Over seven hundred people visited Skenfrith’s Hilston Park recently to view the creative talents of local artists based in Monmouthshire. Hosted by the Gwent Outdoor Education Service, the second Made in Monmouthshire arts and craft weekend followed and improved on last year’s successful event and is now set to become an annual treat. The Made in Monmouthshire initiative supports and celebrates resident artists and designers.
In addition, local musicians performed over the weekend and the Gwent Outdoor Education Service held open days with an opportunity for visitors to experience the thrill of caving and climbing. They also helped to plant a new copse with trees provided by the Woodland Trust’s community planting scheme.
Ian Kennett, Head of the Outdoor Education Service said: “The whole event was a great success with visitors coming from near and far, including a couple from Germany who were staying at a local bed and breakfast. The Made in Monmouthshire event is also a great opportunity for many local people to visit the stunning Grade 2 listed Hilston Park which is rarely open to the general public.”
