| Activity/Class/Club Name | Day (s) | Location | Contact Details | Details |
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Adult Community Learning
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Monday - Friday
Some Saturdays
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Croesyceiliog Community Education Centre, The Highway, Croesyceiliog, Cwmbran, NP44 2HF
Power Station, Blenheim Road, St Dials, Cwmbran, NP44 4SY
The Settlement, Trosnant Street, Pontypool, NP4 8AT
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01633 647700
01633 647647
01495 742600
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Torfaen Adult Community Learning offers a variety of courses at different locations and times, meaning that you can choose a course at a time and place that is convenient for you.
Find out more information about our courses starting soon.
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Ancestry Class
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Tuesday |
Threepenny Bit Community Centre, NP44 4SX
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01633 869227
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Tracing your family history can be a rewarding experience which can lead you on an exciting journey into the past. Who you are today has been influenced by the combined actions and decisions made by all of your ancestors long ago, so to better understand the present, take a look at the lives of your ancestors in the past!
Our weekly class is suitable for anyone with an interest in genealogy even if you are a complete beginner. We will help and guide you as you search online for your ancestors using popular websites and research tools.
Share your experiences with like minded people who enjoy learning about local history.
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| Annette's School of Dance |
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday |
Llantarnam Church Hall |
01633 770147 |
Dance classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Musical Theatre and Contemporary.
Fully qualified teacher with BBO Dance, exams taken with BBO Dance.
As the classes are divided up into ability groups (not age groups) please contact Annette to see what time classes are.
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Art Classes
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Thursday |
Threepenny Bit Community Centre, NP44 4SX
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01633 869227
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Our very popular Thursday morning Water Colour and Mixed Media Art Class is run by experienced tutor Val Stewart. Val has taught art for many years and has a wealth of experience to share.
Students work in a variety of media and regularly exhibit their work in local exhibitions and galleries.
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Ballet Classes
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Sunday |
New Inn Community Hall, New Road, New Inn, Pontypool, NP4 0PZ
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07821 915095 |
Make your children's dreams become reality with our ballet classes for 2-8 year olds.
We offer Royal Academy of Dance ballet classes from pre-school to grade 1. Classes are taught by highly qualified dance teachers.
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Blaenavon Camera Club
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Tuesday |
King Street Chapel, Blaenavon |
07971 834065 |
Do you like taking photographs? Have you just discovered you can take a decent photo with your smartphone? Come and join us at our weekly camera club. |
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CMIG Wellbeing Group
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Wednesday |
Scout's Hall, Hollybush, Cwmbran, NP447AG |
07379 314903 |
Looking to reduce social isolation and
increase your emotional wellbeing? Join us every Wednesday - 10:30 til 3pm. Sit and have a chat, play a board game or colour in a book. Mental health and other advice is available on request |
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Coffee and Crafts Group
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Wednesday
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St Gabriels Church Hall, Old Cwmbran, NP44 3LR
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01633 482300 |
Come and join this friendly social group for a chat and a cuppa |
| Coffee Morning |
Friday |
Hope Methodist Chuch, Pontnewydd, Cwmbran |
01633 870389 |
Join us for a cup of tea or coffee together with a chat, every Friday - 10:00 til 11:30. Free of charge, optional charitable donation can be made but not compulsory. |
| Craft & Cuppa |
Thursday |
TLC Community Church, Two Locks Road, Cwmbran, NP44 7HG |
07714 218304 |
Bring your craft or just come along and learn a craft.
FREE cuppa and chat!
Every Thursday.
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| Crafting Club |
Wednesday
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Griffithstown Community Hall
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Griffithstown Congregational Church
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01495 767983
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Bring your own favourite craft or learn something new whilst chatting with like minded crafters.
Crochet beginners guidance and recycled/upcycled crafting a speciality!
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Crafty Chatters
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Wednesday
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Threepenny Bit Community Centre, NP44 4SX
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01633 869227
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Do you enjoy making things?
Our crafty chatters are a friendly bunch who meet together each week chatting, inspiring and sharing ideas and skills. This has led to a variety of beautiful creations and new friendships.
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Cwmbran Stroke Support Group
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Thursday
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The White Hut - Coed Eva and Hollybush Hall, NP44 7LG
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07913 143329
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Join us for quizzes, speakers, crafts and day trips.
This social group meets weekly from 10.30 - 12.30. |
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Dawnswyr Blaenafon
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Thursday
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Blaenavon Workmen's Hall
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07542 187137
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Are you interested in Welsh traditions and culture? Would you like to keep fit and have fun at the same time?
