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A Note from the Artist
Coaltrains coffee shop gallery has always carried a distinctive rhythm, a place where the aroma of morning coffee blends effortlessly with a spirit of creativity. Each visit brought not only warmth and flavour but also a quiet spark of inspiration. To be invited to design an illustrated poster capturing the essence of this space, along with refining their business cards, was both a joy and an honour. That collaboration has since grown into something even more meaningful: the opportunity to create an entire body of work for an exhibition opening this October. More will be shared soon, and I look forward to unveiling this new chapter with you.

Regular Events

History Talk

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Once a month we host local history talks with the thoroughly entertaining “ ‘Victorian Barry Experience’ From High street horrors, local gossip, the birth of the Docks and the origins of Barry itself, Each talk is fun, insightful and full of surprises with a short Q&A session at the end. Usually held on a Wednesday in the middles of each month. Our next History talk is on Wednesday 8th October from 11am-12.30pm. All welcome, free entry.

Baby Jazz

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Every Thursday morning from 10am-12:30pm we invite parents and babies to come along and listen to some nice chilled Jazz tunes. To entertain the kids while you chat or chill. This is a nice easy going event that occasionally features live musicians. It's a great way to meet like minded parents and introduce your kids to music in a chilled social setting. All welcome, free entry.

Groove Station

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Groove Station is our semi-regular, early evening cafe social event. Showcasing bands and DJ’s and also hosting Album and Exhibition launches. We also offer snacks, Mocktails and Alcohol free beers.

Jazz Club

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Coaltrain’s Jazz Club runs every Saturday rain or shine form 11am-1pm weekly. Each week we celebrate different styles of Jazz from Swing to Be Bop, fusion to cool and contemporary played by musicians in duo to octets. It’s a hustle bustle style event that sits perfectly with the coming and goings of a lively train station. All welcome and entry is free though donations to the musicians involved are essential to keeping to our little Jazz Club swinging. We hope to see you there. (please arrive early to get a seat) Please note that due to health and safety we do not allow push chairs or dogs to this event.

Drawn to Music

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Drawn to Music. Is our monthly improvised music and drawing club. usualy held the first Tuesday of the month with guest musicians ‘Managed Decline’ who provide off the cuff soundscapes for you to immerse into while free flow drawing, painting or writing etc. We have pens, paints and paper etc for everyone to use though you are welcome to bring your own materials and if your worried about what to draw theres plenty of inspiration around the cafe to draw from or we have a collection of adult and children’s colouring books you can use to help you focus. This event is for all the family. It’s a great way of trying something different. All levels welcome. We especially like to see people having a go for the first time. It’s a very informal, relaxed session that is about being in the moment and seeing where that takes you. All welcome, free entry through donations to musicians and venue are much appreciated and help keeps our events going. The next Drawn to Music session is Tuesday 2nd Oct. 6.30pm-8.30pm Hope to see you there.

Classical Club

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Classical club. Coaltrain’s Classical Club runs once a month on a Sunday morning 11am-12.30pm and is an ideal way to start your Sunday. We have guest duo’s, Trio’s and Quartet’s sharing with us their favourite pieces by their favourite composers both contemporary and historic. Sometimes gentle, sometimes not so much but always delivered with passion. The next Classical Club features Kirstie Miller on Cello and Christopher Fossey on Piano playing a selection of their favourite compositions from the likes of Elgar, Einaudi , Harriet Bosman and more… All welcome, free entry though donations to the musicians involved is essential to keeping our little Classical Club going.

Special Events

A Tribute to the Nat King Cole Trio

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13th December 2025

RCT Music Service Jazz Group

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6th December 2025

Keith Little Trio

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29th November 2025

Mark Sambell Trio

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22nd November 2025

Eddie Gripper/Ronan Ristord Trio

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8th November 2025

Debs Hancock Trio

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1st November 2025

Cups & Sorceress - The Art of Reading Tea Leaves

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31st October 2025

Cups & Sorceress - The Art of Reading Tea Leaves at Coaltrains Coffee Shop Gallery! Join us this Halloween for a mystical journey into the world of tea leaf reading. Your guide, Gem, will talk about the history of Tasseomancy, and teach you how to uncover the messages hidden in your tea cups. No prior experience needed, just an open mind and a love for tea! Don't miss out on this enchanting experience. See you there! Cups & Sorceress - The Art of Reading Tea Leaves Coaltrains Coffee Shop Gallery - Barry Train Station 31 st October 2025 1:00 PM -2:30 PM (approx finish time) Please note this is a ticket only event. Follow the link to purchase you tickets. Hope to see you there. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cups-sorceress-the-art-of-reading-tea-leaves-tickets-1578217273349?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Kat Rees

