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DIARY OF EVENTS
MARCH
ST DAVID'S DAY
1 March 2007
Happy St David's Day!
Dydd Gwyl Dewi hapus!
If you happen to be in Wales on March
1st, you would more than likely find the country in festive mood as people
its length and depth hold celebrations to mark St David's Day.
Typically people wear yellow
daffodils on their lapels or prepare traditional Welsh meals such as cawl or
leek broth to mark this day, which commemorates the death of the patron saint
of Wales.
Born in the sixth century, Sant Dewi,
as he is also known, was a Celtic monk who was eventually made Archbishop of
Wales and canonised some 400 years later.
He grew up near Capel Non (Non's
chapel) on the south-west Wales
coast near the present city of Saint
David.
Little has been discovered about his
early life, but what is known is that he was educated in a monastery called
Hen Fynyw under the tutelage of a blind monk called Paulinus. He was said to
have stayed there for some years before departing with a band of followers on
missionary work.
He was also said to have been
descended from royalty. His mother, Non, was the
daughter of a local chieftain and legend has it that Non was also a niece of
the legendary Welsh king, Arthur. His father, Sant, was the son of Ceredig,
who was prince of Ceredigion, a region in South-West Wales.
Dewi travelled far throughout Wales, where
he set up several churches. He founded a monastery at Glyn Rhosyn (Rose Vale)
on the banks of the small River Alun where the cathedral city of St. David stands today.
The monastery he established was very strict, and the brothers had to work
exceptionally hard besides undertaking their usual routine of prayer and
celebrating mass.
Perhaps one of the most well-known
stories regarding St David's life is said to have taken place at the synod of
Llanddewi Brefi. They were to decide who was to be the next archbishop of Wales. A
great crowd had gathered, and when Dewi stood up to speak, one of the congregation shouted out that no-one would be able to see
or hear him. And at that moment, a miracle occurred. The ground rose until all assembled could
see and hear the great saint. After this sign from the heavens, it was
decided, that he should indeed be appointed archbishop.
Chroniclers say Dewi lived for over
100 years, and it is generally held that he died in 589.
His last words in a sermon were said
to be: "Be joyful, and keep your faith and your creed. Do the little
things that you have seen me do and heard about. I will walk the path that
our fathers have trod before us." "Do the little things" is
today a very well-known phrase in Welsh (Gwnewch y pethau bychain), and has
proven, time and again, to be inspirational to many.
DOLGELLAU FARMERS' MARKET DAYS
18 March 2007
Eldon Square, Dolgellau
A farmers' market is typically held every third Sunday of
the month in Dolgellau, until winter time. Starting at 10.00am, there is a
wide range of stalls on display which sell anything from Welsh lamb to cakes,
plants and cheese.
APRIL
DOLGELLAU FAIR DAY
21 April 2007
Eldon Square, Dolgellau
Situated about 10 miles from Glyn-yr-Aur,
Dolgellau should provide the perfect backdrop to this country fair day that typically
occurs twice in a year. Stall-holders offer a variety of country-style goods
and products for sale.
MAY
2007 HOWIES DYFI ENDURO
6 May 2007
Bro Dyfi Leisure Centre, Machynlleth
Serious mountain-bikers might relish the
annual Howies Dyfi Enduro, which is a non-competitive mountain bike challenge
that follows a punishing 60km long route.
In its sixth year, the event includes a
1500m climb through forests and woodlands around Machynlleth.
There will be a limit of 500 entrants and
all would-be competitors need to register in advance online. The event, which organisers say will be
technical and complex, starts at 11.00am.
For more details e-mail: enduro@summitscycles.co.uk
or ring 01970 626061
Or visit this site: http://www.summitcycles.co.uk/enduro_2007/index.htm
SNOWDONIA BIKE FEST 2007
12-13 May 2007
Gwydyr Forest, near Llanrwst
A veritable celebration of mountain
biking is promised over two fun-filled days at the Gwydyr Forest
near Betws-y-Coed (and Llanwrst).
Bikers will have the opportunity to participate in two bike challenges
of 25km and 45km long on the 13th ,or a
special 10km novice challenge for women on 12th. Male escorts are allowed on this run and it
costs £5.00 for a male and female team.
There will also be bike demonstrations
and exhibitions throughout the weekend in addition to skills coaching, guided
rides and some evening events.
Entrants need to book in advance online
and need to go to the following link: www.snowdoniabikefest.co.uk for more details.
BE NICE TO NETTLES
12 & 13 May 2007
Centre for Alternative Technology,
Machynlleth
Nettles are nothing to be feared
according to the Centre for Alternative Technology in Machynlleth. Rather than being the scourge of the
undergrowth, the centre says people for too long have been
living in the dark about its nutritional properties.
