HOG ROAST AND CIDER FESTIVAL THIS SATURDAY - In aid of St. Bridget's Church Skenfrith at the field next to the Bell Inn from 12.30pm to 5pm.With live music from Ben Huws and Maypole dancing the event promises to be a fun day for all the family. Adults £3, children £1 and five's and under free. To include ciders from Ty Gwyn, Raglan Cider Mills, Three Saints Cider and Perry, Dave Matthews, and ales from the Untapped Brewing Company.

Family competitions will include a tombola, face painting, raffle draw, lucky dip, cider and perry pear identification.

PRODUCE MARKET THIS SATURDAY - This highly successful produce market is held every second Saturday each month at Skenfrith village hall from 10am to 1pm: October 8; November 12; December 10.

For further information see www.skenfrithproducemarket.co.uk or contact Jo Lee on 01600 750255 or Anne Peacock on 01600 750434. Free parking and entry to the market.

'DARK SKIES WALES' PLANETARIUM EVENING - At Skenfrith Village Hall on Friday October 21 at 7.30pm. Coinciding with the orionids meteor shower the 'Dark Skies of Wales' team of experts sponsored by industry and the Welsh Assembly are bringing their mobile planetarium to take us out into the night skies and demonstrate the mythology and legends of the constellations. Tickets are limited so please book. £ 10 adults and £6 children including light supper and a bar will be open. Family discounts available. Contact Jo and John Lee on 01600 750255.

YOGA - Classes are held every Wednesday from 6 pm to 7.30 pm at Skenfrith Village Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend. Contact Lisa Wise on 01600 750586.