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What’s On In Abergavenny August 28th – September 10th

Welcome to this week’s look at what’s on in Abergavenny from August 28th – September 10th. You can add your own events to our calendar and get featured by filling in our events form.

Abergavenny Rhinos Athletics Club

29th August 2017 @ 6:00 pm

The Abergavenny Rhinos Athletics Club meet at the Pavilion next to the bowls club at 6pm every Tuesday.

Their current age group is 6 to 12.

Find out more about them on their facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/410817099307374/

Wall2Wall Jazz Festival 2017

31st August 2017 – 3rd September 2017

Black Mountain Jazz’s annual Wall2Wall Jazz Festival is set to be their most ambitious yet, with events happening at the Melville Centre’s theatre and bar, and be sure not to miss the closing renowned ‘Boogie Party’ at the Market Hall.

HPS Hardy Plant Society Presents: “Gardening in the Wild” with Sue Mabberley

2nd September 2017 @ 2:00 pm

Interested in plants and gardening?
Beginner or Old Hand?

Sue Mabberley

of Nant-y-Bedd Garden, Fforest Coal Pit
will be talking about and answering questions on

“Gardening in the wild”

Saturday, 2nd September
at 2:30pm

Visitors welcome: £5 incl. refreshments

Doors open from 2:00pm

Centenary Hall, Maryport St, Usk
(back of the car park opposite the prison)

Contact: monmouthshirehps@gmail.com

Ab Fab Afternoon Women’s Institute group

5th September 2017 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Are you interested in…

Arts, Sports, Leisure and Science?
Food and Cookery?
Craft?
Competitions?
Floral Art and Gardening?
Learning and Development?
Fun, Frolics and Friendship?
If the answer to any of the above is ‘yes’, then join the Ab Fab WI group.

The group meets the first Tuesday of every month from 2pm-4pm at the Abergavenny Community Centre.

Story Telling at Broadleaf Books

5th September 2017 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Story-Telling for adults occurs on the first Tuesday of each month 7-8pm in Broadleaf Books, 16 Monk Street, opposite St Mary’s Church.

Taiko Performance Course

8th September 2017 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Energising, stress-busting ad fun! At the Glangrwyney Village Hall. £90

Afternoon Fizz

9th September 2017 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Afternoon tea with a glass of Prosecco or soft drink; plus tea or coffee and cake to raise money for Barnardo’s Cymru. There will be a cake stall and raffle. £5 per person.

Recurring events and activities in Abergavenny:

Pop-up cafe

Every Monday @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Pop-up cafe every Monday 10-2pm at Abergavenny Community Centre. Proper, wholesome nosh, at a price that suits your budget. Sit in or take away.

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, searching and applying for jobs online, covering letters for job applications, Form filling and letter writing and advice on qualifications and available courses.

So Artrageous! Arts & Crafts Session

Every Tuesday 2pm–4pm

Tuesday afternoon drop in craft session at So Artrageous! Hatherleigh House, Union Road West, Abergavenny 2-4 p.m.

Abergavenny Rhinos Athletics Club

Every Tuesday from 6pm

The Abergavenny Rhinos Athletics Club meet at the Pavilion next to the bowls club at 6pm every Tuesday.

Their current age group is 6 to 12.

Find out more about them on their facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/410817099307374/

Weekly 2 course meal at Abergavenny Community Centre

Every Wednesday 12.30pm-1.30pm

Abergavenny Community Centre are holding a weekly 2 course meal every Wednesday.

Book your place by midday Tuesday by email: aber.hub@gmail.com or by phone: 07751666481.

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 at The Farmers Arms

Every Sunday 4:30pm and Thursday 8pm

Join the Farmers Arms every Sunday from 4.30pm for open mic.

The Farmers Arms, 34 Lion St, Abergavenny NP7 5NT

Grofield Pub Quiz

Every Sunday 9pm-10pm

Head to the Grofield Pub every Sunday from 9pm to test your knowledge at their weekly quiz.

Baker St, Abergavenny NP7 5BT

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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Arthur Williams

Abergavenny Now founder and History graduate from Bath Spa University. I was born in Abergavenny and have lived in the town for most of my life.

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