A FEAST FOR CRIME FICTION FANS: On Friday May 5, Cwtsh is proud to play host to acclaimed crime writer Belinda Bauer who will be talking about her life and literary career at the Cwtsh Arts Centre in the latest of a new series of First Fridays starting at 7.30pm. Not to be missed by lovers of crime fiction. Admission £3 on the door. 

There will be a licensed bar and a question and answer session and the opportunity to purchase signed copies of Belinda’s books.

POEMS AND PINTS: Cwtsh  Productions presents Open Mic Spoken Word Extravaganza 40 at Ye Olde Murenger House, Newport on Wednesday May 10.  Starts 7.30pm with Amy Wack and Rebecca Parfitt. 
£5 admission on the door (£3 concessions). Fundraiser by Cwtsh to help run the former Stow Hill Library. 

Come along and enjoy some great words in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Or be inspired to read your own poetry to an appreciative audience.

PHOENIX ARTS EXHIBITION: The Phoenix Arts Exhibition continues at the Cwtsh until Sunday May 7 and is well worth a visit. 

Opening hours are: Thursday 12pm to 3pm, Saturday 12.30pm to 3pm and Sunday 1pm to 4pm. Entry is free. 

Around forty different paintings by twelve different artists specialising in water colours will be on display in what will be the first ever public exhibition by the Phoenix Arts Group. 
Come along and view these very colourful and summery paintings which are on sale at very reasonable prices.

REGULAR CLASSES AT THE CWTSH: Cwtsh holds regular classes in Creative Writing, Ukulele, French and Welsh plus a regular Welsh language pop-up bookshop on Saturday mornings.

CHILDREN’S LIBRARY AT THE CWTSH: The Cwtsh Children’s Library is run by volunteers and open on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons with a wide and varied selection of books available to borrow free during term time. Doors open from 3pm to 4.30pm. It is free to join the children’s library.

CWTSH NEEDS YOU!: Cwtsh Community and Arts Centre is always on the lookout for fresh volunteers to join the dedicated band already committed to making the Cwtsh Arts Centre a resounding success. 
If you feel you would like to be involved and help Cwtsh achieve even greater heights, please get in touch. 

We are also actively seeking to add to our programme of day and evening classes so if you, or anyone else, you know is willing and able to run any kind of class, German, or Yoga, for example, or organise a weekly photography club, perhaps, or, maybe, hire a room, at very reasonable rates, e-mail info@cwtsh.org or ring 01633 668425. 

Details of our current or forthcoming events can be found by looking at the posters in the entrance side window at Cwtsh. 
For information refer to cwtsh.org or, if you would like to receive our newsletter go to cwtsh.org/newsletter.

WALKS FROM THE CWTSH: Cwtsh representatives have been in touch with Walk Newport and it is hoped to resume Walks From The Cwtsh sometime in the near future.

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