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Angela Maddock: Sometimes all you can do is walk
Angela Maddock’s phone dealt her a challenge: go to Middlesbrough.
At the beginning of October 2018, she set out on foot from the gallery and spent the month walking to north-east England, via her hometown in the Midlands.
Oriel Myrddin Gallery, Church Lane, Carmarthen
Today, Sat 27 Apr, Mon 29 Apr to Sat 4 May, Mon 6 May to Sat 11 May
Willow Course – Willow for the garden
Join us in learning new techniques making some willow creations for your garden! The tutor for the day will be Mel from ‘Out to Learn Willow’. Extra cost for materials to be paid to the tutor on the day. Booking: Call 01558 667150.
National Botanic Garden of Wales Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire
Today
Nature Activity Trail
Have fun with nature on our activities trail at Dolaucothi. Get hands on with nature and try out different activities along the trail. Dogs on leads are welcome. Booking not needed.
Dolaucothi Gold Mines Pumpsaint, Llanwrda
Mon 8 Apr, Tue 23 Apr
Dinefwr Park and Castle - Spring into Action
Spring into action with Henrietta and the hare this April. Get your explorer boots on as you venture into the Dinefwr estate to follow our outdoor nature explorer trail. Then head inside Newton House to take part in active storytelling with Henrietta and the hare. Storytelling is at 2:30 every day.
Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire SA19 6RT
Today to Sun 28 Apr
Dolaucothi Gold Mines - Nature Activity Trail
Get outdoors this April and follow our activities trail around Dolaucothi. Have fun with nature on our activities trail at Dolaucothi. Get hands on with nature and try out different activities along the trail. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.
Dolaucothi Gold Mines, Pumsaint, Llanwrda,
Today to Tue 30 Apr
Dinefwr Park and Castle - Art exhibition: Toril Brancher
...could the grass remember' The Welsh hedgerow with its common flowers, is the core of celebration and exploration in Branchers prints. Now to be shown as the inaugural exhibition at Black Raven Gallery at Dinefwr. Booking Not Needed.
Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire SA19 6RT
Today to Thu 30 May
Members Spring Exhibition
Gallery members and guest artists are exhibiting a fresh selection of work this spring in the main gallery. Our artist’s disciplines range from contemporary painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, textiles, jewellery and sculpture.
King Street Gallery, 33 King Street, Carmarthen
Today to Wed 1 May
Open Pottery & Sculpture Studio with Carole Spackman
Carole Spackman, Potter & Sculptor opens her studio. Llanddeusant is a small remote hamlet on the way to the legendary lake, Llyn y Fan Fach, centrered on the ancient Llanddeusant Church. Carole found her location in which to develop a studio & garden over 37 years ago.
Crincae, Llanddeusant, Carmarthenshire.
Today to Mon 29 Apr
Mal Pope
An evening of stories and songs form Mal Pope. From the days he spent recording with Elton John at Abbey Road to the musicals like Cappuccino Girls and Amazing Grace that have sold out theatres across the country.
The Lyric Theatre 8 King St, Carmarthen
Today
Tonto Evans
Ray ’Tonto’ Evans, ex-miner, country and western fanatic, given to dressing up as a Native American has come into money. He dreams of visiting the Wild West and eating beans by the campfire but Mair, his long suffering wife, has other ideas. Frank Vickery’s most ingenious comedy.
The Ffwrnes Park Street, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
Today and Sat 27 Apr
Scrappy Sheep Club - Easter Holidays
Hop on by for some family friendly Easter fun with our Scrappy Sheep Club. Fun for ages 3 and over. 18 & 19 April - We will be making Colourful Clay Creations. 25 & 26 April - Come and discover the wonderful world of clouds and make your very own Cloud Decoder.
National Wool Museum Dre-fach Felindre, Near Newcastle Emlyn, Llandysul
Thu 18 Apr, Thu 25 Apr
Plants for Free (Propagation) Course
Propagation – the ultimate in up-cycling – new plants from old! Learn how to use a range of vegetative propagation techniques to create new plants from existing ones. Look at root and stem cuttings, layering and division. Booking is essential.
National Botanic Garden of Wales Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire
Sat 27 Apr 19
Tenovus Cancer Care Spring 10k and 5k
The Tenovus Cancer Care 10k is now in its 7th year at the spectacular National Botanic Gardens of Wales.
