Events in Torfaen

1 June 7.30pm

Them Beatles A visual and aural celebration of the music, charisma and energy of the Beatles, witnessing their transformation throughout their career. Tickets: £14/£12Tel: 01633 868239

1 to 26 June 9am-5pm

Torfaen Its Heritage and Beyond Cwmbran Photographic Society present their first exhibition of the area''s heritage.Free admission. Tel: 01495 742333

1 to 24 June 11am-4pm

Welsh Coal - Breton Steel An exhibition in four languages exploring the links between industrial Wales and steel-making Brittany. Free admission. Tel: 01495 790311

1 June

Forgotten Landscapes - Routes & Roots Festival- Sun 15 May-Sun 3 July Join us to celebrate the heritage and communities of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal: events include guided walks, outdoor activities, wildlife and local history. Tel: 01495 742333

1 to 4 June 11am-4pm

Bonjour Butty! Games, art and craft, and lots of other fun family activities to explore language links. Tel: 01495 790311

1 to 3 June 10am-3pm

Half Term Art & Craft Workshop - Bugs Life Art and Craft workshop for youngsters aged 5 to 13 years, something different every day. Prior booking essential. Tickets: £12.50per workshopTel: 01633 483321

1 to 30 June Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm/Sat 9.30am-4pm

Exhibition - Urban Landscape Contemporary Art Quilts by Bethan Ash - over hundreds of years quilts have been valued as objects of home and comfort. Showing until Saturday 9 July. Free admission. Tel: 01633 483321

1 to 30 June Tue-Fri (+ Bank Hol Mon) 10am-5pm/Sat & Sun 2pm-5

Exhibition - In the Shadow of the Cross Oriel Barker Gallery: Photographic exhibition of Blaenafon by artist Roger Polley, showing until Sunday 17 July. Small entrance fee, free to Cwmbran Library card holders. Tel: 01495 752036

1 June 12pm-2pm

Try Something Different - Wildlife Drawing FREE! Open session. Ask at PALC reception for meeting room. Learn to draw the animals that might call Pontypool Park home, using pencil and a little imagination, let your creative side go wild! Tel: 01495 742333

1 June 10am-6pm (Last adm 5pm)

Half Term at the Farm Join us for a Sheep Sensation this half term - we''re surrounded by lovely, leaping lambs and knee deep in beautiful, freshly shorn fleeces as we prepare our flock for the warmer months. Come along with all the family and enjoy one of our favourite times of year with us...there will be lots of sheep themed activities and crafts, so get outdoors and make the most of your half term!Tickets: £4.20 ch (2+)£5.20 ad £18.8 famTel: 01633 647662

2 June 7pm

Launch of The Gwent County History - Vol 4 Browning Books is delighted to be hosting the launch of The Gwent County History Vol 4. This fine book is being introduced by its author Prof Chris Williams, Swansea University. Doors open at 6.30pm, entrance fee will include a glass of wine or soft drink. Tickets: £2 (drink included)Tel: 01495 742333/01495 790089

2 June 11.30am-1pm

Family History Sessions Come along for information and help with your family history research, every Thursday. Staff from Blaenavon museum and library will be on hand to help, many resources freely available. Tickets: Free admissionTel: 01495 791637

2 June 10.30am

Torfaen Take a Stroll -Progressive Walk Join your free weekly walk every Thursday morning (moderate approx 3-5 miles/2 to 2 1/2 hrs) Meet at Pontypool Museum. Tel: 01495 742486

3 June 10.30am

Torfaen Take a Stroll - Health/Progressive Walk Join your free Health Walk every Friday morning (easy approx 1-2 miles/1hr) or Progressive Walk (moderate approx 3-5 miles/2 to 2 1/2 hrs) Meet at Cwmbran Stadium. Tel: 01495 742486

3 June 6pm-8pm

Launch of"From Funeral to Festival - 1901-1951" Blaenavon History Group is proud to present this fine new book dealing with Blaenavon''s history after the death of Queen Victoria and through the turmoil of two world wars. The book will be available to buy during the evening,free entry and light refreshments will be available.Tel: 01495 742333/01495 790089

3 June 12pm-2pm

Try Something Different - An Abundance of Flowers FREE! Materials Provided. Ask at PALC reception for meeting room.Identify and study the beautiful natural species of summer meadow flowers found in Pontypool Park and apply your creative side to create fabulous decorative bookmarks. Tel: 01495 742333

3 June

Biodiversity Blitz Week It''s National Volunteers'' Week so why not come and help us record as much wildlife as possible in this stunning area! No previous experience needed, booking essential. Tel: 01495 742333

4 June 2pm-5pm

Folly Tower and Shell Grotto Seasonal opening: every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday up to Monday 29 August. Free admission. Tel: 01495 752036

4 June

Saturday Morning Club (April-October) The Club consists of 6 Saturday morning sessions from April to October, suitable for children aged 9-11 and 12-15. Activities can include: Mountain Biking, Climbing, Raft Building, Windsurfing, Canoeing etc Please note that activities are weather dependent and are subject to instructor and facility availability. For further details please call the number given Tel: 01633 628936

4 June 11am-3pm

Teddy Bear Picnic - Picnic Tedi Celebrating National Family Week: Games, Competitions, Circus Skills... Bring a blanket, picnic and your teddy bear!
Dathlu Wythnos Genedlaethol i''r Teulu:Gemau,Cystadleuaethau, Sgiliau Syrcas...Dewch a blanced, picnic a''ch tedi! Tel: 01495 762446

4 June 10am

Guided Walk Every first Saturday of the month: June walk Allt-yr-Yn Nature Reserve, please contact the Centre for further details. Tel: 01633 892167

