Welcome to this week’s look at what’s on in Abergavenny from October 24th – 30th. You can add your own events to our calendar and get featured by filling in our events form.
Half Term Circus Workshops
Monday 24th- Tuesday 25th 9.30am-3.30pm
Roll up! Roll up! The Melville Centre invites you to join the Abergavenny Circus! On Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 October, Hummudruz (the Black Light Theatre of Wales) presents circus workshops for children and young people. Have you ever wanted to juggle? Have you ever fancied plate-spinning or stilt-walking? Two age groups: 7-11 from 9.30am – 12.00pm and 12+ from 1.00pm – 3.30pm. £15 for two days (£10 each for siblings). Numbers are limited so please book a place by ringing 01873 853167 or emailing melvillecentre@outlook.com.
Job Skills Club
25th 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.
Frozen Singalong
26th October 2016 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Join us for some half term fun. Get those costumes out of the cupboard and dress up for a Frozen Singalong. The Melville Centre presents the ever-popular Disney classic in a version that lets you sing along with all your favourites. Fearless optimist Anna sets off on an epic journey, teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Certificate PG. Tickets £5, include a workshop before the film where you can make your own Frozen props.
Clairvoyance Evening with Jackie Mecke
27th October 2016 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Jackie Mecke will be returning to Get Together on Thursday 27 October!
Jackie is a popular medium who is well known in and around the Hereford area. Jackie will be giving messages from loved ones who have passed away, making it an uplifting and emotional evening, proving that even though our loved ones may be gone their souls still walk amongst us.
Tickets for the event will be £12 per person and there is a limited availability, so get yours before they’re gone to avoid disappointment! You can buy tickets over the phone, in store or online: http://bit.ly/2dE0VH1
Whilst the event is taking place you will be able to purchase refreshments from our bar including wine, beers and ciders, spirits and our cocktails!
Please note that this event takes place on the first floor, up one flight of stairs.
If you have any questions please call us on 01873 737522, send us an email at info@gettogetherabergavenny.co.uk or call into the shop.
Open Mic at The Bridge Inn
27th October 2016 @ 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
The Open Mic Appreciation Society of Abergavenny hosts open mics in various pubs in Abergavenny.
Join them this week for open mic at The Bridge Inn.
Food & Fun Day
Sat 29th October, 12noon-4pm
Food and Fun Day.
Sat 29th October, 12noon-4pm.
Abergavenny Community Centre.
FREE. Suitable for all ages.
Come and find out about our plans for the community kitchen and the future of the Centre.
Activities. Craft. Tasty treats from around the world.
Music. Soft play. Refreshments. Demos.
Halloween Party – Nightmare on Nevill Street
29th October 2016
Join us for a Nightmare on Neville Street!
Our spooky Halloween party taking place on Saturday 29 October from 6pm till late with:
✓ DJ music
✓ Creepy cocktails
✓ Fearsome fancy dress
Awakening the Awenydd With Maxine Smillie
29th October 2016 @ 10:30 am – 5:00 pm
The mysteries of Welsh Shamanic practices have not been lost, they are alive and vibrant. In this workshop we will explore this opening a gateway using the Shamanic Journey individually and as a community. We will work with the stories from the Mabinogion, the Welsh ‘creation’ story.
Saturday 29th October 2016 £75 Abergavenny Natural Therapy Centre 12 Cross St, Abergavenny. NP7 5EH For more details and to book: http:// shamaniclife.co.uk Tel 01873 858391.
The Songs of Yusuf- Cat Stevens
29th October 2016 @ 7:30 pm
After his successful concert at the Melville in May, performing The Songs of Leonard Cohen, Keith James returns with an evening of the music of Cat Stevens: Wild World, Father and Son, Moonshadow and Where Do the Children Play? The concert is in aid of UNICEF.
Open Mic at the Great Western Hotel
29th October 2016 @ 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
The Open Mic Appreciation Society of Abergavenny hosts open mics in various pubs in Abergavenny.
Join them for open mic at The Great Western.
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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