| Friday 2nd March |
| 2 March |
10.30
The Nelson Museum
Free entry including coffee and biscuits |
Festival Launch
You are invited to the Museum to help us launch MWF 2012 with the opening of the new exhibition. This Sporting Life. In recognition of Olympic year, the exhibition tells of Monmouth women and girls and their involvement in sport and physical activities over several generations. The exhibits have been gathered by local groups currently involved in the great variety of women's sport.
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| 2 March |
10.00 - 16.00
Shire Hall
Monday - Sunday
£2 Adult
£1 Child
£5 Family ticket
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A Stitch in Time:: Textiles - function and form
 An exploration of the changing nature of textiles, from the simply functional to the purely artistic. Contains work by contemporary textiles artists and objects from Monmouth and Abergavenny Museums.
Tickets for all Shire Hall events are
available from Shire Hall reception:
01600 775257 enquiries@shirehallmonmouth.org
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| 2 March |
Monmouth School Sports Club
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 Get Physical!
In the run up to the Olympic Games, Iain MacDonald, manager of the Monmouth School Sports Club, is offering free classes across the period of the festival when you show the programme.
Contact the Sports Club for further information: 01600 714381
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| 2 March |
11.30
St Thomas' Church
Free |
A Service for Women's World Day of Prayer
Let Justice Prevail
The theme for this year's service has been prepared by Christian Women of Malaysia for churches worldwide where the Day of Prayer is observed.
All welcome
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| 2 March |
20.00
The Priory
£10
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 Courtship: Love Lives in Jane Austen
A celebrated one woman show by Kim Hicks.
"She makes Austen's characters leap off the page" - The Scotsman
Contact the Savoy Theatre for tickets
01600 713036 (day) or 772467 (eve & w/e).
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| Saturday 3rd March |
| 3 March |
10.00- 16.00
Shire Hall
£25 including materials
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Felt Making Workshop
Explore the basics of wet felt making using a variety of techniques. You will make a selection of beautiful pieces to take home and have all the skills and knowledge to carry on. No experience necessary. Please bring a plastic bag to take home wet felt.
Tickets for all Shire Hall events are
available from Shire Hall reception:
01600 775257 enquiries@shirehallmonmouth.org
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| 3 March |
18.30
Monmouth Priory
£7
Drinks available
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Words and Pictures: Julia Donaldson
Best-selling children's author Julia Donaldson MBE is perhaps most well known for The Gruffalo, read and loved by millions of children and adults alike. Following an earlier appearance for children and adults at the Savoy Theatre, Julia talks this evening about her career, her collaboration with different illustrators, and her role as Children's Laureate. She is happy to sign books for sale.
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| Sunday 4rd March |
| 4 March |
10.00 - 12.00
£10.00
including materials
at the Shire Hall
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Starting to Stitch
A family workshop where you can learn and use simple stitches to make a decorative mini sampler.
Suitable for over 7’s – children must be accompanied by an adult
Tickets for all Shire Hall events are
available from Shire Hall reception:
01600 775257 enquiries@shirehallmonmouth.org
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| 4 March |
14.30
£9.50
including afternoon tea
students
£5.50
The Priory
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"Being Different:  A Challenge or an Opportunity?":
Shannon Murray
The UK's top disabled model, Shannon Murray has made many TV appearances and well-known advertising campaigns, including Debenhams in 2010. She has a strong (and well-deserved!) reputation as a gifted and entertaining speaker, actor and spokesperson for disabled people both here, across Europe and in the USA. |
| Monday 5th March |
| 5 March |
10.00 - 12.00
Art@Oriel Jones
£15
Maximum 12 participants
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 Introduction to Simple Printmaking
Jo Booth leads a friendly, fun and easy introduction to printmaking. Make an image which you can print onto paper for framing, greeting cards or gift tags.
Cost includes all materials used on the day, tea/coffee and some of Jo’s delicious home-made cake.