4 June 10am-3pm

Cookery Classes - Italian Summer Sensations Hands-on workshop with chef and consultant Franco Taruschio. Classes include lunch with a glass of wine. Tickets: £75 (Lunch included)Tel: 01989 562353

5 June 10.30am-3.00pm

Forgotten Landscapes - Birds of Hill and Moor A circular walk around Mynydd Garn-Clochdy to learn more about wild birds and the special habitat in which they live. This walk will be led by Brecon Becons National Park Warden and naturalist Steve Smith.Bring binoculars and a packed lunch, meet at Blaenavon Community Woodland entrance, Llanover Road, SO266082.Free of charge but booking essential. Tel: 01495 742333

5 June 11am-2pm

Wild Weekend for Wales Join Chris Partridge and Friends of Henllys Local Nature Reserve for a Wild Weekend building and putting up bird, bat, doormouse and owl boxes.Meet at Henllys Nature Reserve car park ST272937, booking advisable. Tel: 07717 412270

6 June 10am-12 noon

IT Drop In Sessions Informal IT sessions every Monday morning designed to get you started and develop confidence in using a computer. Tel: 01495 791637

6 June 10.30am

Torfaen Take a Stroll -Progressive Walk Join your free weekly Progressive Walk every Monday morning (moderate 3-5 miles/2 to 2 1/2 hrs) Meet at Crosskeys Public House. Tel: 01495 742486

6 June 2pm

Torfaen Take a Stroll - Health Walk Join your free weekly Health Walk every Monday afternoon (easy approx 1-2 miles/1hr) Meet at Pontypool Active Living Centre. Tel: 01495 742486

6 June 10am

Torfaen Take a Stroll - Health Walk Join your free weekly Health Walk every Monday morning (easy approx 1-2 miles/1 hr). Meet at Thornhill Community First Office. Tel: 01495 742486

6 June From 10am

Stepping Stones Programme 2011 - Henllys South Easy/moderate walk 5 1/2 miles/3 hrs, meet at Penylan Road car park, Coed Eva, GR ST 274942. Free of charge but booking essential. Tel: 01633 865943

7 June 7pm

Living Landscape Lectures - Welsh Orienteering Association Lecture hosted by the Welsh Orienteering Association to be followed by a related activity at the Garn Lakes Country Fayre on Sunday 26 June. Free of charge but booking essential. Tel: 01495 742333

7 June 2pm

Torfaen Take a Stroll -Progressive Walk Join your free weekly Progressive Walk every Tuesday afternoon(moderate approx 3-5 miles/2 to 2 1/2 hrs)Meet at Queen Victoria''s Public House. Tel: 01495 742486

7 June 10am

Torfaen Take a Stroll - Health Walk Join your free weekly Health Walk every Tuesday morning (easy approx 1-2 miles/1hr).Meet at the Threepenny Bit Community Centre Fairwater. Tel: 01495 742486

7 June 12 noon

Torfaen Take a Stroll - Health Walk Join your free weekly Health Walk every Tuesday at midday (easy approx 1-2 miles/1hr).Meet at Blaenavon World Heritage Centre. Tel: 01495 742486

7 June 10am-12 noon

IT Drop In Sessions Informal sessions every Tuesday morning designed to help you get started and develop confidence using a computer.Tel: 01495 766160

7 to 30 June

Routes & Roots Festival The Festival is now underway, offering a range of events and guided walks on and around the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal over the coming weeks until Sunday 3 July. The Canal, along with the tramroads and railways which supplied it, played a vital part in the history of the Blaenavon Industrial Landscape World Heritage Site. Visit the website for a full festival programme. Tel: 01495 742333

9 to 11 June 7.30pm

Spanish Lies Classic Frank Vickery comedypacked with laugh-out-loud slapstick and classic one liners! Tickets: £10/£8 consTel: 01633 868239

10 June 7.30pm

An Evening of Music In aid of St Anne''s Hospice, featuring Pontnewydd Ladies Voice Choir with Porthcawl Male Voice Choir and guest artiste Andrina Vrcic Soprano. Tickets: £6Tel: 01633 820283

10 June 2pm-4pm

Try Something Different - Biodiversity Blitz FREE! Open session.Meet outside PALC reception.Find out about the wildlife of Pontypool Park and its importance within the landscape with local ecologist Kris Roberts. Tel: 01495 742333

12 June 10am-6pm (Last adm 5pm)

Open Farm Sunday Join us for this annual event that gives everyone the chance to meet the farmers who grow their food and care for the countryside. Organised by Linking Environment And Farming (LEAF). We will be taking part again this year and visitors can enjoy FREE entry but booking is essential! Tel: 01633 647662

12 June 2.30pm

Music on the Patio Enjoy a feast of music for a summer afternoon outside the Pithead baths, against the breath-taking backdrop of the Blaenavon Industrial Landscape World Heritage Site, with Cwmbran Brass! Tel: 01495 790311

16 June 7.30pm

Elvis Rocks! Starring Michael King and Steve Halliday, featuring all of the King''s greatest hits, combined with extensive costume changes, takes the audience on a highly visual journey through Elvis'' entire career. Tickets: £16.50/£15 cons/£5 ch (with adult)Tel: 01633 868239

18 June 7.30pm

Rock Around the 60''s! Featuring the Honeycombs, with Vanity Fair, Mike Berry and Richard Headingley, former singer with Chicory Tip, this new show is bound to be a real winner! Tickets: £14/£12Tel: 01633 868239

21 June Tue-Sat 10am-5pm

Threads of the Valleys Showing for one month: a fresh new textile exhibition full of colour and texture with Sarah Trott and Nicola Whitehead.Fine pieces from this inspirational display will be available to buy. Free admission. Tel: 01495 790089

