Events by month
Water, Wood & Meadow
Event Date: 26-Feb-2011 - 03-Apr-2011
Lydney Glocester Monmouthshire GL15 6BU
phone: 01594 844841
Anthony Skates is exhibiting his work at Taurus Crafts, Lydney in their Water, Wood & Meadow: Impressions of The Forest of Dean & The Wye Valley.
Exhibition - "New Light"
Event Date: 05-Mar-2011 - 10-Apr-2011
Kemeys Commander Usk Monmouthshire NP15 1JU
phone: 01873 880879
A group exhibition of work embracing the theme of new light. New work by contemporary glass artists Isabel Mitchell and Nigel Mason. Affordable original fine art by local artists Jill and David Hobbs. Photography by Anthony Carter whose work has previously been shortlisted for the Welsh Artist of the Year competition. Stunning original mirrors by our talented glass artist Anne Phillips. Gifts and goodies galore in the gallery. Delicious cakes in the cafe to tempt you.
New Light Exhibition
Event Date: 05-Mar-2011 - 10-Apr-2011
Kemeys Commander Nr Usk Monmouthshire NP15 1JU
phone: 01873 880879
New work by contemporary glass artists Isabel Mitchell and Nigel Mason.
Mothering Sunday Gifts
Event Date: 02-Apr-2011
Nantcarn Road Cwmcarn Caerphilly NP11 7FA
phone: 01495 272001
MiM Arts @ Hilston Park
Event Date: 02-Apr-2011 - 03-Apr-2011
Newcastle Monmouth Monmouthshire NP25 5NY
phone: 01873 736035
Building on the success of last year MiM Arts are pleased to announce that they will be holding their exhibition once again in 2011 in the spectacular Hilston Park.
Ladies Day
Event Date: 02-Apr-2011
Piercefield Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 6BE
phone: 01291 622260
A chance for the ladies and gentleman to don their glad rags and enjoy an afternoon's racing whilst celebrating ladies fashion. Prizes for Best dressed and Best hat! Exclusive Ladies Day `Fabulous Fillies' package available.
Savoy Theatre - Ben Huws in Concert
Event Date: 02-Apr-2011
Monmouth Monmouthshire NP25 3BU
phone: 01600 772467
Ben Huws is an accomplished singer, guitarist and songwriter whose original music has appeared in film and on TV. His new album of original songs `There On Time' is an excellent solo debut, which reflects influences from such great artists as Van Morrison, Tom Petty and The White Stripes.
Ladies Day for Mother's Day
Event Date: 03-Apr-2011
Gelligaer Road Nelson Caerphilly CF46 6ER
phone: 01443 412248
Chepstow Bookshop - Angels Please Hear Me
Event Date: 07-Apr-2011
Lower Church Street Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 5HJ
phone: 01291 625011
Jenny Smedley, the world renowned angel expert, gives a talk on all things angel, including her new book "Angels Please Hear Me".
Bargoed Open Air Cinema
Event Date: 08-Apr-2011
Bargoed Caerphilly CF81 6HY
phone: 02920 880011
Met Opera: Le Comte Ory
Event Date: 09-Apr-2011
Almshouse Street Monmouth Monmouthshire NP25 3XP
phone: 01600 719401
Rossini's vocally dazzling comedy stars bel canto sensation Juan Diego Florez in the title role of this Met premiere production. He vies with mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, in the trouser role of Isolier, for the love of the lonely Countess Adele, sung by soprano Diana Damrau.
April Biennial Quilting Exhibition
Event Date: 09-Apr-2011 - 10-Apr-2011
Gelligaer Road Nelson Caerphilly CF46 6ER
phone: 01443 412248
Grand National Raceday
Event Date: 09-Apr-2011
Piercefield Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 6BE
phone: 01291 622260
Enjoy an afternoon of racing. Watch the world's most famous race, The Grand National from Aintree LIVE on the big screen. John Smith's admission package available!
Chepstow Bookshop - Writing the Picture
Event Date: 12-Apr-2011
Lower Church Street Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 5HJ
phone: 01291 625011
Photographer David Hurn and poet John Fuller discuss their acclaimed newly released book "Writing the Picture". David Hurn lives in Tintern and is well known for his Magnum photographs and the iconic Sean Connery image as James Bond. John Fuller is an acclaimed poet and novelist, author of fourteen volumes of poetry and several works of fiction. His novel "Flying to Nowhere" was shortlisted for the Booker Prize and won the Whitbread Award.
