Caldicot & District

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Events

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Forthcoming events


COFFEE MORNING

1st November 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
to 3rd November 2025

A coffee morning will be on Saturday 1st November on Caldico Methodist Church from 10.00am to 12.00 noon.
Venue: Methodist Church Hall


Science and Natural History

3rd November 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

3rd November. The speaker is Rob Cullen. The subject is Introducing Beavers to the Waters of the Forest of Dean.
Venue: Methodist Church Hall
Cost: £2.00

AMBLERS WALKING GROUP

4th November 2025
9:45 am

AMBLERS WALK ON TUESDAY NOV 4TH 2025 Tuesday’s walk will be led by Stan Griffiths (His assistant had to drop out because of a forgotten hospital appointment!) We will meet at the 14 […]

Gardening Group

13th November 2025
2:00 pm

Mr Dean J Peckett is giving a talk: "The Winter Garden – A journey through winter and into spring."
Venue: Methodist Church Hall


History Group

19th November 2025
2:00 pm

The Walkers of Sudbrook and its shipyard: a talk by Richard Clammer
Venue: Methodist Church Hall

Saturday Speakers

20th November 2025
9:00 am - 6:30 pm

Bletchley Park, a coach trip to this historic site and museum where you can explore the stories of Britain's World War Two Codebreakers and the birthplace of modern computing. 


Science and Natural History

1st December 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

1st December. The speaker is Mr Lindsey Henniker-Heaton from Aerospace Bristol.
Venue: Methodist Church Hall
Cost: £2.00


Gardening Group

11th December 2025
2:00 pm - 12:00 am

We were supposed to have a wraith demonstration by Pauline, but we are going to the Christmas Party instead.
Venue: Methodist Church Hall


SCIENCE AND NATURAL HISTORY

5th January 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

5TH JANUARY 2026. SPEAKER: SAM MITCHELL. SUBJECT: KNOW YOUR FLOOD RISK.
Venue: Methodist Church Hall
Cost: £2.00


Gardening Group

8th January 2026
2:00 pm

'Bird Watch' a talk by Mike Skelton. Mike is a volunteer at RSPB Newport Wetlands.
Venue: Methodist Church Hall


History Group

21st January 2026
2:00 pm

Seafairers, submarines and Sacrifices: talk by Andrew Hemmings
Venue: Methodist Church Hall


Science and Natural History

2nd February 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

2nd February. The speaker is Mark Goulding. -'Wild One' - Wildlife sightings, Tales of the unexpected.
Venue: Methodist Church Hall
Cost: £2.00


Gardening Group

12th February 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

 “Welsh Wildlife through the Camera”. Andy has worked at Gwent Wildlife Trust for 13 years, he is their Evidence Manager. Andy undertakes many ecological surveys for GWT both on their […]
Venue: Methodist Church Hall


History Group

18th February 2026
2:00 pm

 How Air Traffic Control Works: talk by Graham Duke
Venue: Methodist Church Hall


Science and Natural History

2nd March 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

2nd March. - Gwent Police - Daniel Counsell - Wildlife Crime.
Venue: Methodist Church Hall
Cost: £2.00


Gardening Group

12th March 2026
2:00 pm

"Global warming and peat removal". A talk by Jean Stanbury. Jean has long experience with horticulture, she worked with the chemical aspect in the industry and through her u3a and […]
Venue: Methodist Church Hall


History Group

18th March 2026
2:00 pm

The Rolls Family of Monmouth: talk by Roger James
Venue: Methodist Church Hall


Science and Natural History

6th April 2026

April /May - BANK HOLIDAYS - NO MEETINGS


Gardening Group

9th April 2026
2:00 pm

 Denzil from The Flower Den in Carleon. 
Venue: Methodist Church Hall


History Group

15th April 2026
2:00 pm

Pontypool Japanware: talk by Lindsay Prosser
Venue: Methodist Church Hall


History Group

20th May 2026
2:00 pm

Digging up the Family: talk by Gill Garrett
Venue: Methodist Church Hall


Science and Natural History

8th June 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

8th June. - Tony and Dog- Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Venue: Methodist Church Hall
Cost: £2.00


History Group

17th June 2026

Trip to Brunel’s SS Great Britain Bristol ( To be confirmed )

Booking Required


Science and Natural History

6th July 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

6th July 2026. Speaker: Sharon Griffiths - 'The Long Man' - History of Medicine.
Venue: Methodist Church Hall
Cost: £2.00


History group

15th July 2026
2:00 pm

Llanfihangel Rogiet: A Parish and its People: a talk by Peter Strong
Venue: Methodist Church Hall


Science and Natural History

3rd August 2026

NO MEETNG IN AUGUST
Venue: Methodist Church Hall


Science and Natural History

7th September 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

7th September - Ian Caskie - SS Great Britain - Building etc.
Venue: Methodist Church Hall
Cost: £2.00


Science and Natural History

5th October 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

5th October - Barry Hamblin - 'Time Gentleman Please' - History of Measurement of Time, Origins of the Calendar and alternative e.g. Lunar Calendars.
Venue: Methodist Church Hall
Cost: £2.00


Science and Natural History

2nd November 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

2nd November - Dr. Stephanie Tyler - Monmouthshire Meadows.
Venue: Methodist Church Hall
Cost: £2.00


Science and Natural History

7th December 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

7th December - Roger James - 'India's Golden Triangle'.
Venue: Methodist Church Hall
Cost: £2.00