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SUMMARY:Storytelling & Sugar paste Creative Workshop Age 10+
DESCRIPTION:The storytelling through sugar paste workshop is a delightful and fun way of\nstimulating the imagination with the use of sugar paste\, cutters\, and moulds. We\nalso use 2D and 3D modelling skills to create a picture collage that will tell a story\,\nuncover a legend or inspire an adventure.\nAll materials will be provided\, come along and have some fun!!\nWorkshop led by Deborah Blake\, Cake Artist and Author. \n 
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/storytelling-sugar-paste-creative-workshop-age-10/
CATEGORIES:childrens events
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SUMMARY:Teddy Bear's Picnic - Sugar Paste workshop
DESCRIPTION:Stimulate young imaginations with the use of sugar paste as an art material! We’ll\nlearn fun and delightful modelling skills which are suitable for all abilities.\nMake your own special teddy bear and their own miniature picnic to take to the\nwoods with his friends.\nWe’ll also make up our own stories about the adventures the bears will have on\ntheir day out. All materials provided!\nWorkshop led by Deborah Blake\, Cake Artist and Author. \n 
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/teddy-bears-picnic-sugar-paste-workshop/
CATEGORIES:childrens events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260216T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260216T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T112137
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UID:8766-1771239600-1771243200@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Jack & the Beanstalk
DESCRIPTION:And we’re kicking things off with our own version of Jack & the Beanstalk this February half term. ‘With the Giant’s away on their holiday\, Fairy Flora has been tasked to look after their castle and protect their precious gold. With a series of beanstalks recently sprouting as high as the clouds\, it’s only a matter of time before someone climbs to Giant’s land in search of treasure. Could you lend our fairy friend a helping hand in this exciting\, storytelling adventure?’ We’ll be performing at the following venues… Mon 16th Feb: Melville Theatre AbergavennyThere will be both morning & afternoon shows available. 
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/jack-the-beanstalk/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:childrens events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260118T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T112137
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SUMMARY:Scenic Arts Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Start your career in Theatre Production. \n\nScenery\nProps\nPuppets\nMasks\nCostume making
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/scenic-arts-workshops/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:childrens events
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SUMMARY:Lost Treasure: Youth summer school
DESCRIPTION:For more information contact Junior at 074481 33152
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/lost-treasure-youth-summer-school/
LOCATION:Melville Centre\, 5 Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:childrens events,Drama,theatre,workshops
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SUMMARY:ReVibe Fest - ReLaunch\, ReFresh\, ReVive
DESCRIPTION:Program of events & activities:\nFRIDAY 13th JUNE \n6.30pm – Poetry Cafe – Open mic with Ric Hool – (Free Entry) \n6.30pm – Youth Circus Cabaret @ Dance Blast – Monmouthshire Youth Circus Company will amaze you with their skills in this cabaret of circus.With Trapeze\, Hoop\, Rope and  Silks in the air and acro on the ground\, there will be something for everyone. https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/danceblast/t-lnqnvop \n8.30pm – Gin & Karaoke Cafe – Feel like a star on our mini stage: Fun 4 all \n9.15pm – Bliss out with the Harp by Josie Felce. A late session relaxing with improvised sounds on the 34 string folk harp.  Please bring a mat or blanket to lie on to make yourself comfortable.  This aims to really relax you\, taking you to the ‘island of the self’ within you. (Donations accepted for Entry/Participation) \n10pm – Fire Side Fables – Stories around the camp fire (Bring along your marshmallows\, a stick and a scary story) \n  \nSATURDAY 14th JUNE \n\nDance Blast’s Aerial Rig (Give it a Go) and Aerial Demonstrations from 11am to 5pm.\n\n11am – Mad Hatter fun\, games and activities – Aimed for children under eight\, but fun for all the mad amongst us… (Free Entrance) \n11am – Creative Drop in: Join us for a relaxed\, creative drop-in session where we’ll co-create a large\, shared artwork that explores the question: What do the arts mean to you? This is a space for everyone — all ages and abilities — to take part in a collaborative drawing. You can doodle\, write words\, add colour\, draw memories\, symbols\, or simple marks. Whether the arts have inspired\, comforted\, challenged\, or connected you\, this is your chance to express it visually – together with others. \n\nNo art skills required — just bring your curiosity and imagination. 🎨 Materials will be provided. 🤝 Come for five minutes or stay for the full two hours — your contribution matters. \n\n12pm – Stories to change your life (Theatre) by Josie Felce. Open to all ages. Come and hear stories that will amaze and surprise you!  In stories you can find the way to sort out your challenges in life\, meet kindred spirits\, realise that everything is possible if you are inspired.   (Donations accepted for Entry/ Participation) \n2pm – Family Dance Session – A family dance session for parents and their under 5’s. Come and have fun\, moving together. Led by Dance Blast’s wonderful Zoe 🙂\nThis session is under the tent on the front lawn of The Melville Centre  – Saturday June 14th at 2pm. The session is free. However numbers are limited so please book ahead to guarantee a place. https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/danceblast/t-vvrxxpn \n2pm – Textile Rosettes Workshops with Emma Bevan: Celebrating special moments – Join Emma Bevan for an enjoyable and relaxed workshop\, making your own ‘rosette-brooch’\, inspired by The Community Shawl and using pre-loved and recycled fabrics. This is a free workshop; donations welcome towards materials.\nWe will use needle-felting and/or sewing to create your own rosette\, with the intention of commemorating an achievement or celebration of your own\, or of a woman you admire\, such as a family member\, a friend\, or a public figure\, for example. No prior experience or skills are required\, and the workshops are suitable for anyone aged 14 years old (all minors are to be accompanied by an adult). The maximum number for the workshop is 8 participants. You will have the fabulous opportunity to also view The Community Shawl in person\, and find out more about its history. The workshop will run for 2 hours\, from 2pm to 4pm. You are very welcome to bring a favourite button\, shell or other treasured object\, including a scrap of fabric\, to include in your rosette. We will take some photos of your creations at the end\, and then you can take home your rosette\, to wear\, to display\, or to gift to someone you love. To book\, please email Emma at communityshawlproject@gmail.com \n3pm – Rock Choir on the lawn – Rock Choir Abergavenny\, Monmouth\, Chepstow and Newport (led by Karl Montgomery-Williams) is a contemporary choir experience with no auditions and no sheet music requirement. We focus on fun\, friendship and community. We aim to create a life affirming experience for our members\, fostering a sense of belonging and confidence through singing. Our Abergavenny choir meet at The Priory Centre every Wednesday. \n4pm – Suitcase Showcase – Enjoy scenes from our latest productions and get the inside scoop on Suitcase Theatre – how we work and why we love it\, and why we think theatre is for everyone. (Free Entrance) www.suitcasetheatrecompany.com \n5pm – “Film & discussion – “Dawn” – Tickets £5 https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/revibe-fest-dawn/ \n6pm – Story Slam Cafe – With Andy North – The Monmouth Story Slam is inspired by the long running ‘Moth Hour’ (https://themoth.org/) broadcast across the US and UK on public Radio. And also by our friends in Boston\, Massachusetts who founded the Story Slam in the City of Newton and regularly attract an audience in the hundreds. \n\nVolunteers from the audience share true stories about themselves\, their friends\, families (pretty much anything) that can be funny\, uplifting\, sad or touching.\n\n\nOften you will find that a story inspires you to tell your own and you can submit your name at any point in the evening.\n\n\nThe rules are….\n\n\nYou get FIVE minutes (and no more)\n\n\nNotes are allowed (but it’s much better without)\n\n\nEnjoy yourself (The great thing about story telling is that the crowd will ALWAYS be with you)\n\n7.30pm – Albino Frogs (Funk) – Be prepared for Funky Grooves – Tickets £8 https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/albino-frogs-are-back/ \n7.30pm – Space to Dance – with Keef Wesolowski-Miles aka Hummingbird Dreamer.  Eclectic music\, partly guided\, sober space to dance\, connect and awaken the wild dancer in you. Liberating structures designed for freedom and unity. From 7:30PM to 10:00PM  – £14 in advance / £20 on the door https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/danceblast/t-rpmpxjx \n10pm – Fire Labyrinth – Face your fears and Face the Fire! Hummadruz\, Theatr Uwchfioled Cymru\, are known throughout the Festival scene for their Ultraviolet Fire shows and Labyrinths. Combining UV and Fire spectacle and circus with the finest DJ mixed soundtrack\, this half hour show is an exhilirating experience as our performers do death-defying tricks and light our fire labyrinth. Everyone is then invited to walk\, dance and party through the labyrinth! Great music and great vibes! Suitable for ages 7 and above (under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult) All tickets: £5 https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/hummadruz-uv-fire-labyrinth/ \n  \nSUNDAY 15th JUNE \n10:30am – Creative/Contemporary dance class for Adults & Teens @ Dance Blast. This is an open\, creative class for all abilities\, Led by Fran. Participation is Free… Reserve your space at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/danceblast/t-jzozqxp \n11am –  Soundings – Acoustic music on the lawn (Free Entrance) \n12pm – An introduction to Flamenco (Workshop) – Bring along your shoes and skirts and enjoy some Flamenco time. \n1pm – Cinders Lost their Dance Shoes (Adults)\, Dance workshop with Joon Dance https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/danceblast/t-krkrozj  \n2pm – Ukelele on the Lawn \n3pm – Cinders Lost their Dance Shoes (11 – 18 yrs)\, Dance workshop with Joon Dance https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/danceblast/t-vvrvepj \n3.30pm – BMJ’s Improv Workshop – This workshop\, which has been specially arranged for the Revibe Fest\, is designed for people of any age who would like to explore playing and improvising jazz. All instruments are welcome – including voice. https://www.blackmountainjazz.co.uk/event-details/playing-and-improvising-jazz-workshop-1 \n6pm – Gin & Karaoke Cafe – Feel like a star on our mini stage: Fun 4 all \n7.30pm – Jazz Pick ‘n’ Mix  Presented by Black Mountain Jazz (Free Entrance) https://www.blackmountainjazz.co.uk/event-details/jazz-pick-n-mix-at-the-revibe-fest \n  \n 
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/revibe-fest/
CATEGORIES:childrens events,Dance,Drama,film,Jazz,music,Poetry,storytelling,talks,theatre,workshops
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250225T153000
DTSTAMP:20260615T112137
