The following activities, classes, clubs and groups meet regularly in Torfaen.
Torfaen County Borough Council are not responsible for any of the activities listed below. Please contact the organiser direct for further information.
If you would like your activity listed here, please complete the add an event to our listing form.
Location
Croesyceiliog Community Education Centre, The Highway, Croesyceiliog, Cwmbran, NP44 2HF
Power Station, Blenheim Road, St Dials, Cwmbran, NP44 4SY
The Settlement, Trosnant Street, Pontypool, NP4 8AT
Contact
Tel: 01633 647700, 01633 647647 or 01495 742600
Details
Torfaen Adult Community Learning offers a variety of courses at different locations and times, meaning that you can choose a course at a time and place that is convenient for you.
Find out more information about our courses starting soon.
Location
Threepenny Bit Community Centre, NP44 4SX
Contact
Tel: 01633 869227
Details
Tracing your family history can be a rewarding experience which can lead you on an exciting journey into the past. Who you are today has been influenced by the combined actions and decisions made by all of your ancestors long ago, so to better understand the present, take a look at the lives of your ancestors in the past!
Our weekly class is suitable for anyone with an interest in genealogy even if you are a complete beginner. We will help and guide you as you search online for your ancestors using popular websites and research tools.
Share your experiences with like minded people who enjoy learning about local history.
Location
Llantarnam Church Hall
Contact
Tel: 01633 770147
Details
Dance classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Musical Theatre and Contemporary.
Fully qualified teacher with BBO Dance, exams taken with BBO Dance.
As the classes are divided up into ability groups (not age groups) please contact Annette to see what time classes are.
Location
Forgehammer Club, Greenhill Road, Cwmbran and Cwmbran Stadium
Contact
Tel: 07931719403
Details
Dance classes for ages 4-104 in ballet, modern and musical theatre by professional ballet dancer Ella-Louise Appleby.
Unlock your passion for performance with fun classes within a warm, friendly, nurturing, environment.
All ages and abilities are welcome. We are an LGBTQ+ safe space.
Location
Threepenny Bit Community Centre, NP44 4SX
Contact
Tel: 01633 869227
Details
Our very popular Thursday morning Water Colour and Mixed Media Art Class is run by experienced tutor Val Stewart. Val has taught art for many years and has a wealth of experience to share.
Students work in a variety of media and regularly exhibit their work in local exhibitions and galleries.
Location
New Inn Community Hall, New Road, New Inn, Pontypool, NP4 0PZ
Contact
Tel: 07821 915095
Details
Make your children's dreams become reality with our ballet classes for 2-8 year olds.
We offer Royal Academy of Dance ballet classes from pre-school to grade 1. Classes are taught by highly qualified dance teachers.
Location
King Street Chapel, Blaenavon
Contact
Tel: 07971 834065
Details
Do you like taking photographs? Have you just discovered you can take a decent photo with your smartphone? Come and join us at our weekly camera club.
Location
Scout's Hall, Hollybush, Cwmbran, NP447AG
Contact
Tel: 07379 314903
Details
Looking to reduce social isolation and increase your emotional wellbeing?
Join us every Wednesday - 10:30 til 3pm.
Sit and have a chat, play a board game or colour in a book. Mental health and other advice is available on request
Location
St Gabriels Church Hall, Old Cwmbran, NP44 3LR
Contact
Tel: 01633 482300
Details
Come and join this friendly social group for a chat and a cuppa
Location
Hope Methodist Chuch, Pontnewydd, Cwmbran
Contact
Tel: 01633 870389
Details
Join us for a cup of tea or coffee together with a chat, every Friday - 10:00 til 11:30. Free of charge, optional charitable donation can be made but not compulsory.
Location
TLC Community Church, Two Locks Road, Cwmbran, NP44 7HG
Contact
Tel: 07714 218304
Details
Bring your craft or just come along and learn a craft.
FREE cuppa and chat!
Every Thursday.
Location
Griffithstown Community Hall & Griffithstown Congregational Church
Contact
Tel: 01495 767983
Details
Bring your own favourite craft or learn something new whilst chatting with like minded crafters.
Crochet beginners guidance and recycled/upcycled crafting a speciality!
Location
Threepenny Bit Community Centre, NP44 4SX
Contact
Tel: 01633 869227
Details
Do you enjoy making things?
Our crafty chatters are a friendly bunch who meet together each week chatting, inspiring and sharing ideas and skills. This has led to a variety of beautiful creations and new friendships.
Location
St Johns Church, Wainfelin, NP4 6DY
Contact
Tel: 07790 173422
Details
Held every Thursday (term time only)
Stories, crafts and games. Ages 5-10
3:30pm - 5:15pm
Location
The White Hut - Coed Eva and Hollybush Hall, NP44 7LG
Contact
Tel: 07913 143329
Details
Join us for quizzes, speakers, crafts and day trips.
