will Mickey discover the secret in the Spell Chest? These mysteries and more will all be revealed in this very spooky but hilarious play for 5 - 11 year olds and their families. Wednesday 31st October - 11AM The Wonderful Wacky Wizard's Workshop (BOOKING ESSENTIAL) Ever wanted to be a Wizard? Want to make and perform Vanishing Tricks, learn and perform baffling and mysterious magic? This super, fun workshop is led by the Wizard of Castle Magic himself - Jon Marshall, a Member of The Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star. It is suitable for boys and girls over 7 years. All participants make and take away several magic tricks to amaze their friends and family and all materials are provided.
Brecon Arts Week - ALL WEEK
Event Date: 31-Oct-2012
Brecon Powys LD3 7LH
phone:
Brecon Arts Week reaches its third year, and a treasure chest of exhibitions, events, demonstrations and music all week.
Real Bread Making Courses at Llwyna Farm
Event Date: 06-Nov-2012 - 28-Oct-2012
Llanishen Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 6QZ
phone: 01600 860375
Come and enjoy a day making real break using good, simple ingredients. We are currently holding one-day courses in our Welsh longhouse kitchen, in a beautiful hidden valley near Monmouth. There are six places on each course and everyone is welcome, regardless of ability. After baking lunch will be served where you can relax and enjoy some homemade autumn casserole.