events at the metropole

intro / to book tickets for events listed on this page call The Met on 01495 322510, or email suzanne.allen@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk. more info on dates, prices and times is available in The Source magazine. To review events you've attended at The Met, or to read other peoples' reviews, visit our event reviews page.

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August 2010 Events

T Shirt Design and Print

Come along and create your own design on a T Shirt with the help of our tutor. Take your T Shirt home and wear with pride.

Date	Time	Price
12/08/2010	10.00am, 12 noon and 2pm	£4.00

Workshop

Pottery

Have a go at designing and making your own piece of pottery. Vases, pots, plaques – the choice is yours. Our potter will explain the techniques and different processes involved.

Date	Time	Price
19/08/2010	10.00am, 12 noon and 2pm	£4.00

Workshop

Candle Making

Calling all budding chandlers. Come and have a go at making your own candle – perfumed , coloured or plain – the results will be most rewarding! Our candle maker will guide you and instruct you in this art.

Date	Time	Price
26/08/2010	10.00am, 12 noon and 2pm	£4.00

September 2010 Events

Bar Events

Jazz in The Met Bar with The Jim Barber Trio

An evening of great jazz music from The Jim Barber Trio. The trio has been performing together on a regular basis for the last three years. The band consists of Jim Barber piano, Ashley Jon Long bass and Ian Poole drums. They play a combination of traditional standards mixed with more contemporary material which has been re-arranged to suit the trios’ line up and playing style. The trio has been steadily working to offer it’s music to as wide an audience as possible and have performed at many of the premier jazz venues in South Wales and the West Country

Date	Time	Price
10/09/2010	Bar Opens at 7pm. Music from 8pm	£5.00

October 2010 Events

Bar Events

Raw Folk in The Met Bar

We are delighted to welcome Raw Folk and Friends back to the Met Bar for what we know will be a superb evening's live music and entertainment.

Date	Time	Price
15/10/2010	Bar Open from 7pm. Live music from 8pm	£5.00

Performances

Abertillery Town Band and Harmonie de Royat

An evening concert not to be missed as the Abertillery Town Band perform with special guests from our twinned town of Royat. L'Harmonie de Royat, the Wind Band from France, together with the Town Band will perform special pieces of music that will live in your memory for a long time after this evening. Joining the concert will be the Kids R Us Mixed Choir.

Date	Time	Price
30/10/2010	7pm	£7.50

November 2010 Events

Performances

25th Anniversary Concert

Abertillery Youth Drama and Music Society present a special 25th Anniversary Concert, featuring the talented youngsters of this society as they perform dance routines and songs from the last 25 years of musical youth in Abertillery.

Date	Time	Price
06/11/2010	7.30pm	£5.00

Bar Events

Jazz in the Met Bar

An evening of great live jazz music from Dave Jones and friends. Swing to the sound of the piano. double bass, saxophone and drums. Recently back from New York this quartet promises an evening of traditional and contemporary jazz.

Date	Time	Price
12/11/2010	Bar Open at 7pm. Live music from 8pm	£5.00

Workshop

Christmas Craft Fair

Come along to The Met today and start your Christmas shopping. You are sure to find some unusual gifts from our craft stall holders. Children may like to take part in special workshops and even pay a visit to Father Christmas. Listen to Christmas carols performed by local groups and artists as you enjoy festive fayre from our cafe.

Date	Time	Price
27/11/2010	Open from 10.00am	Craft fair Free. Workshops £4.00

December 2010 Events

Performances

Murder at The Met

A murder is committed and you are about to help solve the crime. Aber-yr-Ellit Amateur Dramtic Society has invited its sponsors to a preview performance of its latest play, but not all the corpses are in the script! One of the company is dead and everyone has a motive... As you enjoy a 4 course buffet meal you will have the chance to question the suspects. The winning table will receive a prize

Date	Time	Price
04/12/2010	7pm	£29.50

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Regular Events

Tea Dances

We host weekly tea dances throughout the year, where you can perfect your skills at the waltz, foxtrot and other dances under the guidance of our tutor, and after your exertions – enjoy a nice cup of tea!
Time(s): Every Friday 2pm – 4pm
Price(s): £4.00

Belly Dancing

Please contact us if you wish to join our weekly Belly Dancing classes, which take place on Friday evenings throughout the year.

Time(s): 6.30pm
Price(s): £4.00

Yoga

This cultural form of relaxation and exercise takes place on Thursdays throughout the year. Please contact us in order to book classes.
Time(s): 5.30 pm to 7 pm.
Price(s): £4.00

Dance Company in Residence

We are pleased to introduce our Dance Company in Residence – FFIN Dance. Founded by Sue Lewis in 2003, the company runs workshops to schools, colleges and community groups, as well as performing throughout the UK.
For further details please email ffindance@hotmail.co.uk. or visit our website www.ffindance.co.uk

Art Exhibitions

We are pleased to offer local Artists the opportunity to exhibit their work in our gallery space.

Forthcoming Exhibitions :

Jan/Feb Catherine Lloyd

March Emlyn Jenkins

April John Edwards

May Gary Ford

June Media Meithrin

July Lynne Edwards/Deborah Davies

August Maz Winstanley

September David & Esther Chamberlain

October Nora Lewis

Nov/Dec Blaina Art Club

Please feel free to come along and view artists' work between 09.00am and 5pm Monday to Friday. We are able to arrange other times for viewing if required.

There is no charge to view exhibitions.