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There's more to life than work!

Explore the hobbies, past-times and sports of mining communities in our summer series of fun family activities.

Kick off & join us to and discover more about the connection between coal mining communities and football. 

Plus make your own tabletop game!

Our public programme is generously supported by players of Postcode Lottery. 

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20 & 21 July 2026, 11am - 3pm
Cost Free
Suitability Families
Blaenavon (rugby) football club, 1917

Blaenavon Patriotic (rugby) football club, 1917

People's Postcode Lottery in red and bold lettering
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