As part of Be Nice to Nettles Week, the
eco-centre's restaurant will be serving imaginative dishes with nettles as a
main ingredient. An expert will also
be on hand to offer advice about the plant, and information packs and recipe
ideas will also be available.
For more details go to, www.cat.org.uk
LLWYNGWRIL SCARECROW COMPETITION
WEEKEND
12-13 May 2007
Llwyngwril, Fairbourne & Friog
Visitors will be able to take a tour of
gardens in the villages above over the course of this weekend, when scores of
scarecrows will be waiting on tenter-hooks for the judging panel's verdict on
who has won first prize.
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
26 May – 3 June 2007, 21 July – 31 August 2007 & 20-27
October 2007
Centre for Alternative Technology,
Machynlleth
Special holiday activities are held for
youngsters at the HQ of this influential organisation on the dates shown, in
a bid to make them more aware about the problems facing the environment. Theatre, video shows, games and fun
workshops are all promised. Activities
take place in the Straw bale Theatre from 10.30am until 4.30pm each day.
For more information, go to this website:
www.cat.org.uk
CADER IDRIS RACE
26 May 2007
Start point: Eldon Square, Dolgellau
Competitors are promised a challenging
run with the 10.5 mile Cader Idris fell race.
The starting point is in the centre of Dolgellau, where the course
then winds its way upto the peak of famous local mountain, the Cader Idris,
(which stands at 2,928 feet tall).
Entrants then run back to the centre of Dolgellau to the finishing
post. An entrance fee applies.
For more details, click on: www.cader-race.co.uk
WARRIORS,WEAPONS AND WARFARE
26-27 May 2007
Harlech Castle
Successful re-enactment group the Knights
of Longshanks will be wowing audiences at Harlech with their medieval
weapons' displays and authentic representations of armed combat. Lords, ladies, knights, (and serfs) should
gather at the castle by 11.00am for the commencement of both days'
activities. Go to this website to find
out more: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk or http://www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/default.asp?id=7&EventID=653
CELTIC HARP AND LUTE MUSIC
27-28 May 2007
Criccieth Castle
Talented lute player, Scott Baker, and
Celtic harpist, Bethan Nia, will be performing a repertoire of medieval,
Welsh and Elizabethan songs at this two-day event. Both days' activities will begin at
11.00am. For more details go to: http://www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/default.asp?id=6&PlaceID=57&item=events
FRIENDLY FAIRBOURNE ENGINES
27-29 May 2007, 22-24 July 2007 & 19-21 August 2007
Fairbourne & Barmouth Railway,
Fairbourne
The above days organised by the light
railway based in Fairbourne, about a 20 minutes drive from Glyn-yr-Aur,
should provide a fun day out for youngsters. Engines inspired by characters
from children's story books will be on display including Lord Bard, the Stout
Director.
GRAN FONDO CYMRU 2007
27 May 2007
Bala Leisure Centre
Cyclists
who want to test their skills and agility around the mountains of Snowdonia,
should make a point of entering the Gran Fondo Cymru. Three routes are planned for this Sunday
event, where cyclists can opt to ride either a 61km,
173km or 200km route around the Cambrian Mountains. The event both starts and finishes near Bala Lake
and there will be a limit of 1000 entries.
People should register at the Pen-llyn Leisure Centre between
1.00pm-6.00pm on Saturday 26 May. The
more gruelling tests start between 7.00-9.00am on the Sunday and the easier
challenge starts between 9.00am-11.00am on the same day. This is not a race, however the event is
timed. Adult entry fees are £25.00 and
it falls to £15.00 for junior entrants.
For more information, go to this website: http://cyberrider.net/i-team/cycling-club/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28&Itemid=25
TOM ROLT VINTAGE RALLY
27-28 May 2007
Hendy County Showfield (off A493) Tywyn,
Gwynedd
The Tom Rolt Vintage Rally is a local event that's sure
to be worth a visit. Displays of vintage steam road vehicles are planned, in
addition ones of old-style cars, lorries and buses. Some fairground attractions will also be on
offer. The event is accessible from
Hendy Halt and will be served by regular trains from Tywyn.
CHILDREN'S DUNCAN DAYS
31 May 2007 & 23
August 2007
Talyllyn Railway, Tywyn
Talyllyn Railway
has strong associations with the writer and creator of the Thomas the Tank
Engine series of stories, the Rev W Awdry.
He was one of the founding members of the narrow gauge railway in its
current form; and his study, after his death, was recreated with authentic
and original memorabilia in the neighbouring Narrow Gauge Railway Museum.