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| 5 March |
13.00 - 14.00
Shire Hall
£4.50
including admission to the Shire Hall
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 The Henry Wall Hanging
A lunchtime talk exploring the Shire Hall’s magnificent Henry Wall Hanging. The wall hanging was designed by local artist Richard Wills and took over 4500 hours to complete by the skilled embroiderers of the Monmouth Broderers.
Tickets for all Shire Hall events are
available from Shire Hall reception: 01600 775257 enquiries@shirehallmonmouth.org
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| 5 March |
19.00-20.00
Monmouth School Sports Club
Free with programme |
Free physiotherapy mini consultations
Entry with programme.
Contact Sports Club for further information - 01600 714381
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| 5 March |
11.00-12.00
Monmouth Library
Free |
Computer Taster Sessions
A chance to familiarise yourself with computers and the Internet
Limited numbers – contact the library on 01600 775215 to book a place
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| 5 March |
19.30
The Grange School
£15
including glass of wine
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Garden Lovers’ Questions
A panel of enthusiastic specialists is at your disposal for an evening of garden-talk. A chance to ask questions, get expert advice and swap v iews with other garden lovers over a glass of wine.
On the panel:
Debs Goodenough, previously Head Gardener at Osborne House, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s country home for twelve years coordinating the restoration of this 300 acre estate and managing other historic landscapes. Now Head Gardener to HRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall with gardening responsibilities in all their properties which are run organically;
Helena Gerrish, owner of High Glanau and its beautifully restored garden;
Sue Wilderspin, Deputy Head of Monmouth’s Grange School , convener of the school gardening club and keen gardener;
Steph Tyler, professional ecologist and wildlife expert.
The panel is chaired by Anthony Mayell, host of promise auctions and charity events and a keen amateur gardener at his Herefordshire home.
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| Tuesday 6th March |
| 6 March |
10.00 - 12.00
Shire Hall
£2
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Knit and Natter
Grab your needles and join us for a relaxed and friendly couple of hours as we knit and natter together. Beginners welcome.
Tickets for all Shire Hall events are
available from Shire Hall reception:
01600 775257 enquiries@shirehallmonmouth.org |
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| 6 March |
11-12.30
£6.50
Start from the Nelson Museum
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 All Human Life: A Guided Walk
Explore Monmouth’s fascinating architectural past from the Nelson Museum to Hereford Road, with a rare opportunity to see the women’s war memorial at Haberdashers Monmouth Girls’ School. Finish the tour with tasty soup and roll at The Whole Earth café, Swan Court.
Led by Sue Miles, Chair of Monmouth Field and History Society
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| 6 March |
15.00-16.00
Monmouth Library
Free
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Computer Taster Sessions
A chance to familiarise yourself with computers and the Internet
Limited numbers – contact the library on 01600 775215 to book a place |
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| 6 March |
19.00-20.00
Shire Hall
£3
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 Patchwork and Quilting
An illustrated talk on the history of patchwork and quilting with Barbara Jones.
Tickets for all Shire Hall events are
available from Shire Hall reception:
01600 775257 enquiries@shirehallmonmouth.org |
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| 6 March |
19.00-20.00
Monmouth School Sports Club
Free with programme
No booking required |
 The Seven Ages Of Woman
Dr Brian Harries gives a guided tour of health concerns for women and those they care for, from babies through to the elderly. A chance to listen and to ask questions.
Crèche available – Contact Sports Club for further information - 01600 714381
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| Wednesday 7th March |
| 7 March |
From 09.30
Monmouth Library
Free
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Digital Photography
Gain some hands-on help to get the most out of digital photography
Four 45-minute slots available through the morning
Contact the Library for further information.
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| 7 March |
14.00
Monmouth Library
Free |
 Macmillan Care
Ginny Brink the Macmillan Development Manager for SE Wales, speaks about the Macmillan information and support service and the role of Macmillan Nurses.
Contact the Library for further information. |
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| 7 March |
19.00-
19.45
19.45-
20.30
Monmouth School Sports Club
Free with programme
No booking required
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 Make A Splash!
