Welcome to this week’s look at what’s on in Abergavenny from October 10th – 16th. You can add your own events to our calendar and get featured by filling in our events form.
Florence Foster Jenkins Film at the Melville Centre
10th October 2016 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Based on an astonishing true story, starring Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant, and directed by Stephen Frears (The Queen, Philomena), the hilarious and inspiring Florence Foster Jenkins tells the inspirational true story of the New York heiress who obsessively pursued her dream of becoming a great singer by hiring Carnegie Hall in which to perform, despite her inability to sing in tune! The voice Florence heard in her head was divine, but to the rest of the world it was hilariously awful. The film celebrates the human spirit, the power of music and the passion of amateurs everywhere.
Certificate PG.
Job Skills Club
11th October 2016 @ 2:15 pm – 4:15 pm
Drop in for help and support with:
Creating an email account
Registering and using Universal Jobmatch
CV writing
Search and applying for jobs online
Covering letters for job applications
Form filling and letter writing
Advice on qualifications and available courses
Every Tuesday, 2.15pm-4.15pm.
From Here To Absurdity Stand up Comedy at the Melville Centre
15th October 2016 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Comprising 90 minutes of original comedy sketches – aimed particularly at those whose youth is behind them (i.e. the over 30s) – “From Here To Absurdity” offers a range of quick, sharp takes on the madness of the modern world. With 3 exceptionally versatile performers, its own technical support and an infinitely adaptable set, the show can be (and has been) performed virtually anywhere: from grand theatres, to village halls, to the upstairs rooms of pubs. Written by contributors to Private Eye, and inspired by the memory of Peter Cook and Beyond the Fringe, this sketch show represents an alternative form of live comedy and a refreshing change from stand-up.
Recurring events
So Artrageous! Arts & Crafts Session
Every Tuesday 2pm–4pm
Tuesday afternoon drop in craft session at So Artrageous! Station Enterprises, Station Road, Abergavenny. 2-4 p.m. Meet at So Artrageous! Station Enterprises, Station Road, Abergavenny, NP7 5HY
7 Corners Cafe Film Friday
Every Friday 7pm-9pm
The 7 Corners Cafe hold a film night for young people every Friday. Be sure to check out their Facebook page on Friday for a cryptic clue of what will be shown.
The night begins 7pm and finishes 9pm.
Open Mic at the The Farmers Arms
Every Sunday 2016 4:30pm
Join the Farmers Arms every Sunday from 4.30pm for open mic.
Grofield Pub Quiz
Every Sunday 9pm-10pm
Head to the Grofield Pub every Sunday from 9pm to test your knowledge at their weekly quiz.
Abergavenny Community Centre – Various Activites
The community centre hosts an ever changing and growing series of activities every week day and Saturday.
To check out what’s on be sure to visit their website for the full list.
They are based in the old Park Street School opposite the Somerset Arms.
Markets in the Market Hall
The market is based in the heart of the town and is always busy. The general market is held every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 9am-5pm.
The Bric-a-Brac antiques fair will be held Wednesdays.
For more information about the market click here.
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