What's On Monmouthshire

Why not come and meet the dynamic 23rd Royal Welch Fusiliers Napoleonic Re-enactment Society, including the soldiers’ wives, as they have their training weekend at The Kymin. They will set up camp and live as authentically as possible practicing drilling, firing musket and battlefield surgery.

Come and meet the dynamic 23rd Royal Welch Fusiliers Napoleonic Re-enactment Society at their training weekend on the bowling green at the Kymin. See how redcoat soldiers lived in 1809.

Book talk and signing

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?

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.

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.

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.

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”!

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.

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...

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

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

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.

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

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,...

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.

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.

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.

A tribute to prolific singer/songwriter Carole King by Nikki Gillis. Tapestry was her second album recorded in 1971 selling 25 million copies worldwide. The double-sided single “I Feel the Earth Move” and “It’s Too Late” spent 5 weeks at No 1 in America.

Steam Traction Engines - For the two days of the year Abergavenny is redolent with the sounds, smells and sights of a bygone era.

Book talk and signing

The enchanting and timeless children’s story in a brand new musical version. Come and marvel at John Dolittle’s ability to talk to the animals. Presented by Katch 22 Theatre Co. Dr Doolittle is being played by Stuart Ash, who delighted audiences with his role as ‘Aladdin’ in Savoy Theatre’s last pantomime.

The Monmouthshire Food Festival comes to you from the glorious surroundings of Caldicot Castle with a full programme of demonstrations, talks, tastings and lots of food and drink to try and buy.

Our 7th. annual duck race, always a wonderful family day out. 1,000 ducks (plastic!) are thrown into the River Wye over the parapet of the bridge. They can then be followed by walking along the river bank, through Tintern old railway station and across the water meadows to the churchyard.

The Welsh Cross Country Mountain Bike Series 2018 is run in five beautiful locations across Wales. It caters for anyone wanting to try a mountain bike event from U6, all the way through to Veterans races, as well as a Fun category for beginners.

Presented here is a unique opportunity to hear a comprehensive selection of chart hits America’s biggest pop band ever recorded including: God Only Knows - Good Vibrations - I Get Around - Surfin’ USA - Fun Fun Fun - California Girls - Sloop John B and many more that you will surely know and by the end of the evening

Come and join us for a fantastic weekend of full sized locomotives and models in a range of gauges and settings. Trains from Furnace Sidings at 11:00, 12:30, 14:15 & 15:45.

This is a chance to look round over 20 lovely private gardens - large and small, but all brimming with interest. Every garden has something to offer - interesting plant combinations, ways of dealing with a difficult slope, how to garden a corner in deep shade, unusual trees and shrubs, a treehouse . . . .

Abergavenny’s Suitcase Theatre Company presents an outdoor performance of Shakespeare’s best-loved comedy in the spectacular setting of the ruins of Llanthony Priory. Bring camping chairs or blankets as no seating is provided. If wet, performance in Court Farm Barn.

Abergavenny Arts Festival will be taking place Friday 29th June to Sunday 1st July 2018. Abergavenny Arts Festival will showcase amateur and professional artists from the vibrant local arts scene, as well as inviting some exciting artists and art practitioners from further afield.

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.

The South Wales Shire Horse Show happens in Bailey Park, Abergavenny (NP7 5TR) every year and aims to improve the breed and promote the breeding of Shire Horses. If you love horses this is something you cannot miss!

Annual Hog Roast on Redbrook Millennium Green, FREE event, Bands/Music - starting 3pm - Hog Roast, Burgers and Hot Dogs, Veggie option by The Green Donkey, Bouncy Castle, Licenced Bar from 1pm, Raffle - All proceeds to go to the upkeep of Redbrook Millennium Green a green open space for everyone to freely

Once upon a time, way back in 1983, Monmouth took part in the Wales Tourist Board’s ‘Festival of Castles’. A Rolls Royce Rally, Carnival, Medieval Battle, Son et Luminere and concerts were held to mark the occasion.

Take on the dramatic landscape straddling the England & Wales border - an area of outstanding natural beauty. A Chepstow start then through woodlands and the limestone cliffs of the Wye gorge, with the magical twisting riverside path passing Tintern Abbey enroute to Ross-on-Wye at half way.

Taste of Monmouthshire is a boutique food and drink festival held in the historic venue of Shire Hall in the county town of Monmouth. The county of Monmouthshire is the Food Capital of Wales and boasts many award winning hotels and restaurants together with top quality food and drink producers.

Join us for a festival of classic transport with many vehicles on display and the chance to travel behind our classic steam and diesel loco’s in 1950’s Mk1 carriages.

Eerience the outstanding natural beauty of the Wye Valley. Taking place at the Monmouth Show Ground, The Welsh Wanderer CycleFest features two challenging sportive route options, a family ride and a ’have a go’ bike demo day.

Presented here is a unique opportunity to hear a comprehensive selection of chart hits America’s biggest pop band ever recorded including: God Only Knows - Good Vibrations - I Get Around - Surfin’ USA - Fun Fun Fun - California Girls - Sloop John B and many more that you will surely know and by the end of the evening

Abergavenny will once again become a centre for culinary celebration in September. Abergavenny Food Festival 2018 is it’s 20th year running and reaches 35,000 people of a 2-day festival weekend.