What's on in Garn Fach

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Community

Around £2.75

The Planet Awakens

The Earth is changing and scientists are working hard to address many environmental issues. Visit our workshop and take part in hands-on activities looking at; the land – with bug hunting, the air – making a simple air monitor and the oceans – investigating the effects of ocean acidification on shells.

Sat 25 JulCatalyst Museum(3.5mi)

via Catalyst Museum

Community

Clytha Gardens (Hanbury Tenison)

Blaenavon Male Voice Choir

Sun 26 JulBlaenavon Male Voice Choir(3.6mi)

via Blaenavon Male Voice ChoirLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Oakdale Silver Band

Join us for a wonderful afternoon of music at the bandstand in Bedwellty Park! Entry is FREE and no booking is necessary. This FREE concert is part of the Summer Bandstand Concert programme that has been organised by Tredegar Town Council. For more information or email Alternatively call Bedwellty House & Park on .

Sun 26 JulAbertillery Community Education Centre(3.7mi)

via Abertillery Community Education CentreCurated

Likely freeCommunity

Oakdale Silver Band

Sun 26 Jul15:00Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre(1.9mi)

via Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre

Community

Mission to Mars: Astronaut School

Prepare for launch at Bedwellty House and train like a real astronaut! In our exciting Mission to Mars: Astronaut School, young space explorers will discover the science behind space travel and astronaut training through fun, hands-on challenges. Explore NASA’s surprising link with nappies Take on the famous Egg Drop Challenge to protect your “astronaut cargo” Learn how astronauts survive, travel, and work in space This interactive workshop is perfect for curious minds who dream of space, rockets, and life beyond Earth. Packed with problem-solving, engineering, and space science, it’s an out-of-this-world experience! Blast off into science and adventure! Book online here.

Thu 30 JulAbertillery Community Education Centre(3.7mi)

via Abertillery Community Education CentreCurated

Community

Mission to Mars: Astronaut School

Thu 30 Jul10:00Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre(1.9mi)

via Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre

Community

Around £2.75

Is Air Really There? – Summer Shows

Visit Catalyst at between 1st and 14th August for a chance to see our family show. What is Air? Do we really need it? How much do we breathe in? Can we prove it exists? Fin...

Sat 1 AugCatalyst Museum(3.5mi)

via Catalyst Museum

Likely freeCommunity

Event : More to Life than Work - 'Hiya Butt! Bay'

There's more to life than work!Explore the hobbies, past-times and sports of mining communities in o...

Mon 3 AugBig Pit National Coal Museum(2.7mi)

via Big Pit National Coal MuseumLocal gem

Community

Around £20

Hyrox Games: Abertillery

Join us at Abertillery Sports Centre for our next Hyrox Games! Eight stations - 6 minutes per station - 2 minutes break: Shuttle Run Ski Erg Rowing Machine Sled Push (40kg men / 30kg women) Broad Jump Burpees Farmers Carry (24kg men / 16kg women) Weighted Lunge (20kg men / 10kg women) Wall Balls (6kg men / 4kg women) Registration opens at 5pm and the event starts at 5.30pm. £20 per pair To book your place, or ask at reception.

Fri 7 AugAbertillery Community Education Centre(3.7mi)

via Abertillery Community Education CentreCurated

Community

Around £20

Hyrox Games: Abertillery

Fri 7 Aug17:00Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre(1.9mi)

via Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre

Sun Protection Scientists – Summer Workshops

Community

Around £2.75

Sun Protection Scientists – Summer Workshops

Every day between 8th and 21st August at 12:30pm and at 3:00pm Become a Sun Protection Scientist and carry out your own investigations to find out just how important sun pr...

Sat 8 AugCatalyst Museum(3.5mi)

via Catalyst Museum

Community

Around £16

Breakfast with the Princesses

Join us for a magical morning of singing, dancing, and sparkle-filled fun with Aurora and Rapunzel! Our princesses can’t wait to welcome your little ones for an enchanting start to the day. Children will enjoy a delicious, cooked breakfast along with a special royal treat, while adults can relax with a bacon or sausage roll and a pastry treat on the side. It’s the perfect family event for making memories, meeting the princesses, and starting the day with a little bit of magic. £16 per child | £8 per adult Book online here

Sat 8 AugAbertillery Community Education Centre(3.7mi)

via Abertillery Community Education CentreCurated

Community

Around £16

Breakfast with the Princesses

Back to All Events Join us for a magical morning of singing, dancing, and sparkle-filled fun with Aurora and Rapunzel! Our princesses can’t wait to welcome your little ones for an enchanting start to the day. Children will enjoy a delicious, cooked breakfast along with a special royal treat, while adults can relax with a bacon or sausage roll and a pastry treat on the side. It’s the perfect family event for making memories, meeting the princesses, and starting the day with a little bit of magic. £16 per child

Sat 8 Aug10:00Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre(1.9mi)

via Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre

Community

Coffee Morning

Come and join us for a chat, cuppa and cake. Second Tuesday of every month in the community CHaT Room Cafe.

Tue 11 Aug11:15Glangrwyney Village Hall(4.6mi)

via Glangrwyney Village HallLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Event : More to Life than Work - Wrestling

There's more to life than work!Explore the hobbies, past-times and sports of mining communities in o...

Tue 11 Aug12:00Big Pit National Coal Museum(2.7mi)

via Big Pit National Coal MuseumLocal gem

BEAN & BREAD (Rogerstone) Handbuild Pottery Fairy House Workshop

Arts & CultureWorkshops & Classes

Around £34

BEAN & BREAD (Rogerstone) Handbuild Pottery Fairy House Workshop

Hand build your very own tea-light fairy house in strong stoneware clay at Bean & Bread in Rogerstone.

Sun 16 Aug04:30@ Melanie Made Mud(1.8mi)

via @ Melanie Made Mud

Likely freeCommunity

Event : More to Life than Work - Coal Rocks

There's more to life than work!Explore the hobbies, past-times and sports of mining communities in o...

Tue 18 Aug12:00Big Pit National Coal Museum(2.7mi)

via Big Pit National Coal MuseumLocal gem

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Venues with events near Garn Fach

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre1.9 miles away Big Pit National Coal Museum2.7 miles away @ Melanie Made Mud1.8 miles away

More about Garn Fach

Gwent, Wales

Garn Fach is in south-east Wales, where valleys, market towns and community venues sit close together. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Garn Fach events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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