What's On and Things To Do Around Builth Wells

Nicky Grist Stages to give fans a super rally weekend. This summer’s Nicky Grist Stages hosts a round of both the Pirelli MSA British Rally Championship and BTRDA Rally Series – it promises to be a truly super rally weekend for fans.

Combining superb musicianship, the latest technology and a blazing light show, What the Floyd recreate the sounds of the legendary Pink Floyd. The band prides itself on meticulous attention to sonic detail and breathtaking, energetic performances. See more info at whatthefloyd.com

Terraced garden in the making, on very challenging site situated on steep rocky hillside in the beautiful and secluded Cammarch Valley. Roses, herbaceous and shrub borders. Fine walling and gate posts making use of stone found in the garden. Man-made waterfall.

A Different Thread play what they call “British- Americana” and not just because their two main collaborators, Robert Jackson and Alicia Best, are from the UK and US respectively. They weave together elements of blues and folk, country and bluegrass.

MELLT are a young punk rock band heralding from Wild West Wales but now living in Cardiff. Their debut album ‘Mae’n Hawdd Pan Ti’n Ifanc’ will be released on April 20th with the first single ‘Rebel’ available now.

An Evening with BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year 2017 - Kris Drever. Drever’s voice and guitar is a part of the backbone of today’s contemporary roots and folk scene. Hugely admired as a solo artist, collaborator, and a member of folk superstars Lau, he is a phenomenal and prolific artist.

A pretty riverside garden, maintained by volunteers. Along the riverside there is mixed herbaceous planting, a shady area, and steps up to a productive garden with espalier fruit trees, vegetables, soft fruits and a wildlife area.

An evening event. Celebrate the wonder of the Elan Valley International Dark Sky Park and join Sorcha Lewis who will be on hand to show you how wonderful and exciting the world of bats and moths really are and we can look to see the amazing illuminated world of the glow worm.

This spring’s performance by the Mid Powys Youth Theatre’s Junior team had to turn audience members away it sold so well! We are delighted to welcoming the team back to the Willow Globe with this magical mid-summer solstice performance of an abridged version of Mid Summer Night’s Dream.

Back for its fifth year, the Radnor Fringe Festival returns to the Rock Park in Llandrindod Wells on Friday, June 22nd for another stunning three days of music, drama, culture and comedy.

Nothing is as detailed and rich as the world we can create within our own minds. No guards met him at the palace. He made his way through a great pair of gates. Through chambers that echoed with his footsteps. He came to a hall thick with fog - was that a statue£ No, not a statue but the King himself.

Willow Globe favorites, The Factory, return with a one-off performance of Shakespeare’s cutting, bittersweet tale of love battling to survive against the forces of an epic and pointless war.

The dragon is stirring. Something is out of kilter. Join Crab Apple and Plum on a journey to rediscover the voice of Wales’ ancient hills in this immersive story experience. Expect giants, faeries and a whole heap of magic. Kama Roberts trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.

The Farmers’ Markets are held on the second Saturday of each month from 9.30am to 2pm in the Market Hall. The market is worth a visit for the lively atmosphere alone with live music and a chance to meet the locals.

Learn about the history of Caban Coch Dam, the workers’ village and other stories on this easy one mile walk. Meet at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre. We reserve the right to change/cancel events.

Join Sorcha and Janice Local Wildlife Guides to celebrate “National Insect Week”. You will have the opportunity to learn the skills required to seek out some of our truly fascinating insect species. Bring your camera for pictures and suitable clothing/sun cream/insect repellent.

Join Sorcha Lewis on a traditional upland hill farm in the heart of the Elan valley to learn about how much diverse wildlife is cared for by our upland farming community. We will look at some rare species and habitats that are being cared for on the Elan Valley Estate. Meet at Gwaelod y Rhos car park SN 902673.

Led by Joy Powell, a local silver jewellery designer/maker & teacher. Spend the day learning traditional jewellery-making techniques using silver and copper and leave with your own unique finished pieces. No previous experience necessary. Places are limited so please book in advance on 01597 810880.

AFTERNOON EVENT (1.30pm - 4pm) Join the annual sheep shearing at Penglaneinon Farm. Witness the modern and traditional sheep shearing methods whilst enjoying a nice cup of tea, with welsh cakes & bara brith and see a live demonstration of wool spinning.

Learn how to make buttons and brooches from polymer clay with Valerie Lymer, a local textile artist. All materials provided. Places are limited so please book in advance on 01597 810880. £20 per person, payable in advance, plus materials cost of £5, payable on the day. Suitable for absolute beginners.

This is a great way to find out what bushcraft is all about or to build on your current experience. These sessions will cover a variety of subjects such as knife skills, foraging, and natural cordage to name a few. These sessions will be led by our qualified bushcraft instructor. All tools and equipment provided.

A 4 acre organic herb farm overlooking the Wye valley with views to the Black Mountains. Featured on BBC Countryfile, crops are grown for use in herbal skincare and medicinal products. Colourful plots of Echinacea, Marshmallow, Mullein (Verbascum) and Calendula will be on show as well as displays on making products.

This is a rather special exhibition: we will be displaying Professor Anthony Collier’s magnificent collection of British modern art, which his assures will provide you with “a taste of the Tate at Bleddfa”.

A workshop for storytellers with some experience with Michael Harvey and Pauline Down. The voice is at the heart of our storytelling practice yet many of us have a pretty meagre grasp on how to work with it and develop it.

