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THE ART OF SPAIN at Drill Hall Chepstow
2024-01-29 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-01-22 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-01-15 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.
Spain can boast some of the greatest names in art history: Velasquez, Picasso, El Greco, Goya… yet much of its art is little known outside the country. Explore the Art of Spain from medieval to 20th century with our popular Monmouthshire lecturer Eleanor Bird.
2 hour lectures, 10 sessions
Live in person Mondays 2-4pm at the Drill Hall Chepstow,
beginning Monday 15 January, (break on February 12 ends March 25)
Book: www.visitmonmouthshire.com/arthistory
OR
Online via zoom on Wednesday mornings 10.30am – 12.30pm,
begins Wed 17 January ( break on February 14 ends March 27) www.visitmonmouthshire.com/arthistory
Fee for the course kept at £100
(the option to catch up on any missed sessions available to all with recorded online lectures available for a limited period)

This series of ten lectures takes us through the Art of Spain from the late medieval period to the early 20th century, beginning with the influence of Islamic design from the Muslim south on art in the northern Christian kingdoms of what is now Spain. Highlights include the dramatic narratives and powerful portraits of Spain’s Golden Age in the 17th Century; Goya’s art with its contrasting images of royalty and the darker side of war and superstition, and the influence that Spain’s Modernists had on every aspect of painting in the 20th century.

Image: Diego Velasquez, Las Meninas, detail, 1656 (Prado),

Lego Workshop
2024-01-27 10:30 - 11:30 | Caldicot Community Hub, Woodstock Way, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5DB, United Kingdom
Click here to book!
*Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult*

FREE Swim
2024-01-26 - 2024-01-28, 2024-01-19 - 2024-01-21, 2024-01-12 - 2024-01-14, 2024-01-05 - 2024-01-07, 2023-12-29 - 2023-12-31, 2023-12-22 - 2023-12-24, 2023-12-15 - 2023-12-17 | 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/

Introduction to Art Series: The 19th Century - ONLINE
2024-01-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-01-15 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.
From Romanticism to the revolution of Impressionism, this series of ten online lectures moves from the early 19th century to the 1880s, covering some of the most radical developments in art since the Renaissance.
Join MonLife Heritage Museums online art history course with popular Monmouthshire lecturer Eleanor Bird
10 weeks, of one hour evening lectures online via Zoom
Starts Monday 15 January 7-8pm, (break on February 12 ends on March 25)
Course fee: £50
Book: www.visitmonmouthshire.com/arthistory
The course covers the peak of British landscape painting with Turner and Constable leading the way, and the influence that those painters had on French artists. The series goes on to explore dramatic changes in French art – with Realism changing the subject matter artists chose to explore and the Barbizon painters finding beauty in everyday landscapes. While the British Pre-Raphaelites became fascinated with the medieval and William Morris began the Arts & Crafts movement, in France a few radical painters developed the brilliant colours and instant impact of Impressionism.
Image: Turner, The Burning of the Houses of Lords and Commons, October 1834, 1834 (Cleveland)

Stories & Crafts with author Susan Wilsher
2024-01-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Caldicot Community Hub, Woodstock Way, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5DB, United Kingdom
Join us for a morning of Stories & Crafts with the wonderful author, Susan Wilsher! Susan will be reading some of her book, Zeeglit’s Quest, followed by some drawing and crafts.
Click here to book! (Booking is NOT essential)
Suitable for 8 – 12 year olds.
*Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult*

Junior Netball - Starting on the 8th January at Chepstow Leisure Centre.
2024-01-08 16:45 - 17:45 | Chepstow Leisure Centre, Welsh St, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5LX, United Kingdom
Junior Netball – Starting on the 8th January at Chepstow Leisure Centre.
Mondays 4:45-5:45pm
£24 for 8 weeks
Ages 6-10
Call now to secure your space:01633 644800

New Course - Junior Basketball at Chepstow Leisure Centre
2024-01-08 16:45 - 17:30 | Chepstow Leisure Centre, Welsh St, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5LX, United Kingdom
New Course – Junior Basketball – Starting on the 8th January at Chepstow Leisure Centre.
Mondays 4:45-5:30pm
£24 for 8 weeks
Ages 6-10
Call now to secure your space:01633 644800

Footie Families at Chepstow Leisure Centre!
2024-01-06 09:30 - 10:15 | Chepstow Leisure Centre, Welsh St, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5LX, United Kingdom
Join us for Footie Families at Chepstow Leisure Centre! – starting on the 6th January.
£35 for 8 weeks
Saturdays 9:30-10:15am
Call now to secure your space : 01633 644800

