Monlife

Lego Workshop
2024-05-04 10:30 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | Caldicot Community Hub, Woodstock Way, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5DB, United Kingdom
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Suitable for 5 – 9 year olds.
Please ensure that all children are accompanied by an adult.

FREE Swim
2024-05-10 - 2024-05-12, 2024-05-17 - 2024-05-19, 2024-05-24 - 2024-05-26, 2024-05-31 - 2024-06-02, 2024-06-07 - 2024-06-09, 2024-06-14 - 2024-06-16, 2024-06-21 - 2024-06-23, 2024-06-28 - 2024-06-30 and 4 more dates | 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/

Morris Minor Branch Rally and Classic Car Show
2024-05-12 11:00 - 16:00 | Caldicot Castle & Country Park, Church Rd,, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 4HU, United Kingdom
Come along to Caldicot Castle and see over 230 classic cars, including (of course) many Morris Minors owned by the members of the South Wales Branch along with other clubs and makes and models.
This is a free family event which includes free entry to this beautiful castle. There’s free parking, and tea, coffees & ice cream will be served at the castle cafe all day.

Dementia Information & Awareness Day
2024-05-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Chepstow Community Hub, Manor Way, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5HZ, United Kingdom
Join us in Chepstow for a Dementia awareness and information event! Multiple organisations including the library service will be showcasing what resources are available in the county to help those affected by the disease. Plus, delicious tea, coffee and cake will be on offer, and beautiful Forget Me Not brooches for sale made by our Knit and Natter group – all proceeds will go to Alzheimer’s Society and Dementia UK.
We will be joined by:

Alzheimer’s Society
Age Cymru
Library Service Memory Boxes & Dementia Books
Monlife Heritage Museums
Care & Repair
Monmouthshire Council Age Friendly Partnerships Officer
Assistive Technology

Booking not required.

Remembering the 1970s
2024-05-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Caldicot Community Hub, Woodstock Way, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5DB, United Kingdom
It’s been 50 years since Caldicot gained it’s official town status. To celebrate, we will be holding a reminiscence event in Caldicot Hub with afternoon tea!
No booking required.

May Half-Term Stories & Crafts
2024-05-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Caldicot Community Hub, Woodstock Way, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5DB, United Kingdom
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Suitable for 4 – 9 years.
Please ensure that all children are accompanied by an adult.

Lego Workshop
2024-05-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Caldicot Community Hub, Woodstock Way, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5DB, United Kingdom
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Suitable for 5 – 9 years.
Please ensure children are accompanied by an adult.

Stories & Crafts - Elmer's 35th Birthday!
2024-05-29 10:30 - 11:30 | Monmouth Community Hub, Rolls Hall, Whitecross St, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3BY, United Kingdom
Join us in Monmouth Hub to help us celebrate Elmer’s 35th Birthday!
No booking required.
Ages 4 – 8.
Please ensure all children are accompanied by an adult.

Bean Story & Sowing
2024-05-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Usk Community Hub, 35 Maryport St, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1AE, United Kingdom
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Suitable for 4 – 8 years.
Please ensure all children are accompanied by an adult.

Spring Stories & Crafts
2024-05-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Chepstow Community Hub, Manor Way, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5HZ, United Kingdom
Join us this May half-term for an afternoon of stories and crafts where you will be making flower mobiles!
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Please ensure all children are accompanied by an adult.
Suitable for ages 4 – 8.

Build a Canon Workshop!
2024-07-06 10:30 - 12:00 | Caldicot Community Hub, Woodstock Way, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5DB, United Kingdom
It has been 50 years since the canon arrived at Caldicot Castle and we are celebrating by inviting you to build a canon with us in Caldicot Library!
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Suitable for ages 4 -9.
Please ensure all children are accompanied by an adult.

Make your own clay animals at Shire Hall Museum
2024-07-23 11:00 - 14:00 | Shire Hall Museum, Shire Hall, Agincourt Square,, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3DY, United Kingdom
?️ Where: Shire Hall Museum
? When: Tuesday, 23rd July
? Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Join us for a fun and creative day at the Shire Hall Museum! Kids of all ages are invited to unleash their imagination and craft their own clay animals. Whether you want to make a friendly dog, a fantastic dragon, or any other creature you can dream up, our expert instructors will guide you every step of the way.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to explore your creativity and have a blast with friends and family.

