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Art History In Person - Facing the Past : The Art of Portraiture
2024-11-25 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-02 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | The Drill Hall, The Drill Hall, Lower Church Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5HJ, United Kingdom
Join MonLife Heritage Museums’ exciting new art history course. From van Eyck to van Dyck, Raphael to Reynolds and Pissarro to Picasso, explore how artists’ portrayal of their sitters reflected the art, politics and religion of their era.
Course Length – 10 weeks of two hour afternoon lectures (one week off on Monday 11th November)
Course Dates – Monday 30th September – Monday 9th December (no class Monday 11th November)
Time – 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Medium – In person at the Drill Hall Chepstow (with the option to catch up on any missed session with recorded online lectures available for a limited period). Click here to book the online version of this course.
Course fee – £110

(Recordings of the online lecture course will be available to members of this course, so that any lectures missed can be caught within 4 weeks, on Zoom)
This series of ten lectures takes us through the history of portraiture. From the time when it became popular in the 15th century, portraiture began to emerge from providing a mere adjunct to religious paintings to become a means to demonstrate power and status. The desire to show individual character and bring sitters to life developed alongside the portrayal of a simple likeness, until we reach the 19th century when style and exploration of new ways of painting meant the sitter’s identity became increasingly subordinate to the process of making art, until we arrive at the challenge of Modernism.
‘Facing the Past’ is also a chance to look into the eyes of people from other times – were they so different from us?

Terms & Conditions
Booking is only available online, via this page. The booking must be made 24 hours before the first session starts. The booking covers all ten sessions.
By signing up to this talk you agree that your email address can be passed on to the lecturer (Eleanor Bird) for contact and session-related reasons (eg. to send out relevant course details).

Introduction to Art: The Late 19th Century into Modernism
2024-11-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Monmouthshire
This broad ranging and absorbing course needs no background in art history, just a desire to look harder at art and understand its developments more clearly. This series of ten evening lectures takes us from 1880 and Post Impressionism through some of the first movements in Modernism.
Course Length – 10 weeks of one hour evening lectures (one week off for half term)
Course Dates – Monday 30th September – Monday 9th December (no class Monday 11th November)
Time – 7pm – 8pm
Medium – Online via Zoom (with recordings available afterwards)
Course fee – £55
(Recordings available so that any lectures missed can be caught within 4 weeks, on Zoom)
Exploring one of the most dramatic periods in the development of art history, our introductory series of ten evening lectures takes us from 1880 and Post Impressionism through some of the first movements in Modernism. Artists include Gauguin, van Gogh and Cezanne, showing how these pioneers pushed the boundaries of Impressionism to create something new; and Munch, Matisse and Picasso who explored psychology, colour and form in innovative and exciting pictures.
Terms & Conditions
Booking is only available online, via this page. The booking must be made 24 hours before the first session starts. The booking covers all ten sessions.
If you sign up to the online course then you agree to use Zoom for these webinar talks. You do not need to download the Zoom app, the link sent by the lecturer will take you to the Zoom website.
Cancellations
Custom Policy

Maria Gilicel & George Todica – Kreutzer Sonata
2024-11-26 19:30 | Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, Town Hall, Cross St, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HD, United Kingdom
PROGRAMME / RHAGLEN
MOZART: Sonata for Violin and piano in
E minor K/304
BEETHOVEN: Sonata in A Op.47 “Kreutzer”
CESAR FRANCK: Sonata for Violin and Piano

Art History Online - Facing the Past : The Art of Portraiture
2024-11-27 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-12-04 10:30 - 12:30 | Monmouthshire
Join MonLife Heritage Museums’ exciting new art history course. From van Eyck to van Dyck, Raphael to Reynolds and Pissarro to Picasso, explore how artists’ portrayal of their sitters reflected the art, politics and religion of their era.
Course Length – 10 weeks of two hour morning lectures (one week off for half term)
Course Dates – Wednesday 2nd October – Wednesday 11th December (no class Wednesday 13th November)
Time – 10:30am – 12:30pm
Medium – Online via Zoom (with recordings available afterwards) Click here to book the in-person version of this course.
Course fee – £110
(Recordings available to members of this course, so that any lectures missed can be caught within 4 weeks, on Zoom)
This series of ten lectures takes us through the history of portraiture. From the time when it became popular in the 15th century, portraiture began to emerge from providing a mere adjunct to religious paintings to become a means to demonstrate power and status. The desire to show individual character and bring sitters to life developed alongside the portrayal of a simple likeness, until we reach the 19th century when style and exploration of new ways of painting meant the sitter’s identity became increasingly subordinate to the process of making art, until we arrive at the challenge of Modernism.
‘Facing the Past’ is also a chance to look into the eyes of people from other times – were they so different from us?

