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Summer Reading Challenge - Creativity Garden Workshop
2024-08-22 14:45 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Caldicot Community Hub, Woodstock Way, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5DB, United Kingdom
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 on the links below to book.
Thursday 1st August
Thursday 22nd August
Suitable for ages 3 – 5.
Please ensure all children are accompanied by an adult.

Summer Reading Challenge - Stories & Crafts
2024-08-23 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.

Summer Reading Challenge - Painting Workshop
2024-08-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Abergavenny Community Hub/Library, Town Hall, Cross Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HD, United Kingdom
Time to get creative! Join us to make a creative masterpiece with paint.
No booking required.
Suitable for ages 5 – 11.
Please ensure all children are accompanied by an adult.

Summer Reading Challenge - Lego Workshop
2024-08-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Monmouth Community Hub, Rolls Hall, Whitecross St, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3BY, United Kingdom
Join us for a morning of Lego Building in Monmouth Hub to help us celebrate this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, ‘Marvellous Makers’!
Click the link below to book.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lego-workshop-summer-reading-challenge-tickets-945486895757?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
Suitable for ages 5 – 9.
Please ensure all children are accompanied by an adult.

Natural Masks and Art Frames at Old Station Tintern
2024-08-29 10:30 - 12:00 | Old Station Tintern, Tintern Heights, Catbrook, Brockweir,, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 7NX, United Kingdom
Come and discover, create and get back to nature on our nature-based activities taking place at the Old Station Tintern this summer. On Thursday 29th August, use natural materials to create your own art frame and an amazing woodland mask. Have a go at flower and plant bashing, experimenting with natural dyes to make your own bunting
Tickets are £4 per child (adults don’t need to book).
Location: stretch tent next to overflow car park
Start time: 10:30am

All craft materials including calico is provided for each child
Each child can take home all their creations at the end of the session
Each child receives a free train ticket for the miniature train to either be redeemed on the day or another time

Terms & conditions

For ages 3+
One adult required for every three children (adults do not need to book)
The session will be supervised by one Old Station Tintern staff member
Maximum group size 10 children
Pre-booking required
No refunds available

Little Explorer’s Club Nature Trail
2024-08-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Caldicot Castle & Country Park, Church Rd,, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 4HU, United Kingdom
Let your children become Little Explorer’s with a one hour exploration session around Caldicot Castle Country Park. Tickets are £2 per child (adults don’t need to book).
Start point: Caldicot Castle drawbridge
On the nature trail there’ll be bug hunting, bird & wildlife spotting, exploring and bush tucker talk.
Each child will be provided with a Little Explorer’s Club gilet and hat, and a bag with explorer’s equipment (all returnable at the end of the session)
Each child will receive a printed tick sheet for bugs, birds and wildlife to record what they have seen and for them to take away.
At the end of each session, each child will receive a personalised ‘Summer Of Fun Little Explorer’s Club’ certificate of participation and a 3D bug sticker sheet to take away as mementos.
Times (11am – midday)
Terms & conditions
For ages 3 – 7
One adult required for every two children (adults do not need to book)
The walk will be supervised by one Caldicot Castle staff member
Maximum group size 10 children
Pre-booking required
No refunds available

Willow Weaving
2024-10-12 09:30 - 12:30 | Usk Community Hub, 35 Maryport St, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1AE, United Kingdom
Willow Weaving Workshop at the Usk Hub – make an Autumnal or Halloween themed Wreath.
For more details or to book a place, please contact 01291 426888 or email uskhub@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Saturday,12th October 2024
9.30am -12.30pm
Cost £20 – includes materials

Escaped Alive - Coming to Caldicot Castle!!
2024-10-23 18:30 - 21:30, 2024-10-24 18:30 - 21:30, 2024-10-25 18:30 - 21:30, 2024-10-26 18:30 - 21:30, 2024-10-27 18:30 - 21:30 | Caldicot Castle & Country Park, Church Rd,, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 4HU, United Kingdom
Coming to Caldicot Castle!! We are taking the fear factor to the next level in 2024 and you can expect to get your adrenaline racing!? Expect a terrifying experience packed with scary surprises and terror lurking around every shadowy corner. ?With ….

EXTREME ACTORS
SCARE MAZES
HORROR FILMS
GREAT FOOD AND MUCH MORE! ?

We are inviting you to take a risk to see if you can ESCAPE ALIVE! ?

23rd October – 2nd November
From £17.50pp

There will be family friendly and adult slots.

Spooky Halloween party at Monmouth Leisure Centre!
2024-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Monmouth Leisure Centre, Old Dixton Rd, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3DP, United Kingdom
Join us for our Spooky Halloween party at Monmouth Leisure Centre!

FANCY DRESS
GAMES
MUSIC

25/10/24, 6-8pm
£9 per ticket

Visit reception to book your space.