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SUMMARY:Grandma's Gingerbread Tale
DESCRIPTION:Think you know the story of the Gingerbread Man? Well think again\, as we bring you a brand new twist on this classic tale. Grandma is busily baking in her kitchen\, when one of her Gingerbread unexpectedly springs to life. After chasing it down\, the pair form an unlikely friendship and work together to outsmart the cunning Mr Fox.\n\nTickets will be available to purchase via our ticket website…\n\nwww.ticketsource.co.uk/loubyloustories
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/grandmas-gingerbread-tale/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:childrens events,storytelling
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241221T153000
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SUMMARY:Louby Lou Stories - A Snow Dream
DESCRIPTION:You can now purchase your seats to our festive show ‘A Snow Dream’ at the lovely little Melville Centre-Abergavenny on Saturday 21st December. \n\n\nBook: www.ticketsource.co.uk/loubyloustories \n\n\nTickets are all priced at £10 per seat for both adults & children as there is only a limited capacity within the theatre itself. \n\n\nThe recommended age is 3 to 10 years. \n\n\nRunning time is approximately 45/50 minutes.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/louby-lou-stories-a-snow-dream/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:childrens events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230223T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230223T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T112137
CREATED:20230120T125342Z
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SUMMARY:The Tap Dancing Mermaid
DESCRIPTION:We’ve all heard thousands of stories written about The Moon but now the time has come to hear his magical\, mystical story about a young tap dancer who he watches at night.\nMixing up tap dance\, stunning puppetry\, live ukulele-ing and a beautiful story\, The Tap Dancing Mermaid is the\nsmash hit solo production from Tessa Bide Productions Ltd and it will make you want to stick\n50ps to your shoes and join in! \nGather round\, gather round for the Moon’s magical\, mystical story about a tippetty-top tap dancer who he has been watching at night. Marina Skippett creeps out of her house every night to shuffle and stomp on the boardwalk to the sounds of the sea. She can’t tap dance at home anymore since her evil\, tractor-sized Aunty banned it\, threatening to feed Marina’s dinners to the dog! But then\, one moonlit night\, Marina meets a mysterious\, watery boy called Leo\nswimming in the sea and her life is never the same again! \nThe “truly amazing one woman power house” Tessa Bide brings you her celebrated devised solo production\, called “just everything a children’s theatre experience should be” (Childplays). There are stunning puppets\, original live music to sing along to and tap dancing that will make you want to stick 50ps to your shoes and join in! For everyone aged 3 to 133. \nClick here to take a peek at The Tap Dancing Mermaid \nTickets: \nAdult: £9\nChildren (up to 12yrs): £5\nFamily (2 adults & 2 children): £25 \nCall 01873 853167 or email melvillecamanager@gmail.com to reserve your ticket.\nLimited Tickets.  Tickets on a first come first served basis.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/the-tap-dancing-mermaid/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:childrens events,community,Event,music,storytelling,theatre
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220630
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SUMMARY:The Bee Hive - with LoubyLou Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:30 minute outdoor theatre experience! Bring your blankets\, chairs and picnics. Join Bumble and Bee in this vibrant and fun performance\, as they fill you in on all things bee through song\, dance and some rather silly sketches. Join them on their quest for world pollination! \nStand up for your stripes and join our buzzing friends\, as they embark on their World Pollination Tour across South Wales this Summer!\n\nThese little bees are on a quest to save their species and they need your help. Join them on the Melville Centre lawn and watch them spread their message through catchy songs\, fun filled sketches\, a little bit of waggle dancing and plenty of audience interaction. Get ready to shake your stingers\, warm up your wings and prepare for world pollination! You won’t want to miss out on this un-BEE-lievable experience!  \nOur Bee Hive experience is a fun and rather wacky theatre performance for children (and adults) of all ages. The aim of the performance is to demonstrate the importance of bees in our ecosystem in a vibrant\, and entertaining way. The set up is very relaxed and children are encouraged to engage throughout. \nThe performance will take place OUTDOORS on the Melville Centre lawn. You are welcome to bring camp chairs\, blankets or whatever you like to make yourself comfy and watch the show in comfort. Please note\, if the weather is poor on the day\, an alternative indoor space will be available. \nThe duration of the performance is 30 minutes. There are FOUR performance times to choose from; please see website link for times and tickets \n\n\nLouby Lou’s is an interactive storytelling company that is passionate in delivering high quality sessions to parents & children. We take classic stories or themes & bring them to life using action\, sound\, props\, puppets\, role play & parachute work. Our sessions have a strong focus on using the imagination & getting lost in the wonderful world of make believe. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the website\, Facebook Page or Twitter Feed.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/the-bee-hive-with-loubylou-storytelling/
CATEGORIES:childrens events,Event,storytelling
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