Duncan, a character (steam train) from the railway book series has been
recreated at Talyllyn, complete with cartoon-style face. He is available to ride throughout much of
the spring and summer. However, some
special days have been set aside for story-telling events, colouring
competitions and badge-making activities.
This year these days will take place on 31 May 2007 and 23 August
2007. Children can also spend a large
part of the day playing at the adventure playground at Abergynolwyn station.
For more details, click on this link http://www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/
JUNE
THE BIG RECYCLE
2 June 2007
Centre for Alternative Technology
Displays and demonstrations from the Guild
of Spinners and Weavers are promised on this day, when the centre says it
will also be show-casing innovative ways to go about recycling a variety of
items.
VICTORIAN TRAIN
14 June 2007, 28 June 2007, 12 July
2007, 6 September 2007, 13 September 2007
20 September 2007
Talyllyn Railway, Tywyn
For those wishing to revisit the glorious age of steam, a
trip to the Talyllyn Railway on one of the above dates will help catapult
them back in time to that by-gone era when the popularity of the train was at
its height.
Talyllyn Railway will be running one if its very first
trains that was initially built in Victorian times, almost 150 years
ago. Most of the train's original
features have been retained including the coaches and locomotive engine.
Departing from Tywyn Wharf Station at 11.00am, the train
will make a stop at a nearby inn for lunch.
There will also be the opportunity to ramble in the local forests and
nearby foothills of the Cader Idris mountain. The train will return to Tywyn
by 3.45 p.m.
THREE PEAKS YACHT RACE
23 June 2007
Barmouth
This
punishing event sets teams of people (team: 3 sailors and 2 runners) the
challenge of sailing to ports within Wales,
England and Scotland so
that the highest peaks in those countries can be scaled in the least possible
time.
Starting
from Barmouth, the teams set out to Caernarfon in the Menai Streets, where the
runners disembark and make their way to the top of Snowdon
and back. The crew then ferries the
athletes to Whitehaven in the Lake District, where the runners then cycle to
the foot of Scafell Pike, which is the highest point in England, and
then make their ascent to the top. On
returning to their boats, they are then taken to Fort
William where they then have to
scale the heights of Ben Nevis, which is also Scotland's largest mountain.
Typically
around 10 teams enter the race and can take anywhere from 3 days to 5 days to
complete the Herculean series of tasks.
TYN-Y-GROES HILL RACE
30 June 2007 & 26
December 2007
Tyn-y-Groes public house,
Ganllywd, Dolgellau
This
bi-annual fun run starts off from the 'local den of iniquity', the
Tyn-y-Groes public house near Dolgellau. Plenty of thrills and spills are
promised along the way, aswell as a bit of steep climb. The event is open to those aged 14 and
above and it is also organised by owner of Glyn-yr-Aur, Bob Chilton. Walkers are allowed to follow the
designated trail after runners and the event is also timed. To find out more, click here.
Collections are also made for local charities which include the local air
ambulance and Ukraine Humanitarian Aid.
Entrants and supporters typically wear fancy dress for the Boxing Day
run (open to those aged 14 and above only).
Celebrations, for both events, are held afterwards at the Tyn-y-Groes
hotel.
ORGANIC GARDENING TOURS
30 June 2007, 2 September 2007 & 9 September 2007
Centre for Alternative Technology,
Machynlleth
Guided tours of the centre's organic
gardens are offered on the above dates, with a Gardeners' Question Time
organised for 2.00pm on each of the days listed.
To find out more, go to www.cat.org.uk
JULY
BARMOUTH KITE FESTIVAL
6 – 8 July 2007
Barmouth Beach
A 3-day extravaganza of kite flying is
promised at this festival in Barmouth.
Members of the public can join in on the days listed above, but people
need to register in advance. To find
out more, click on the link below.
http://barmouth-kite-festival.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1
HAVE-A-GO ON THE TALYLLYN
RAILWAY
6-8 July 2007
Tywyn
Childhood dreams
of becoming an engine driver can be realised at the Talyllyn Railway for
three days at the beginning of July.
Railway enthusiasts will be given a chance to help drive, or fire, one
of the several steam engines that run at the Tywyn Wharf
based station.
LLANGOLLEN
INTERNATIONAL MUSICAL EISTEDDFOD
10 -
15 July 2007
Llangollen
Denbighshire
World-renowned music festival,
the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, has a stunning line-up of
top performers for this year's stellar week-long event. Celebrated
opera tenor Jose Carerras will make his debut at the festival (Sunday 15
July), which in the not too distant past, has showcased the talents
of his other leading contemporaries, Luciano Pavarotti and Placido
Domingo. Pianist Lorenzo Bavaj and Andean ensemble Los Calchakis will
also make up the supporting billing on the night.