Halloween themed Adult & Child Soap & Bath Bomb Making Workshop
2024-10-26 09:30 - 12:00 | Usk Community Hub, 35 Maryport St, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1AE, United Kingdom
Halloween themed Adult & Child Soap & Bath Bomb Making Workshop.
If you wish to book a place/s, please contact 01291 426888 or email uskhub@monmmouthshire.gov.uk

Saturday, 26th October 2024
9.30am -12pm
Cost Adult £17.50 Child £10 – includes materials

TMG: Autumn Half Term
2024-10-28 08:30 - 16:30, 2024-10-29 08:30 - 16:30, 2024-10-30 08:30 - 16:30 | Monmouthshire
With over 30 different sports, each day will be action-packed with a full range of sporting activities that children and young people aged 5-11 years can enjoy.
Taking place at:

Abergavenny Leisure Centre
Monmouth Leisure Centre
Caldicot Leisure Centre
Chepstow Leisure Centre

ABERGAVENNY HORROR SERIES - YOUTH THEATRE PROGRAMME
2024-10-28 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-29 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-30 10:00 - 15:00 | The Melville Centre, 4 Pen-Y-Pound, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5UD, United Kingdom
ABERGAVENNY HORROR SERIES
A 4-day programme focusing on the darker side of life. Based in a horror theme, young people will have the chance to express their wild sides and delve into the unexplained and mysterious. Using costume, music and the element of surprise, this series of sessions will be about having fun and exploring the genre of horror, and using it as a way of building performance, making friends and celebrating the time of year where we all begin to embrace the dark nights!

11 – 19-year-olds
Monday 28th October – Thursday 31st October
FREE
The Melville Theatre, Abergavenny

To sign up, scan the QR code or visit HERE:
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CHEPSTOW HORROR SERIES - Youth Theatre Programme
2024-10-28 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-29 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-30 10:00 - 15:00 | Monmouthshire
CHEPSTOW HORROR SERIES
Join us for a series of sessions dedicated to the art of fright, suspense and mystery. We’ll be delving into the darkness, having fun with expression and uncovering the devices and techniques used to create suspense and tension.
The sessions will incorporate improv, script work and set/costume design. Participants will work together to create a series of pieces, promoting confidence, courage and imagination.

11 – 19-year-olds
Monday 28th October – Wednesday 30th October
FREE
Methodist Hall, Chepstow

To sign up visit :
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Spooktacular Stories & Crafts
2024-10-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Caldicot Community Hub, Woodstock Way, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5DB, United Kingdom
Come join us for a spooky afternoon filled with stories that will send shivers down your spine and crafts to get you into the Halloween spirit! This in-person event is perfect for ages 4 – 8, so bring your friends and family along for some Halloween fun. Don’t forget to dress up in your best costume! We can’t wait to see you there!
Click here to book!
All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Halloween Lego Workshop
2024-10-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Caldicot Community Hub, Woodstock Way, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5DB, United Kingdom
Welcome to the Halloween Lego Workshop! Get ready for a spooky and creative morning filled with building fun. Join us on Wed Oct 30 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Caldicot Community Hub. Let your imagination run wild as you construct your own Lego creations. This in-person event is perfect for ages 5 -9. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to build, play, and celebrate Halloween with us!
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Halloween Stories & Crafts
2024-10-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Caldicot Community Hub, Woodstock Way, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5DB, United Kingdom
Come join us for a spooky morning filled with stories that will send shivers down your spine and crafts to get you into the Halloween spirit!
Suitable for ages 4 – 8
No booking required
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Halloween Stories & Crafts
2024-10-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Monmouth Community Hub, Rolls Hall, Whitecross St, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3BY, United Kingdom
Suitable for ages 4 – 8.
No booking required.
All children MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Halloween Stay and Play October 2024
2024-10-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Monmouthshire
Our Halloween themed Stay and Play is Back! Join in and dress up in your favourite fancy dress and get into the spirit of Halloween with face painting!
Permission will be needed for face painting and this can be given on the day.
Please note that parental supervision is required for children under the age of 11!
If you have any queries regarding the play schemes please email play@monmouthshire.gov.uk.

Haunted House Craft
2024-10-30 10:30 - 11:30 | Usk Community Hub, 35 Maryport St, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1AE, United Kingdom
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Come along to Usk Hub this half-term to paint your very own wooden Haunted House! Perfect for ages 5+, so bring your friends and family along for some Halloween fun. Don’t forget to dress up in your best costume! We can’t wait to see you there!
All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Halloween at the Old Station Tintern
2024-10-30 10:30 - 14:30 | Old Station Tintern, Tintern Heights, Catbrook, Brockweir,, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 7NX, United Kingdom
This Halloween let your children enjoy a ghoulish time at the Old Station Tintern with spooktacular crafts. Create monster crowns, spooky jars, hanging bats and bony arms to take home with you.
Join us if you dare!
Event details :
Date – Wednesday 30th October and Thursday 31st October
Times – Three sessions options. 10:30 – 11:30 & 13:30 – 14:30 on the 30th. 10:30 – 11:30 on the 31st.
Cost – £3.50 per child. Each booking for one child. All materials included.
Ages – Suitable from ages 3+.
Where to go – Craft activities will be under the stretch tent and signposted on the day. Please make sure the children wrap up warm and wear suitable footwear.
Terms & Conditions
Pre-booking required.
Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled.
Parental supervision required at all times.
