Comic Fair Newport Market


TV and film memorabilia, autographs, photographs, action figures, posters and much more. For further information contact Terry on (01633) 222159 Free entry. www.newport.gov.uk


Your family diary of what’s on where D


Roundabout r


Closing Date


5th December Christmas Card Competition Blaenavon Heritage Town The Card Shop, Broad Street Blaenavon, is sponsoring the Blaenavon Christmas Card Competition: design your own unique card, prize for the best designed card. Entries are welcome from those aged 12 and under, closing date is Friday 5th December. Return entries to the Card Shop, all entries will be displayed and judged at Winter Wonderland. 01495 793080


Now until 19th


December Term Time Play Clubs Torfaen Play clubs for 5-12 year olds at various locations in Torfaen during Term Time. Most are free or a nominal charge only. Children under 8 must be dropped off and collected by a responsible adult. From 3.30pm Mon-Fri For further details please contact the Play Team. 01495 742952


Now until 23rd


December Father Christmas at the Farm Greenmeadow Farm Our favourite visitor will take up residence in his Farmhouse Grotto and he will be there every day up to and including the 23rd of December. Santa will then leave to start delivering presents! Normal admission prices plus £2.50


to see Santa. 01633


647662. £4.65 Ch (2+)£5.25 Ad + £2.50 to visit Santa. www.greenmeadowcommunityfarm.org.uk


Saturday 6th Cwmbran Xmas Pudding Run Cwmbran Boating Lake A festive charity 5K run in aid of St David's Hospice Care. Fitness is not a requirement! Enter our Festive Fancy Dress competition. This is a festive fun event not a race! No minimum age to take part although under 16s need to be accompanied by an adult. Check the website for further details and to register on line. www.stdavidshospicecare.org £10 Adult/£5 Child (12+) U 12 free


Blaenavon Winter Wonderland Get in the Christmas spirit at Blaenavon Winter Wonderland! Festive fun, Christmas market, craft workshops,carols, live music and much more! From 12 noon. 01495 742333


Santa's Grotto


Blaenavon Heritage Town From 12 noon. Come and see Santa in his Grotto at Bethlehem Court, Blaenavon. Entrance to see Santa includes a gift. 01495 742333. £2.50


Make n Take Workshops Blaenavon Heritage Centre There will be a variety of stalls selling gifts to complement the craft market in town. There will be a dance performance by the Avant


Music Academy and


Blaenavon Town Band will play festive tunes on the patio (weather depending). The cafe will be serving a festive menu, including mince pies, mulled wine and turkey and cranberry rolls. 01495 742333


Risca Christmas Market Tredegar Park, Risca


The park will come to life with stalls, entertainment, funfair rides, festive


music more and


parade. Free event. For


a information


lantern please


contact the Visit Caerphilly Centre on 029 2088 0011 or visit your.caerphilly.gov.uk/christmas Starting at 12pm. 029 2088 0011. your.caerphilly.gov.uk/christmas


Santa Specials Dean Forest Railway Come and see Santa in his own Steam Train. Father Christmas comes to your seat with a present for every child. On board entertainment and something for the adults too! Pre-booking is essential. 01594 845840. www.deanforestrailway.co.uk


Saturday 6th &


Sunday 7th Father Christmas Experience with Wee Crafty Folk National Park Visitor Centre 10am - 4pm. We organise appointment times for you, so no queuing!


You will also be


personally greeted at the door! There are two main packages available, £10 & £40 options. There is a free option, but availability is limited. Please email Charlotte at Wee Crafty Folk on charlottebaston@rocketmail.com for more details or visit the Facebook page. 078376427684


Blackwood Christmas Market Now entering its


fifth year with


market stalls, animal displays, street entertainment, carol singing, a real reindeer all featured at last years event. Free entry 02920 880011. www.caerphilly.gov.uk/christmas


Santa’s Grotto Cwm Carn Visitor Centre Join Santa in his magical winter wonderland for all your Christmas wishes! 10am to 3.30pm. £5 per child. 01495 272001


River of Light Lantern Making Caerphilly Leisure Centre Let your creative side take over and show of your artistic skills by making your very own lantern ready for the big parade on the 18th December.


The activity is suitable for all ages offering some free family fun. 10am – 5pm.


Call 02920 880011 or visit the website your.caerphilly.gov.uk/christmas 02920 88001


We take great care to ensure all this information is correct at the time of going to press. However, we would advise parents to phone and check details prior to making a long trip… or promise!


10 CHRISTMAS 2014


Santa's Grotto Fourteen Locks Visitor Centre Visit Santa and his Elves at the Fourteen Locks Canal Centre this year. Only £4 per child, including visit and present. 10.30am until 4pm. 01633 892167. www.fourteenlocks.co.uk


Santa Specials Brecon Mountain Railway Everyone receives a present from Father Christmas. Adults receive a glass of sherry and a mince pie. Advance booking is essential. Trains go at 11.00 12.30 2.00 3.30 5.00 Adults £12.00 Senior Citizens £10.75 Children 15 yrs & under £6.00 Under 2 yrs: Free 01685 722988. www.breconmountainrailway.co.uk


Santa's Grotto The Old Railway Line Three Cocks


10.30am - 4.30pm. Meet two of Santa's reindeer before their long trip around the world. Meet Santa in his grotto where you will have time to chat and receive a suitable toy and delicious sweets! Only £7.00 Per Child (No booking required). Group bookings / School visits welcome outside of normal grotto opening times - Phone 01497 847055 details


Aberglasney Winter Fair Wrap up warm and experience the unique atmosphere of our Winter Fairs. 9.30am - 4.30pm on both days. Normal garden admission prices apply, (£8.00 adult, £4.00 children, under 5’s Free, £20.00 family ticket 92 adults, 2 children.) 01558 668998 www.aberglasney.org


Sunday 7th Young People’s Painting Workshop. Glasbury Village Hall


For young people aged 8 - 12. There are 10 places available, providing a stimulating and exciting experience. 10.30am to 1pm. £7.50. 07583 544110. www.glasburyarts.co.uk


Santa at The Shell Grotto Shell Grotto, Pontypool Park 12pm-3pm. Come and


meet


Santa in Wales' only Shell Grotto! Don't forget to bring your Christmas list to post to Santa! Please nte: The access is on foot only and involves a steep walk over rocky ground.


Organised by The Friends of Pontypool Park.


More on page 12 DOWN LOAD OUR FREE PRIMARY TIMES APP


c


e


e emb


w! Wo


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16