Monlife

Dragons Rugby Camps
2025-07-30 09:30 - 13:30, 2025-08-06 09:30 - 13:30, 2025-08-13 09:30 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | Monmouthshire
Dragon Rugby camps are FREE sessions for children aged 5-11 to attend. During the sessions there will be a variety of rugby games, skills and activities to take part in. Children attending the session will be provided with breakfast and lunch as part of the day’s activities.
Join us on: 30th July, 6th August, 13th August, 20th August
⏰9:30am – 1:30pm
📌Thornwell Primary school (only 20 spaces per day)
📌Monmouth Comprehensive school (only 20 spaces per day)
📌Our Lady’s and St Michaels Primary School (only 20 spaces per day)
📌Caldicot Comprehensive school (only 20 spaces per day)
Click HERE and select ‘Join waiting list’ and you will then be contacted to confirm your space.
Please be advised that the ‘From £1 per session’ fee displayed on the booking site is a default system setting and does not apply to this activity. You will not be charged. This is a FREE Activity.
If you would like any further information, feel free to contact us at play@monmouthshire.gov.uk, we will be more than happy to help!

Stay and Play - Summer Half Term 2025
2025-07-30 10:00 - 23:30, 2025-07-30 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-08-06 10:00 - 23:30, 2025-08-06 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-08-13 10:00 - 23:30, 2025-08-13 13:00 - 14:30 | Magor and Undy Community Hall, Main Road, Undy, Caldicot, NP233GD
MonLife will be holding free stay and play sessions during the Summer Holidays! 🎉
Children and families will have the opportunity to freely choose from lots of activities including physical play, arts and crafts, den building or wherever their imagination takes them – Please note that parental supervision is required for children under the age of 11!
Join us at:
📌Magor and Undy Hub ; 30th July, 6th August, 13th August, 20th August, 10:00– 11:30am
📌Bulwark Community Centre – 30th July, 6th August, 13th August, 20th August, 1:00-2:30pm
Click HERE and select ‘Join waiting list’ and you will then be contacted to confirm your space!
Please be advised that the ‘From £1 per session’ fee displayed on the booking site is a default system setting and does not apply to this activity. You will not be charged. This is a FREE Activity.

Creativity Garden Session
2025-07-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Caldicot Community Hub, Woodstock Way, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5DB, United Kingdom
Summer Reading Challenge
Let’s get creative at the Garden Workshop! Create your very own flower garden with easy-to-put-together pieces. Let’s build something beautiful together!
Click here to book –
Wednesday 30th July
Wednesday 13th August
Suitable for ages 3 – 5
All children must be accompanied by an adult.

FREE Swim
2025-08-01 - 2025-08-03, 2025-08-08 - 2025-08-10 | Caldicot Leisure Centre, Mill Lane, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 4BN, United Kingdom
Under-16’s can also enjoy a free swim at your local MonLife Active Leisure centre during the following times:

Chepstow Leisure Centre:Fridays from 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Abergavenny Leisure Centre: Fridays between 8.00pm – 9:00pm
Monmouth Leisure Centre: Saturdays between 3:00pm – 4:15pm (Free to 16’s & under with a MonLife card)
Caldicot Leisure Centre: Saturdays between 11.30am – 12.45pm

Find out more: https://www.monlife.co.uk/monactive/swimming/

Creative Writing with Claire Fayers
2025-08-01 10:30 - 11:30 | Abergavenny Community Hub/Library, Town Hall, Cross Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HD, United Kingdom
Summer Reading Challenge!
Fabulous, fun and free writers workshop with wonderful author, Claire Fayers!
Click here to book –
Clare Fayers Event Abergavenny
Suitable for ages 8 – 11
All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Creative Writing with Claire Fayers
2025-08-01 14:30 - 15:30 | Gilwern Library, Common Road, Gilwern, Monmouthshire, NP7 0DS, United Kingdom
Summer Reading Challenge!
Fabulous, fun and free writers workshop with wonderful author, Claire Fayers!
Click here to book –
Creative Writing Session Gilwern
Suitable for ages 8 – 11
All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sesiynau Hwyl Yn Y Dwr! Fun Swimming Lessons!
2025-08-04 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-08-11 09:30 - 10:30 | Caldicot Leisure Centre, Mill Lane, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 4BN, United Kingdom
Come and join Menter Iaith for splash-filled fun in our Welsh-language swim sessions this summer! Open to confident swimmers aged 8 and above. These sessions are perfect for practising your Welsh while having fun in the water!
Children under 8 are also very welcome – the small pool will be open for them to enjoy with their parent or guardian.