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25th October 2025

Steven Kirby US Jazz Guitarist Duo with John Close

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18th October 2025

Tomos Barber Trio

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11th October 2025

'The Sensation of Music' Jade Roach Exhibition Launch

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9th October 2025

Join us for the launch of our latest exhibition at Coaltrain’s Coffee Shop. This exhibition is a celebration of the sensation of music and its profound effect on the psyche. Jade invites her audience to embrace how music awakens a spectrum of emotions, making us feel vividly alive and deeply connected to ourselves. She encourages visitors to reflect on music’s ability to bring people together, creating space for an authentic connection. Music is presented here as a universal language that reminds us of our shared humanity. The Sensation of Music exhibition launch is on Thursday 9th October 5.30pm-8.30pm and runs until Saturday 9th November. Free entry, all welcome. Hope to see you there.❤️

Jack Mac NOLA trio

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4th October 2025

The Tremolo Shakers Live

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2nd October 2025

Join us for the return of the mighty Tremolo Shakers who’ll be playing a fun mix of Rock n Roll and country classics with a few surprises thrown in for your listening pleasure. They always put on a fun rockin show that’s full to the brim with energy and spirit. All welcome. Free entry though donation to the musicians involved is much appreciated and helps keep our live events going. Hope to see you there.

Drawn to Music

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2nd October 2025

Join us on Tuesday for our next improvised music and drawing session with musicians ‘Managed Decline’ who will provide off the cuff soundscapes for you to immerse into while free flow drawing, painting or writing etc. We have pens, paints and paper etc for everyone to use though you are welcome to bring your own materials. All levels welcome and we especially like to see people having a go for the first time. It’s a very informal, relaxed session that is about being in the moment and seeing where that takes you. All welcome, free entry through donations to musicians and venue are much appreciated and help keeps our events going. Hope to see you there.

Groove Station

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25th September 2025

Live Turkish Folk with Destan Dönemi. Destan Dönemi is a Turkish folk duo featuring the vocalist and flautist Büşra Algeç, alongside fingerstyle guitarist Evan Graham. Their music blends the timeless sounds of Turkish folk with modern acoustic elements, creating a unique and emotive experience, building a bridge between Eastern and Western musical traditions. Destan Dönemi invites listeners on a journey of musical discovery, offering a fresh and dynamic perspective on the rich tapestry of Turkish folk music. All welcome, free entry though donations to the musicians involved is much appreciated and essential to keep our live going. Hope to see you there.

'Key Quest and Other Stories' David Lalande Book Launch

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21st September 2025

We are delighted to be hosting our first ever book launch for David Lalande’s self publication ‘Key Quest and Other Stories’. The Book- Dive into a world where magic meets humour in this enchanting collection of 9 short stories, perfect for readers aged 8 to 108. From dragons and gnomes to talking horses and mischievous ghosts. Each tale is a delightful mix of whimsy, satire and wonder. Get ready to laugh, dream and embark on unforgettable adventures! A bit about the author- At school David hated writing. This was due to his dyslexia and dyspraxia though he loved stories in every form. The teachers would say his head was full of sky and it was up in the clouds. Whenever he showed an interest in storey telling he was knocked down. Now formally diagnosed with autism, he has at last found the courage to get the stories out of his head and on to paper- and this book. Inspirational is the word! At Coaltrain’s love to see people exercising their creativity, especially when they go against the odds to do so. We appreciate that sometimes there may be personal hurdles in our way and we will try to help if we can. Life is a journey and the people you meet along the way can make a huge difference to your confidence and motivation and we aim to carry on that positivity where we can. Free entry, All welcome. We hope to see you there.