22 June 7.30pm

An Evening of Clairvoyance With Leigh Gameson, back by popular demand! Tickets: £8Tel: 01633 868239

24 June 7pm-9pm

Forgotten Landscapes - Midsummer Folklore Join us on this evening walk where the ghosts of Clydach''s past come out to play! Hear stories of characters from the past and learn more about the folklore of this special site. Energetic walk, 5km/3 1/2 miles, meet at Clydach South car park, SO230134.Free of charge but booking essential. Tel: 01495 742333

24 June 7.30pm

A Night of Musical Magic An evening filled with timeless classics from West End shows, opera and film, including hits from Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Miss Saigon..and many more! Tickets: £14/£12 consTel: 01633 868239

24 June

Charity Golf Tournament In support of the Mic Morris Memorial Sporting Trust. Event to include: 18 holes golf, coffee and bacon rolls on arrival and evening meal of roast beef and Yorkshire pudding with all the trimmings. Official entry form available from Christine Philpott. Tickets: £120 for Team of 4Tel: 01633 628936

25 June 2pm-7pm

Cwmbran''s Got Talent2011 - Auditions Auditions are being held for the 2011 Talent Show. Open to any Torfaen residents (parental permission required for under 16''s) Finale show will be on Saturday 6 August 2011. Please phone for an application form or tickets. Tickets: £2Tel: 01633 870119

25 June

Blaenavon World Heritage Day Come along to the annual Blaenavon World Heritage Day with live music and street entertainers, Victorian Fun Fair,Craft Stalls,and a Heritage Costume Parade! Tel: 01495 742333

25 June 10am-3pm

Cookery Classes - Mediterranean Menu Hands-on workshop with chef and consultant Franco Taruschio.Classes include lunch with a glass of wine. Tickets: £75 (Lunch included)Tel: 01989 562353

25 June 10am-5pm

Artist in Residence Sarah Trott will be our artist in residence for World Heritage Day and will be happy to demonstrate stitching techniques and embellishments. Free admission. Tel: 01495 790089

25 June 10am to 12 noon and 2pm to 4pm

Gwyl Plant Gwent - Children''s Festival of Dance Children from schools all over Gwent will be dancing in traditional costume on Gwent Square.Tel: 01633 872121

26 June 10.30am-5pm

Garn Lakes Country Fayre This annual event is a popular family day out. Attractions include: a craft marquee, dog show,kayaking on the lake, fishing, outdoor activities, kids fun, refreshments and FREE rides on the vintage bus!Tickets: Free admission/Free bus/£2 car parkTel: 01495 742333

26 June 6pm

Songs of Praise Free entry - all welcome! Tel: 01495 742333

26 June 1pm/7.30pm

Opera in the Park Back by popular demand! Performances by Welsh National Opera singers and The Welsh Brass Consort: afternoon free performance in Pontypool Park, evening ticketed performance at West Mon School. Tickets: Afternoon Free/Evening £12Tel: 01633 628937/01633 868239 (Box Office)

26 June 2.30pm

Music on the Patio Enjoy a feast of music for a summer afternoon outside the Pithead Baths, against the breath-taking backdrop of the Blaenavon Industrial Landscape World Heritage Site, with Blaenavon Town Band. Tel: 01495 790311

2 July 2pm-5pm

Open Afternoon Family and Local History displays, children''s activities, refreshments. With the RSPB and Gwent Family History Society.Free entry. Tel: 01633 420619

2 July 11am

An Architectural Journey A town walk taking in architectural features and little known facts about Pontypool. Historical characters will be on hand to tell tales about the history of the building and tales from the past! Start and finish at Market Hall, free of charge but booking essential. Tel: 01495 766239/01633 648029

3 July 11am-2pm

Bug Hunt Join the Friends of Henllys Local Nature Reserve for a Bug Hunt!Meet Chris Partridge at Henllys Local Nature Reserve car park ST272937. Booking advisable. Tel: 07717 412270

5 July

Classic Motorbike Show Show by Ponthir Classic Bike Club. Tel: 01633 892167

5 July 2pm

How To Look after your Documents at Home Free public talk by Jane Henderson, University of Cardiff. Tel: 01495 752036

5 July 7pm

Living Landscape Lecture - British Geological Survey Lecture by the British Geological Survey to be followed by a related activity on Saturday 16 July.Free of charge but booking essential. Tel: 01495 742333

7 July 7.00pm

Poet of Pontypool Annual evening event organised through Pontypool Community Council held in the Museum - free admission. Tel: 01495 752036

7 to 9 July 7.15pm

The Adventures of Tom Sawyers Presented by the Congress Junior Theatre.Tickets: £7/£6 consTel: 01633 868239

8 July From 11pm

Midnight Stars Walk Ladies midnight walk in aid of St David''s Foundation. The route is just under 8 miles,exploring the prestigious Twenty Ten Ryder Cup Course. Walk suitable for all levels of fitness, halfway comfort stop and refreshments. Min age 14, under 16''s must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets: £15 entry fee (incl T-shirt)Tel: 01633 271364

9 July 7.30pm

1940''s Vintage Dance Blaenavon World Heritage Day Committee presents a Vintage 1940''s Dance and war time buffet, featuring music from Dave Barry Band. Tickets: £10Tel: 01495 742333

9 July 2pm

Henllys Village Fete FREE children''s rides and entertainment in the playpark (opposite the Dorralt Inn): megaslide, bouncy castle, train ride, Punch and Judy, Morris dancers, BBQ, refreshments and more! Tel: 07941 794658 to book a pitch

