Friday May 25, 2012

What's On in Powys

Events in Powys this month


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Joan Armatrading
Three times Grammy nominated, Brit award nominee and Ivor Novella winner singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading MBE, will be touring during autumn 2012, a mammoth fifty two dates in both the UK and Ireland. more
20:00 Tickets £27.00 01686614555
The Hafren Llanidloes Road, Newtown, Powys  SY16 4HU
Today
The Colour of Memory
The Colour of Memory exhibition by Sara Philpott. One of the many exhibitions taking place at Machynlleth Tabernacl Trust. more
01654 702160
Machynlleth Tabernacle Trust Y Tabernacl, Heol Penrallt, MACHYNLLETH, Powys  SY20 8AJ
Today to Saturday 16 Jun 2012
Migration
Migration exhibition by Cefyn Burgess. One of the many exhibitions taking place at Machynlleth Tabernacl Trust. more
01654 702160
Machynlleth Tabernacle Trust Y Tabernacl, Heol Penrallt, MACHYNLLETH, Powys  SY20 8AJ
Today to Saturday 23 Jun 2012

Early Music in the Marches - workshop and concerts
This year’s weekend will have a French theme. Two day workshop on the music of Charpentier and his contemporaries led by Philip Thorby together with Musical Director, David Hatcher. Saturday and Sunday 10.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. in St Michael’s Church. Explore the music of Charpentier (c1636-1704) - the Magnificat H.74 for double choir and orchestra and the joyful Te Deum, H.146. Instrumentation: trumpets, double reeds, recorders, all members of the viol and violin families, continuo. Pitch: A=440. £18 per day or £32 for both (including tea and coffee at Upper House). Concert at St Michael’s Church, Discoed, 7:30pm Friday 25th, “Doulce Memoire”. Concert in St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 7:30pm Saturday 26th, “Music for the Sun King. more
DiscoedEarlyMusic@btconnect.com 01547 560369 Annie Nethercott for further information
Workshop at St Michael’s Church, Discoed, nr Presteigne  Powys LD8 2NW
Today to Sunday 27 May 2012
Pink Thai Night
An Culinary Evening - enjoy Thai Delicacies in our Bistro Bar by the Banwy River - a garden setting awaits and an evening with Luke & Cath playing their acoustic harmony. Wear Pink get a Surprise ! more
7pm until 11.45pm 01938811917 for reservations
Bridge House Bridge Street Llanfair Caereinion  Powys SY21 0RY
Today and Tomorrow

Bump to Baby Road Show
A free information event for Mums and Mums to be. Information on pregnancy, breastfeeding, health visiting, first aid, real nappies, bookstart, financial advice, nearly new toys / equipment / clothing sale and much more… Interactive sessions lead by midwives and health visitors: 10.30am: Labour and Pain Relief, 11.15am: Breastfeeding, 12.00 mid-day: Baby massage and infant mental health, 12.45pm: Paediatric First Aid, 1.30pm: Introducing solids, 2.00pm: Car seat safety demonstration. Powys Children and Young People Partnership working in partnership with local Midwives and Health Visitors. more
10.00am - 2.30pm. Free Event. For more information contact Sioned Pritchard: 01654 702149 / sioned.pritchard@powys.gov.uk or Karen Finucane: 07775 792873 / karen.finucane@powys.gov.uk
The Commodore Hotel, Spa Road, Llandrindod  Powys LD1 5ER
Today
Sarn Sabrina Walk
The Sabrina Walks continue to go from strength to strength, this year taking place on Saturday 26th May 2012. The only slight change to previous years is that registration for both the 25-mile & 12-mile walks will take place in Llanidloes Community Centre, Mount Lane SY18 6EY and NOT in St Idloes Church Hall. more
To enter this year’s walk simply visit www.llanidloes.com & follow the links for ’Sarn Sabrina’, email sabrinawalk@llanidloes.com or ring Llanidloes Visitor Information Centre on 01686 412287.
Llanidloes Community Centre, Mount Lane SY18 6EY  Powys SY18 6EY
Tomorrow
Sarn Sabrina Walk and Semi-Sabrina Walk
Based on the Celtic myth of Sabrina, a water nymph said to inhabit the waters of the River Severn, we have created a 25 mile circular route called the Sarn Sabrina and a shorter 12 mile route called the Semi-Sabrina. The Sarn Sabrina Walk is both a one day challenge walking event and a trail that can be walked over a number of days for you to savour the beautiful views the route encompasses. Sabrina’s Story The River Severn, the longest river in the UK, takes its rise nine miles to the west of Llanidloes high up on the slopes of Pumlumon; the highest point in the central range of the Cambrian Mountains. more
Both walks will have staggered starts and leave from Severn Porte, Llanidloes (GR955847). The entry fee for both walks is £12.50, payable in advance, reduced to £10.00 for under 18’s and over 60’s. NB. Participants under 18 must be under the supervision of, and remain the responsibility of, an adult at all times. 01686 414893
Llanidloes Powys  SY18 6EF
Tomorrow