10k run -
With steady inclines and mixed terrain, there is no doubt that this is one of the most beautiful yet enjoyable 10k races in Wales.
National Botanic Garden of Wales,
Middleton Hall
Llanarthne
Sun 28 Apr 19
April Weekends
Weekend activities in April. Den Building (all day): Head down to Wiggly Wood and craft your very own den from the natural materials provided.
WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre Llwynhendy, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Sun 28 Apr, Mon 6 May
Bee Garden Cosmetics Course
Create your own products to take home including lip balm, body butter and face cream with help from Growing the Future’s Ecosystems Trainer, Lynda Christie. Learn about the products of the hive produced by the honeybees, including beeswax and honey, and their use in beauty products.
National Botanic Garden of Wales Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire
Tue 30 Apr, Tue 18 Jun
Dolaucothi Gold Mines - Nature Activity Trail
Get outdoors this April and follow our activities trail around Dolaucothi. Have fun with nature on our activities trail at Dolaucothi. Get hands on with nature and try out different activities along the trail. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.
Dolaucothi Gold Mines, Pumsaint, Llanwrda,
Wed 1 May 19 to Sun 5 May
Disney’s Peter Pan Jr
Mini Players Theatre School proudly present Peter Pan Jr. Wendy Darling loves to tell stories to her brothers, Michael and John. But when her father announces she must move out of the nursery, Peter Pan comes to visit the children and whisks them away to Neverland.
The Lyric Theatre 8 King St, Carmarthen
Thu 2 May 19 to Sat 4 May
Comedy Club
Join us for our hugely popular comedy nights on the first Friday of every month. With regular drink offers and some of the finest comedians on the circuit these nights regularly sell out so early.
The Ffwrnes Park Street, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
Fri 3 May, Fri 7 Jun
May Music in the Pool Garden ~ Jimi Webb
The first Friday night of May, June, July and August is music night at Aberglasney! Kicking off the 2019 programme in May is Wales’ ‘King of Swing’ and our favourite showman, Jimi Webb. Jimi is widely regarded as one of the UK’s brightest swing entertainers.
Aberglasney Mansion & Gardens Llangathen, Carmarthenshire
Fri 3 May 19
Cwmdu Beer Festival 2019
May 4th 2019
12noon until 11:30 p.m
Cwmdu Inn, Garden & Field
Free Entrance
The Cwmdu Beer Festival is back with a great range of cask ales and bottled beers showcasing some 25 ales from Wales.
Cwmdu Inn, garden & field, Cwmdu, Llandeilo
Sat 4 May 19
Dinefwr Park and Castle - Festival of the Celts
Over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend this year Llandeilo will come alive with music, food and art as the Festival of the Celts comes to town. For the first year the Festival of the Celts is to be held in Llandeilo, including at Dinefwr Home Farm. The festival is a celebration of all things Celtic.
Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire SA19 6RT
Sat 4 May 19 and Sun 5 May
Teddy Bears Picnic
We cordially invite you to our new event the first Gwili Teddy Bears Picnic. A weekend of steam, children’s activities and fun for all the family. Bring a picnic or pick one up from our Vintage Tea Room, travel to Llwyfan Cerrig and meet the Gwili Bear or search for the hidden bears at our picnic site.
Gwili Steam Railway Bronwydd Arms Station, Bronwydd, Carmarthen
Sat 4 May 19 and Sun 5 May
Festival of The Celts
Arts, Music, Food and Wellbeing over the Bank Holiday weekend at Llandeilo. With foods and drinks, music, dance and spoken word and artists, bushcrafts and woodcrafts from Celtic backgrounds. Something for all ages; enjoyment and fun to be had for everyone.
Llandeilo Carmarthenshire
Sat 4 May 19 and Sun 5 May
Silversmithing Course – Make a ring
Come along to learn some basic silversmithing techniques by producing a silver ring. You will: Plan your ring design. Size your ring. Use a jewellers saw to cut both copper and silver. Solder both copper and silver. Sand and polish your finished ring. All materials and tools will be provided on the day.
National Botanic Garden of Wales Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire
Sat 4 May 19
International Dawn Chorus Day Guided Walk
This International Dawn Chorus Day, join us for a guided walk through the wetlands in this unforgettable early morning experience. If you want to learn how to identify birdsong, or simply enjoy the wonderful sound of many birds singing in a beautiful setting, this is the perfect experience for you!
WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre Llwynhendy, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Sun 5 May 19