Among the other performers
promising to make this year's event truly memorable are legendary folk and
blues singer, Joan Baez (Tuesday 10 July,) who since the 60s has been
producing an inspirational range of music that some would say has rightly
earned her a place among the all-time musical greats.
Britain's favourite popular classics
singer, New Zealand-born, Hayley Westernra (Friday 13 July) will also be
among the star names throughout the week's festival.
The 19 year old from Christchurch will be
joined on stage by Choir of the World winners, Tower New Zealand Youth Choir,
and a colourful array of other international artists.
With days dedicated solely to all
things Celtic, families and international youth, performers from over 50
countries will be united together in what promises to be a heady mix of music,
dance and song.
To find
out more go to the following link: http://www.international-eisteddfod.co.uk/
TAMING OF THE SHREW
Performed by: Anvil Productions
11 July 2007
Harlech Castle
Local acting company, Anvil Productions,
will take to the stage for the first time this summer at Harlech with their
version of Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew.
Tickets are priced £12.50 for adults and
£8.50 for concessions. For more
details ring: 07900 498966 or go to: www.anvilproductions.co.uk or www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
ROMEO & JULIET
Performed by: Lord Chamberlain's Men
17 July 2007
Harlech Castle
This classic play by the great bard is
performed in authentic-style with an all-male cast. Tickets are priced at £12.00 for adults and
£7.50 for concessions. For more
details ring: 01766 780667 or go to: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
SESIWN FAWR
20-21 July 2007
Dolgellau
The
streets of Dolgellau will be alive with the sound of music - pop, pop music
at this massive local festival that lasts two days.
YETIFAN TRIBE MEETING
21-22 July 2007
Coed-y-Brenin, Snowdonia
Yeti mountain bike owners are promised
two days of challenging biking on some of the more demanding trails at the Coed-y-Brenin
forest park. There is a scheduled timetable of events,
and contenders need to register at the 'Yeti Tent' outside the Coed-y-Brenin
Visitors' Centre between 9.00-10.00am on both of the days shown. A barbecue will be held at the visitors' centre
on the first evening (from 6.30am).
However, no alcohol will be served.
Yeti bike owners are also promised free food and other goodies. To find out more go to this link: www.yetifan.com
VICTORIAN WEEK
29 July – 2 August 2007
Talyllyn Railway, Tywyn
"An effervescent extravaganza of
Victorian enactments," is promised for this week says the Talyllyn
Railway Preservation Society.
Click on this link to find out more: http://www.victorianweek.co.uk/
AUGUST
LEGENDS OF KING ARTHUR
Performed by: Anvil Productions
1 August 2007
Harlech Castle
Welsh touring company, Anvil Productions,
promises an original take on the Arthurian legends with this, its second show
at Harlech this summer.
The acting group is taking this
production on tour to many more historic sites throughout Britain - and
it guarantees audiences a convincing portrayal of the myths surrounding
Arthur, in a more than sympathetic setting.
Prices are £12.50 for adults and £8.50
for concessions. For more details ring
07900 498966. The show is said to be
suitable for family audiences and the event starts at 7.00pm. Go to www.anvilproductions.co.uk for more details or www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Performed by Illyria
15 August 2007
Harlech Castle
Again, Harlech Castle
will play host to another theatre company as part of its phenomenal summer
season of events. This time, acting
group Illyria will be performing
Shakespearean classic, Much Ado About Nothing. The evening starts at 7.00pm
and tickets are priced £10.00 for adults and £7.00 for concessions. More details can be obtained by ringing
tel: 01766 780667 or by visiting: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
MEDIEVAL ENTERTAINMENT
Performed by: Harlech Medieval Society
16 August 2007
Criccieth Castle
This highly successful re-enactment
group, which has also appeared in television work for the BBC, will be
staging traditional battles and one-to-one combat typical of the Middle Ages
at Criccieth Castle. For more details go to: www.harlechknights.com or http://www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/default.asp?id=7&EventID=745
RACE THE TRAIN
18 August 2007
Talyllyn Railway, Tywyn
The Race the Train event is a testing run,
organised by the Rotary Club of Tywyn.
The starting post is a sports ground adjacent to the Talyllyn Railway
track at the seaside town of Tywyn. There are a series of races, but the main
one for serious runners involves competitors not only racing against each
other, but also against a locomotive in operation on the day.
For more details, click on this link: www.talyllyn.co.uk
BRYN
TERFEL FESTIVAL - FAENOL
24-27
August 2007
Outside
Bangor,
Faenol Hall
Off
A487
North Wales
Welsh
opera giant, Bryn Terfel will be wowing audiences with a stunning repertoire
of music, both modern and classical, at his very own dedicated festival which
is now in its eighth year of running.