A new Welsh dance group has started in Blaenavon. NO experience needed, we will teach you the dances.
Come along and enjoy yourself!!
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Go Gym with Valleys Gymnastics at Cwmbran Stadium
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Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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Cwmbran Stadium
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01495 248070
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All classes need to be pre-booked.
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Mini Movers - (Parent and Child Structured class) - ages 2.5 - 4 years
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Tiny Tumblers - beginners ages 4 - 6 years
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Junior Jumpers - beginners age 9+ years
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Freerunning - age 7+ years
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Go Gym with Valleys Gymnastics at Pontypool ALC
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Sunday
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Pontypool Active Living Centre
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01495 248070
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All classes need to be pre-booked.
- Tiny Tumblers - beginners ages 3 -5 years
- Little Leapers - beginners age 6+ years
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Happy Hands Pontypool with Lauren
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Monday
Friday
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St Hilda’s Church Hall, NP4 5JD
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07795 115676
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Happy Hands and Twinkly Toes fun-filled sessions encourage children to develop their sense of rhythm and explore sounds in an exhilarating and stimulating environment.
We use a variety of innovative props to develop your child’s creativity, imagination and confidence.
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Happy Hands @ CCRC with Louisa
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Monday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
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Croesyceiliog Cricket and Rugby Club
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07810 827746
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Happy Hands and Twinkly Toes fun-filled sessions encourage children to develop their sense of rhythm and explore sounds in an exhilarating and stimulating environment.
We use a variety of innovative props to develop your child’s creativity, imagination and confidence.
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Happy Hands @ Cheeky Monkeys Cwmbran with Louisa
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Wednesday
Friday |
Cheeky Monkeys Soft Play, Cwmbran |
07810 827746 |
Happy Hands and Twinkly Toes fun-filled sessions encourage children to develop their sense of rhythm and explore sounds in an exhilarating and stimulating environment.
We use a variety of innovative props to develop your child’s creativity, imagination and confidence.
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| Little Hitters - Tots Tennis |
Tuesday
Wednesday
Saturday
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Panteg Park, Griffithstown |
07845 291993 |
Our aim at Littlehitters is to develop a love for the game and encourage a fun, friendly environment for children to learn and gain in confidence.
Tots Tennis is aimed at children ages 2.5 years to 4 years old.
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| Little Visitors At Widdershins |
Thursday
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Widdershins Centre, Sebastopol, NP4 5AB
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01495 769264
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Join us at the Widdershins Centre for a fun intergenerational session featuring Singalong with Liz.
Enjoy 40 minutes of singing and
interaction time with the babies and mums.
Fortnightly - 1.30pm-2.30pm
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Scallywaggs Toddlers at Lighthouse Church
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Tuesday
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Lighthouse Church, Sebastopol, NP4 5BR
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07725 997629
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Parent and Toddler group for under 5’s
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Sgwrs a Choffi
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Friday |
Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Cafe |
07542 187137 |
Are you a Welsh speaker or learner? Would you like to practice your Welsh in an informal and friendly atmosphere? Then join us at the Heritage Cafe in Blaenafon every Friday at 10 o'clock. |
| Sporting Memories |
Tuesday |
Cwmbran Rugby Club, NP44 1NY |
07939
154187
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This friendly group promotes the mental and physical well-being of individuals by using the medium of sport. They use archive images of sport, memorabilia and news reports to trigger conversation and reminiscences and will include the opportunity to play some indoor accessible sports such as bowls, boccia and floor darts. |
| Torfaen Qigong |
Thursday |
St Hilda’s Church Hall, Griffithstown, NP4 5JD |
01495 247009 |
Qigong is a powerful type of health exercise, which has been practiced for centuries in China. It is based on gentle movements that are specifically designed to benefit and balance health.
Qigong is easy to learn and enjoyable to do. The regular practice of Qigong has a powerful effect on mind, body and spirit.
Qigong’s gentle moving postures can be done standing or seated and focus on relaxation, flexibility, release and strength.
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| Warm Welcome Space |
Friday |
TLC Community Church, Two Locks Road, Cwmbran, NP44 7HG |
07714 218304 |
You are welcome to call in for FREE hot soup and roll and a cuppa.
Every Friday
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| Well Fed Cookery Classes |
Monday |
TLC Community Church, Two Locks Road, Cwmbran, NP44 7HG |
07786
289340
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Free cookery classes with qualified chef James Hunter. Learn how to weigh, prepare, cut and cook ingredients to make delicious homemade meals. All ingredients are provided
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