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Brecon Women’s Festival events at Theatre Brycheiniog: ‘Celebrating the Ordinary and the Extraordinary’

To celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th Theatr Brycheiniog has teamed up with Brecon Women’s Festival to host a series of events to celebrate women in the outdoors. The theatre’s programme of events has something for everyone from talks, workshops, days out and live music. Theatr Brycheiniog aims to forge positive visibility for women, […]

Winter Wonderland Mind Body & Spirit Festival

Ethnic Elegance is proud to be hosting this Winter Wonderland event on the 8th December out at Llanarth Community Hall. There will be a dedicated space for the Children which will house a professional Face Painter, Father Christmas in his  Grotto with a guest helper, dressing up is mandatory as there will be prizes, the […]

Llangynidr Show: 28 August 2016

“What can I dooooooooooooo?” “I’m bored!” “There’s nothing on TV.’” Oh dear.  Tired of hearing this in the holidays?  Then, for one day only, here is the answer for you.  Bring the family, the WHOLE family, to what is the Biggest Little Show on Earth – well, in the area. On August 28th Llangynidr Agricultural […]

Volksfest Wales, Brecon 2016

19th – 21st August 2016 The 17th  anniversary of this fantastic family event sees it moving to a new venue in Brecon.  What can you expect at the show? Apart from a chilled out vibe you can expect a variety of stunning classic and modern VW vehicles on display.  In addition you will find a […]

The Eisteddfod in the evening

The Eisteddfod’s evening programme has developed so much over the past few years.  Traditionally, the only evening events during Eisteddfod week were classical concerts, but as the Eisteddfod evolved and developed, they listened and responded to audiences’ needs.  This year, there are a wide range of events across the Maes in the evening, and hopefully […]

Road Closures during the Abergavenny Festival of Cycling 2016

15th July (4pm-Midnight) Abergavenny – Total Road Closure:
Castle Street from its junction with Cross Street to Neville Street. Accredited Marshals will operate a two way system over the road adjacent to the Angel Hotel.
Tudor Street from the junction with Nevill Street to Baker Street  
Baker Street, Frogmore Street, High Street, Nevill Street 17th July (10am-5pm) […]

Music on the Maes

Music is an extremely important part of the National Eisteddfod, and this year’s festival at Monmouthshire is no different, with plenty of competitions, gigs and performances to appeal to every musical taste. The first weekend of the festival is a must for all brass banders.  This is the only televised brass band competition across the […]

10 things to do at the National Eisteddfod

1 Catch a Gorsedd ceremony. If you’re planning to visit for a day, come on Monday, Wednesday or Friday, to catch the pomp and colour of the Gorsedd Ceremony. Watch as Wales’ best poet or writer is honoured on stage in the Pavilion, and enjoy the splendour of one of Wales’ best known traditions. 2 […]

Council plans for the Eisteddfod

Monmouthshire County Council has unveiled plans to ensure disruption is kept to a minimum while Abergavenny hosts the National Eisteddfod from 29th July to 6th August.  Around 150,000 people are expected to visit the town during the week, providing the local economy with a welcome boost.  It will be the first time that the Welsh […]

Big Skill Crafts Festival at Hay Castle

The family-friendly festival with FREE entry, takes place in the Castle grounds, with the beautiful backdrop of the building behind us. On the 2 – 3 July, we will have craft stalls, workshops*, story-telling, face-painting, street food, folk musicians, buskers and Hay Community Choir, for two days of rural skills fun and learning – there […]

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