9 July 9.45am-3.30pm

Try Something Different - Environmental Photography and ArtWorkshops - Forgotten Houseswith Susie Bright Using a variety of media including graphite and conte'' sticks, charcoal and pen to illustrate and imagine houses such as the Black Ranks and the remains of the settlement by Hills Pit Chimney. Free but booking essential as places are limited. Tickets: £15 Refundable DepositTel: 01495 742333

9 July 10am-3pm

Cookery Classes - Summer Supper Parties Hands-on cookery class with food writer and cook Lindy Wildsmith, to include lunch with a glass of wine.Tickets: £75 (Lunch included)Tel: 01989 562353

9 July

Launch of Summer Reading Game With a circus workshop from Splats Circus and craft activities with Llantarnam Grange! Tel: 01633 647676

9 to 16 July

Cwmbran Big Event A new and exciting week long celebration of physical and cultural activity for all the family! People of all ages and abilities will be given the opportunity to take part and try a wide range of free activities in a fun and non-competitive setting. The event will culminate with the Big Event Finale at the Boating Lake on Saturday 16 July. Tel: 01495 742151

9 July From 1.30pm

Pontypool Carnival The theme for the parade this year will celebrate the natural world focusing on:''The Elements'', so dress up and take part in the vibrant walking procession.To join in simply meet at the top floor of the Riverside car park at 1.30, any age welcome!There will be a carnival mask making workshops and face painting in Pontypool Indoor Market and music in The Link by Dragon Bands a few weeks leading up to the event.

The main attraction in the arena this year is ''Above and Beyond'' trapeze act.The field will be buzzing with activity for the whole family with a market area, children''s corner with a mini-zoo, games arena, crazy golf and Punch and Judy, youth field with go-carts, football games and live bands, fairground, arts and craft and so much more!

Tel: 01633 628991

9 to 10 July 11am-4pm

Wartime Weekend The Yanks are coming! See the US Army stationed at Furnace Sidings: army vehicles, stalls and 1940s fun, kids get a free wartime sweet ration. Please check the website for further details. Tickets: £6 ad/£3 child/£15 famTel: 01495 792263

10 July 2.30pm

Music on the Patio Enjoy a feast of music for a summer afternoon outside the Pithead Baths, against the breath-taking backdrop of the Blaenafon Industrial Landscape World Heritage Site, with the Blaenavon Town Band. Tel: 01495 790311

15 to 16 July 10am-5pm

Summerfun - Techniquest 25th Anniversary Road Show Techniquest will be visiting Cwmbran Shopping with entertainment for the whole family, including mini shows throughout the day and make and take activities, Tel: 01633 872121

16 July 12 noon-7pm

Big Event Finale Tug of War, Raft and Paddle Boat Races, Line Dancing, Demonstrations,Music, Golf, Fishing, Assault Course, Kiddies Corner and much much more...!Tel: 01495 742333

16 July 9.45am-3.30pm

Try Something Different - Environmental Photography and ArtWorkshops - Reminiscence with Alice Bruce Examining and recreating photographic historical images of Blaenavon. Free but booking essential as places are limited. Tickets: £15 Refundable DepositTel: 01495 742333

17 July 7pm

Arms Around the World Early Music Makers present: Arms Around the World, a summer showcase. The show will involve 100 talented young performers performing a night of original material. To book tickets and for further information please contact the number given Tickets: £6Tel: 07531 150199

17 July 10am

Tenovus Sponsored Walk Sponsored walk around the Park in aid of Tenovus Cancer Charity, 3.6km/2 hrs.The event is being supported by Pontypool Round Table who are providing a BBQ, with all money from sales going to Tenovus. Please call for further details and a registration form. Tickets: £5 registrationTel: 02920 768850

19 July 7.00pm

Bluesy Susie With special guests Alan Barnes, The Bush Inn Community Jazz Project and the Bryn Davies Quartet. Tickets: £12Tel: 01633 868239

22 July 10am-6pm (Last adm 5pm)

Summer fun begins at the Farm! School''s out for summer and we will have action packed days every day of the summer holidays full of animal fun, hands on craft and opportunities to meet our animals and get to know more about farming.Look out for our summer special event days - check out our website or Like our Facebook page to be kept up to date on details! Tel: 01633 647862

23 July 9.45am-3.30pm

Try Something Different - Environmental Photography and ArtWorkshops - The Photographic Portrait on Location with Alicia Bruce Creating environmental portraits on location in Blaenavon. Please bring an item or keepsake which says something about yourself to discuss. Free of charge but booking essential as places are limited. Tickets: £15 Refundable DepositTel: 01495 742333

23 July 9.30am-12.30pm

AYP Outdoor Adventure Saturday Morning ClubClub consists of 6 Saturday morning sessions, this block session suitable for children aged 10-11. Activities can include: Mountain Biking, Climbing, Raft Building, Windsurfing, Canoeing etc Please note that activities are weather dependent and are subject to instructor and facility availability. Transport provided, meeting at Pontypool Leisure Centre, early booking essential as places are limited. Tickets: £30 for 6 weeksTel: 01633 628936

23 to 24 July 11am-4pm

Model Railway Show The annual exhibition by the Blaenavon Model Railway Club, featuring their own and guests layout. Please check the website for further details. Tickets: £6 ad/£3 child/£15 famTel: 01495 792263

23 July 11am, 1pm and 2.30pm

Summerfun - Granny Tourism A duo of ladies on souped up shopping trolleys dancing and interacting with lots of fun!One of the most talked about acts around and there will be roving performances through the day.Tel: 01633 872121

