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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?

Card Making & Craft Workshops

Every Wednesday | 2 - 4pm

£3 (all proceeds go to EVI Pantry

Tai Chi

Mondays | 5 - 6pm

£8

EQUANIMITY Mindfulness Meditation & Relaxation

Mondays 10.30-11.30am & Wednesdays 5.30 - 6.30pm

£5

ChiChi Fit with Nia

Tuesdays | 6.30 - 7.30pm

£6

Taiji Qigong

Every Thursday starting from October 5th, 5 - 6pm

£8

EVI Repair Café

Monday 16th October | 2pm - 4pm

FREE

Circle of Fifths – National Theatre Wales

Thursday 26th October | 7pm

Pay as you feel from £7

FULLY BOOKED: Sewing for Beginners

Starting Thursday 21st September | 2 - 4.30pm

FREE (bring your own fabrics)

A Christmas Carol – Live Radio Play

Thursday 23rd November | 7.30pm

Tickets coming soon!

EVI Pantry

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

PAST EVENT: Fabric Flower Craft Workshop

Thursday 7th September | 11am - 1pm

FREE

PAST EVENT: ‘Swashbuckling Pirates’ with Louby Lou Storytelling

Wednesday 16th August | 11am, 1pm or 2pm

FREE - FULLY BOOKED

EVI Warm Hub

Monday - Friday | 2pm - 4pm

FREE

PAST EVENT: Silk-Painting for Families

Thursday 3rd August | 10.30am or 1.30pm

FREE - FULLY BOOKED

PAST EVENT: Father’s Day 3-Course Roast

PAST EVENT: Sunday 18th June | 1pm

£15.50

PAST EVENT: Down the Rabbit Hole with Louby Lou Storytelling

Wednesday 5th April | 10am, 10.30am, 11am, 1pm, 1.30pm or 2pm!

FREE

PAST EVENT: Membership Morning | EVI Pantry

Wednesday 1st February | 10am - 12pm

FREE

PAST EVENT: Sunday Roast 3 Course Special

Sunday 15th January | 1pm

£11.95 (£5.50 for children under 12.)

PAST EVENT: 12 Days Of Christmas: An EVI Choir Concert

Thursday 15th December | 6.30 - 8pm

£4 / free for children

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Welsh Government Logo

Current Funders:

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UK Gov Wales
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