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(16th June - end of July)

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We are really excited that 14 of our churches are taking part in Churches Unlocked: Hidden Gems - which kicks off this weekend!The event runs from Saturday 8th to Sunday 16th June and gives churches the chance to celebrate and share their ‘Hidden Gems’. This is the second year the Diocese of Monmouth are taking part and more of our churches than ever will be opening and holding events.You can view many of the events below, with more being added. With community events, family fun, music, arts, workshops and special services there is plenty for everyone and it would be great to get more people than ever visiting so why not pop along!

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Abergavenny MA

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St Mary's Priory Church, AbergavennyMonk Street, Abergavenny, NP7 5NDAccess: Ample parking in adjacent council run car park, step-free access, toilets available, tea and coffee available in the Tithe Barn across from the church.ExploreChurch open daily during opening week: Monday-Saturday from 10am – 2pm, Sunday 10am-1pmEventsEvensong every Friday at 7pmHidden Gem - extensive mediaeval monuments, part of giant Jesse, modern stained glass

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St Ffwyst, LlanfoistChurch Road Llanfoist ABERGAVENNY NP7 9NFAccess: Parking outside the church, step free access from the west gate.ExploreChurch open on Saturday 21st June from 9am-noon

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St Peter's Church, Llanwenarth CitraLlanwenarth Citra, Abergavenny NP7 7EPAccess: No toilets, parking at the gate.EventsJune 28th at 7.00pm: Oriel Singers Concert - refreshments served in the interval.Hidden Gem - Ancient churchyard dating back to Celtic times; and unique dole cupboard

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Holy Trinity Church, AbergavennyBaker St, Abergavenny NP7 5BHAccess: Toilets in church hall next to the church, parking in Trinity Terrace Car Park, flat access into church.ExploreChurch open on Friday 20th June from 10am-noon.EventsJuly 12th: Open Church, refreshments available - 10.00am until 3.30pm

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Hearth of Monmouthshire

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St Tegfedd, LlandegfeddChurch Road, Llandegfedd, Monmouthshire NP18 1JAAccess: Dog friendly, level access to the main areas, parking within 250m, space to secure your bike, walkers & cyclists welcome.ExploreChurch open Monday 16th-Thursday 19th from 7am-9pmEventsServices are held on the first Sunday of every month at 11am.Hidden Gem - Come and admire one of the best-preserved medieval embanked churchyard in Wales; our unique engravings; and the beautiful, peaceful setting of this lovely rural church

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St Peter, St Paul & St John, LlantrissentLlantrissent, Usk NP15 1LGAccess: Bottles of water and packets of biscuits available for visitors, no toilets or other facilities.ExploreChurch is always open.

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Mid Torfaen MA

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St Hilda's, GriffithstownGriffithstown, Pontypool, NP4 5LTAccess: Refreshments, toilets and parking available, ramp for disabled access .ExploreChurch open Monday 16th-Saturday 21st from noon-1pm&Church open Thursday 19th-Saturday 21st from 2-4pm.Events15th June: Songs of PraiseHidden Gem – West Window (Royal Family)

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Monmouth Marches MA

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St Michael's, Tintern ParvaTintern, Chepstow NP16 6SGAccess: Public car park beside the church, disabled toilet available, flat access.ExploreChurch open Monday 16th-Sunday 22nd June from 8am-6pm-or- the church can be opened at other times by appointmentSelf-catered refreshments available.EventsArt/Craft Exhibition by Church Lads and Church Girls BrigadeGuided Walk from St Mary's to St Michaels (Date and Time TBC)

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St Tysoi, LlansoyChurch Lane, Llansoy, Usk NP15 1HLAccess: The church has toilets with wheelchair access to the church is via a gentle slope. There is limited parking in Church Lane.ExploreChurch open 9am-5pmEvents26th June: Flower Show27th & 28th June: Celebration Weekend - Open Church with tea, coffee and home baking.28th June: Concert - 6-10pm29th June: Sunday Service with refreshments after.

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St CenhedlonRockfield, Monmouth, NP25 5QBRefreshments available, parking area across the road.ExploreChurch Open Saturday 21st June from 10am-4pm.

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Mountain and Marsh MA

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St James the Great, RudryVan Rd, Caerphilly CF83 3JQAccess: The church is situated on a country lane and there is limited on street parking. Access is via a level path, though there is an incline. There are no toilet facilities.ExploreChurch open every Wednesday from 10am-4pm; and every Sunday from 8am-5pm.Events21st June: Open Church Coffee morning from 10am-1pm with cake and music.

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St Bridget’s, St BridesChurch Rd, St Brides, Wentloog NP10 8SNAccess: Church parking, toilets , tea or coffee, wheel chair accessExploreChurch is open on Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th June from 10am-noon for tower tours with coffee and biscuits and from 2-3pm for quiet reflection.Events29th June: Family Day and Strawberry Tea from 2pm.25th July: Welsh singing and cuisine night from 6.30pm.

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Severn Wye MA

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St Arvan, St Arvan’s& St Mary, Penterry24 Wyndcliffe View, St Arvans, Chepstow NP16 6ETPenterry Ln, St Arvans, Chepstow NP16 6HQAccess for St Arvan's: Parking outside Meeting Rooms, flat accessExploreSt Arvans Church is always open - 8.00am until 9.00pm.EventsFriday 20th June: Open Air “Wine & Wander” Garden Visit with music at Wyndcliffe Court, Penterry, 6 - 8 pm. Email: info@penterry.org.ukSaturday 21st June: Open Churches Day (St Arvans Church) 10.00am - 6.30pm. Open to visitors for guided tours/ meditation / refreshments all day.Saturday 21st June: Illustrated talk on The Chepstow Dambuster: William Clifford Townsend (St Arvans Church) 6.30 pm with light refreshments. Speaker: Mr David Priddis. Free entry.Sunday 22nd June: Morning Celebration Eucharist (St Arvans Church) 10.00 am ALL WELCOME. Celebrant: Father Michael Gollop MA BD SSC. Refreshments after service.Saturday 12th July: St Arvans Patronal Festival : Community Walk & Breakfast : ( more details available later )Friday 25th July: Illustrated Talk : “ Reflections on Camino “ (St Arvans Church) 7.00 pm. Speaker: Father Michael Gollop. Tapas / wine / and other light refreshments available.

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