Hugh Thomson’s travelbooks include The White Rock: An Exploration of the Inca Heartland and Cochineal Red, both about Peru, as well as Nanda Devi, a journey to a usually inaccessible part of the Himalaya. His memoir Tequila Oil: Getting Lost in Mexico was serialised by BBC Radio 4.

Starting at Snowdon, Llanberis path, then Cadair Idris and Pen y Fan. Covering 32km, ascending 3000m, to be completed within 15 hours. Supported by Qualified Mountain marshals.

A brand new 70 minutes, blending poeticals, talking, standing, spotlights, cables, Kronenburg, foot-stamping and old school wistfulness.

Little Wander (the team behind the Machynlleth Comedy Festival) return with their monthly comedy club. Catch some of the UKs finest stand up stars at fantastic value.

Steve Knightley and Phil Beer: two extraordinary craftsmen with one unique sound. Dovetailing old songs with new, this is an unmissable celebration of the duo’s enduring impact on roots, acoustic and folk music. Show of Hands weave story and melody to create a spellbinding display of consummate musicianship.

A cast of over 250 students present “An A to Z of dance”. The performances include ballet, tap, street and modern dance styles.

Presteigne Food Market takes place from 9am to 1pm usually on the first Saturday each month at the Memorial Hall, Station Road, Presteigne. The market is a varied mix of craft as well as local produce stalls, with artisan apple juice, free range chicken produce, preserves, bakery, smokery produce, cheeses and olives.

The award-winning Hereford Gilbert and Sullivan Society embarks on another summer tour, presenting music and song from 125 years of theatre. Don’t miss this wonderful evening of entertainment.

A special linear walk along the Monks’ Trod with the Brecon Beacons Park Society. Follow the route of the monks from Strata Florida across the uplands of the Elan Valley with guest leader Andrew Leonard on this 12 mile walk. Meet at Pont ar Elan at 9.45am for a lift to Strata Florida.

The garden began in 2005. The site is challenging with steep banks rising to overhanging woodland but has wonderful views. Formal garden leads to dovecote and through to mixed borders with interest throughout the year. Double herbaceous borders of hot colours, several ponds, new arboretum, woodland planting.

Gritfest is a new event open to all Off-Road Bikes, featuring 2 days of incredible riding in Mid Wale; it will include timed Special Stages over a mixture of terrain. Venue: Cilycwm, Llandovery SA20 0ST.

Llandovery Motorbike Weekend returns for its 3rd year over the weekend of Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th July 2018 at Llandovery Mart. Llandovery Motorbike Weekend returns for its 3rd year over the weekend of Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th July 2018 at Llandovery Mart.

Born in Australia, Sir Sidney Nolan OM AC RA (1917-1992) moved to London in the early 1950s where he remained until buying The Rodd near Presteigne in 1982. He founded the Trust there with his wife Mary (1926-2016) and continued to paint.

Born in Australia, Sir Sidney Nolan OM AC RA (1917-1992) moved to London in the early 1950s where he remained until buying The Rodd near Presteigne in 1982. He founded the Trust there with his wife Mary (1926-2016) and continued to paint.

We are hosting a screening of Albatross, a powerful, feature-length film that will leave you with a long-lasting connection to the plastic-problem we face. Suitable for viewers aged 12 and over. It would be useful to have an idea of numbers, so please contact the Centre on 01547 550377 or hello@bleddfacentre.

A quilting workshop for beginners, led by experienced quilter Zelda Lawrence-Curran. What students can expect to get out of the day: • A demonstration of patchwork cutting techniques including safely using sharp tools • Teaching of patchwork techniques updated for 21st century technology, including electric sewing...

The exhibition will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 25th May until 1st July, 11am – 5pm (and Bank Holiday Monday). Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see impressive works by well-known artists who are represented in the Tate Gallery, in a beautiful gallery space tucked away in the Welsh hills.

The practice of Focusing is about deepening inner awareness and acceptance of all parts of our self, enabling us better to flourish and live creatively. Following the successful Focusing workshop at Bleddfa last year, Elizabeth Halls is returning with four workshops in 2018.

A unique chance to spend a couple of hours sheep trekking in the Brecon Beacons. More native than Llama trekking, and more fun than your average walk in the hills!

Want to own your own sheep for the day£ Have your very own woolly cuddles and sheep selfies whilst you walk with friendly Jacob sheep through the stunning Brecon Beacons. As seen on Countryfile, Coast and Country and Heno!

Want to own your own sheep for the day£ Have your very own woolly cuddles and sheep selfies whilst you walk with friendly Jacob sheep through the stunning Brecon Beacons. As seen on Countryfile, Coast and Country and Heno!

Three country gardens with very different styles in the picturesque Herefordshire Golden valley. Brighton House: a plantswoman’s garden of just over an acre, divided into several distinct areas crammed with many unusual and interesting plants.

Blending wild and tame, 6½ acre garden described as ’Absolutely enchanting, of the place, so imaginative’. Set high in the Black Mountains by the Grwyne Fawr river with lots of places to sit and enjoy the tranquility. An inspiring mix of vegetables and fruit, mature trees and shrubs and water.

Abergavenny’s Suitcase Theatre Company presents an outdoor performance of Shakespeare’s best-loved comedy in the spectacular setting of the ruins of Llanthony Priory. Bring camping chairs or blankets as no seating is provided. If wet, performance in Court Farm Barn.

The garden is part of a 5 acre site on the lower slopes of Wapley Hill in the beautiful Lugg Valley. The highlight in mid summer is the romantic Rose Walk, combining sixty roses with mixed herbaceous planting set in an old cider apple orchard.