Terms & Conditions

Booking is only available online, via this page. The booking must be made 24 hours before the first session starts. The booking covers all ten sessions.
If you sign up to the online course then you agree to use Zoom for these webinar talks. You do not need to download the Zoom app, the link sent by the lecturer will take you to the Zoom website.

Abergavenny Street Food & Craft Night Market
2024-11-28 17:00 - 21:00 | Abergavenny Market Hall, 61 Cross St, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5EH, United Kingdom
A great evening of delicious street food and amazing crafts!

FREE Swim
2024-11-29 - 2024-12-01, 2024-12-06 - 2024-12-08, 2024-12-13 - 2024-12-15 | 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/

Electrik Live Orchestra
2024-11-30 19:30 | Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, Town Hall, Cross St, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HD, United Kingdom
Back by popular demand
A faithful reproduction of the well-loved works of Jeff Lynne and ELO.

Maddy Prior & The Carnival Band Carols & Capers – The 40th Anniversary & Farewell Tour
2024-12-03 19:30 | Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, Town Hall, Cross St, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HD, United Kingdom
For many people a firm fixture of the festive period, the combination of
Steeleye Span’s Maddy Prior and The Carnival Band has offered a unique
take on timeless Christmas music ever since they first came together in
1984. Together they will mix ancient and modern instruments and rich vocal
harmony with a refreshing cavalier attitude and plenty of humour.

O Little Town of Aberystwyth
2024-12-04 19:30 | Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, Town Hall, Cross St, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HD, United Kingdom
The Queen of Denmark hires the only private detective in Ceredigion, Louie
Knight. In five days, with his faithful partner Calamity, he must solve the case – if
he doesn’t succeed, there will be no Christmas, no presents for the children and
no concert for the penguins who like to sing carols…
Following the success of Aberystwyth’s Mon Amour in 2016, Lighthouse Theatre
returns with the first performance on stage of another Welsh noir novel by
Malcolm Pryce. With Llinos Daniel directing and with original music by Kieran
Bailey, this is a joint production between Pontardawe and Aberystwyth Arts
Centre with the support of the Arts Council of Wales and Tŷ Cerdd.

CANCELLED - Join us for our Santa’s Grotto at Caldicot Castle!
2024-12-07 10:00 - 16:30 | Caldicot Castle & Country Park, Church Rd,, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 4HU, United Kingdom
Join us for our Santa’s Grotto at Caldicot Castle!
There’ll be a chance for children to meet Father Christmas, let him know what they want for Christmas and come away with their own gift. There’s also hot drinks, mulled wine, hot chocolate and mince pies being served in the gift shop to fully get you into the Christmas spirit.
Event details :
Dates – 7th, 8th, 14th & 15th December
CUSTOMER NOTICE: Due to the red weather warning forecast issued for Storm Darragh, the Country Park will be closed tomorrow Saturday 7th of December. Sadly this also means we have to cancel our planned Santas Grotto experience on the 7th as it will be unsafe to access the Castle.
Times – Half hour sessions from 10am – 4pm (half hour break for Santa 12:30 – 13:00)
Cost – £8 per child. (Each booking for one child)
Where to go – Meet on the Castle drawbridge. Please do not arrive before your time slot.
Terms & Conditions

Tickets for those with accessible needs and their siblings only.
Pre-booking required.
Bookings are not valid until authorised by Caldicot Castle (this is to ensure only those who have expressed interest in these sessions get tickets).
Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled.
Gifts from Santa will be non-food based.

We’re also offering quiet sessions to see Father Christmas and his elves at Caldicot Castle, with reduced numbers at each session. If your child has additional needs and would prefer a quieter session, please email caldicotcastle@monmouthshire.gov.uk.

