GWENT Archives, in Ebbw Vale, has two free workshops coming up soon.

On Thursday, February 21, the venue is hosting The World We Have Lost: The Value of Local and Community History by Tony Hopkins.

This session is between 10.30am and noon at Gwent Archives, on Steelworks Road in Ebbw Vale (NP23 6AA).

South Wales Argus:

On Wednesday, April 17, Gwent Archives is hosting another free workshop, this time based on creative writing.

This workshop, in partnership with The Scriveners, will be led by Patrick Jones and focus on the themes of: childhood, home, and loneliness.

The creative writing workshop will be between 10am and 2pm and is free, although tea and coffee will be on sale.

South Wales Argus:

For more information and to book your place for either of these workshops, call Gwent Archives on: 01485 353363 or e-mail: enquiries@gwentarchives.gov.uk

Visit the website: www.gwentarchives.gov.uk

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