23 July 10am-3pm

Cookery Classes - Simple Seafood Hands-on with chef and consultant Franco Taruschio, to include lunch with a glass of wine. Tickets: £75 (Lunch included)Tel: 01989 562353

24 July 2.30pm

25 to 31 July 11am-4pm

Miners Fortnight - Sea, Sand and Coaldust Remembering summer holidays on the Welsh coast in the 1950s and 1960s with family activities, films and story telling. Showing until Friday 5 August. Tel: 01495 790311

25 July

Pictures, Postcards and Passports Seaside art workshops with Artist Becky Adams: make a mini passport, pretty postcard or fancy luggage label to take home. Also on Wednesday 27 and Friday 29 July. Tel: 01495 790311

25 July 10am-6pm (Last adm 5pm)

Try Something Different - Discovering Ancient Cwmbran Come and have a fab day at the Farm and explore the history of Cwmbran with Ancient Cwmbran have fun and discover with Caerleon Young Archaeology Group - join in an archaeological dig, do some pot washing and pot reconstruction and meet 17th Century characters from Llanyrafon Manor and learn more about this jewel in Cwmbran''s crown. Tickets: £4.20 ch (2+) £5.20 ad £18.80 FamTel: 01495 742333

25 to 29 July 10am-3pm

Summer Holidays Workshop Art and craft workshop for youngsters aged 5 to 13, something different every week during the school holidays. This week''s theme: Flags of the World. Prior booking essential. Tickets: £12.50per workshopTel: 01633 483321

26 July

Seaside Stories and Holiday Tales With storyteller Cath Little, also on Thursday 28 July. Tel: 01495 790311

28 July 12 noon-1.30pm/1.30pm-3pm

Mountain Biking Qualified instructors will be on hand to help children of all abilities at these mountain biking sessions.The first slot is for 10-11 year olds, the second for 12-14 year olds. Bikes and helmets provided (If you would like to bring your own bike it will be checked by an instructor before the session). Tel: 01495 742333

28 July 12.30am-1.30pm

Magic Tricks Workshop Learn a few magic tricks with Gerry! Tel: 01633 647676

29 July 1pm-4pm

Try Something Different - Discovering Pontypool by Bike FREE! Meet outside Pontypool Active Living Centre. Take a journey through the diverse landscape of Pontypool on one of the National Cycle Network Routes, with a bike tour leader (and get your bike checked out by an expert in the process!) NBBikes not supplied, under 16''s must be accompanied by an adult. Tel: 01495 742333

29 July 8.15pm-9.30pm

Forgotten Landscapes - Night Time Wild Walk Your chance to explore Coity Tip and the Big Pit site after hours.Join expert ecologist Steve Williams in search of bats, moths and other nocturnal creatures. Easy walk 3km/2 miles, meet at Big Pit car park. Tel: 01495 790311

30 July 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm

Summerfun - The Vegetable Nannies Wheeling an ancient Victorian pram the Nannies are out for the day, showing off their allotment cherubs and telling many a tale! Roving performances through the day. Tel: 01633 872121

30 July 9.45am-3.30pm

Try Something Different - Environmental Photography and ArtWorkshops - The Natural Landscape with Sarah Goodey Exploring the collision of natural environment and industry, and the extraordinary power of nature to reclaim and regenerate the landscape through the medium of photography.

Tickets: £15 Refundable DepositTel: 01495 742333

30 July 7.30pm

The Psychic Experience - Diane Lazarus Join the extraordinary and talented Diane Lazarus for an unforgettable evening of psychic interaction. Tickets: £12.50Tel: 01633 868239

1 August

Pictures, Postcards and Passports Seaside art workshops with Artist Becky Adams: make a mini passport, pretty postcard or fancy luggage label to take home.Also on Wed 3 and Fri 5 August. Tel: 01495 790311

1 to 5 August

Miners Fortnight - Sea, Sand and Coaldust Remembering summer holidays on the Welsh coast in the 1950s and 1960s with family activities, films and story-telling. Tel: 01495 790311

1 to 5 August 10am-3pm

Summer Holidays Workshop Art and craft workshop for youngsters aged 5 to 13, something different every week during the school holidays. This week''s theme: Horrendous History. Prior booking essential Tickets: £12.50per workshopTel: 01633 483321

1 to 31 August Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm/Sat 9.30am-4pm

Exhibition - Ceramics An exhibition of new ceramic work by 2010 Royal National Eisteddfod gold medal winner Natalia Dias. Free admission. Tel: 01633 483321

1 August

FREE Summer Playschemes This Summer, 36 free open access Playscheme opportunities will be provided at various locations across Torfaen, including bi-lingual playschemes, providing high quality inclusive play opportunities for all. The scheme will run until Thursday 25 August. Tel: 01495 742952

1 to 5 August 10am-3pm

Active Young People''s Camp Want to keep busy during the school holidays? Then join our Summer Camp held at PALC. Activities include: climbing, netball, football, rugby, dance and more! Booking essential as place are limited. Tickets: £60Tel: 01633 628936

1 August 10am-6pm (Last adm 5pm)

Summer Holidays at the Farm Look out for special events and additional activities during the school holidays! Tickets: £4.20 child (2+) £5.20 adultTel: 01633 647662

1 August 9.30am-12.20pm or 1.30pm-4.30pm

Summer Holidays Trekking Enjoy half a day trekking during the school holidays! Suitable for beginners and children to the more experience riders, riding hats provided. Grooming and feeding opportunities after the ride. Tickets: £17 child/£23 adult (16+)Tel: 07722 547084

