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Tickets are no longer available to purchase online. You can still purchase tickets for Fringe events (where applicable) through the Borough Theatre on 01873 850805. Tickets will be held for collection at the Borough Theatre.
March for Africa
Saturday 17 September, 1.00pm
Starting at the Town Hall, Abergavenny
Organised by David & Martha Holman from Love Zimbabwe. Participants include: Oxfam Cymru, Fairtrade Abergavenny & Crickhowell, Love Zimbabwe and children from Our Lady & St. Michael's School. The march will proceed to the Methodist Church, Castle St via St.John's St and Square.
Parva Farm & Vineyard
Tintern, Chepstow, Gwent NP16 6SQ
Tel: 01291 689636 www.parvafarm.com
Guided Tour and Tutored Tasting
Wednesday 14 September, 2.30pm
Tickets: £7.50
To book contact Judith Dudley by phone, email parvafarm@hotmail.com or just turn up on the day!
The oldest commercial vineyard in Wales, where you will see how grapes are grown for wine. Followed by a tutored wine tasting and a Welsh cheese tasting. The whole session takes approx. 2.5 hours. Sensible footwear should be worn as the vineyard is on a slope and the paths are grass.
Blaenavon Heritage Centre
Church Road, NP4 9AS.
Tel 01495 742333
Email: blaenavon.tic@torfaen.gov.uk
www.world-heritage-blaenavon.org.uk
This event is FREE but must be booked through Blaenavon TIC. Pick up / drop off by minibus at Abergavenny TIC (in bus station car park NP7 5HL)
Food From A Forgotten Landscape
Thursday 15 September, 10.00am – 4.00pm
8 places available – adults only!
Visit a local apiary. Beekeeper Calwyn Glastonbury will talk about bees, pollination and honey production. See a hive, enjoy a taster session and purchase local honey. (Please note: this event is not suitable for those who are sensitive to bees). Then it's off to Blaenavon for a mini tour of the World Heritage Site, stopping at the Centre to explore and order lunch. Finally, meet Steve and Sarah Warman who rear organic Aberdeen Angus beef cattle in a challenging upland landscape. Includes taster session and chance to buy some top quality beef.
Abergavenny Tourist Information Centre
Swan Meadow, Monmouth Road, Abergavenny, NP7 5HL
– situated in the Bus Station Car Park.
Wine, Walking and Wildlife
In association with Monmouthshire
Countryside Services
Wednesday 14 September
9.30am to 4.30pm
15 places available – meet at Abergavenny TIC
Step abroad the minibus (25 minute journey) to visit two interesting farms in the Llangovan area, Raglan. Meet Alan and Ceri Morgan at Gadr Farm who've won wildlife farming awards. 2 mile walk with steep climb. See woodland conservation and fantastic views. Then on to Frank and Leigh Strawford at Wernddu Vineyard for a tour. Meet their herd of alpacas. Sample wine, cider and perry and visit the shop. Wear boots / stout shoes and bring wet weather clothes.
Tickets: £11.00
Walk to Sugar Load Vineyard
In association with Monmouthshire
Countryside Services
Friday 16 September, 10.00am – 3.00pm
Walk is FREE but tickets will be required.
20 places – meet at Abergavenny TIC.
A 6-mile moderate walk, via Castle Meadows and Llanwenarth Church. Tour the vines, lunch on the slopes and enjoy the views. There will be a chance to taste and buy various wines, before the stroll back to town. Walking boots and waterproof clothing required. When booking online you will be asked to state your preference for food to puchase on the day.
Local cheeseplatter with crusty bread for one: £5.50; two sharing: £9.99
Additional refreshments can also be purchased on the day.
Llanover Gardens
Llanover House, Llanover,
Nr Abergavenny NP7 9EF
Rare Plant Fair
Sunday 18 September, 11.00am – 4.00pm
Tickets: Adults: £4.00, Children under 16 free (includes
access to the gardens)
Thirteen nurseries including specialists in herbs, wild flowers and edible plants. Unique experience for novice and expert gardeners. An opportunity to buy interesting and easy to grow plants. Plus the added diversion of a 15 acre listed garden to enjoy! More details at www.rareplantfair.co.uk
Tickets: £4.00
Longhouse Farm
Mr & Mrs MHC Anderson
Penrhos, Raglan NP15 2DE
Garden Opening
(National Gardens Scheme)
Sunday 18 September, 2pm-6pm
Admission: £3.50 (children free)
15 years in development and still ongoing, this hidden 2 acre garden has a south facing terrace, millrace wall, pond, spacious lawns, colourful and unusual plants varying from blossom, irises, summer bulbs, roses, vegetables to asters, grasses and a malus avenue of autumn colour. Unspoilt vistas of Monmouthshire.
Situated midway between Monmouth & Abergavenny. 4 Miles from Raglan. Old Raglan/Abergavenny Rd signed Clytha. At Bryngwyn/Great Oak crossroads take turn to Great Oak. In Great Oak follow signs from red telephone down narrow lane. Home-made teas.
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