This season,
he has invited leading British performers, Michael Ball, Ruthie Henshall and
Connie Fisher to 'bring the hills alive with the sound of music', and to give
a series of thumping renditions of some of the best known songs from
stage and film (Sunday 26 August).
One of
the main features of the four-day event will be the Saturday (25th) night
Opera Gala, where Glyn and other classically trained singers, Carlos Alvarez,
Ramon Vargas and Christine Rice will be thrilling audiences with some of
the works of the world's most celebrated composers.
Headlining
the R&B and pop section of the show will be Jamelia, Shayne Ward and
Girls Aloud, who will kick off this year's fantastic series of summer
festivities on Friday 24 August.
For more
details, click on the following link: http://www.brynfest.com/index.asp
MEDIEVAL ENTERTAINMENT
Performed by: Harlech Medieval Society
25-26 August 2007
Harlech Castle
The re-enactment group will be again
giving audiences an authentic insight in to how life was lived in the Middle
Ages.. For more details go to: www.harlechknights.com or http://www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/default.asp?id=7&EventID=796
14TH CENTURY TOURNEY,
ARCHERY AND DANCE
Performed by: Plantagenet Medieval
Society
29-30 August 2007
Harlech Castle
At the end of August, take a step back in
time to the year 1346 when all the pageantry of medieval England will be
on display for a further time at Harlech.
There will be re-enactments of
hand-to-hand fighting between champion knights whom represent both England and
France. Archery contests will also be
held, where contenders will display their expert use of the longbow.
And strolling minstrels will also hope to
excite and delight the gathered throng with their presentations of music
typical for the period.
In addition, Ladies of the Court will
demonstrate well-known dances of the time such as the Pavane and Farandole. Members of the public can also take
part. Both days' events will start at
11.00am.
For more details go to: http://www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/default.asp?id=7&EventID=813
or www.plantagenet.org.uk
SEPTEMBER
Exhibition
of Work by Jenny Haywood
1 September
– 5 October 2007
Llwyngwril
Gallery, Llwyngwril, Gwynedd
Tel: 01341
2500054 e-mail:
info@llwyngwril-gallery.co.uk
website: llwyngwril-gallery.co.uk
Local artist
Jenny Haywood has spent a year's sabbatical in Cyprus where she spent a great
deal of time studying art. Back home
in Wales,
she is now showcasing examples of her work, which she says were greatly
inspired by her Mediterranean sojourn.
ORGANIC FORTNIGHT
1-16 September 2007
Centre for Alternative Technology,
Machynlleth
During the two weeks listed above, the pioneering
eco-centre will be promoting ways in which people can live more
organically. Several of the centre's
restaurants will be preparing a variety of organic dishes to inspire people
to live healthier lives; and other events to educate people about such issues
will also be arranged.
For further information, please go to the centre's website
at: www.cat.org.uk
BARMOUTH ARTS' FESTIVAL
2-8 September
Barmouth
A festival of arts in Barmouth.
For more information, click on this link: www.barmouthartsfestival.co.uk
Poetry at Ty
Newydd National Writers' Centre for Wales
12 September
& 7 October 2007
Ty Newydd
Creative Writing Centre, Llaystumdwy, Criccieth, Gwynedd
Tel: 01766
522811 e-mail: post@tynewydd.org website: www.tynewydd.org Start time: 7.30pm
Nationally
acclaimed bard and poet, Twm Morys, will be giving guests to these evenings
an insight in to Welsh poetry from the 6th century to the present
day. The £5.00 admission fee includes
a glass of wine.
The Story of
the Harp in Wales
with Menir Heulen
14 September
2007
Llwyngwril
Gallery, Llwyngwril, Gwynedd
Tel: 01341
2500054 e-mail:
info@llwyngwril-gallery.co.uk
website: llwyngwril-gallery.co.uk
Accomplished
harpist, Menir Heulen, will reveal the intricate history of the harp in Wales.
She will play a variety of instruments that chart the harp's development, and
then visitors can expect a repertoire of her own favourite pieces in the
second half of the show.
DOLGELLAU FAIR DAY
20 September 2007
Eldon Square, Dolgellau
A variety of
arts and crafts and food stall-holders display their wares on this day.
BARMOUTH WALKING FESTIVAL
15 – 23 September 2007
Calling all
walking enthusiasts: if you want to celebrate walking in all its glorious
forms, then you could do no better than sign up for one of the guided walks
on offer in the annual Barmouth Walking Festival. Participants will be able to enjoy many a
trek around the stunning mountains and valleys of southern Snowdonia. Check
out the website below for more details:-
http://www.barmouthwalkingfestival.co.uk
OCTOBER
Jewellery
Event
6-19 October
2007
Llwyngwril
Gallery, Llwyngwril, Gwynedd
Tel: 01341
2500054 e-mail:
info@llwyngwril-gallery.co.uk website:
llwyngwril-gallery.co.uk
An impressive
array of jewellery will be on display during the above fortnight, from a
variety of local crafts people.