This social group meets weekly from 10.30 - 12.30.
Location
Blaenavon Workmen's Hall
Contact
Tel: 07542 187137
Details
Are you interested in Welsh traditions and culture? Would you like to keep fit and have fun at the same time?
A new Welsh dance group has started in Blaenavon. NO experience needed, we will teach you the dances.
Come along and enjoy yourself!!
Location
Cwmbran Community Centre, Garndiffaith Millennium Hall & St. John's Church, Wainfelin
Contact
Tel: 07854 464799
Details
Join our community of passionate artists & performers, & unlock your full potential. Dance fit, ballet, tap, jazz., heels, commercial, musical theatre. Following BBO syllabus.
Location
Cwmbran Stadium and Pontypool Active Living Centre
Contact
Tel: 01495 248070
Details
All classes need to be pre-booked.
- Mini Movers - (Parent and Child Structured class) - ages 2.5 - 4 years
- Tiny Tumblers - beginners ages 4 - 6 years
- Junior Jumpers - beginners age 9+ years
- Freerunning - age 7+ years
- Little Leapers - beginners age 6+ years
Location
St Hilda’s Church Hall, NP4 5JD
Contact
Tel: 07795 115676
Details
Happy Hands and Twinkly Toes fun-filled sessions encourage children to develop their sense of rhythm and explore sounds in an exhilarating and stimulating environment.
We use a variety of innovative props to develop your child’s creativity, imagination and confidence.
Location
Croesyceiliog Cricket and Rugby Club & Cheeky Monkeys Soft Play, Cwmbran
Contact
Tel: 07810 827746
Details
Happy Hands and Twinkly Toes fun-filled sessions encourage children to develop their sense of rhythm and explore sounds in an exhilarating and stimulating environment.
We use a variety of innovative props to develop your child’s creativity, imagination and confidence.
Location
Croesyceiliog Cricket and Rugby Club
Contact
Tel: 07866 455060
Details
Sail into the weekend with this lovely Friday morning class!
All are welcome and no previous experience is necessary.
The class varies each week and there are always variations on the asana (postures) so that you can choose what works best for you and your body.
The class includes asana practice, breathing and relaxation amongst a warm and welcoming group.
Please bring your mat if you have one (if not you can borrow one), a cosy blanket and an open mind
Location
Pontypool Active Living Centre
Details
We are a group of people with Long Covid, CFS/ME/Fibromyalgia who meet to support each other with our health conditions.
Walk around Pontypool Park on second Thursday of every month, coffee & chat meeting last Thursday of every month
Location
Panteg Park, Griffithstown
Contact
Tel: 07845 291993
Details
Our aim at Littlehitters is to develop a love for the game and encourage a fun, friendly environment for children to learn and gain in confidence.
Tots Tennis is aimed at children ages 2.5 years to 4 years old.
Location
Widdershins Centre, Sebastopol, NP4 5AB
Contact
Tel: 01495 769264
Details
Join us at the Widdershins Centre for a fun intergenerational session featuring Singalong with Liz.
Enjoy 40 minutes of singing and interaction time with the babies and mums.
Fortnightly - 1.30pm-2.30pm
Location
Lighthouse Church, Sebastopol, NP4 5BR
Contact
Tel: 07725 997629
Details
Parent and Toddler group for under 5’s
Location
Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Cafe
Contact
Tel: 07542 187137
Details
Are you a Welsh speaker or learner? Would you like to practice your Welsh in an informal and friendly atmosphere? Then join us at the Heritage Cafe in Blaenafon every Friday at 10 o'clock.
Location
Cwmbran Rugby Club, NP44 1NY
Contact
Tel: 07939 154187
Details
This friendly group promotes the mental and physical well-being of individuals by using the medium of sport. They use archive images of sport, memorabilia and news reports to trigger conversation and reminiscences and will include the opportunity to play some indoor accessible sports such as bowls, boccia and floor darts.
Location
St Hilda’s Church Hall, Griffithstown, NP4 5JD
Contact
Tel: 01495 247009
Details
Qigong is a powerful type of health exercise, which has been practiced for centuries in China. It is based on gentle movements that are specifically designed to benefit and balance health.
Qigong is easy to learn and enjoyable to do. The regular practice of Qigong has a powerful effect on mind, body and spirit.
Qigong’s gentle moving postures can be done standing or seated and focus on relaxation, flexibility, release and strength.
Location
TLC Community Church, Two Locks Road, Cwmbran, NP44 7HG
Contact
Tel: 07714 218304
Details
You are welcome to call in for FREE hot soup and roll and a cuppa. Every Friday
Location
TLC Community Church, Two Locks Road, Cwmbran, NP44 7HG
Contact
Tel: 07786289340
Details
Free cookery classes with qualified chef James Hunter. Learn how to weigh, prepare, cut and cook ingredients to make delicious homemade meals. All ingredients are provided