Welcome to this week’s look at what’s on in Abergavenny from March 13th – 19th. You can add your own events to our calendar and get featured by filling in our events form.
Pastel Painting by Jon Davies
13th March 2017 @ 7:30 pm
Abergavenny Art group is celebrating its 80th year!
Join them at 7.30pm on March 13th at the Abergavenny Community Centre for a demonstration of pastel painting by Pembrokeshire’s artist Jon Davies for £3.
Three day Oil Painting Course with Alex Brown
15th March 2017 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
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 March 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/
Seann Walsh at the Borough Theatre
15th March 2017 @ 8:00 pm
One For The Road
The Lie-in King returns with a brand-new show.
However dishevelled he may be, the Foster’s Comedy Award nominee is also one of the best comics in the country. With a keen observational mind, Seann can spot the absurdity in everything and convert it to perfectly delivered stand-up comedy.
You might have seen Seann Walsh on TV, but he’s something else live – pacing the stage, working the room and reducing crowds to hysterics. Even if he’d probably rather be at home watching Sky Sports News.
As seen on BBC1’s Live at the Apollo, ITV’s Jonathan Ross Show and Tonight at The London Palladium, ITV 2’s Celebrity Juice, Channel 4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats and Alan Carr: Chatty Man, Comedy Central’s Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central.
It’s An Act presents – Perfect Pitch by John Godber
16th March 2017 @ 7:30 pm
John Godber’s comedy, Perfect Pitch focuses on the relationships of two very different couples. Firstly we meet Ron, a snobby prematurely retired headteacher, and his would-be marathon running wife. Yvonne, who have gone camping for the first time in a caravan bought with Ron’s early retirement money. At a cliff’s edge, with a view of the sea, they are looking forward to a life of relaxing after stressful careers, with a trial run at a seaside campsite in Wales. But what they imagined would be an uneventful time to themselves is interrupted when seasoned caravanners, Grant, a bull-terrier breeding former miner, and his partner, 30 year old Steph, roll alongside in their battered old bird. Their loud arguments, and even louder love-making, break the comfortable silence Ron and Yvonne had built around themselves, forcing them to accept situations, and home truths, far outside their comfort zone. It’s safe to say that Ron and Yvonne’s lives will never be the same again!
Tickets: £10 (u18s: £8). Available in advance from the Melville Centre by telephoning 01873 853167 or email: melvillecentre@outlook.com.
Open Mic at The Somerset Arms
16th March 2017 @ 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 Somerset Arms. The Somerset Arms, Victoria St, Abergavenny NP7 5DT
The Bus Pass Blues Band Blues & Rock at the Kings Arms
17th March 2017 @ 8:30 pm
Friday 17th March, the Bus Pass Blues Band will be playing here from 8:30pm. I’m sure they’ll be playing a few Irish tunes too…
Just £2 on the door at The Kings Arms. Come along for a great night of music!
Storytelling for children to celebrate the spring equinox
18th March 2017 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Come and hear Alison Newsam and Helen Cotterill tell stories and help children
create their own stories with paints and materials.
Saturday 18 March 5-6.30pm at Broadleaf Books, 16 Monk Street, Abergavenny
Space is limited so booking early is advisable.
A free event with contributions very much appreciated.
Recurring events
Job Skills Club
Every Tuesday 2:15pm–4:15pm
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
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
Quiz Night at the Station Hotel
Every Wednesday from 8.30pm
Don’t miss the Wednesday night quiz, EVERY WEDNESDAY at the Station Hotel – 37 Brecon Rd, Abergavenny NP7 5UH.
Minecraft Club at Abergavenny Library
Every Friday 10am-12pm
£8 per session. Book online at www.milittlepad.com
Baker St, Abergavenny NP7 5BD
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 Night at Get Together
Every Friday from 8pm
Kick off the weekend with live music at Get Together’s Friday Open Mic nights starting from 8pm.
Get Together, Nevill St, Abergavenny NP7 5AA
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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