The Cherry Orchard (by Anton Chekhov)
11 October - 10 November 2007
Anthony Hopkins Theatre, Clwyd Theatr, Cymru, Mold, Flintshire, North Wales CH7 1YA
Box Office: 0845 330 3565
Website: www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk
Recorded information: 01352 701515
Evening performances start at 7.30pm and Saturday matinees at 2.30pm
Tickets: prices range from £6.00 - £19.00
In
this celebrated play, near penniless Madame Ranevskaya arrives back in her
native Russia
after severing all ties with her Parisian sweetheart.
But her affairs are not quite
what they were - with serfdom abolished, her once wealthy estate is now
facing a rapid and abysmal decline.
And her failing cherry orchard, formerly her pride and joy, is now, it
would seem, a tragic portent of her life to come in pre-Revolution Russia
Craft Fair
at Ynys-Hir
13-31
October 2007
RSPB
Ynys-Hir, Eglwysfach, Machynlleth, Powys
Tel: 01654
781328 Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm
A two week
exhibition of crafts by local artists has been organised for the above dates.
Llangollen Food Festival
20 & 21 October 2007
Royal International Pavilion, Llangollen
Tel: 01824 705802 Website:
www.llangollenfoodfestival.co.uk
Hairy
Bikers or biker masterchefs, Dave Myers and Si King will be revving along to
the 10th annual Llangollen Food Festival this October to make sure it gets
off to a flying start.
The
BBC2 popular chefs will be staging cooking demonstrations each day at this
outstanding culinary event.
Stall
holders to watch out for are Harvie's Pies, who sell gourmet pies to Harrods
and through the QVC shopping channel.
There's
also Patchwork Pate of Denbighshire who will be showcasing their mallard, Madeira and mustard pate at the event.
And
chocolate lovers are encouraged to check out Aballu Truffles by Jo Edwards of
Wrexham.
Holiday Activities
20-27
October 2007
Centre for Alternative
Technology, Machynlleth
website:
www. cat.org.uk
A whole host of
fun activities have been organised by CAT in its Strawbale Theatre for autumn
half term. Fundamentally, children
will learn the importance of being environmentally aware through interactive
theatre, workshops, bug and slug hunts and kaleidoscopic video shows.
CRYD Art
Week
20- 28
October 2007
Llwyngwril
Gallery, Llwyngwril, Gwynedd
Tel: 01341
2500054 e-mail:
info@llwyngwril-gallery.co.uk
website: llwyngwril-gallery.co.uk
It's hoped that
the profile of local artists will be raised during the above week, when a
selection of their finest work will be on display in galleries throughout the
district.
The Llwyngwril
has been chosen as a venue for this art spectacular, and many artists
themselves will be on hand to discuss their work in more detail.
Goon Bandage an evening with Harry Secombe (by Helen Griffin &
Christian Patterson)
23 & 24 October 2007
Emlyn Williams Theatre, Clwyd Theatr, Cymru, Mold, Flintshire, North Wales CH7 1YA
Box Office: 0845 330 3565
Website: www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk
Recorded information: 01352 701515
Evening performances start at 7.45pm
Tickets: prices range from £7.00 - £9.00
Starring
co-writer of the play, Christian Patterson as Sir Harry Secombe, this piece
charts how classic British comedy group the Goons was formed.
Energy
Saving Week
22-27
October 2007
Centre for
Alternative Technology, Machynlleth
website:
www. cat.org.uk
The centre's specialist
information team will be on hand to carry out energy audits of people's
homes. There will also be general
advice on how people can significantly reduce their individual carbon
footprint.
Abigail's Party (by Mike Leigh)
25-27 October 2007
Emlyn Williams Theatre, Clwyd Theatr, Cymru, Mold, Flintshire, North Wales CH7 1YA
Box Office: 0845 330 3565
Website: www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk
Recorded information: 01352 701515
Evening performances start at 7.30pm
Tickets: prices range from £11.50 - £13.50
Made
famous by actress Alison Steadman, central character Beverley in all her
gaudy, suburban finery makes ready for a drunken shindig with her mixed bag
of boring and not so boring neighbours.
This play is a perhaps ultimately a cruel, but clever insight into the
prevailing, social mores of 1970s England.
Serenata
Winds Concert
27 October
2007
Llwyngwril
Gallery, Llwyngwril, Gwynedd
Tel: 01341
2500054 e-mail:
info@llwyngwril-gallery.co.uk
website: llwyngwril-gallery.co.uk
A varied
programme of music is promised for this evening, where food and drink will
also be served.
