Torfaen Family Information Service

December
1 December 6pm-6.45pm
Cwmbran Library
Welsh Reading Group
Meeting fortnightly on Thursday evenings.
Tel: 01633 647676
1 to 31 December Mon-Fri
9.30am-5pm/Sat 9.30am-4pm
Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre - Cwmbran
Exhibition: Running Stitch
Atmospheres, recollection and narratives in
textiles: Becky Adams, Claire Cawte and
Ruth Harries. Running Stitch combines the
new fabric language of Claire Cawte, the
exploration of emotion and memory in stitch
by Ruth Harries and the curious trinkets and
tableaux from the secret treasure trove of
Becky Adams. Showing until 28 January
2012. Free admission.
Tel: 01633 483321
1 to 31 December Mon-Fri
9.30am-5pm/Sat 9.30am-4pm
Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre - Cwmbran
Exhibition: Ornament - Contemporary
Christmas Decoration
This Christmas we have invited artists and
makers to design and make their own
decorations, celebrating a tradition dating
back thousands of years. Inspired by the
precious nature of the tree decoration they
have created beautiful pieces in glass,
ceramic, silver, paper, textiles and mixed
media. This is more than just an exhibition of
Christmas ornaments, this is an opportunity
for you to discover pieces that will become
keepsakes, artworks to be treasured for
generations or passed on as that special
Christmas gift. Free admission, showing until
28 January 2012. Tel: 01633 483321
1 to 21 December
Tues-Fri 10am-5pm/Sat-Sun 2pm-5pm
Pontypool Museum
Winter Art Selling Exhibition
Oriel Barker Gallery and Café Art: Exhibition
of Trust Members’ work of mixed media
paintings and craft - on until museum closes
for Christmas break on 21st December 1pm.
Small admission charge; free to Torfaen
Library Card holders.
Tel: 01495 752036
2 December 10.30am Cwmbran
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 2½ hrs) every Friday
morning. Meet at Cwmbran Stadium.
Tel: 01495 742486
2 December 5pm-6pm & 6pm-7pm
Cwmbran Stadium
Basketball Sessions Community Basketball
sessions weekly every Friday, aimed at 7 to
11 year olds and 11 to 16 year olds.
Tickets: £1.50 with Leisure Card
Tel: 01633 628982
3 to 4 December 11am-3.30pm
Blaenavon Heritage Railway
Steam Santa Specials
Travel by steam to see Santa and friends in
his Grotto! Personalised presents for children,
sherry and mince pies for adults: a great way
to start the festive season. This event is very
popular - advance booking is essential. Also
on week ends 10/11 December and 17/18
December.
Please check the website for further details.
Tickets: £6 advance/£7 on day
Tel: 01495 792263