The first Abergavenny Writing Festival took place last week with three days packed with writing workshops, talks and performances.

Thursday evening saw two events taking place at The Kings Arms Hotel and Broadleaf Books and featured writers talking about their experiences and reading their work.

Writers taking part on the opening night included, Jane Blank, Jack Thurston, Paul Henry, D D Johnston, Paul Henry, Charles Way and Patrick Hannay.

As part of the festival events Sarah Kilbride, local children’s author visited Cantref School, Abergavenny on Friday.

Sarah gave a whole school assembly then worked with children in Year 2.

Friday morning Fergus Collins, editor of BBC Countryfile magazine led a workshop providing practical advice on how aspiring writers can get their work published.

Then in the afternoon there were some outdoor sessions including a foraging walk with local writer Adele Nozedar.

The children’s event on Saturday at Linda Vista Gardens run by Wild Tots as part of the festival had a fabulous turnout with more than 100 people taking part.

“All of the events have been really well attended and most importantly the feedback has been amazing.

“The quality of all the talks and workshops offered really was exceptional and I’d like to pass on enormous thanks to all those who took part and supported. Based on the positivity in and around Abergavenny for our new festival this year we very much hope to be back in 2017,” said Lucie Parkin, festival organiser.

“I’d also like to offer my special thanks to Christie Residential, our founding sponsor,” she added.

• Pick up next week’s Chronicle to read the winning article in our Abergavenny Writing Fest competition