Navarra String Quartet
28 October 2007
Anthony Hopkins Theatre, Clwyd Theatr, Cymru, Mold, Flintshire, North Wales CH7 1YA
Box Office: 0845 330 3565
Website: www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk
Recorded information: 01352 701515
Evening performance starts at 7.30pm
Tickets: prices range from £11.50- £13.50
This
Anglo-Dutch ensemble is said to be a rapidly rising star in the classical
world of music. With recent performances
at the Wigmore Hall and Bridgewater Hall already under its belt, it's perhaps
worth catching the quartet at Clwyd Theatr while you can.
Works
from Hadyn, Mozart and Mendelssohn will feature in the repertoire for this
evening.
Off Road
Duathlon
28 October
2007
Coed-y-Brenin
Visitors' Centre, Coed-y-Brenin, Snowdonia, Gwynedd
Tel: 01341
440747 Time: 09.30am
Runners and
mountain-bikers should head on down to the visitors' centre this particular
Sunday to take part in this double-sporting event.
Two 5km runs
and one 20km bike ride will be organised on some of the most challenging
terrain within the Coed-y-Brenin forest
park. Booking
is required in advance, so would-be entrants should visit www.vlaevents.co.uk
to find out more. There is an entry
fee of £20 for single entrants and £30 charge for a team,
and the event is restricted to over 17s only.
Autumn Fun
29 October
2007
Coed-y-Brenin
Visitors' Centre, Coed-y-Brenin, Snowdonia, Gwynedd
Tel: 01341
440747 Time: 10.00 am-1.00pm
Kids under 11
will be given an amazing insight into the natural world at this morning
event, where they will learn exactly why it is that trees' leaves change
colour in autumn. They will also be
able to test their creative skills by designing their own tree during the
morning, and there will also be opportunities to try bark scrubbing and leaf
printing. A small charge of £2.00 per
child will be made.
NOVEMBER
Two Princes (by Meredydd Barker)
1-17 November 2007
Emlyn Williams Theatre, Clwyd Theatr, Cymru, Mold, Flintshire, North Wales CH7 1YA
Box Office: 0845 330 3565
Website: www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk
Recorded information: 01352 701515
Evening performances start at 7.45pm and Saturday matinees at 2.45pm
Tickets: prices range from £8.00 - £12.00
The
Two Princes was especially commissioned by Theatr Clwyd as part of its scheme
to cultivate the talents of new writers. This play centres around
a modern-day sculpture competition that has been organised to honour heroic
12th century prince Emrys. He was
hunted to death in his prime, and a statue is to be made to commemorate his
short, but valiant life. But many questions still remain. Will the mystery that surrounded the
prince's untimely death be
unravelled
during the play? Book a seat to find
out more .......
Eri Yamamoto Trio (Welsh Jazz Society)
3 November 2007
Clwyd Room, Clwyd Theatr, Cymru, Mold, Flintshire, North
Wales CH7 1YA Box
Office: 0845 330 3565 Website:
www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk Recorded
information: 01352 701515
Evening performance starts at 8.00pm
Tickets: prices range from £9.00 - £11.00
Japanese
pianist Eri Yamamoto has been taking jazz clubs in Greenwich
Village, New York and throughout
the US
by storm since 1995.
Catch
her as she makes a brief stop in Wales, before embarking on many
of her other international tour dates.
The best of 10cc live
7 November 2007
Venue Cymru
Promenade, Llandudno, Conwy
Tel: 01492 872000 Website:
www.venuecymru.co.uk
Start time: 8.00pm Tickets:
£27.50
With
three UK
numbers one to its name, this British group stayed near the top of the charts
throughout the 70s. Relive those years
for one night only at Venue Cymru.
Christmas
Shopping & Optics at Ynys-Hir
8-9 November
2007
RSPB
Ynys-Hir, Eglwysfach, Machynlleth, Powys
Tel: 01654
781328 Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Mince pies and
mulled wine are on offer at this festive fair when shoppers are encouraged to
engage in some retail therapy at the Ynys-Hir Nature Reserve near
Machynlleth.
The RSPB will
be promoting an exciting range of telescopes and binoculars during the above
two days.
Meet a Tree
at Ynys-Hir
11 November
2007
RSPB
Ynys-Hir, Eglwysfach, Machynlleth, Powys
Tel: 01654
781328 Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
As part of
National Tree Walk, an informal walk has been planned at the Ynys-Hir reserve
in a bid to explore the local woodlands in all their autumnal glory. (Prices are £3.00 for adults and £1.00 for
children) Those interested are very
kindly asked to book a place in advance.
