What’s On
Evening Talk: The Good Friday Agreement a personal recollection of the Northern Ireland Peace Process
Friday 11 October at 7pm
It is our absolute pleasure to announce that we will be hosting a talk by The Rt Hon. the Lord Murphy of Torfaen. The Good Friday Agreement: a personal recollection of the Northern Ireland Peace Process by Lord Murphy of Torfaen, former Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and Wales.
Tickets – £5.00
Members of Amgueddfa Torfaen Museum and Pontypool Local History Society – Free.
The talk will be taking place at – Amgueddfa Torfaen Museum, Park Buildings, Park Road, Pontypool. NP46JH.
For further information or to reserve a space please contact torfaenmuseum@outlook.com or phone on 01495752036
Pooler Exhibition
4th – 26th October
We are proud to present ‘Pooler’, a temporary exhibition of Pontypool Rugby Football memorabilia.
The exhibition is an opportunity to see some of the collection that has never been displayed before and have your say in which items should be in our permanent exhibition.
We would love for you to tell us your stories and your memories of Pontypool RFC and share your hopes for the bright future of this amazing club.
So, whether you are a past or present player, a proud supporter or anyone with an interest, come along and celebrate the proud and rich history whilst looking forward to the future of Pontypool RFC.
Free entry*
*Donations to Amgueddfa Torfaen Museum are welcomed
Pontypool Local History Society Talks
Established in 1970, the Pontypool Local History Society (PLHS) seeks to engage with people of all ages to encourage an interest in the history of Pontypool and the surrounding district.
Working collaboratively with Torfaen Museum, the Society is currently running a series of lectures at the Museum, located in the Oriel Barker Art Gallery. All lectures begin at 1.45pm and last for approximately 1 hour with refreshments afterwards. Tickets are £3 for non-members.
For more information contact: pontypool-lhs@outlook.com
Brush Art Group
Specialising in Chinese brush art, Karen and Sue are always happy to greet new artists to the group, whether working in watercolour, oil or another medium. If you have an interest in painting, why not come along to paint, share ideas or just chat?
Session runs between 10.30am and 12.30pm. For further information, please contact the Museum.
Tel: 01495 752036
Amgueddfa Torfaen Museum,
Park Buildings,
Pontypool,
Torfaen,
NP4 6JH
Tuesday
10am - 12 noon
Wednesday
10am - 4pm
Saturday
1pm - 4pm