2 August 12pm-2pm

Try Something Different - An Abundance of Flowers FREE! Open Session.Ask at PALC reception for venue room.
Identify and study the beautiful natural species of summer meadow flowers found in Pontypool Park and apply your creative side to create fabulous decorative bookmarks.
Tel: 01495 742333

2 August 10.30am-11.30am

Storytime and Craft Session Every Tuesday and Thursday morning during the Summer holidays for children aged 5-10 years. Theme will be The Circus, booking essential as spaces are limited. Tel: 01633 647676

2 August 2.30pm

Storytime and Craft Session Every Tuesday afternoon during the school holidays, activities suitable for 5-10 year olds. Free sessions. Tel: 01495 766160

2 August 7pm

Living Landscape Lecture - Living off the Landscape Lecture with Alvin Nicholas to be followed by a related activity on Saturday 13 August. Free of charge but booking essential. Tel: 01495 742333

2 August

Punch & Judy Popular show with children''s entertainer Carl John. Also on Thur 4 August. Tel: 01495 790311

3 August 10.30am-12.30pm

Biodiversity Landscape Detectives Look at the landscape around Big Pit and Coity Tip and find clues which tell us about the natural and man-made environment around us, including pond dipping and nature detectives. Also on Thur 11 August - in partnership with the Forgotten Landscapes Team. Tel: 01495 790311

3 August 10am-12 noon

Free School Summer Holidays Workshop Free family fun: Re-cycle it - activities every Wednesday morning during the summer holidays for children accompanied by an adult. Tel: 01495 752036

4 August 2.30pm

Storytime and Craft Session Every Thursday afternoon during the school holidays, activities suitable for 5-10 year olds. Free sessions. Tel: 01495 791637

4 August 12pm-2pm

Try Something Different - Local Trees in all their Glory! FREE! Open Session.Ask at PALC reception for venue room. Discover the many species of tree indigenous to Pontypool Park and apply their beauty to paper using charcoal and pastels.All abilities welcome.

Tel: 01495 742333

6 August 9.45am-3.30pm

Try Something Different - Environmental Photography and ArtWorkshops - Still Life with Susie Bright Looking at objects left behind in the industrialisation process and the naturalisation of the tips. Studies will be made using natural inks. Free of charge but booking essential. Tickets: £15 Refundable DepositTel: 01495 742333

6 August 6pm

Cwmbran''s Got Talent2011 Finale Show, celebrity judges! Refreshments available. Supported by local businesses and people.Tickets: £2Tel: 01633 870119

6 August 10am-12.30pm

In the Footsteps of the RomansA guided walk, moderate (some steep inclines) 4 miles, through Pontypool Park and St Cadoc''s taking in some of the scenery and history of the area. Meet at the Library, free of charge but booking essential. Tel: 01495 766160

6 August 10am-12 noon

Moorland Plant Identification Course Learn how to identify common and less common plants of the moorland with experienced ecologist Chris Hatch. This course is suitable for all abilities and will involve a combination of field observation and identification using botanical keys. Partnership event with the Forgotten Lanscape Team. Tel: 01495 790311

6 August 11am to 4pm

Summerfun - Up Against some Tables Amazingly bright paint pens inspire so much more than mere colouring in, under the guidance of cartoon artist Scott Walker, little and large folk of all abilities may follow an irresistible urge to add to a collective artwork of marvellous proportions! On Gwent Square (weather permitting). Tel: 01633 872121

7 August 2.30pm

8 to 12 August 10am-3pm

Summer Holidays Workshop Art and craft workshop for youngsters aged 5 to 13, something different every week during the school holidays. This week''s theme: Towns and Cities. Prior booking essential Tickets: £12.50per workshopTel: 01633 483321

9 August 10am-12pm

Try Something Different - Calling All Birds! FREE! Open session.Ask at PALC reception for venue room. Recreate beautiful British birds through the art of collage.Learn about local species which favour the area and apply your knowledge to paper.
Tel: 01495 742333

10 August 7.30pm onwards

Try Something Different - Bats at Large FREE! Enjoy a twilight Walk and Talk in Pontypool Park and learn about the various species of bat found there.Study their habits and discover their habitats. Please note: appropriate clothing and a torch required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. Tel: 01495 742333

11 August 12pm-2pm

Try Something Different - Inspired by Flowers FREE! Open session.Ask at PALC reception for venue room.
Be inspired by the flora and fauna of Pontypool Park and create bold and beautiful 3D paper flowers with local artists.
Tel: 01495 742333

13 August 9.45am-3.30pm

Try Something Different - Environmental Photography and ArtWorkshops- Costructed Landscape with Sarah Goody Landscape photography without a camera! Collect natural and manmade objects from the environment and use scanning and other experimental techniques to create constructed landscapes digitally.Tickets: £15 Refundable DepositTel: 01495 742333

13 August 11am, 1pm and 2.30pm

Summerfun - Be Bop Illusion An awesome display of street magic and comedy: mind boggling acts, silly stunts, improvisation and a sweet selection of song and ukulele. Juke box magic as you''ve never seen it before! Tel: 01633 872121

13 to 14 August 11am-4pm

Ivor the Engine Spend the day with everyone''s favourite little Welsh engine, meet Idris the Dragon, Bluebell the Donkey and friends. Quizzes, competitions and prizes for the children! Tickets: £7 ad/£4 child/£18 famTel: 01495 792263

13 August 10.30am

Living Landscape Activity - Mini Bus Tour Activity following the related lecture earlier this month. Meet at Heritage Centre, booking essential.Tel: 01495 742333

14 August TBC

Family Fun Day Organised by Sports Development Team: sporting events and activities in the park. Tel: 01633 628936

15 to 19 August 10am-3pm

Summer Holidays Workshop Art and craft workshop for youngsters aged 5 to 13, something different every week during the school holidays. This week''s theme: Inspired Artists. Prior booking essential. Tickets: £12.50per workshopTel: 01633 483321

16 August 12pm-2pm

Try Something Different - A Pontypool Collage Create a fun summer scene using collage techniques interpreting Pontypool: think park, town, canal, landmarks, Pontypool past or Pontypool future and see what you come up with. Tel: 01495 742333

18 August 12pm-2pm

Try Something Different - Wildlife Drawing FREE! Open session.Ask at PALC reception for venue room.
Learn to draw the animals that might call Pontypool Park home,using pencil and a little imagination let your creative side go wild.