Mark Simpson (clarinet) and Ian Buckle (piano)
22 November 2007
Anthony Hopkins Theatre, Clwyd Theatr, Cymru, Mold, Flintshire, North Wales CH7 1YA
Box Office: 0845 330 3565
Website: www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk
Recorded information: 01352 701515
Evening performance starts at 8.00pm
Tickets: prices range from £11.50 - £13.50
Musical
genius, Mark Simpson at only 16 years old was the winner of BBC Young
Musician of the Year in 2006. Two
years later he takes to the stage at Clwyd Theatr with a programme of three great,
romantic works for the clarinet and the piano.
The
programme will include a performance of Fantasiestuckie by Schumann, Sonata
in F Minor op 132 no 1 by Brahms and Grand Duo Concertante by Weber.
Jack and the Beanstalk (by Peter Rowe and Alan Ellis)
The Rock 'n' Roll Panto
23 November 2007 - 26 January 2008
Anthony Hopkins Theatre, Clwyd Theatr, Cymru, Mold, Flintshire, North Wales CH7 1YA
Box Office: 0845 330 3565
Website: www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk
Recorded information: 01352 701515
Evening performances start at 7.00pm and Saturday matinees at 2.00pm
Tickets: prices range from £15.00 - £19.00
This
panto is guaranteed to have everyone dancing in the aisles. With rock classics such as, We Will Rock
You and R 'n B favourites like the Sweetest Feeling, this fusion of
contemporary and traditional styles, ensures that
pantoland will never be the same again.
Christmas
Shopping Weekends
24-25
November, 1-2 December, 8-9 December 15-16 December 2007
Centre for
Alternative Technology, Machynlleth
website:
www. cat.org.uk
CAT is offering
Christmas shoppers a generous 10% discount on all goods bought in its gift
shop on the above weekends. A free
mince pie, with either tea or coffee, will also be on offer for every meal
ordered in the centre's restaurant.
Status Quo
27 November 2007
Venue Cymru
Promenade, Llandudno, Conwy
Tel: 01492 872000 Website:
www.venuecymru.co.uk
Start time: 7.30pm Tickets:
£31.50
Rock
all over Llandudno, nay the World with the Quo. For a fantastic night of raucous,
headbanging fun get down to the Venue.
Guaranteed, first class night out.
DECEMBER
Icon
Workshops
5 & 8
December 2007
Llwyngwril
Gallery, Llwyngwril, Gwynedd
Tel: 01341
2500054 e-mail:
info@llwyngwril-gallery.co.uk
website: llwyngwril-gallery.co.uk
Skilled
iconographer, Jacqueline Botterill, will demonstrate the traditional
techniques that are used in making Eastern Orthodox icons. She will also display an exhibition of her own
work, and will talk about the significance of these religious symbols.
An attendance
fee of £35.00 will be charged per person.
Santa Trains
8-9 December
2007
Fairbourne
& Barmouth Railway, Beach
Road, Fairbourne, Gwynedd
website:
www.fairbournerailway.com
All aboard for
a Christmas special on the above light railway.
Frank Harrison Trio with special guest Julian Arguelles
14 December 2007
Clwyd Room, Clwyd Theatr, Cymru, Mold, Flintshire, North
Wales CH7 1YA Box
Office: 0845 330 3565 Website: www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk Recorded information: 01352 701515
Evening performance starts at 8.00pm
Tickets: prices range from £9.00 - £11.00
The
write-up in the Clwyd Theatr pamphlet says: "Jazz pianist Frank Harrison
forged a professional reputation for his work with Gilad Atzmon's Orient
House Ensemble and then joined forces with bassist Aidan O'Donnell and
drummer Stephen Keogh to create a trio with an understated, yet intense new
sound." And no-one could put it
better than that .....
Christmas Market
15 December
2007
Coed-y-Brenin
Visitors' Centre, Coed-y-Brenin, Snowdonia, Gwynedd
Tel: 01341
440747 Time: 10.00 am-4.00pm
Christmas
shoppers can be assured of an impressive and tempting array of yuletide gifts
and goods at this popular festive market.
Santa and his elves, courtesy of the Mawddach Rotary Club, will also
be putting in an appearance to make sure all good children get the presents
they're hoping for.
TYN-Y-GROES
HILL RACE
26
December 2007
Tyn-y-Groes
public house, Ganllywd, Dolgellau
This bi-annual fun run starts off from the 'local den of
iniquity', the Tyn-y-Groes public house near Dolgellau. Plenty of thrills and
spills are promised along the way, as well as a bit of steep climb. Wait a minute, we've already said this …. but you can be
assured it's an event not to be missed.
Contact Bob Chilton on onygena t onetel.com or visit www.tynygroes.com
for
more details.
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