The Monmouthshire Games
2024-01-04 08:00 - 2024-01-05 17:00 | Monmouthshire
TMG: 8:00am – 5:00pm
From: £21.00 per child.
The Monmouthshire Games (TMG), based on learning new skills, developing confidence, meeting new people and most importantly having fun through sport. 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. A maximum of 30 spaces are available per day, per site.
How do I book my child onto The Monmouthshire Games?
You can book your child onto TMG by registering below
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Christmas Stories & Crafts at Abergavenny Library
2023-12-20 14:15 - 14:45, 2023-12-20 10:15 - 10:45, 2023-12-13 14:15 - 14:45, 2023-12-13 10:15 - 10:45 | Abergavenny Community Hub/Library, Town Hall, Cross Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HD, United Kingdom
Christmas Stories & Crafts at Abergavenny Library
Wednesday’s throughout December

10:15am – 10:45am & 2:15pm – 2:45pm
FREE (no need to book)

Snowman Story & Craft at Usk Community Hub
2023-12-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Usk Community Hub, 35 Maryport St, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1AE, United Kingdom
Snowman Story & Craft at Usk Community Hub

Wednesday 20th December
11:00am
Ages 3 – 5

Book here : https://ow.ly/Oqwa50Qcqri

Christmas Baby Rhyme Time at Caldicot Community Hub
2023-12-20 10:30 - 11:00 | Caldicot Community Hub, Woodstock Way, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5DB, United Kingdom
Christmas Baby Rhyme Time at Caldicot Community Hub
Wednesday 20th December
10:30am – 11:00am
FREE (no need to book)

Amer Rhigwm Nadolig Hyb Cymunedol Cil-y-coed
2023-12-20 10:30 - 11:00 | Caldicot Community Hub, Woodstock Way, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5DB, United Kingdom
Amer Rhigwm Nadolig Hyb Cymunedol Cil-y-coed
Dydd Mercher 20 Rhagfyr
10:30am – 11:00am
AM DDIM (dim archebu)

Test
2023-12-20 08:00 - 2023-12-21 17:00 | Monmouthshire

Christmas drop-in craft sessions at the Community Hubs
2023-12-16 | Abergavenny Community Hub/Library, Town Hall, Cross Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HD, United Kingdom
On Saturday 16th December, we have a number of drop-in craft sessions going on across the county, feel free to come along and get in the Christmas Spirit!
Usk Community Hub – Christmas Card making, 9:30 – 12:30, ages 4+
Caldicot Community Hub – Colour a Christmas Card, 10:30 – 12:00
Abergavenny Community Hub & Library – Christmas Crafts, 9:30 – 12:30

A Dickens Christmas is coming to Caldicot Hub!
2023-12-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Caldicot Community Hub, Woodstock Way, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5DB, United Kingdom
A Dickens Christmas is coming to Caldicot Community Hub – The Friends of Caldicot Library are running their annual Christmas event involving Christmas readings from Charles Dickens, carols sung by the Chepstow Singers and refreshments!
Thursday 14th December
7:00pm – 8:30pm

CANCELLED! Christmas Market at Caldicot Castle
2023-12-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Caldicot Castle & Country Park, Church Rd,, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 4HU, United Kingdom
*Due to the Yellow Warning for High Winds in Caldicot tomorrow, Green Top Markets have cancelled the Saturday & Sunday Market. We apologise for any inconvenience this causes.*
Join us at Caldicot castle and get into the festive spirit on the 9th and 10th of December from 10 AM to 3 PM as Green Top Markets presents a magical Christmas market you won’t want to miss.
Wander through the historic setting of Caldicot Castle, sipping on mulled wine or yummy hot chocolates while browsing the different stalls and products on offer. Whether you’re looking for the perfect gifts or just seeking some holiday cheer, our Christmas market has something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this festive event, entrance is free!

Sunday 10th December from 10am-3pm.
Entry to the market is free.

Come and join us for Festive Fun at Monmouth Hub
2023-12-09 11:00 - 12:30 | Monmouth Community Hub, Rolls Hall, Whitecross St, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3BY, United Kingdom
Christmas songs from Monmouth Community Choir followed by Christmas stories and crafts!
Saturday 9th December

11:00am : Christmas songs from members of the Monmouth Community Choir
11:30am : Christmas stories and crafts ( for children aged 4-8)

Tea, coffee and Mince pies served by the friends of Monmouth Library
