Welcome to this week’s look at what’s on in Abergavenny from February 13th-19th. You can add your own events to our calendar and get featured by filling in our events form.
Job Skills Club
21st February 2017 @ 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.
Three day Oil Painting Course with Alex Brown
15th February 10am-4pm
This course consists of three full day classes, one on the 15th February, one on the 15th March and one on the 26th of April, each running from 10am – 4pm.
Students will be guided through all of the basic techniques needed to master the Art of Oil Painting including tips for composition, various painting techniques and methods for colour mixing.
Suitable for complete beginners as well as those looking to improve and progress.
Price includes refreshments such as tea and coffee. Please bring a packed lunch for each class.
This event takes place at the Chapel Cottage Studio, Llanddewi Rhydderch, Abergavenny NP7 9TT.
Friends of Bailey Park Annual Monthly Meeting
15th February 2017 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Do you have some spare time and would like to help with one of Abergavenny’s most important voluntary organisations?
If so head on down to Friends of Bailey Park’s annual meeting held on the third Wednesday of every month at the Conservative Club.
Any help is appreciated and provides an invaluable service to our community.
If you would like to support the group you can also contact them on their facebook page below, or call them via this number: 01873 854477.
For the latest from Friends of Bailey Park, check out their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/Friends-of-Bailey-Park-467179100154439/
Charity Prize Bingo
17th February from 5.30pm
Charity Prize bingo for adults and children.
Prizes for a child and an adult for each line and full house. There will also be an adult-only cash flier for over 16s.
Every child leaves with a prize.
This month we are raising money for Abergavenny Rhinos Junior Football Club.
Kids bingo books are 50p each. Adults books are £1 each or a strip of 6 for £5. Cash fliers £1. Kids Chocolate flier 50p. There will also be a raffle and refreshments.
Arrive at 5.30pm for eyes down at 6pm.
All welcome!
Abergavenny Chamber Music: Jaspa Brass Quintet
17th February 2017 from 7:30 pm
Programme includes Suite Americana by Enrique Crespo & music from Grieg’s Peer Gynt £12.
Tickets
Abergavenny Music
01873 853394
The Art Shop
01873 852690
The Chapel
01873 736430
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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