Events Around Carmarthen

Ever wondered what it takes to protect and conserve a 17th century mansion and its collection' Join our Conservation Volunteer for a short talk about the work were doing to ensure our special places and features can be enjoyed by visitors for centuries to come. Booking Not Needed.

September’s Spotlight shines on the ceramic work of Olwen Thomas who has been a member of the gallery for over 4 years.

The annual King Street Gallery Open Art Competition is themed around Space. The concept of space is multi-factoral and can be interpreted in many ways for instance: negative, inner, ethereal, mountain, sky, sea, peripheral, time, travel, void, karma, moon, earth, think outside the box for ideas or indeed inside the...

6 September – 6 November 2019 A new selection of works by gallery members for the Autumn Months. A wide variety of disciplines can be seen in this new show for Autumn from painting to fine art ceramics, photography, sculpture and jewellery. Do pop in for a visit and find that work of art you have always wanted.

’New Paintings’ Helen Elliott, one of King Street Galleries newest members, is showcasing her landscape paintings in the Spotlight Room at the gallery.

Stefhan Caddick, Rebecca Chesney, Morag Colquhoun, Ella Gibbs, Owen Griffiths Land Acts presents the work of five artists, collectively exploring the power of land and contemporary, rural experience.

Calling all local producers, gardeners, land workers, you are invited to Oriel Myrddin Gallery for a Food Share Harvest Lunch as part of the Land Acts exhibition. Share tasters of what you forage, grow, make, and produce.

Stefhan Caddick, Rebecca Chesney, Morag Colquhoun, Ella Gibbs, Owen Griffiths Land Acts presents the work of five artists, collectively exploring the power of land and contemporary, rural experience.

Join us at this fun monthly art club for older people in the art and craft room at Cartref Cynnes, Johnstown. Everyone is welcome regardless of skill and ability. Open to tenants and non-tenants. Carers, friends and family also welcome.

Julia Griffiths Jones, Angela Maddock and Jeanette Orrell will each lead a two-day workshop in their specialist field of practice.

Hosted by artist Owen Griffiths A day of conversation with ‘Land Acts’ artists and guest speakers, exploring our relationship to land. Free but booking essential - please book via Eventbrite

Join us for Land Games our Big Draw event with artist Seren Stacey. Explore how creativity can promote our understanding of ownership, resources, boundaries, co-operation, scarcity, common land and more. And how the relationship and tensions between those things effects our health and wellbeing.

Special gifts and desirable contemporary objects Visually rich and dramatic, The Table pays contemporary homage to Dutch still-life painting and features work from some of the best individual makers, designers and artists from Wales and across the UK.

Sew a beautiful cross backed linen apron with Camille Jacquemart of Thimble Studios. Perfect for the kitchen, the studio and the garden or as a special Christmas gift! Camille has a wealth of knowledge and experience of teaching sewing at all levels.

Doug Scott and that other icon of mountaineering, Chris Bonington, made the first ascent of The Ogre [Baintha Brakk 7285m] in the Karakoram in 1977. Their climb extended the boundaries of what had been achieved before at that altitude.

With their latest (and seventh) album going straight into the charts at number one, Blake really stand out as Britain’s number one harmony group. For over 10 years Blake have performed Classical, Opera and Crossover giving each song a beautiful and unique BLAKE sound.

Legendary 70s folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne return to form with a classic six-piece line up of long-time members fronted by original founder-member Rod Clements on vocals, mandolin, fiddle and slide guitar.

These days Justin’s not certain about anything apart from his uncertainty – Brexit looms, it appears the Cold War is being rebooted and that’s before we begin to worry about what’s happening in America…..closer to home he’s starting to feel redundant as a parent.

Katherine Chandler’s touchingly funny monologue explores an unexpected friendship between hapless hospital radio DJ Danny Walkman and tough talking patient Peggy. After his radio show at St Bevan’s Hospital, Danny has a chance encounter in the Garden of Hope with Peggy.

The team behind One Man, Two Guvnors and Loot present this multi-award winning comedy masterpiece. Starring Black RAT favourites Gareth Bale (One Man, Two Guvnors, 39 Steps, Grav), Kieron Self (BBC TV’s My Family, Neville’s Island & Bedroom Farce) and Richard Tunley (Bouncers, Bedroom Farce).

A terrific line up once again in the year’s Royal British Legion Charity Gala Concert with an emphasis on our local talent! The mighty sound of a 100 strong male choir under the baton of the renowned maestro Dr Alwyn Humphries MBE will ‘raise the roof’ of the Lyric.

Sensational Welsh brother duo Richard & Adam return after wowing the nation with their extraordinary harmonies on Britain’s Got Talent. Having performed to over 14 million people around the world they return for their much-anticipated UK Tour, bringing their remarkable talent to a venue near you.

Relax and unwind as you enjoy a leisurely three-course lunch, on board our specially prepared steam train. A completely different experience that will stay in your memory. Waiter service and bar facilities included.

This course will offer a comprehensive overview of the different preserving methods available to the home grower.

To find out more about Sir William Paxton’s fabulous historic parkland and get an update on the progress of our Regency Restoration Project, join our guide for a two hour guided tour. Tour starts at 2pm at the Western Entrance of the Great Glasshouse. Booking - please call 01558 667178.