Tel: 01495 742333

18 August 7.30pm

Bluesy Susie Duo Musical evening at the Library! Tickets: £3/£2.50 consTel: 01495 766160

19 August TBC

Bats about Buildings Starting in the town centre a walk and talk looking at buildings where bats roost in the town and areas in the park where bats can be found. Learn about the different species and have a go at bat detecting equipment, followed by an illustrated talk. Tel: 01495 766239/01633 648029

19 August 1pm - 4pm

Try Something Different - Discovering Pontypool By Bike FREE! Meet outside Pontypool Active Living Centre. Take a journey through the diverse landscape of Pontypool on one of the National Cycle Network Routes, with a bike tour leader (and get your bike checked out by an expert in the process!) NB Bikes not supplied, under 16''s must be accompanied by an adult.
Tel: 01495 742333

20 August 9.45am-3.30pm

Try Something Different - Environmental Photography and ArtWorkshops - Heather on the Blorenge with Louella Gwillim and Susie Bright Pastel Drawing. Walking along Canada Tips and Keepers Pond drawing the iconic tips, man made lakes and flora of a post industrial landscape. Free of charge but booking essential as places are limited. Tickets: £15 Refundable DepositTel: 01495 742333

20 August 12 noon and 2pm

Summerfun - The Story Tent Pickled Image presents a new puppet character: The Storyteller - he''s a sweet little old man, sitting inside a tent filled with all sorts of interesting objects. Will fascinate children with their undying imagination and belief in all things magical! Tel: 01633 872121

21 August 2.30pm

Music on the Patio Enjoy a feast of music for a summer afternoon outside the Pithead Bath, against the breath-taking backdrop of the Blaenafon Industrial Landscape World Heritage Site, with the Llwydcoed Band. Tel: 01495 790311

22 to 26 August 10am-3pm

Summer Holidays Workshop Art and craft workshop for youngsters aged 5 to 13, something different every week during the school holidays. This week''s theme:Animal Antics. Prior booking essential.

Tickets: £12.50per workshopTel: 01633 483321

22 August 11am - 1pm

Try Something Different - Wild Harvest FREE! Open session meet outside Pontypool Active Living Centre. Ever wondered what Granny used to keep in her store cupboard? You''d be surprised how many edible and usable natural ingredients can be gathered from the environment around you.See what staples Pontypool Park has to offer with Field Mycologist Sheila Spence. Tel: 01495 742333

23 August 12pm-2pm

Try Something Different - The Beauty of Butterflies FREE! Open session.Ask at PALC reception for venue room. Bring to life the beauty of local butterflies and make your own inventive paper designs of these glorious insects to decorate your home.

Tel: 01495 742333

24 August

Ultimate Beach Party Organised by the Play Service at the end of the Playscheme, lots of fun activities including sport, music and craft activities to take part in.Tel: 01495 742952

25 August 12pm-2pm

Try Something Different - Under the Pond FREE! Open session.Ask at PALC reception for venue room. Create miniature scenes of life under the water using coloured tissue paper.What''s under the surface of the ponds in Pontypool Park? Do you know? Tel: 01495 742333

27 August 9.45am-3.30pm

Try Something Different - Environmental Photography and ArtWorkshops - Clydach Ironworks Ink and Mixed Media. Studies will be made from observation and other media to build a picture of Clydach Ironworks as it is now and may have looked in the past. Free of charge but booking essential as places are limited. Tickets: £15 Refundable DepositTel: 01495 742333

27 August 12.30pm and 2.30pm

Summerfun - The Small Time Show Godfrey and Clement proudly present the smallest travelling vaudeville show in the world. They travel the world on their musical tricycle entertaining people with their novel and bizarre acts! Tel: 01633 872121

28 to 29 August 11am-4pm

Transport Rally Enjoy a vintage bus trip from Furnace Sidings and feast your eyes on a host of vintage and classic vehicles on display in our arena. Not many rallies can boast a vintage steam train too! Tickets: £6 ad/£3 child/£15 famTel: 01495 792263

29 August 10am-6pm (Last adm 5pm)

Try Something Different - Early Harvest Festival Celebrate the Harvest with us here at Greenmeadow Community Farm! See how our ancestors would have enjoyed this special time of year and reaped the rewards of the land to feed their families throughout the year. Learn more about beekeeping and harvesting honey, butter making, the tradition of corn dollies and more!!! Finish the summer holidays with a big day out! Tickets: £4.20 ch (2+) £5.20 ad £18.80 FamTel: 01633 647662

30 to 31 August 10am-3pm

Summer Holidays Workshop Art and craft workshop for youngsters aged 5 to 13, something different every week during the school holidays. This week''s theme: Making Do, also on Thursday 1 and Friday 2 September. Prior booking essential. Tickets: £12.50per workshopTel: 01633 483321

1 September 11.30am-1pm

Family History Sessions Come along for information and help with your family history research, every Thursday, free of charge. Tel: 01495 791637

