Category Archives: Events

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2011

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Maria

We are off to the Festival of Speed on Saturday.  I’ve never been before so not really sure what to expect but I’m sure it’ll be great fun.  I’m just hoping that the weather behaves and I don’t have to … Continue reading →

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National Bookstart Week 2011

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Lorna

To help celebrate National Bookstart week, from the 6th to the 12th June 2011, over 5,000 free family events will be held throughout the UK in libraries, children’s centres, bookshops and other venues. Their aim is to encourage children to … Continue reading →

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Something for the weekend – Welsh Perry and Cider Festival!

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Joanne

Have you been wondering what to do with the Bank Holiday weekend?  Do you like Perry and/or cider?  How about visiting The Welsh Perry and Cider festival in Abergavenny?  Starting on the 28th of May – 30th of May, the … Continue reading →

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HowTheLightGetsIn

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Catriona

In addition to the Telegraph Hay Festival (26th May – 5th June) Hay also hosts a philosophy and music festival  – HowTheLightGetsIn -which is based at The Globe. The theme of HowTheLightGetsIn 2011 is New Gods: Icons and Ideas in a … Continue reading →

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The Battle of Coleford! 11- 12 June 2011

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Tim

The Sealed Knot will re-enact the Battle of Coleford on the weekend of June 11-12. This is going to be a spectacular event with soldiers muskets and cannons. The battle is to take place on the fields adjoining GlaxoSmithKline at … Continue reading →

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Hay Festival

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Catriona

As I drive to and from work I can see there is a lot of activity in a certain field on the outskirts of Hay-on-Wye. Marquees are being erected, walkways laid and landscaping is in progress as the field is … Continue reading →

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Book of the Week:Louis:The Louis Armstrong Story 1900-1971

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Theresa

I am off to the Cheltenham Jazz Festival this weekend, so what better book to choose than a biography of one of the great jazz legends – Louis Armstrong. share: Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on … Continue reading →

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The Most Incredible Thing

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Maria

Electro-pop duo the Pet Shop Boys have turned their music skills to the very different dance form of contemporary ballet, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen. The Andersen fairytale is one of the author’s lesser known stories.  It tells the story … Continue reading →

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One Day Photo Workshop – 21st May 2011

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Maria

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – One Day Photo Workshop 21st May, meeting at Brecon Basin at 9.00am, finishing around 5.00pm. British Waterways and Nick Jenkins Photography have combined to offer you a fun day out along the Monmouthshire and Brecon … Continue reading →

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Monmouthshire Walking Festival

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Adam

Monmouthshire Walking Festival will take place on from 10th-12th June, 2011. It will follow the same formula used last October. Here is a quote from an email we received. Around twelve walks will be led by trained leaders; four per … Continue reading →

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