Friday 6th July Former oilfield executive Ian R Crane, has become one of the UK’s leading authorities in deep geopolitics, where geographic, economic, social, political and spiritual issues conjoin. Further details on talk to follow: Tickets: £5, AVAILABLE HERE and www.ianrcrane.co.uk Doors open: 7pm, starts 7.30pm

Every Wednesday Taught by Bob Cheung from 7pm to 9pm classes will begin 20th June 2012 £5 per class Kung Fu lessons will include: Traditional Kung Fu, Gung Fu Principals,Self Defense, Traditional Weapons, Chinese Lion Dance, Tai Chi & Qi Gung Hag Gar kung fu is a style devised at the Southern Shaolin Buddhist temple [...]

Times: 10am – 3:30pm, 1 day course This one day course gives an overview and understandiing of the role and responsibilities of an emergency first aider.  Visit the WEA website for further courses To book your place, please contact Gail or Claire on 01495 791128 or email:courseenquiryeast@weasouthwales.org.uk

Time: 9.30 – 3.30pm, 1 day course This one day course offers a qualification recognised by employers.  It is suitable for the professional and domestic kitchen, whether you are preparing food from scratch or serving pre-prepared refreshments.  Visit the WEA website for further courses To book your place, please contact Gail or Claire on 01495 791128 [...]

Times: 10am – 3.30pm, 1 day course The WEA will provide a taster session on Health & Safety which will give you an overview of manual handling, first aid and other safety issues. To book your place, please contact Gail or Claire on 01495 791128 or email:courseenquiryeast@weasouthwales.org.uk

Times: 10am- 3pm, [Level 1], 1 day course Introduction to Creative Writing is a short course to support you to be able to produce 3 short pieces of creative writing.  It will give you time to consider what a story is and also support you in creating those stories.  You will then gain experience of [...]

Sat 8th September 2012 For fans of Rock n’ Roll this event simply can’t be missed, from Merthyr we present  The Graceland Band (Featuring Juan Lozano as Elvis) it’s as if ‘Elvis had never left the building.’ But if that’s not enough for Ya we also have Johnny Trashed: If the legend that is Johnny Cash [...]

BROKEN VINYL CLUB | LONG KNIVES | TONE DAMAGE | BLEEDIN NOSES Fri 8th June, 7pm CLICK ON LINKS TO FIND INFO ON BANDS BROKEN VINYL CLUB LONG KNIVES TONE DAMAGE BLEEDIN NOSES Its not all about Punk n’ Metal at the EVI as Aberdare’s finest come to get the psych mod groove on Like [...]

LIVE MUSIC: REVOKER | LIFER | FELL ON BLACK DAYS | DEAD CITY A Full on metal Friday, catch Revoker before they head off to the Continent for shows with Lamb of God and Anthrax. Also local support from the always Excellent Lifer, Fell On Black Days and Dead City Four bands that really prove [...]

Coffee Morning Drop In Session @ EVI Cultural Centre Benjamin Franklin Famously Once Said “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, expect death and taxes” The Commission on Devolution in Wales is looking at whether the Welsh Government should have tax varying and borrowing powers. The Commission is coming to Ebbw Vale [...]