Five 1 hour sesions from 9:30am – 10:30am every Monday (21/07/25, 28/07/25, 04/08/25, 11/08/25, 18/08/25).
Swimming lessons full of fun, learning about watersafety, lifesaving and games.
Suitable for children over 8 years old.
The samll pool will be open for children under 8 years for them to enjoy with their parent or guardian.
Numbers are limited so please book your place ASAP.
There is no cost for these swimming lessons.
For more information please contact post@menterbgtm.cymru

Book your space here!

Active Play - Summer 2025
2025-08-05 10:00 - 11:55, 2025-08-12 10:00 - 11:55 | Monmouthshire
MonLife will be holding FREE Active Play sessions during the Summer Holidays!! 🎉
For children aged 5–11 across Monmouthshire, each fun-filled session lasts 1 hour and 55 minutes where children will enjoy a wide choice of activities ranging from energetic physical play to creative arts & crafts.
Join us on: 29th July, 5th August, 12th August, 19th August
⏰10:00-11:55am
📌Thornwell Primary school
📌Monmouth Comprehensive school
📌Our Lady’s and St Michaels Primary School
📌Caldicot Comprehensive school
Click HERE and select ‘Join waiting list’ and you will then be contacted to confirm your space.
Please be advised that the ‘From £1 per session’ fee displayed on the booking site is a default system setting and does not apply to this activity. You will not be charged. This is a FREE Activity.

Craft drop in session
2025-08-05 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-08-12 10:30 - 12:30 | Abergavenny Community Hub/Library, Town Hall, Cross Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HD, United Kingdom
Summer Reading Challenge!
All ages welcome!
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
No booking required.

Stories and Crafts
2025-08-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Caldicot Community Hub, Woodstock Way, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5DB, United Kingdom
Summer Reading Challenge!
Click here to book –
Tuesday 22nd July
Tuesday 5th August
Tuesday 26th August
Suitable for ages 4 – 8
All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Lego Workshop
2025-08-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Caldicot Community Hub, Woodstock Way, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5DB, United Kingdom
Summer Reading Challenge
Click here to book –
Wednesday 23rd July
Wednesday 6th August
Wednesday 27th August
Suitable for ages 5 – 9
All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Fairy Door Craft
2025-08-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Usk Community Hub, 35 Maryport St, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1AE, United Kingdom
Summer Reading Challenge!
Click here to book – Fairy Door Craft Eventbrite
Suitable for ages 5+
All children must be accompanied by an adult

National Playday 2025: Spaces for Play
2025-08-06 11:00 - 15:00 | Caldicot Leisure Centre, Mill Lane, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 4BN, United Kingdom
National Playday 2025: Spaces for Play
Join us at Caldicot & Monmouth Leisure Centres for a day full of fun, games, and community spirit! 🏃‍♀️🎨🤸‍♂️
📅 Wednesday 6th August
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Caldicot & Monmouth Leisure Centres
This year’s theme, #SpacesForPlay, celebrates the importance of welcoming, inclusive spaces where everyone can explore, move, and enjoy the freedom to play.
Bring the whole family and celebrate play in your community!

Bird Treat Craft
2025-08-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Usk Community Hub, 35 Maryport St, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1AE, United Kingdom
Summer Reading Challenge!
Click here to book – Bird Treat Craft Eventbrite
Suitable for ages 5+
All children must be accompanied by an adult

Drop in Craft Session
2025-08-07 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-08-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Chepstow Community Hub, Manor Way, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5HZ, United Kingdom
Summer Reading Challenge
Suitable for ages 4 – 7
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
No booking required.

Snail Stories & Craft
2025-08-07 10:30 - 11:30 | Usk Community Hub, 35 Maryport St, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1AE, United Kingdom
Summer Reading Challenge!
No booking required.
Suitable for ages 2 -5.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.

FREE Celebrate Cycling at Caldicot Castle!
2025-08-10 11:00 - 16:00 | Caldicot Castle & Country Park, Church Rd,, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 4HU, United Kingdom
MonLife and Monmouthshire County Council are here to help you walk, wheel, and cycle more short journeys.

Drop by to hear about local walking and cycling plans, get your bike checked for free by Community Cycleworks (between 11am and 2pm), and explore the Caldicot Castle bike hire service.

We’ll also have active travel maps, route planning advice, and our active travel consultation on the Castle & Country Park ‘Multi-User Route’.

11am – 4pm Sunday 10th August

By the children’s play-park, Caldicot Castle & Country Park

Bug House Craft
2025-08-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Usk Community Hub, 35 Maryport St, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1AE, United Kingdom
Summer Reading Challenge!
Click here to book – Bug House Craft Eventbrite
Suitable for ages 5+
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
