Abergavenny Civic Society is hoping there will be a full hall on Monday (May 9) to hear about the exciting plans for the Gunter Mansion in Cross Street.

Secretary of the Friends of Gunther Mansion Amanda Peters discovered more than she bargained for when she took on the tenancy of part of this historic building to open the Pot and Pineapple sweet shop.

The talk will explain how a rough sketch on a paper sweet bag turned into a major project, led by the Welsh Georgian Trust, to restore an important building and help re-vitalise this part of the town.

The mansion, arguably one of the most important buildings in Abergavenny, is now in a shocking state of repair and at risk and the ‘Friends of Gunter Mansion’ group has been established to help save the building.

The talk, entitled ‘Saints and Sinners’, will cover the history of the building and future plans. Amanda will also be explaining how the project has developed over the last two and a half years and why it is so important for her home town of Abergavenny.

Finally, she will be taking a light hearted look at who the modern day ‘saints and sinners’ might be, in the 350-year history of Thomas Gunter’s home.

The meeting is on May 9 at the Methodist Church Hall, Castle Street, Abergavenny at 7.30pm. All are welcome to attend although for non-members a small charge of £2 is made.

For further information contact [email protected] or phone 01873 858912.