All materials are provided, and no booking is required. Just drop in during the event time and enjoy the fun!

Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Summer Reading Challenge - Stories & Crafts
2024-07-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Caldicot Community Hub, Woodstock Way, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5DB, United Kingdom
Join us in Caldicot Hub to celebrate this years Summer Reading Challenge, Marvellous Makers with a Stories & Crafts workshop!
Click the links below to book.
Tuesday 23rd July
Tuesday 6th August
Tuesday 20th August
Suitable for ages 4 – 8.
Please ensure all children are accompanied by an adult

Summer Reading Challenge - Lego Workshop
2024-07-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Caldicot Community Hub, Woodstock Way, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5DB, United Kingdom
Join us for a morning of Lego Building in Caldicot Hub to help us celebrate this years Summer Reading Challenge, Marvellous Makers!
Click the links below to book.
Wednesday 24th July
Wednesday 7th August
Wednesday 14th August
Wednesday 21st August
Suitable for ages 5 – 9.
All children MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Summer Reading Challenge - Stories & Crafts
2024-07-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Monmouth Community Hub, Rolls Hall, Whitecross St, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3BY, United Kingdom
Join us in Monmouth Hub to celebrate this years Summer Reading Challenge, ‘Marvellous Makers’ with a stories & crafts workshop!
Click the links below to book.
Wednesday 24th July
Wednesday 31st July
Wednesday 21st August
Suitable for ages 4 – 8.
Please ensure all children are accompanied by an adult.

Design a hot air balloon at Shire Hall Museum
2024-07-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Shire Hall Museum, Shire Hall, Agincourt Square,, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3DY, United Kingdom
?️ Where: Shire Hall Museum
? When: Thursday, 25th July
? Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Calling all young adventurers and creative minds! Join us at Shire Hall Museum for an exciting and imaginative workshop where you can design your very own hot air balloon. Let your creativity soar as you craft colourful and unique balloon designs, guided by our friendly and experienced instructors.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to explore your creativity and have a blast with friends and family.
All materials are provided, and no booking is required. Just drop in during the event time and enjoy the fun!
Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund

MonLife Climbing Wall - Caldicot Castle
2024-07-26 11:00 - 16:00 | Caldicot Castle & Country Park, Church Rd,, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 4HU, United Kingdom
Are you and your family up for a challenge? We are excited to share with you, this summer we welcome a mobile climbing tower, courtesy of MonLife Outdoor Adventure – Gilwern Outdoor Education Centre!
The wall will be here at Caldicot Castle on July 26th, August 2nd, 9th and 30th!
Ideal for children 7+ due to equipment size, we advise wearing loose clothing and sturdy footwear (no crocs, sandals or sliders!). Trained staff will be here to support you and your family as you climb! You will be able to put your name down on the day to secure a slot!

Summer Reading Challenge - Stories & Crafts
2024-07-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Chepstow Community Hub, Manor Way, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5HZ, United Kingdom
Join us in Chepstow Hub to celebrate this years Summer Reading Challenge ‘Marvellous Makers’ with a a stories & crafts workshop!
Click the links below to book.
Monday 29th July
Wednesday 7th August
Friday 16th August
Friday 23rd August
Suitable for ages 4 – 8.
Please ensure all children are accompanied by an adult.

Theatre Summer School - Abergavenny
2024-07-29 10:00 - 2024-08-09 15:00 | The Melville Centre, 4 Pen-Y-Pound, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5UD, United Kingdom
Creative Futures, is offering free expressive Arts Summer Schools around Monmouthshire. These 1 to 2 week long programmes offer participants the chance to bring forward their thoughts and ideas and create theatre pieces. They will also have the opportunity to perform, design, meet other young people and have fun. All workshops are focused on celebrating creativity, building self-esteem and empowering young people.
Please click the following link for further information on dates and venues
https://boroughtheatreabergavenny.co.uk/youththeatre/