Monmouth School Sports Club and Aqua Sphere present a swimming demonstration and trial with instruction from Kevin Richards, ex Olympic swimmer, coach to the South African swimming squad and national champion tri-athlete.
The first 45 minutes is geared towards the leisure, recreational and fitness swimmer; the second half is pitched towards the more competitive swimmer.
Whatever your standard, if you enjoy swimming you’ll enjoy this.
Additionally Aqua Sphere presents a full range of swimwear and equipment for sale at very special prices.
Contact Sports Club for further information - 01600 714381
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| 7 March |
19.00 for 19.30
The Priory
£10 with glass of wine
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 The Fairtrade Journey:
Harriet Lamb
Harriet Lamb CBE takes us through her leadership of the Fairtrade Foundation. Since Harriet became Executive Director, it has undergone staggering growth in sales and products, and therefore in the number of farmers, workers and their families in the world’s poorest regions who are benefitting. Come and listen to Harriet tell the story in her own words.
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Thursday 8th March |
| 8 March |
11.00-12.00
Monmouth Library
Free |
Computer Taster Sessions
A chance to familiarise yourself with computers and the Internet
Limited numbers – contact the library on 01600 775215 to book a place
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| 8 March |
10.00 - 15.00
Shire Hall
£25.00 including materials
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 Playing with Stitch
Take a stitch for a walk to make an updated version of a traditional band sampler.
Tickets for all Shire Hall events are
available from Shire Hall reception:
01600 775257 enquiries@shirehallmonmouth.org |
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| 8 March |
19.30
Savoy Theatre
£8
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Off Centre: Ayckbourn and Townsend
Off Centre Theatre presents two one-act comedies, in celebration of Monmouth Women's Festival. Each has a strong female thread, but men will also enjoy these performances!
"Mother Figure" by Alan Ayckbourn
Neglected by philandering traveller husband Harry, Lucy has 'reverted' to being a total mother figure. Always in dressing-gown and slippers, she has three small children and doesn't answer the phone or doorbell. When neighbours drop in, Lucy is unable to escape from baby-talk, and quarrelling ensues. Will everyone 'make up'...?
"Womberang" by Sue Townsend 
Mother of four children, Townsend spent a lot of time at gynaecology clinics, fantasising about changing the furniture around, complaining and causing a revolution among the patients. This play is the result of those fantasies as heroine Rita creates her own kind of anarchy in the waiting room.
Tickets: online and by phone at the Savoy. www.monmouth-savoy.co.uk
Tel: 01600 713036 (day) or 772467 (eve & w/e).
Also at Bojangles and the Nelson Museum.
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| Friday 9th March |
| 9 March |
10.30-12.00
Monnow Valley Vineyard, Great Osbaston Farm, Monmouth.
£12
Concessions £9
Children free
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 A Taste Of Wine
Discover the history of wine making in Monmouthshire since Roman Times. Join us for a tour and a tasting of the wonderful local wines of Amanda and Peter Baker at Monnow Valley Vineyard, Great Osbaston Farm, Monmouth.
Ticket price includes a free bottle of Monnow Valley Vineyard wine of your choice to take home. Numbers strictly limited, so book early.
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| 9 March |
13.00 - 16.00
Library
Free |
Macmillan Care
Erica Sheppard hosts a drop-in session for anyone wanting to talk about women’s cancer-related issues
Contact the library on 01600 775215 to book a place
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| 9 March |
15.00-16.00
Monmouth Library
Free
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Computer Taster Sessions
A chance to familiarise yourself with computers and the Internet
Limited numbers – contact the library on 01600 775215 to book a place
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| 9 March |
19.00
Moco’s Mexican Restaurant
£20
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 Tequila Evening
Moco’s presents an evening of good food, music and tequila tasting.
Tequila is a much-misunderstood drink; it is full of the subtleties and complexities of a good whisky. During the evening you are guided through the history, tastes and differences of tequila. Accompanying this is a sit-down buffet with classic Mexican dishes, followed by a glass of homemade mixtos tequila and Mexican-inspired guitar and vocals in the newly created lounge area.
