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PAST EVENT: Go Explore Learn Family Fun Day!

When is it?

Thursday 31st August

How much is it?

FREE

Join us for a day full of outdoor adventure fun and learning in the EVI garden brought to you by Go Explore Learn!

We have a range of sessions throughout the day, each suitable for different ages. Scroll down to find out more. Booking for each session is essential. Free to all thanks to a very generous donation from a community member!!

For ages 4 – 6:

Tedwen and Woodland Friends Adventure (10.30 – 11.30am)

Tedwen is a Teddy who loves exploring! He invites you and your favourite teddies to join him on an adventure around the EVI garden, exploring the colours, shapes, and textures using our 5 senses. Remember to bring your teddies along!

(Younger / older children are welcome to come along to accompany their siblings but bear in mind the activity is geared towards 4 to 6 year olds).

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For ages 6 – 8:

Nature Connections (11.30am – 1pm)

This interactive session in the EVI garden uses puppets to explore about habitats, food chains, and why animals & wildlife are so important. Learn about the interdependence of all living things and how we all need each other to flourish through a mix of fun games, activities and play!

(Younger / older children are welcome to come along to accompany their siblings but bear in mind the activity is geared towards 6 to 8 year olds).

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For ages 8/9+:

Campfire Creations & Cooking (1.30pm – 3pm)

Learn all about ‘Fire’ and how to be safe around it! We’ll explore how to set up a fire, what makes fire burn, and how to safely put one out. We’ll have lots of fun with fire strikers and then cook something over the fire to eat and share.

(Younger children are welcome to come along to accompany their siblings but will not be able to participate in the activities due to safety reasons.)

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Let us know if you are no longer able to attend so that we can fill your space. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the session start time. All children must be accompanied by an adult. In bad weather conditions the activity will be brought inside.

Contact megan@promo.cymru, ring 01495708022 or pop in if you have any queries!

Ebbw Vale Institute (EVI) is a community and cultural centre offering a range of community services, events, wellbeing classes and more. Click here to find out more. 

EVI is currently funded by the UK Gov through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Click here to find out more. 


What’s on at EVI?

Online Safety & AI: Community Drop-in Sessions

Weds 11th Feb (2-4pm) & Monday 23rd Feb (10am - 12pm)

Free!

Sunflower Café

Every Wednesday | 11am - 1pm

£1 (includes refreshments)

FREE Qigong Classes

Wednesday 21st January (for 6 Weeks) | 5.30- 6.30pm

Free! (Booking Required)

A Sound Journey: Sound Bath Experience

Thursday 12th February | 6- 7pm

£10 per session

EVI Repair Café

Monday 16th February | 2pm - 4pm

FREE

Free Beginner Mindfulness Sessions

Tuesdays and Fridays | 5:30- 7:30pm and 10:30- 12:30pm.

Free (Includes Refreshments)

Growing Up Online: Talking to Young People About Mental Health

Wednesday 25th February | 10.30- 12.45pm

Free (Plus Buffet)

Music & Movement at the Sunflower Café

February 25th and March 25th | 11am- 1pm

Free

Sewing Workshops

Starting Thursday 26th February | 2pm- 4pm

Free (bring your own fabrics)

Free Transformative Breath to Health Workshop

Wednesday 4th, 5th, 6th March | 9.30- 12.30pm

Free

EQUANIMITY Mindfulness Meditation & Relaxation

[ON HOLD UNTIL MONDAY FEBRUARY 11th and 18th] Mondays 10.30-11.30am & Wednesdays 5.30 - 6.30pm

£5

ChiChi Fit with Nia

Tuesdays | 6.30 - 7.30pm

£6

Yoga with Amanda

Thursdays | 6-7pm

£8 drop in or £25 for 4

Crochet Club

Tuesdays, 2pm - 4pm

Free

EVI Pantry

Mondays | 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm

[PAST EVENT] Growing Up Online: TikTok, Algorithms & Wellbeing

Monday 2nd February | 12- 2.30pm

Free (Plus Buffet)

[PAST EVENT] Sunflower Café- Painting Groupwork

Wednesday 14th January | 11am- 1pm

£1 (includes refreshments)

[PAST EVENT] Christmas Sing-Along at Sunflower Café

Wednesday 17th December | 11am- 1pm

Free! (Buffet Included)

PAST EVENT: Make It: Film Production

Friday 12th December | 12pm- 2pm

Free!

[PAST EVENT] Sunflower Café- Natural Collages

Wednesday 10th December | 11am- 1pm

£1 (includes refreshments)

[PAST EVENT] A Child’s Christmas with Lighthouse Theatre

Monday 8th December | 7pm- 9:30pm

£10 (£8 Concession)

[PAST EVENT] Christmas Crafts and Buffet

Thursday 4th December | 10am- 3pm

£5 per workshop or £10 for both! (Includes refreshments and a light Christmas buffet!)

[PAST EVENT] Breath to Health Workshop

Wednesday 19th November to Friday 21st November | 9.30- 12.30pm

£100

[PAST EVENT] Carers Wellbeing Day

Wednesday 19th November | 10.30am- 1pm

Free

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Current Funders:

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