Concerts, recitals & events at Brecon Cathedral
Event Date: 12-Apr-2011 - 22-Mar-2012
Brecon Powys LD3 9DP
phone: 01874 623857
We hold a lunchtime concert at 1pm on the first monday of every month. Keep an eye on our website for more information. Usual opening hours for visiting 8.30am to 6pm daily.
The Enchanted April
Event Date: 14-Apr-2011 - 15-Apr-2011
Lower Church Street Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 5HJ
phone: 07549 839547
Go2Theatre presents "The Enchanted April", adapted by John Deeth from the novel by Elizabeth von Arnim.
Recipe For Success
Event Date: 14-Apr-2011 - 20-Jul-2011
Monk Street Abergavenny Monmouthshire NP7 5ND
phone: 01873 851643
'Recipe for Success' kicked off on Thursday 14 April with Steve Bennett of Llansantffraed Court Hotel. It was a sell-out event. On Wednesday 27th April, Simon King from Restaurant 1861 will be cooking with asparagus. Participating producers include Wernddu Cider, Clams Cakes, Blaenafon Cheddar, Ancre Hill Estates, The Burren Bread Co and Penderyn Whiskey.
Recipe for Success
Event Date: 14-Apr-2011 - 20-Jul-2011
Monk Street Abergavenny Monmouthshire
phone: 01873 851643
On Wednesday 27th April, Simon King from Restaurant 1861 will be cooking with asparagus. Participating producers include Wernddu Cider, Clams Cakes, Blaenafon Cheddar, Ancre Hill Estates, The Burren Bread Co and Penderyn Whiskey.
Hapus Ice-cream Launch Party
Event Date: 16-Apr-2011
Gelli Farm Machen Caerphilly CF83 8JE
phone: 07813 212531
Wild Garlic Festival
Event Date: 16-Apr-2011
Monmouthshire
phone: 01873 890032
A Wild Garlic Festival in celebration fo woodland and wild food will soon be Wales's latest gift of good eating and unspoilt places. Llwyn Ffranc, a new community forest farm, will launch the festival on Saturday, 16th April 2011. The farm is on the western slopes of the Skirrid and festival- goers will be able to stroll through it's woodland and pick the pungent leaves of allium ursinum, so called because brown bears have a particular liking for the plant. "Of course we don't have brown bears at Llwyn Ffranc," said festival organiser Stephen Powell. "Participants will be able to relax and forage at their leisure."
Chepstow Male Voice Choir Annual Concert
Event Date: 16-Apr-2011
Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 5EU
phone:
With guest choir, The Phoenix Choir, from Zimbabwe.
Made in Monmouthshire Exhibition
Event Date: 16-Apr-2011 - 04-Jun-2011
1 Monk Street Monmouth Monmouthshire NP25 3LR
phone: 01600 713538
Exhibiting Artists: Andrea Davis Annette Yates Anthony Skates Calwyn Glastonbury Gillian Horsfield Jan Thompson Jo Booth Rosemary Williams Tracey- Anne Stitch
NGS - Dewstow Gardens & Grottoes
Event Date: 17-Apr-2011
Caldicot Monmouthshire NP26 5AH
phone: 01291 430444
5-acre Grade 1 listed unique garden which was buried and forgotten after World War 2 and rediscovered in 2000. Created around 1895 by James Pulham & Sons, the garden contains underground grottoes, tunnels and ferneries and above-ground stunning water features. You will not be disappointed.
Signal Box Exhibition: Wye Valley Craft Association
Event Date: 18-Apr-2011 - 01-May-2011
Tintern Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 7NX
phone: 01291 689566
The association was founded in 1986 by craft workers for craft workers. It welcomes members in a wide range of crafts, all members being vetted for the quality of their work; only 100% handcrafted items can be sold through the association outlets and venues.
more about Signal Box Exhibition: Wye Valley Craft Association
Peppa Pig themed Treasure Trail
Event Date: 19-Apr-2011
Tintern Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 7NX
phone: 01291 689566
Solve the clues to claim a prize.
King Arthur's Quest
Event Date: 20-Apr-2011
Tintern Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 7NX
phone: 01291 689566
Enter the Quest to solve the riddles, the golden reward is what you seek. Booking advisable.
Easter Open Exhibition of Art and Crafts
Event Date: 21-Apr-2011 - 24-Apr-2011
Agincourt Square Monmouth Monmouthshire NP25 3DY
phone: 01594 529107
This is a new venue for a Forest & Valley Open Studios exhibition where 2D & 3D work will be on display. Entries have been invited from both the well established arts and crafts community in and around Monmouth and the Forest of Dean together with others from further afield to create a vibrant exhibition. Much of the work is available to purchase, and much is sure to reflect the locality.
