What's On Monmouth

Book talk and signing

Star of Live At The Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, Have I Got News for You and Q.I, Shappi is on the road with her new, sell-out show – her own personal tribute to that much-maligned lady, Emma Hamilton – Nelson’s “lady friend”!

Tour extended to cover legal fees for Theresa May stunt! Due to huge demand, and over-priced lawyers, Lee is extending his smash-hit tour for a second time, adding a final 30 dates to his huge 150-show run.

Eclectic Films will be showing a new film ’Maurice El Medioni’, and celebrating all that is Middle Eastern Jazz with a specially devised set from the fabulous Eira\Snow. Arabic snacks will also be served at the bar. Who could ask for anything more?

Listed Arts and Crafts garden laid out by H Avray Tipping in 1922. Original features incl impressive stone terraces with far reaching views over the Vale of Usk to Blorenge, Skirrid, Sugar Loaf and Brecon Beacons.

Indulge yourself in a touch of shopping with a variety of Trade and craft stalls. Along with Children’s entertainment, Licensed bar and refreshments and a Car Boot Sale (Saturday and Sunday) Vintage auction (Saturday) organised by Gwilym Richards (01600 860 300 or grichards.co.

Break free from the bonds of the swimming pool and embrace nature as we set off on a wild swim of the River Wye, starting from Monmouth Boys School Rowing Club.

There will be free parking in Redbrook on this day

Redbrook Village Hall presents Finding your Feet starring Joanne Lumley, Celia Imrie, rated 12, doors open 7pm, screening 7:30pm. Adults £4 under 16 £2. Drinks, pop corn and ice creams available

The Old Vicarage has a series of gardens surrounding a 151yr old (1867) Victorian Gothic house which invites you to explore as the eye is drawn from one garden into the next.

3 acres of spacious lawns and trees surrounding C16 house (not open) in a beautiful, hidden part of Monmouthshire. South facing terrace and extensive bed of old roses. Swathes of grass with tulips, camassias, wild flowers and far reaching views. Espaliered cherries, pears and scented evergreens in courtyard.

Enjoy a unique experience from Strolls ’n’ Stories. Join Jan Little as she takes you on a walk through picturesque Symonds Yat East, often referred to as the Jewel of the Wye Valley.

9 acres of mature woodland gardens with streams, ponds, formal gardens with over 80 varieties of trees. Wild flower meadows host a variety of wild Orchids species. Traditional games on the lawns and lunches served on the terraces. Garden tours available.

Peaceful country garden in 2 acres with stunning views of surrounding countryside. High walls provide a backdrop for rambling roses, clematis, and honeysuckles. Organic garden with large variety of perennials, annuals, shrubs and specimen trees with yr-round colour. Vegetable garden, wildlife and formal ponds.

Pack a picnic and bring along your favourite teddy and get in for half price! Picnic boxes available to buy from our cafe. No need to book in advance, just turn up!

Corner garden filled with interest and design ideas to maximise smaller spaces. A series of interlinking colour themed rooms, some on different levels. Packed with perennials, grasses, ferns and bamboos. A pergola, small man made stream, fruit and vegetables and pots in abundance on gravelled areas.

Friday 4th May 8pm-Treadam Barn Goes Ronnie Scotts’s -A Celebration of Billie Holiday & Lester Young with Canadian jazz vocalist Lauren Bush, saxophonist Fliss Gorst & jazz pianist Pete Billington Saturday 5th May 7.30pm-Gospel meets Jazz-With Soul’d As Seen & Bluesy Susie Sunday 6th May 4.

Tintern’s second car boot sale of the year, in the most beautiful location, with Tintern Abbey and the Wye Valley as a back drop. The event is being held to raise funds for the Tintern fete to be held on 30th. June. With thanks to the Anchor Inn for the use of the field.

Reconnect to the Wye Valley Landscape on a pilgrimage walk to Tintern Abbey, to see the Moon! We meet at Wireworks Car Park, Tintern, NP16 6TQ departing by minibus at 11am to The Kymin. Please arrive on time at Tintern to meet the walk leaders.

Qualifiers for terriers, lurchers, and whippets. Hot food, licensed bar, ice cream, etc. Judging starts at 1pm. Contact Gareth- 079134181614 OR 01291641513 for more info

The Forest Activities Festival will take place in the grounds of The Speech House Hotel in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire on Sunday 29th April 2018, offering locals and tourists alike a wealth of indoor and outdoor pursuits to try.

The Usk Farmers’ Market is held on the first and third Saturday of each month throughout the year from 10.00am to 1.00 pm. It is held in the Memorial Hall with both indoor and outside stalls.

Peaceful medium sized country garden with informal cottage planting, herbaceous borders and small pond looking through hedge windows onto wild flower meadow and mature apple orchard. Some shade loving plants and topiary. Large productive vegetable garden.

Approx one acre garden with large vegetable areas and many mature trees, rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias in a woodland setting. Bordering on Chepstow Park Wood. Magnificent views over open country.