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| 9 March |
19.30
The Savoy Theatre
£8
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Off Centre: Ayckbourn and Townsend - see above
Off Centre Theatre presents two one-act comedies, in celebration of Monmouth Women's Festival. Each has a strong female thread, but men will also enjoy these performances!
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| Saturday 10th March |
| 10 March |
10.00-14.00
Shire Hall
£20.00
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Recycled Fabric Accessories
Recycle old fabrics and clothes to create stunning accessories. You will learn various textile techniques including fabric bonding, manipulation, and embellishment. By the end of the day you will have lots of ideas and a selection of wonderful accessories to show off.
Tickets for all Shire Hall events are
available from Shire Hall reception:
01600 775257 enquiries@shirehallmonmouth.org |
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| 10 March |
10.30-11.30 First Session
11.30-12.30 Second Session
Bridges Community Centre
£5 per child per session
Accompanying adults free
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Playing with Music: Gillian Stevens
 First Session A child-focused hour with songs, instruments and movement for adults and children under 4 years.
Maximum 12 children.
Second Session A more adult orientated talk to show how, whether your child is a musical genius or not, they can benefit in all areas of their life from taking part in music making.
Gillian Stevens is an accomplished cellist, composer and music therapist, teacher and mother. She melds her passion for improvisation and creative uses of music with an interest in human development and psychology.
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| 10 March |
19.30
Savoy Theatre
£8
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Off Centre: Ayckbourn and Townsend - see above
Off Centre Theatre presents two one-act comedies, in celebration of Monmouth Women's Festival. Each has a strong female thread, but men will also enjoy these performances!
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| 10 March |
19.30
Haberdashers Monmouth School for Girls
£12.50
Drinks available
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Broadcaster, Journalist, Royal Correspondent:
 Jennie Bond
A Royal Correspondent for the BBC for 13 years, Jennie is also well known as a broadcaster and journalist, and recently for her appearance on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! A regular after-dinner speaker, she gives a fascinating insight into life behind the scenes at Buckingham Palace and in the world of television.
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| Sunday 11th March |
| 11 March |
08.30-17.00
£30.00
including transport, tours and admissions
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American Museum and the Museum of Costume, Bath
 Join us for a day in Bath and enjoy private tours of two of Bath’s most fascinating textile collections.
Your visit to the American Museum comprises a period room guided tour, including the Textile Room.
At the Costume Museum you will be guided through the world-class collection of historical and contemporary fashion.
A day not to be missed!
Tickets are
available from Shire Hall reception:
01600 775257 enquiries@shirehallmonmouth.org
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| 11 March |
10.00-15.00
Shire Hall
£25.00 including materials
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Transfer Dyes For Creative Textiles
Explore the potential of these easy-to-use dyes. Experiment with different techniques, develop ideas and – if wished – make a small finished piece.
Please bring an apron and thin protective gloves
Suitable for everyone, including beginners.
Tickets for all Shire Hall events are
available from Shire Hall reception: 01600 775257 enquiries@shirehallmonmouth.org |
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| 11 March |
14.30
The Priory
£9.50
over 60’s £5.50
Includes afternoon tea
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 Don’t Give Up:
Julia Gregson and Sadie Jones share reflections on the writer's wordcraft and the road to publication.
Julia Gregson
was runner up in the Waverton Good Read Award for ‘The Water Horse’. ‘East of the Sun’, chosen for the Richard and Judy Book Club, became a Sunday Times best seller, was published in 28 countries and won Romantic Novel of the Year and the Prince Maurice Prize for Literary Love Stories. Her first short story won the Ryman’s Literary Review Short Story Prize.
Sadie Jones
won the 2008 Costa First Novel prize for ‘The Outcast’, now published in several languages. This was followed by the best seller ‘Small Wars’. Her highly anticipated new novel, ‘The Uninvited Guests,’ comes out this month.
