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Events in December 2012
What's On at the Savoy in Monmouth
Event Date: 01-Sep-2012 - 31-Dec-2012
Church Street Monmouth Monmouthshire NP25 3BU
phone: 01600 772467
Welcome to the Savoy, Monmouth's independent theatre and cinema. See the very best in live and film entertainment, and enjoy a drink from our licensed bar whilst you enjoy the show. See the Latest News box for what's currently on!
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.
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.
Brecon Beacons National Park Nov-Dec walks, activities and events
Event Date: 01-Nov-2012 - 31-Dec-2012
Powys
phone: 01874 620480
Brecon Beacons National Park Authority walks and events for November and December 2012.
Winter Festival
Event Date: 01-Dec-2012 - 02-Dec-2012
Usk Monmouthshire
phone:
Usk Festival & Christmas Market
Event Date: 01-Dec-2012 - 02-Dec-2012
Usk Monmouthshire NP15 1BH
phone: 01291 672207
The Centerpiece of the Winter Festival is the Christmas Market. This is open both days, Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd December between 10am and 7pm, and focuses on quality food, drink, crafts and gifts. There will also be live music on the outdoor stage at Twyn Square on both days, with Folk, Big Band, Brass, groups, soloists and more to entertain you whilst you shop!
Poetry on the Border
Event Date: 01-Dec-2012
Church Street Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 5HJ
phone: 01291 638807
Saturday night come to the Drill Hall in Chepstow for an evening of passionate witness, generosity and tenderness as we welcome two of poetry's great voices. Benjamin Zephaniah & Rhian Edwards
COPY OF Wales Town Member Info - Carmarthenshire - Llandovery
Event Date: 01-Dec-2012
Bethlehem Carmarthenshire SA19 6YH
phone: 01558825336
Llandovery Castle & Llywellyn ap Gruffydd Fychan Llandovery Castle stands in the centre of the town located in the main car park . The remains of a Norman castle first mentioned in 1116. The castle itself was captured by Lord Rhys in 1179 until 1282 then recaptured by Edward I. Henry IV stayed at the castle during the Owain Glyndwr struggle for Welsh independence. Witnessing the hanging, drawing and quartering of Llywelyn ap Gruffydd Fychan, known as the 'Welsh Prince' and is remembered by the monument that features on the castle mound today. He was a 15th century Welsh martyr executed in 1401 for assisting Owain Glyndwr in his struggle for Welsh independence against King Henry IV. The local landowner refused to betray his people so Henry had him hung, drawn and quartered in the Market Square, a plaque marks the spot and is located on the wall of HSBC bank.
Lighting Up the Canal
Event Date: 01-Dec-2012
Canal Basin, Theatre Brycheiniog Brecon Powys LD3 7EW
phone:
Lantern Celebration for the 200th anniversary of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal SATURDAY 1 DECEMBER 2012, 5pm to 7pm
'Making Christmas' at Big Pit
Event Date: 02-Dec-2012
Blaenavon Torfaen NP4 9XP
phone: (029) 2057 3650
At a time where money is tight, there are hundreds of ideas to make Christmas less expensive. Come and join us for a day of activities to make this Christmas a thrifty one. Whether it's making your own Christmas cards, `up-cycling' unwanted gifts or just creating individual and unique Christmas decorations, you are sure to find something to help the whole family make your Christmas unique.
Christmas Fayre at the Marriott St Pierre
Event Date: 02-Dec-2012
St Pierre Park Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 6YA
phone: 01291 625261
Come and enjoy our fantastic, festive Christmas Fayre in the cosy setting of the Marriott St Pierre Hotel & Country Club. With stalls, food, gifts and more, it is the perfect place to help put you in the Christmas mood!
