Blaenavon
The blessing of the crib will take place on 1 December at Bethlehem Court, Bleanavon at 7pm. For further details call 01495 790 643.
The Christmas Fayre will take place on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November. Each day from 11 until 3. At the Blaenavon World Heritage Centre.
There will be a variety of stalls selling crafts, jewellery, cheese and preserves for Christmas. For further details call 01495 742 333
Pontypool
Christmas Cavalcade - This year’s Pontypool Christmas cavalcade is Saturday 29 November and promises a fun packed day for all the family.
A magnificent variety of street entertainers will perform for the crowds throughout George Street and Crane Street including Franco the clown, Comedy magician - Carl John, Mr Moon, a traditional organ grinder and a Punch and Judy show.
The Eureka Jazz band and Pontypool Brass band will perform for the crowds and Batatan will provide live samba and reggae music.
10.00am
Children have the chance to visit Santa in his grotto at the indoor market.
12.30pm
You have the chance to meet Postman Pat and Angelina Ballerina, so don’t forget your cameras!
3.30pm
A dancing display at the Link by Alison Lee Academy school of Dance
4.30pm
The Parade will start from outside Pontypool Community Council offices/ St David’s Foundation. Father Christmas will lead the parade in his horse and carriage and sat beside him will be Holly Jones, aged 7, who won last years Christmas colouring competition.
5.10pm
The Christmas lights will be switched on by our special guests, Postman Pat and Angelina Ballerina with help from Community Cllr Rob Benjamin and the Mayor of Torfaen, Councillor Aneurin James.
Cwmbran
Greenmeadow community Farm hosts the Christmas Fayre on Sunday 30 November.
A day of festive fun with mince pies, mulled wine, assorted stalls and a parade for Santa’s arrival at his grotto at midday. The grotto will be at the farm until 23 December. (Please ring to make sure Santa will be home when you visit!)
On Wednesday 17 December, pop along to the farm to watch the evening nativity play and take part carol singing. Tickets may be booked in advance.
For further details on Christmas activities at the Farm, please call 01633 647662, email greenmeadowcommunityfarm@torfaen.gov.uk| or visit the Greenmeadow Community Farm website|
Ponthir
Sunday 23 November. The friends of Ponthir School would like to invite you to a Christmas fair at Ponthir village Hall from 2pm - 4.30pm