1 September 10.30am

Torfaen Take a Stroll -Progressive Walk Join your free Progressive Walk every Thursday morning (moderate 3-5 miles/2 to 2 1/2 hrs) Meet at Pontypool Museum. Tel: 01495 742486

2 September 10.30am

Torfaen Take a Stroll - Health/Progressive Walk Join your free weekly Health Walk (easy approx 1-2 miles/1 hr) or Progressive Walk (moderate 3-5 miles/2 to 2 1/2 hrs) every Friday morning. Meet at Cwmbran Stadium. Tel: 01495 742486

2 to 4 September

Pontypool Jazz Festival Following the tremendous success of last year''s event, the festival will have a Jazz from Wales theme, and will showcase very talented Welsh born and based artists. Tickets available from the Congress Theatre. Tel: 01633 868239 (Box Office)

3 September 10am-3pm

Cookery Classes - Pasta Master Class Hands on with Chef and consultant Franco Taruschio: dishes to include: Pumpkin tortelli with walnut sauce, Canelloni with ricotta and prosciutto and Aubergine rolls stuffed with tagliolini.Class to include lunch with a glass of wine. Tickets: £75 Tel: 01989 562353

3 September 9.30am-12.30pm

AYP Outdoor Adventure Saturday Morning ClubThe Club consists of six Saturday morning sessions, this block session suitable for secondary school age (12-16) Activities can include: Mountain Biking, Climbing, Raft Building, Windsurfing, Canoeing etc. Please note that the activities are weather dependent and subject to instructor and facility availability. Transport provided, meet at Pontypool Active Living Centre, early booking essential as places are limited
Tickets: £30 for 6 weeksTel: 01633 628936

4 September 10am

Valleys Walking Festival 2011- Pontypool Walking Tall Moderate, 3 miles/5km 4 hrs.
This walk will take in many aspects of the heritage features of this historic park including the Shell Grotto, Folly Tower and privately owned American Gardens. Stout footwear recommended. Meet at Pontypool Museum (SO 283011)Free of charge but early booking essential. Tel: 01443 838632

5 September 10am

Torfaen Take a Stroll - Health Walk Join your free weekly Health Walk every Monday morning (easy approx 1-2 miles/1 hr) Meet at Thornhill Community First Office. Tel: 01495 742486

5 September 10.30am

Torfaen Take a Stroll -Progressive Walk Join your free weekly Progressive Walk every Monday morning (moderate 3-5 miles/2 to 2 1/2 hrs) Meet at Crosskeys Public House.
Tel: 01495 742486

5 September 2pm

Torfaen Take a Stroll - Health Walk Join your weekly Health Walk every Monday afternoon (easy approx 1-2 miles/1 hr) Meet at Pontypool Active Living Centre. Tel: 01495 742486

6 to 10 September 7pm (Sat Matinee 2pm)

Oliver ! The Cwmbran Woodland Players present: Oliver! Tickets: £9/£7 consTel: 01633 868239

6 September 2pm

Torfaen Take a Stroll -Progressive Walk Join your free Progressive Walk every Tuesday afternoon (moderate approx 3-5 miles/2 to 2 1/2 hrs) Meet at Queen Victoria''s Public House. Tel: 01495 742486

6 September 10am

Torfaen Take a Stroll - Health Walk Join your free weekly Health Walk every Tuesday morning (easy approx 1-2 miles/1 hr) Meet at the Threepenny Bit Community Centre, Fairwater.Tel: 01495 742486

6 September 12 noon

Torfaen Take a Stroll - Health Walk Join your free weekly Health Walk every Tuesday at midday (easy approx 1-2 miles/1 hr) Meet at Blaenavon World Heritage Centre. Tel: 01495 742486

6 September 10am

Valleys Walking Festival 2011- The Racehorse and Ball''s Pond Moderate walk, 6.5 miles/10km, 3 hrs.The walk showcases the rich industrial heritage of the area, in particular the part played by water in the extraction of iron and steel as well as coal. Meet at Rifleman''s car park, Blaenavon, (SO 251 094). Free of charge but early booking essential. Tel: 01443 838632

10 September 10am-3pm

Cookery Classes - Welsh Italian Fusion Back again by request! Chef and consultant Franco Taruschio will cook up some classic Italian dishes using premium traditional Welsh ingredients: cockles, laverbread,oysters, leeks, lamb and more. Class to include lunch with a glass of wine. Tickets: £75Tel: 01989 562353

11 September 10.30am

Valleys Walking Festival 2011- Beginners Guide to Map and Compass around the Forgotten Landscape Strenuous walk, 5 miles/8 km, 4 hrs. Learn the basic of navigation with a map and compass on this walk through Blaenavon Industrial Landscape.Maps and compass supplied, meet at Foxhunter car park Blaenavon (SO 264 108) Free of charge but early booking essential. Tel: 01443 838632

16 September 10am

Valleys Walking Festival 2011- Ancient Cwmbran The Cistercians Walk Strenuous walk, 12 miles/19 km, 6 hrs. Circular walk following part of the ancient route walk by medieval pilgrims. Meet at Greenmeadow Community Farm, Cwmbran(ST 279 954) Free of charge but early booking essential.Tel: 01443 838632

16 September

Big Pit Branch - Official Opening Join us for the official ceremony, then be the first to travel on our new stretch of railway line at Big Pit! Please check the website for further details. Tel: 01495 792263

17 to 18 September

Industrial South Wales Steam Gala Celebrate our heritage and the unsung heroes of the pits and steelworks as we welcome South Wales steam engines back to the Valleys, running an intensive timetable. Please check the website for further details. Tickets: £9 Adult/£4 Child/£22 FamTel: 01495 792263