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| Monday 12th March |
| 12 March |
12.30
Shire Hall
£15
including lunch
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A Century of Women in Business:  Helen Barbour
Head of Barbour Sporting, Helen Barbour talks about three generations of women, from 1911 to 2011, working courageously to overcome adversity, inspire one another and succeed in business against the odds, culminating in the success of J Barbour & Sons Ltd today.
Listen to Helen's story and enjoy a tasty Mexican lunch provided by popular local restaurants Moco's
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| 12 March |
13.00 - 15.30
Shire Hall
Free |
Textile Conservation
Join Monmouthshire Museums Services Objects Conservator to discover the textiles held in our museums before learning how to care for your own textile treasures. Please feel free to bring any textiles items to the workshop for advice.
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| 12 March |
14.00-15.00
Monmouth Library
Free
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Computer Taster Sessions
A chance to familiarise yourself with computers and the Internet
Limited numbers – contact the library on 01600 775215 to book a place
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| Tuesday 13th March |
| 13 March |
09.30-14.30
Shire Hall
£40.00
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 Felt Making Workshop
Explore the origins and history of felt-making and watch artist Mary Ross demonstrate the process before getting creative and making your own pieces of this ancient textile art. Suitable for all levels, including beginners.
Please bring fabric scraps (if possible) and a packed lunch.
Tea and coffee available. |
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| 13 March |
10.00 - 12.00
Shire Hall
£2
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Knit and Natter
Grab your needles and join us for a relaxed and friendly couple of hours as we knit and natter together. Beginners welcome. |
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| 13 March |
15.00-16.00
Monmouth Library
Free
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Computer Taster Sessions
A chance to familiarise yourself with computers and the Internet
Limited numbers – contact the library on 01600 775215 to book a place
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| 13 March |
15.00 - 18.00
Tymawr Convent
Lydart
Monmouth
NP25 4RN
£6.50 including tea and cakes
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 Life at Ty Mawr
Nestling in its own grounds amid beautiful countryside, Ty Mawr convent is home to a contemplative order, the Society of the Sacred Cross. Much of each day is spent in silent prayer, work, study and worship. Take an afternoon learning about the life of the sisters, enjoying the grounds and, if you like, attending Evening Prayer in their chapel.
Now moved to a larger facility so tickets still available.
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| Wednesday 14th March |
| 14 March |
From 09.30
Monmouth Library
Free |
Digital Photography
Gain some hands-on help to get the most out of digital photography
Four 45-minute slots available through the morning
Limited numbers –contact the library on 01600 775215 to book a place
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| 14 March |
14.00
The Library
£5
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 A View from the Doll’s House:
Fact to Fiction and the Writing Process: Jessica Gordon
Jessica Gordon, radio and stage writer and novelist, explores the challenges of turning fact into fiction. Take a peek into her ‘work-in-progress’, a novel based on the life of Ibsen’s wife, Suzannah - and, if you like, take part in some practical writing exercises. |
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| 14 March |
19.30
The Priory
£9.50
Drinks available
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 The Siren Wife & The Foppish King: Cat Weatherill
Calvino's full bodied Italian folktales demand a passionate performer, and Cat is one of the best. Here she combines her fiery intensity with glorious singing, dazzling images and midlife themes in two luscious tales of love, beauty, mermaids and murder. You will be spellbound.
'She can make you laugh and cry at the flick of a switch, such is the depth of her emotional palette' London In Sight.
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| Thursday 15th March |
| 15 March |
10.00 - 15.00
Shire Hall
£30 including materials
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Creative Textiles - a mixed media, experimental workshop
A real 'play day' - using a range of media and techniques make a little book of samples, all suitable for later development with stitch.
Please bring an apron and protective gloves.