Made in Monmouthshire Launch Night
Event Date: 05-Dec-2012
Castle Car Park, Bridge Street Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 5EY
phone: 01291 623772
Chepstow Tourist Information Centre now stock a large range of Made in Monmouthshire products, from award winning Tintern Parva wine to fantastic Jewellery & and delicious honey. Come on down on Wednesday 5th, for a late night shopping trip to celebrate the launch of our product range. From delicious treats to fantastic gifts, we have great products from local producers.
Tintern Torch Light Carol Service 2012
Event Date: 07-Dec-2012
Tintern Monmouthshire NP16 6TE
phone:
Experience a romantic and magical Christmas in the majestic ruins of Tintern Abbey, as the Torch Light Carol Service returns. This open air carol service is a true highlight in the Tintern calendar, making use of the spectacular backdrop of the Abbey to celebrate Christmas in style.
The Origins of a Modern Christmas
Event Date: 08-Dec-2012
Caerwent Monmouthshire NP26 5BA
phone: 01443 336000
Why do we eat mince pies? This light hearted lecture will explore the earliest British traditions, from the Celtic midwinter solstice, to the Victorian Christmas festivities.
Christmas at the Ironworks
Event Date: 08-Dec-2012 - 09-Dec-2012
Blaenavon Torfaen NP4 9RN
phone: 01495 792615
Experience the sights, sounds and smells of a Victorian Christmas in a small industrial town in south Wales.
Abergavenny Christmas Food and Drink Fair
Event Date: 09-Dec-2012
Abergavenny Monmouthshire NP7 5ND
phone: 01873 850805
Embrace Christmas at the World renowned foody market town of Abergavenny at their third annual Christmas Food & Drink Fair. Choose from an abundance of top-notch produce as you stroll around the three main venues (Market Hall, Upper Brewery Yard and St Mary's Priory Centre, plus Cross Street too). With over ninety hand-picked exhibitors, the focus is firmly on Christmas food (no tinsel side-shows).
Monmouth Candlelit Procession
Event Date: 13-Dec-2012
Monmouth Monmouthshire NP25 3DY
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At 6 pm the Monmouth Comprehensive's awesome Brass Players will lead us, singing `O Come All Ye Faithful', up Monnow Street to the Christmas tree outside the Shire Hall. There, we'll sing more carols with help from the wonderful Town Band and remember Christmas with Rev. Nick Munday. We hope as many of you as possible will come in fancy dress. There are prizes for the 3 most imaginative costumes and a small treat for everyone who competes.
Festive Trails at Big Pit
Event Date: 15-Dec-2012 - 03-Jan-2013
Blaenavon Torfaen NP4 9XP
phone: (029) 2057 3650
Pick up a trail sheet when you arrive at Big Pit and see if you can solve the festive quiz. The whole family can join in and there will be special treats if you return your trail, completed, to the Shop before you leave.
Lanterns and Carols
Event Date: 19-Dec-2012
Llanfoist Abergavenny Monmouthshire NP7 9NG
phone: 01873 858277
Get in the festive spirit by lighting up the canal with lanterns and singing carols in the beautiful canal village of Llanfoist, just outside Abergavenny. Remember to bring a lantern!
Craft Demonstrations at Abbey Mill
Event Date: 22-Dec-2012 - 07-Jan-2013
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.
Welsh National
Event Date: 27-Dec-2012
Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 6BE
phone: 01291 622260
This is a fantastic spectacle as a competitive field races over three miles and six furlongs with 22 fences to be jumped. This year's race has prize money of £90,000. The race always attracts some of the best staying chasers in training with previous winners including Carvill's Hill, Master Oats, Silver Birch, Earth Summit, Bindaree and Synchronised. Also on the card is the Coral Future Champions Finale Juvenile Hurdle with prize money of £29,500 and the bet On Your Mobile Now At Coral.co.uk Handicap Chase worth £25,000. There will be a friendly festive atmosphere and this meeting is ideal for the whole family to socialise and get some fresh air after Christmas. There is a wide range of hospitality options and plenty of bars and takeaway food outlets.