As a Volunteer Ranger you would:

• Do practical conservation work
• Help lead guided walks
• Inspire others about the area
• Get new skills and training
• Have fun and meet new people

For more information contact the Forgotten Landscapes team on 01495 742333 or go to www.visitblaenavon.co.uk

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The workshops take place throughout February in the Blaenavon World Heritage Centre.
Workshops run from 09:45 to 15:30.
Booking is advisable. (Refundable deposit required)

Sat 25th Feb - A walk in the graveyard with Susie Bright using pen, ink and charcoal..

For more information and to book a place contact 01495 742333 or go to www.visitblaenavon.co.uk or e-mail blaenavon.tic@torfaen.gov.uk

Pontypool Museum Presents...

All That Jazz

1st - 29th Feb. An exhibition of paintings and sculpture in the Oriel Gallery. Artists include Aaltje Smith and Patricia Clifford.

For more information tel: 01495 752036 or go to www.pontypoolmuseum.org.uk

Weds 22nd Feb 1.30pm -- Grand Slam.(15)
The Big Pit Film Club screens the classic Welsh film.

For more information tel: 01495 790311 or go to www.museumwales.ac.uk

Sat 25th Feb - Knife Skill
Learn how to slice and dice with Claudine. All your hard work will be transformed into a meal to enjoy,

For more information contact Lindy on 01989 562353 or e-mail g2club@hotmail.com or go to www.thechefsroom.co.uk

Blaenavon Workmen's Hall presents...

St David's Day Concert

Sat 25th Feb 7:00pm

The concert will feature the Phoenix Choir, Blaenavon Town Band and the Blaenavon Heritage VC Primary Brass Band and Choir.

For more information tel: 01495 742333 or go to www.visittorfaen.co.uk/events or e-mail blaenavontic@torfaen.gov.uk

An evening of mediumship with psychic Tony Stockwell....

Weds 29th Feb -- Congress Theatre, Cwmbran.

For those interested in mediumship, the name Tony Stockwell is well known. He has a gift for communicating with spirits and deciphering their messages.

For more information go to www.congresstheatrecwmbran.co.uk

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Rhydian

Fri 2nd Mar

For more information call the box office 01633 656757

The Millenium Stadium presents..

Six Nations Rugby

Sat 10th Mar Wales v Italy

Sat 17th Mar Wales v France

For more information go to www.millenniumstadium.com

14th Mar -- Billy Elliott
The plot revolves around motherless Billy, who trades boxing gloves for ballet shoes. A story about family and community strife during the Miners Strike (1984-85)
The film starts at 1:30pm

For more information tel: 01495 790311 or go to www.museumwales.ac.uk

Sat 3rd Mar - Afternoon Tea Bake Away.
Learn to make irresistible cakes and pastries to grace the most elegant cake stand with Lindy Wildsmith.

Sat 10th Mar - Bread of Heaven.
Breadmaking with Tina Moss from Corner House Cookery Cardiff.

Sat 24th Mar - Caocktails and Canapes.
Get ready for Easter and summer parties with these bite size treats concocted by guest tutor Rachel Howarth.

For more information contact Lindy on 01989 562353 or e-mail g2club@hotmail.com or go to www.thechefsroom.co.uk

The South Wales Three Peaks Trial....

Sat 31st Mar.

A walk designed to test endurance and map reading skills. The are 4 routes of varying distance and steepness - platinum, gold, silver & bronze.
Organised by Cardiff Outdoor Group and raising funds for charities such as Longtown Mountain Rescue Team, Elenydd Wilderness Trust, National Trust to name but a few.

For more information go to www.threepeakstrial.co.uk/

2012

*** Easter Bunny Specials ***
&
*** Spring Diesel Gala ***

Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway present...

Easter Bunny Specials

Fri 6th - Mon 9th April
Come and see Easter Bunny and ride behind the steam engine.
Quiz, games and gifts for the children.
Tea rooms and railway shop will be open too.

Spring Diesel Gala

Sat 21st - Sun 22nd Apr
Back by popular demand, the first of 2 diesel galas in 2012.

For more informaion go to www.pontypool-and-blaenavon.co.uk

Bush Craft

Sun 29th Apr (2 sessions available)
10:00 to 12:30 and 1:30 to 4:00

Discover wild food in the woods and how to cook on an outdoor fire. A popular family friendly activity,

For more information tel: 01495 742333 or go to www.visittorfaen.co.uk/events or e-mail blaenavontic@torfaen.gov.uk

50th Anniversary of the Last Train to Blaenavon

Sun 29th Apr
Come and join in with the celebrations and memories of years gone by.
Tea rooms and railway shop will be open too.

For more informaion go to www.pontypool-and-blaenavon.co.uk

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Teddy Bears Picnic

Sat 5th - Mon 7th May
Every child accompanied by a teddy gets a free picnic. Ride behind the steam engine and enjoy fun and games on the train,
Tea rooms and railway shop will be open too.

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Blaenavon World Heritage Day

&

Garn Lakes Country Fayre

June 30th & July 1st

Details to be announced.

Family Fun Weekend
&
QEII Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

Sat 2nd - Tues 5th June
Come and see the Elephant Box van. Bluebell the donkey & friends will also be at Furnace Sidings. Fun,
quizzes, games, crafts and gifts for the children.
Tea rooms and railway shop will be open too.

2012

Events this month include:

Royal Welsh Show

Details to be announced.

1940's Weekend

Sat 7th & Sun 8th July -- 1940's Weekend.

Re-live the 1940's. A great family day out with lots to do -- re-enactments, vintage vehicles and shops, bomb disposal and much more.

For more informaion go to www.pontypool-and-blaenavon.co.uk

Olympic Games 2012

Men's and Women's Football Competition Matches held in the Millennium Stadium

For more information go to www.millenniumstadium.com

2012

Olympic Games 2012

Men's and Women's Football Competition Matches held in the Millennium Stadium

1 August 2012 17:00-21:45 M Prelimaries (2 matches)
3 August 2012 17:00-19:00 W Quarter-final
4 August 2012 19:30-21:30 M Quarter-final
10 August 2012 19:45-21:45 M Bronze medal match

W= Women's games
M=Men's games

For more information go to www.millenniumstadium.com

Events this month include:

Greenman Festival

British Speedway Grand Prix 2012

Sat 25th Aug 6:00pm

Watch as 500cc bikes race around the specially created dirt track at speeds of up to 70mph with no gears or brakes. Tthe 12th anniversary of this event at the Millennium Stadium.

For more information go to www.millenniumstadium.com

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Events this month include:

Abergavenny Food

Festival

Sept 15th & 16th 2012

Details to be announced.

Details to be announced.

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** Steam Santa Specials **

Travel by steam to see Santa and friends in his grotto throughout December. (Dates to be confirmed).

For more informaion go to www.pontypool-and-blaenavon.co.uk

Christmas Food & Drink Fair.

Date to be confirmed.

For more information go to www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com

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