Christmas with Elvis
2024-12-07 19:30 | Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, Town Hall, Cross St, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HD, United Kingdom
Book early to avoid disappointment.

All proceeds to charity

SOLD OUT Join us for our Santa’s Grotto at Caldicot Castle!
2024-12-08 10:00 - 16:30, 2024-12-14 10:00 - 16:30, 2024-12-15 10:00 - 16:30 | Caldicot Castle & Country Park, Church Rd,, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 4HU, United Kingdom
Join us for our Santa’s Grotto at Caldicot Castle!
There’ll be a chance for children to meet Father Christmas, let him know what they want for Christmas and come away with their own gift. There’s also hot drinks, mulled wine, hot chocolate and mince pies being served in the gift shop to fully get you into the Christmas spirit.
Event details :
Dates – 7th, 8th, 14th & 15th December
Times – Half hour sessions from 10am – 4pm (half hour break for Santa 12:30 – 13:00)
Cost – £8 per child. (Each booking for one child)
Where to go – Meet on the Castle drawbridge. Please do not arrive before your time slot.
Terms & Conditions

Tickets for those with accessible needs and their siblings only.
Pre-booking required.
Bookings are not valid until authorised by Caldicot Castle (this is to ensure only those who have expressed interest in these sessions get tickets).
Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled.
Gifts from Santa will be non-food based.

We’re also offering quiet sessions to see Father Christmas and his elves at Caldicot Castle, with reduced numbers at each session. If your child has additional needs and would prefer a quieter session, please email caldicotcastle@monmouthshire.gov.uk.

Pension Credit Week
2024-12-10 09:00 - 12:30, 2024-12-10 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-12-10 14:30 - 17:30, 2024-12-11 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-12-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Monmouthshire
Our team and partners will be available to help you with both the Pension Credit eligibility checker and application. These are drop-in sessions and there is no need to book. Our sessions are taking place at the following times and locations:
Tuesday 10th December
9:30am – 12:30pm at Caldicot Hub
10am – 1pm at Abergavenny Hub
2:30pm – 5:30pm at Gilwern Hub

Wednesday 11th December
10am-1pm at Monmouth Hub

Thursday 12th December
10am-1pm at Usk Hub

Talon - The Best of Eagles
2024-12-13 19:30, 2024-12-14 19:30, 2024-12-15 19:30 | Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, Town Hall, Cross St, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HD, United Kingdom
Revered by their peers and loved by their fans, this world class seven-piece
band are a phenomenon. They have, over the last quarter of a century, truly
transcended the tag of ‘tribute’.
Due to the high demand for tickets in 2023 Talon are performing 3 nights in 2024!

Lego Workshop
2024-12-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Caldicot Community Hub, Woodstock Way, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5DB, United Kingdom
Join us for a morning of Lego building at Caldicot Community Hub!
Suitable for ages 5 – 9.
Please ensure all children are accompanied by an adult.
Click the links below to book:
Saturday 16th November
Saturday 14th December
Thursday 2nd January

Monmouthshire Guided Walk - A different view of the Skirrid
2024-12-14 10:30 - 14:00 | Monmouthshire
“A different view of the Skirrid”
Saturday 14th December 2024
10.30am (Approx. 3.5 hours)
Join MonLife Countryside for this free 5 mile (8 km) walk following the Beacons Way to the top of the Skirrid Fawr, from where beautiful views of the surrounding countryside can be enjoyed. We will descend to Pant-y-Tyle before turning in a westerly direction to return to the start, at a low level via Dan-y-Skirrid and Pant Skirrid Farms, again enjoying open views across Abergavenny.
Bring your own packed lunch and a drink. Wear boots or stout shoes and bring waterproof clothing. Assistance dogs only please. There is no charge for this activity. Steep slopes up and down the Skirrid, thereafter mainly undulating lanes and a number of stiles.
Click here to book your free ticket
The timings for each walk is only an approximate guide. The actual time may vary depending on the weather, the terrain, the number of stiles as well as the number and ability of the walkers.
Please email marklangley@monmouthshire.gov.uk if you find out on the day of the walk that you cannot make it.
