Friday May 25, 2012

What's On in Merthyr

Events around Merthyr
31 events within about 15 miles in the next 4 weeks
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Coal Dust Mandala
Coal is made from ancient carbon deposit; it could be seen to represent both our beginning, and ultimately our end. Additionally in the context of South Wales, it is loaded with socio-political meaning and symbolism. Somehow Anderson counter-balances its emotive heritage with the mysterious beauty of its actual substance; its seductive shimmering darkness. Anderson uses coal in an almost.. more
Oriel Myrddin Gallery Church Lane, Carmarthen  Carmarthenshire SA31 1LH
Today and Tomorrow
May Comedy Club
Nick Page will be the headliner in May’s Comedy Club. He got into comedy for a bet, he’s still not sure if he’s won. He turned professional 4 months after his first open mic appearance, helped by working with Steve Coogan’s ’Baby Cow’ production company and an approach from the BBC who needed someone with a knowledge of property and a bit of life for a new.. more
Lyric Theatre 8 King Street, Carmarthen  Carmarthenshire SA31 1BD
Today
Coal Dust Mandala - Jonathan Anderson
For his exhibition at Oriel Myrddin Gallery, Jonathan Anderson is showing a series of works which he calls Coal Dust Mandalas. The term is both descriptive and mysterious. Each small work is produced using layers of coal dust on grounds of found material such as plywood, cardboard and sandpaper. more
Oriel Myrddin Gallery, Church Lane, Carmarthen  Carmarthenshire SA31 1LH
Today, Sat 26 May.

The Magnets present Gobsmacked!
A cappella stars The Magnets are one of the must see acts on the current British music scene. Literally a ‘six-man sound machine’, they bring their glorious harmonies and jaw-dropping beatboxing to The Lyric for the first time this spring, hot from last years major stage appearance at the Glastonbury Festival and high profile appearances on Comic Relief and the T-Mobile ‘Life’s for Sharing’ a.. more
Lyric Theatre 8 King Street, Carmarthen  Carmarthenshire SA31 1BD
Tomorrow
Drive a Steam Engine
The Gwili Railway Driver Experience events are intended to give our participants an exciting, full day out with breakfast and lunch included. Our aim is to offer an insight into how a branch line railway operated in the 1950’s, this may include the experience of driving a steam locomotive, firing it, and helping the guard and signalman in their duties. You will also be invited to assist.. more
Gwili Steam Railway Bronwydd Arms Station, Bronwydd, Carmarthen  Carmarthenshire SA33 6HT
Tomorrow

Antiques & Flea Market
The Flea Market was designed as a “no frills” event in order to keep costs to the dealers at a minimum and there is no restriction on the type or quality of stock. The result is a glorious mixture of antiques, bygones, and simply second hand, with the occasional stall selling crafts, plants and sometimes locally produced food! Inside stands must be pre-booked and, while outside pitches can be.. more
United Counties Showground The Showground, Nantyci, Carmarthen  Carmarthenshire SA33 5DR
Sunday 27 May 2012
Bamboo Garden open for Charity
Private garden with loads of bamboos and grasses now maturing after quite a few years into a relaxed and understatedcomfortable space.There are flowers wild and cultivated as well as an eclectic personal selection of other plants. There is a small woodland with such plants as Trilliums, Epimediums, Cyclamen and native bulbs naturalising slowly. The pond and bog are a bit wild and.. more
Dyffryn Farm  Pembrokeshire SA67 8UN
Tuesday 29 May 2012
Fragments of Ash
Written and Directed by Terry Victor Music composed by Gareth Wyn Griffiths Movement direction by Kylie Ann Smith Fragments of Ash is an electrifying new play. Intelligent, physical theatre that addresses the news agenda and explores the domestic impact of war after war after war. A love story, measured in tragedies, which asks a shocking question: what would it take to make an ordinary British.. more
Lyric Theatre 8 King Street, Carmarthen  Carmarthenshire SA31 1BD
Wednesday 30 May 2012


Boys Toys Raceday
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Ffos Las Racecourse Trimsaran, Carmarthenshire  SA17 4DE
Thursday 31 May 2012
Emma by Jane Austen
Emma by Jane Austen. Adapted by Laura Turner. Chapterhouse Theatre Company is thrilled to present this wonderful tale of matchmaking, marriage and merriment. Emma is a young woman determined to pair her friends off with their perfect matches, but could it be that amidst her plotting, her own true love has been there all along£ Filled with glorious fun, this brand new adaption of Jane.. more
Aberglasney Gardens Llangathen, Carmarthenshire  SA32 8QH
Thursday 31 May 2012
June Specialist Plant Sales by Visiting Nurseries
On the first Saturday of each month from March to October a small specialist plant sales will be taking place in the Car Park at Aberglasney. The event is free to all members of the public and continues throughout the day. The plant sales are designed to give keen gardeners and plant hunters the opportunity to see what specialist growers have for sale throughout the year. Aberglasney shop.. more
Aberglasney Gardens Llangathen, Carmarthenshire  SA32 8QH
Saturday 2 Jun 2012

The Big Lunch Jubilee 2012
Last year on Sunday 5th June the best part of two million people took part in 2012 The Big Lunch falls on the same weekend as The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations on Sunday 3rd June and as announced by Buckingham Palace The Big Jubilee Lunch will be a part of the main programme of events over the central weekend of the Diamond Jubilee. A record number of people are expected to take.. more
Y Neuadd, Cefneithin, Llanelli  Carmarthenshire SA14 7DE
Sunday 3 Jun 2012
Nant-yr-Eryd - Open Garden for NGS
Charming well-maintained cottage garden of 1-acre. Mature and new topiary gardens. Fernery and other displays in original outbuildings. Well worth visiting in summer. Beautiful roses including Rosa Mundi, and William Lobb, Abraham Darby, Dortmund and Abbotswood. Also wildflower meadow. Open:Suns 3, 10, 17, 24 June (11-4). more
Nant-yr-Eryd, Boncath, Pembrokeshire  Carmarthenshire SA37 0EU
Sunday 3 Jun 2012, Sun 10 Jun, Sun 17 Jun, Sun 24 Jun.
The Queens Diamond Jubilee Raceday
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Ffos Las Racecourse Trimsaran, Carmarthenshire  SA17 4DE
Tuesday 5 Jun 2012
Legends of Kidwelly
Take a guided tour of Kidwelly Castle and the town and hear exciting tales of Princess Gwenllian and the Kidwelly Cat, the town’s mascot. more
Kidwelly Castle Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire  SA17 5BQ
Wednesday 6 Jun 2012




 
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