On Saturday 13th Oct at 2.30pm, Mary Payne, well-known broadcaster and writer, and Gold Medal Winner at both Hampton Court and Chelsea Flower Shows, will be giving a talk about how to spend “Minimum effort for maximum effect” in the garden, a subject of keen interest to many gardeners.

Maryport Street South, Usk

Sat 13 Oct

Concert by Solem String Quartet, presented by Wye Valley Music

The Solem quartet takes its name from the University of Manchester’s motto “arduus ad solem”, meaning “striving towards the sun”. The Quartet was formed in 2011 at the University of Manchester and in 2014 won the Royal Overseas League Ensemble Competition.

Bridges Centre, Drybridge House, Drybridge Park, Monmouth

Sun 14 Oct

Kate Humble - Thinking on my Feet

Book talk and signing

Savoy Theatre Monmouth

Tue 16 Oct

Usk Farmers Market

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, Maryport St, Usk NP15 1AD with both indoor and outside stalls.

Usk Monmouthshire

Sat 6 Oct, Sat 20 Oct, Sat 3 Nov, Sat 17 Nov, Sat 1 Dec, Sat 15 Dec

Jimmy Aldridge and Sid Goldsmith

Jimmy Aldridge & Sid Goldsmith are one of the finest duos to have emerged onto the British folk and acoustic scene in recent years. Their combination of outstanding vocal work, sensitive instrumentation, and a powerful social conscience has brought them widespread critical acclaim.

Mackenzie Hall, Mill Hill, Brockweir, Nr Chepstow

Sat 20 Oct

Ghost Train

Trains are running from our Spooky Furnace Sidings station at regular intervals from 4pm through to 9pm. All our visitors are encouraged to dress up in their spooky clothes (but not essential). Be prepared to be scared! Trains will run between Furnace Sidings and Whistle Inn.

Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway Blaenavon, Pontypool

Sun 28 Oct to Wed 31 Oct

Spooky Halloween Day

With a prize for the first 150 to complete our spooky trail through the Ironworks.

Blaenavon Ironworks

Sun 28 Oct to Wed 31 Oct

Haunted History and Folklore Evening Tour

Hear tales of Welsh myths and the legends of the Black Mountains, and local ghost stories of the Ironworks.Followed by hot drink refreshment and a Welsh cake.

Blaenavon Ironworks

Mon 29 Oct to Sat 3 Nov

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