Tickets for all Shire Hall events are
available from Shire Hall reception:
01600 775257 enquiries@shirehallmonmouth.org
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| 15 March |
11.00-12.00
Monmouth Library
Free
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Computer Taster Sessions
A chance to familiarise yourself with computers and the Internet
Limited numbers – contact the library on 01600 775215 to book a place
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| Friday 16th March |
| 16 March |
11.00 - 12.30
Start from the Nelson Museum
£6.50 including lunch
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 Nelson Garden Re-visited: A Guided Tour
A chance to visit Monmouth's secret garden, where Nelson and Lady Hamilton were entertained during their visit in 1802. Hear how it has been rescued and restored.
Finish off with a bowl of hearty soup and a roll at The Coach House, St John's Street.
Led by Sue Miles, Chair of Monmouth Field and History Society.
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| 16 March |
18.30
Haberdashers Monmouth School for Boys
£7
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 Refuge: Erin Pizzey
Since opening the first ever community centre for maltreated women in 1971. Erin Pizzey has received international recognition for her work in helping victims of domestic violence. A best-selling author, her recently published autobiography, "This way to the Revolution", recounts her compelling experiences in a more revolutionary age and highlights some burning issues that still resonate today. Erin will sign books for sale.
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| Saturday 17th March |
| 17 March |
10.00 - 12.30
The Shire Hall
£10.00 including materials
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Soft Toy Making Workshop
Fun for all the family! Create and make your own soft toys using a range of materials.
Suitable for over 7's
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| 17 March |
10.00 - 12.00
The Priory
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 Mother's Day Market of Delights
Children and women come together to sell their wares at Monmouth Priory's inaugural Mother's Day market of delights.
Join us in a celebration of local talent and buy something special for the lady in your life. Home-made teas and cakes will be available to add to this mother's day market of delights. |
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| 17 March |
19.30
The Shire Hall
£12.50
£9.50 concessions
including glass of wine and canapés
Drinks available
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MWF Award Gala Evening
Don your glad rags and prepare to party! Come and help us to celebrate local women's achievements in the splendour of the restored Shire Hall
 Arrive in style to the strains of Haberdashers Monmouth Boys School Jazz Band led by Alison Beak. Visit the historic Courtroom 2, displaying the Henry wall hanging, for a last chance to see the Stitch in Time exhibition. Enjoy a display by the award-winning Daisy Chain Girl's Dance Troupe from The Attik Young People's Centre. Listen to the sultry sounds of Helen Poulter, gifted jazz and blues singer/composer. Click on her picture to hear her sing.
We will be joined by the Mayor of Monmouth and a constellation of VIPs as the recipients of the MWF 2012 Award are each presented with a fabulous, unique gift created by resident artist Izzy Davis, in recognition of their contribution to society.
Lisa Rogers and The Hon. Tanya Somerset of Bolli Darling compère an evening set to be enchanting, thought provoking and fun. Although Lisa Rogers is probably best known for Scrapheap Challenge & Big Breakfast on Channel 4, her presenting career has covered subjects as diverse as music, film & cosmetic surgery. She currently presents her favourite subject, sport, on BBC Wales, after coming 'home' to have her children.
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| Sunday18th March |
18 March
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10.00
St Mary’s Priory church
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 Mothering Sunday Eucharist
Join the congregation and excellent choir and organ as we celebrate a Holy Eucharist for Mothering Sunday at St Mary’s Priory Church, followed by refreshments in the historic Priory. |
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18 March
Mother's Day |
12.30
Monmouth Priory
£9.50
Children £5.50
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 Mothering Sunday Lunch and Art Exhibition
" Great British Bunting, Bangers and Mash Diamond Jubilee Flavoured Mother's Day lunch in Monmouth Priory"
Treat the special women in your life to a delicious two-course lunch with friends in the ancient Priory amongst fine art works by Mariette Voke, local painter, ceramicist and sculptor. Explore childhood memories through Mariette's poignant portrayals of everyday objects and vintage clothing using intense colour and vivid imagery. You can purchase items from as little as £2.
The sultry jazz and blues voice of Helen Poulter looks set to complete this great family Mother's Day event and make it one to remember
Special dietary needs catered for – ask on booking.
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