Newport City - What's On

Open Day - 19/07/2009

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 BST

Take a walk round the fantastic Velodrome, scale the climbing wall or experience the dizzy heights on the trampoline. Free admission, 11.00am - 4.00pm

Maindee Festival Association presents ''Forests of the World - 11/07/2009

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 BST

The Exhibition includes entries fromt this year's festival photography competition, plus a chance to view last year's winning ''wildlife'' photos. Also on view are pictures of the spectacular festival parades over the years and the results of photography workshops with young and older people. For more information on this year's competition please visit www.maindee.org

Medieval Ship Open Day - 25/07/2009

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:00:00 BST

Staff will be on hand to provide talks on the Newport Ship, current and future work programs, and to provide tours of the facility. Entrance is free, light refreshments available. 11.00am - 4.00pm

River Trip - 25/07/2009

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:00:00 BST

Aboard the historic ship M.V. Balmoral. Short Trip to Penarth, visit Ilfracombe, River Usk at Sunset. 10.00am - 9.30pm

Charity Car Boot Sale - 26/07/2009

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:00:00 BST

In aid of much needed funds for Growing Space, a mental health charity based at Tredegar House. The event will take place between 10.00am - 1.00pm. Sellers £5.00

Parklife - 26/07/2009

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:00:00 BST

A fun day out for all the family, with music, activities for all ages, sporting opportunities, play activities, taster sessions, arts activities, 5 4 Life and more! Free admission, 11.00am - 4.00pm

Music Bugs - 01/09/2008

Mon, 1 Sep 2008 00:00:00 BST

Pre-school music classes for children aged 6 months to 4 years. Join us for singing, instruments, parachutes, pom poms, puppets & bubbles. 10.00am for under 2s, 11.00am for over 2s. £4.00 Every Monday during term time.

Wednesday Club, Felt Making - 01/07/2009

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:00:00 BST

A workshop on the art of felt making.

Wednesday Club, Sing for Fun - 01/07/2009

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:00:00 BST

A fun workshop to get you singing for the over 50's.

Wednesday Club, Digital Story Telling - 08/07/2009

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 00:00:00 BST

A workshop introducing digital Story Telling.

Summer Dance - 20/07/2009

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 BST

Independent Ballet Wales presents another exciting Summer of Dance at The Riverfront. The first week of dance from 20-24th July is aimed at dancers between 11 and 14 years old and will feature classes in Street, Ballet, Tap and Salsa. There will also be a Boys Breakdance course. At the end of the week, everybody gets the chance to perform and show their moves! The second week from 27-31 July is aimed at dancers from 14-21 years old and features more advanced classes in Street, Ballet, Tap and Salsa. For prices, more information and a booking form see the Independent Ballet Wales website.

An Evening with Independent Ballet Wales - 01/08/2009

Sat, 1 Aug 2009 00:00:00 BST

For one night only, Independent Ballet Wales present an evening of classics, new work, talks, demonstrations, questions and answers. From meeting the dancers to ground breaking choreography, learn more and get closer to the dancers, designers, choreographers and composers whose work goes into making an evening of the finest ballet. Featuring excerpts from Independent Ballet Wales' A Midsummer Night's Dream, How Green Was My Valley and also new works created especially for the evening by some of the hottest choreographers around. 7.30pm, ticket £5.00

Exhibition: One Day We Will Reach Newport - 30/06/2009

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 BST

This photographic exhibition features the work of Newport student Steve Pepper. It is an exploration of the different faces of the Mon and Brec canal, looking at the beauty and the desolation. The work also addresses the roles of the various groups devoted to restoring the canal and making it the pride of South Wales once again. 9.30am - 4.30pm

Youth Theatre Summer School - 03/08/2009

Mon, 3 Aug 2009 00:00:00 BST

Summer School: Monday 3 - Friday 7 August. Performance: Friday 7 August. A Play in a Week: 7 - 11 years. This will be an intense course for 7-11 years olds where you will receive professional tuition and technical support to devise your own production that will be performed for friends and family on The Riverfront's main stage. The Summer School has limited capacity so pre-booking is advised.

River Trip - 08/08/2009

Sat, 8 Aug 2009 00:00:00 BST

Aboard the historic ship Balmoral. Short trip to Penarth, visit Ilfracombe, River Usk at Sunset. 9.30am - 9.30pm, £9.95.

SARA Open Day - 09/08/2009

Sun, 9 Aug 2009 00:00:00 BST

A glimpse into how SARA (Severn Area Rescue Association) works. See the website for more details

Band Concert: Pontypool Brass Band - 09/08/2009

Sun, 9 Aug 2009 00:00:00 BST

2.30pm - 5pm. Why not have a relaxing afternoon in this beautiful ornamental park, listening to the free band concert. Refreshments will be available from the Pavilion Café.

Youth Theatre - Design - 11/08/2009

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 BST

A Creative Look at Theatre. You will work with various theatre professionals exploring the skills neede behind the scenes to get a production up and running. Suitable for ages 12-18 years, no experience necessary. The Summer School has limited capacity so pre-booking is advised.

Youth Theatre Summer School (12+yrs) - 10/08/2009

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 BST

Summer School: Mon 10 - Fri 14 August Performance: Friday 14 August A PLAY IN A WEEK This will be an intense course for 12-18 year olds where you will receive professional tuition and technical support to devise your own production that will be performed for friends and family on The Riverfront's main stage. The summer school has limited capacity, so pre-booking is advised.

Riverfront Rap & Song Writing Summer School - 11/08/2009

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 BST

Summer School: Tues 11 - Fri 14 August Performance: Friday 14 August This is an intensive course for 12+ year olds where you will receive professional tuition to write and perform your own raps and songs. You will record a CD of your own composition and will perform for your friends and family on The Riverfront's main stage. The summer school has limited capacity, so pre-booking is advised.