Monmouthshire’s community hubs have lined up further events and activities for youngsters as the summer comes to an end. The Monmouth and Chepstow hubs are participating in The Search for the Giant Peach competition from 1st to 30th September. Open to all existing or new members aged 12 and under, entrants must inform staff of the whereabouts of the giant peach within each hub. Winners will receive a selection of prizes including a full set of Roald Dahl’s works.

Monmouth’s community hub will celebrate Roald Dahl Day from 4 to 6pm on Tuesday 13th September with a craft session inspired by the author to include word searches, quiz and songs. Meanwhile, Chepstow’s hub will hold a Roald Dahl-inspired story time on Friday 16th September to mark his 100th birthday.

Councillor Bob Greenland, Monmouthshire’s cabinet member with responsibility for community hubs said: “Children’s events at our community hubs offer a great deal of fun but they also encourage us to pick up a good book from an early age. Reading is a thoroughly pleasurable lifelong activity and provides people with a source of information, inspiration, enjoyment and satisfaction.”

For more information on events and activities provided by Monmouthshire’s community hubs contact: [email protected]