Ben 10 themed Treasure Trail
Event Date: 21-Apr-2011
Tintern Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 7NX
phone: 01291 689566
Solve the clues and help Ben 10 save the planet!
A Georgian Delight
Event Date: 22-Apr-2011
Cross Street New Tredegar Caerphilly NP24 6EG
phone: 01443 822 666
NGS The Bell at Skenfrith
Event Date: 22-Apr-2011 - 22-Oct-2011
Skenfrith Monmouthshire NP7 8UH
phone: 01600 750235
Productive organic kitchen garden with formal area of raised beds edged with edible delights. Less formal area where more space consuming plants are grown. Produce grown incl herbs, salads, vegetables, flowers (edible and cutting), soft and hard fruits. All produce grown used in the restaurant at The Bell Vegetables, herbs, flowers and plants for sale, depending on season
Easter Activities and Fur & Feathers
Event Date: 22-Apr-2011 - 25-Apr-2011
Gelligaer Road Nelson Caerphilly CF46 6ER
phone: 01443 412248
Easter Extravaganza
Event Date: 22-Apr-2011
Tintern Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 7NX
phone: 01291 689566
Celebrate Easter with our Easter egg hunt.
Met Opera: Capriccio
Event Date: 23-Apr-2011
Almshouse Street Monmouth Monmouthshire NP25 3XP
phone: 01600 719401
On Opening Night of the 2008-09 season, Renee Fleming dazzled audiences when she sang the final scene of Strauss's wise and worldly meditation on art and life. Now she performs the entire work, in which the composer explores the essence of opera itself.
Easter Bag Decorating
Event Date: 23-Apr-2011
Nantcarn Road Cwmcarn Caerphilly NP11 7FA
phone: 01495 272001
St George's Day Dragon Egg Hunt
Event Date: 23-Apr-2011
Tintern Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 7NX
phone: 01291 689566
Help track down the Dragon's eggs.
Easter Egg Hunt
Event Date: 24-Apr-2011
Nantcarn Road Cwmcarn Caerphilly NP11 7FA
phone: 01495 272001
Easter Extravaganza
Event Date: 24-Apr-2011 - 25-Apr-2011
Tintern Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 7NX
phone: 01291 689566
Celebrate Easter with our Easter egg hunt.
A Georgian Delight
Event Date: 25-Apr-2011
Cross Street New Tredegar Caerphilly NP24 6EG
phone: 01443 822 666
Chepstow Bookshop - The Legacy of King Arthur
Event Date: 27-Apr-2011
Lower Church Street Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 5HJ
phone: 01291 625011
Historian, author and publisher Chris Barber discusses "The Legacy of King Arthur" in the local area.
Ben 10 themed Treasure Trail
Event Date: 27-Apr-2011
Tintern Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 7NX
phone: 01291 689566
Solve the clues and help Ben 10 save the planet!
Dora the Explorer themed Treasure Trail
Event Date: 28-Apr-2011
Tintern Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 7NX
phone: 01291 689566
Help Dora find her friends.
Crickhowell Choral Society's Music Festival
Event Date: 28-Apr-2011 - 02-May-2011
Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DW
phone: 01873 857392
Music Festival 2011 - the 17th Crickhowell Festival WELCOME TRIBUTES Soloists: Soprano: Charlotte Mobbs Bass: Eamonn Dougan Mezzo: Catherine King Tenors: Charles Daniels, Peter Wilman and the Welsh Baroque Orchestra
Royal Wedding Day Special Trail
Event Date: 29-Apr-2011
Tintern Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 7NX
phone: 01291 689566
Find the frog and turn it into a Prince!
Football Hotshots Treasure Trail
Event Date: 30-Apr-2011
Tintern Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 7NX
phone: 01291 689566
Identify grounds, nicknames and clubs as you hunt all the shirts with the answers.
Border Counties Steam and Vintage Show
Event Date: 30-Apr-2011 - 01-May-2011
Monmouth Monmouthshire NP255BA
phone: 07966 117936
Past shows have included cars from the 1920s up to the 1970s, vintage and classic motor cycles, a huge selection of commercial vehicles, steam and traction engines, as well as tractors and military vehicles.
Met Opera: Il Trovatore
Event Date: 30-Apr-2011
Almshouse Street Monmouth Monmouthshire NP25 3XP
phone: 01600 719401
David McVicar's stirring production of Verdi's intense drama premiered in the 2008-09 season. James Levine leads this revival, starring four extraordinary singers - Sondra Radvanovsky, Dolora Zajick, Marcelo Alvarez and Dmitri Hvorostovsky - in what might be the composer's most melodically rich score.