Wildlife Tracking and Field Skills - Spring Part 2
Spring Part 2. Follow up of previous course to see what we have caught on our wildlife cameras. This event will start at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre (Grid Reference SN928646) at 10am, finish at 12.30pm. Suitable for budding wildlife detectives of all ages. Please book for this event to avoid disappointment on 01597 810898. We reserve the right to change/cancel events. more
10:00 to 12:30 £1.50 car parking fee 01597 810390
Elan Valley / Cwm Elan Elan Valley, Rhayader, Powys  LD6 5HP
Tomorrow
Family Fun Day and Roller Racing Competition
Fun for the whole family with free activities all day including cycle proficiency, bike safety checks, Spinning, Turbo Training, crafting, Face Painting and the Wii Bike Challenge. Explore cycling history with National Bike Museum, watch the shows and have a go at Roller Racing-Fun for all ages from 10am The Roller Racing Competition starts at 4.30pm with categories for under 14’s, Juniors and Seniors, FREE entry and ride as many times as you wish. No kit necessary, just get up and have a go!! Win prizes or just join in the fun. Food served all day and a Bar up to 11pm more
10:00 Free entry 01654 703300
Bro Dyfi Leisure Centre Aberystwyth Road, Machynlleth, Powys  SY20 8ER
Tomorrow
Art and Craft in the Celtic Spirit
An exhibition of art and craft works inspired by the Celtic tradition held in the ancient pilgrimage church of St Melangell: a Grade 1 listed bulding in a remote and beautiful location at the head of the Tanat Valley in Mid-Wales. Works may be in any medium and in two or three dimensions, and will be on sale with a commission to the church and the St Melangell Centre. An artist may be seen at work on many days, and traditional harp music will be played live on Tuesday 5 June. The exhibition will open formally at 2.30 on Saturday 26 May with an illustrated talk by the archaeologist Margaret Hill on ’Early Celtic Art and Craft’. The church is famous for its unique romanesque shrine of St Melangell. A Family Trail for children is available. more
Daily between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., admission free. Information from the St Melangell Centre: 01691 860408.
St Melangell’s Church, Pennant Melangell, Llangynog, nr Oswestry  Powys SY10 0HQ
Tomorrow to Sunday 10 Jun 2012


Treorchy Male Choir comes to Knighton
Treorchy Male Choir comes to Knighton Music lovers are in for a treat later this year. Knighton and District Rotary Club has persuaded the internationally renowned Treorchy Male Choir to support their Charity Concert which will be held in the Community Centre on Saturday 26th May. Money raised will be used to support Rotary charities including Wales and Midland Air Ambulances and local young charities. Tickets are available now and are sure to sell very quickly. more
Bar opens at 7 pm for 7.30pm start. Tickets £12.50 in advance, £15 on the door, £10 for under 16’s. Contact Kim Smith on (01547) 540593 Gallery House, High Street, Leintwardine, SY7 0LQ kimsmith@schoolhousecrafts.co.uk
Knighton Community Centre, Bowling Green Lane, Knighton  Powys LD7 1DR
Tomorrow
The Harri-parris - The Leaving Do
The Harri-Parris - The Leaving Do is a thoroughly entertaining evening of comedy, drama and song that takes a warm and witty look at the ups and downs of living in rural West Wales. more
19:45 Tickets: £10.00 Drama Special: £8 01686614555
The Hafren Llanidloes Road, Newtown, Powys  SY16 4HU
Tomorrow
Moor Park - Open Garden for NGS
5-acre organic kitchen garden with trained figs, apricots, pears and apples. Spring bulbs, lawns, borders, roses. Lake with swans, water garden, tree house and island theatre. Wonderful trees and woodland walk. Open:Sun 27 May (2-6). more
Admission £4, Children free. Times:2-6. Open for charity.
Moor Park, Llanbedr  Powys NP8 1SS
Sunday 27 May 2012
Llwyn Madoc - Open Garden for NGS
Terraced garden in attractive wooded valley overlooking newly restored lake; yew hedges; rose garden with pergola; kitchen garden and small orchard; azaleas and rhododendrons. Open:Sun 27 May (2-5.30). more
Admission £3, Children free. Times:2-5.30. Telephone:01591 620564. Open for charity.
Llwyn Madoc, Llanwrtyd Wells  Powys LD5 4TU
Sunday 27 May 2012

 
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