Festival Fringe 2012: Out and about

In association with Monmouthshire Walking Festival
Walk Leaders: Angela Bishop and Sue Hogan

Friday 14th September, 10am - 4.30pm

Ingredients for a fine walk

Cost: £5 per person, 15 places available

Online booking only via www.walkinginmonmouthshire.org

"Ingredients for a fine walk" provides the perfect recipe for an enjoyable day out in the countryside around Abergavenny. A 10 mile energetic walk to the Blorenge via the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal, Keeper's Pond and the Punchbowl combining stunning scenery, wildlife and local history. Wear boots/stout shoes and waterproofs. Bring a packed lunch and a camera for the views.

Tretower Court
Crickhowell. In association with CADW www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 September, 10am – 4pm

Normal admission price – please see CADW website

Tretower Apple Festival

The ever popular Apple Festival returns to Tretower Court to delight the visitor with over 100 varieties of apples to view and taste. All things apple-related will be there, from cider to fruit juice and bees to Border Morris dancing. If you would like to tell your Ribston's Pipin from your Howgate Wonder come and see our resident expert. Please see the CADW website for further details.

Puddlers at Llanfoist Wharf
Church Lane, Llanfoist, Abergavenny  Tel: 07875 707892  www.puddlers.co.uk

Thursdays - Mondays 9.00am – 4.00pm

Coffee, Cakes and Cruises on the
Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal

Recently launched, this stylish narrowboat on the picturesque Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is the only floating café in Wales. Enjoy the views through the large windows or take a seat on the front deck when the weather is fine. Moored at Llanfoist Wharf just outside Abergavenny, it serves snacks, lunches and afternoon teas. On selected dates it slips it moorings for evening Supper Cruises and may be hired for private dinner parties. Leave your car in Llanfoist Crossing car park and take the short walk up Church Lane to the Canal.

Llanover Gardens
Llanover House, Llanover, Nr Abergavenny NP7 9EF

Sunday 16 September, 11.00am – 4.00pm

Cost: Adults: £4.00 Children under 16 free (includes access to the gardens) – buy tickets online below

Rare Plant Fair

Fourteen nurseries including specialists in herbs, wild flowers and edible plants. Unique experience for novice and expert gardeners. An opportunity to buy interesting and easy to grow plants. Plus the added bonus of a 20 acre listed garden, planted for autumn interest and colour to enjoy. Teas available.
More details at www.rareplantfair.co.uk and www.llanovergarden.co.uk

Part-y-Seal Country House
Grosmont Nr Abergavenny NP7 8LE  Tel: 01981 240814  www.partyseal.co.uk

Saturday 15 September. Buffet and Bar from 7.00pm. Music from 7.45pm.

Cost: £17.50 in advance, £20.00 on the door.

Carmina in concert

An evening featuring a concert by Carmina with buffet and bar (times above). Carmina began their career in Bristol in the 1990's. They've toured all over the world and recorded five albums, two of which were produced by the legendary and highly respected Irish musician Donal Lunny. Their music is an intoxicating blend of Celtic-inspired themes and jazz improvisation, woven together in powerful original songs.

Swan Meadows
Abergavenny (behind bus station)

Sunday 16 September, 2.30 – 4.30pm

Teddy Bears Picnic & Duck Race

Bring a picnic and your bear for a relaxing sit down away from the hustle and bustle. Join in the fun of the annual Duck Race. All in support of SWHP Horse hospital near Monmouth that takes in abused and neglected horses and ponies and is wholly reliant on fund-raising. The Duck Race is in aid of the Winter Feed Bill. Further information www.swhp.co.uk or 01873 890532.

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