Large and beautiful sheltered SW facing garden in development, planted with uncommon trees and acid loving shrubs. Long border, hot border, wildlife pond, sunset arbour and riverside path. Driveway packed with native daffodils, snowdrops and bluebells in the spring. Sunny terrace for teas.

A modern house built on the site of a former sawmills for the Itton Court Estate. Garden of two-thirds of an acre developed over the last twenty years for all yr round colour and interest. Level front garden and gently sloping rear garden with extensive views over the valley. Lots of seating areas to enjoy the views.

Spring garden in 8 acre woodland valley with lakes, profusion of rhododendrons, azaleas and other flowering shrubs. Formal garden; magnolias and daffodils (April). Picnics in deer park which has fine trees.

Book talk and signing

Richard White displays an amazing range of his recent work demonstrating the variety of his techniques with light using camera and brush.

Earth and Air 3 is a multi media exhibition by 14 local artists and craft makers who together are Made in Ross - the arts and crafts collective based upstairs in the Market House in the centre of the historic town of Ross-on-Wye.

Glenn Morris, sculptor will lead members of the Llangarron Stone carvers in a stone carving demonstration. Opportunity to "have a go" or simply watch.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND in the area XXX . fantastic traditional family circus CELEBRATING 250 YEARS OF CIRCUS with a brand new show with a host of international artiste from around the world, a great show for the whole family, full of thrills and spills , beautiful showgirls, hunky men, funny clown and adorable and...

Chepstow Town Market Sunday 13th May - fantastic local foodies, makers and creators. Bill King Artisan Baker and his super sourdoughs, Taffy’s Treats - Fudge, Mêl Honey local Torfaen honey, something for the chocolate lovers The Little Welsh Chocolate Company and something for the beer drinkers BaaBrewing,...

Wide range of plants & garden related items for sale at bargain prices in aid of Gwent Wildlife Trust

5K and 10K walk guided walks through the beautiful Estate of Whitfield Court. 9.30 for a 10 am start

4 acres of woodland, meadows, ponds and streams. A tranquil and relaxed country garden of scents, sights and sounds. Interest all year with drifts of tulips, wild daffodils and common spotted orchids in spring. Good Autumn colour.

Wartime Wheels returns for its second year at Caldicot Castle. Come and join us for a bank holiday weekend of wheeled and tracked classic military vehicles, and living history displays in a beautiful setting.

Celebrate 70 years of Morris Minors at our annual club rally, appearing for the first time this year at Caldicot Castle. We love these iconic cars and prefer to have them out for the public to see than just being garage ornaments. So head on over, check out the cars and chat to us about all things Morris Minor!

Caldicot Churches Together invites you to come and celebrate the birth of the church, on May 20th at Caldicot Castle 12noon - 4pm.

Come and see Chase and Marshall; they will be making appearances throughout the day. Face painting, Arts and Crafts, Treasure Hunt, Eric’s Emporium, Bouncy Castle, Tea Room, Prize Draw, Candy Cart. Trains will depart from Furnace Sidings at 11:00, 12:30, 14:00 & 15:30 . Pre-booking for this event is essential.

James Parkinson is now remembered for his 1817 Essay on the Shaking Palsy which first defined the condition we now know as Parkinson’s Disease.

Set in elevated position with exceptional views. 1m walk through woods and fields to show carpets of spring flowers. Enclosed garden with fern border, sundial and heather bed. White and mixed shrub borders. Stout footwear advisable in winter.

Dan-y-Warren was originally part of the Dan-y-Parc Estate. It borders the River Usk and has large old oaks, a circle of Redwoods and other interesting trees. The garden contains a variety of rhododendrons, azaleas, flower borders, an orchard, vegetable beds and a fruit cage.

Bring all the family to our fun dog show at Greenmeadow Community Farm in Cwmbran. Enter your pooch in our fun classes including Waggiest Tail, Best Fancy Dress and Best Rescue, browse the Hope stall and meet our Rescue Dogs.

Badapple Theatre Company is celebrating 20 years on the road and to mark the milestone, it is re-presenting the first show the Company ever toured with. ’Amy Johnson’ will tour nationally starting in Yorkshire, travelling down through the Midlands, Surrey, Gloucestershire and finally Somerset.

A talk being given to Frampton Village Society by Lorraine Parsloe who will be sharing her experiences as a TV extra on programmes from Casualty to Pride and Prejudice.

A talk being given to Frampton Village Society by the Woodchester Mansion Team who will describe the building and its history

An evening of eclectic acoustic music from critically acclaimed trio Whalebone. The award winning instrumental trio, whose blend of Celtic folk music interwoven with strands of rock, Americana and Eastern European tradition has earned them a following both in the U.K.

There are free Discussion Evenings every Wednesday at De Koffie Pot, The Left Bank Village, Hereford. They cover political, ethical and environmental topics. Please see our Facebook page for upcoming topics list.