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Welsh Countrymans Game Fair
The Welsh countryman’s game fair will take place this year on Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th June at Troed y Rhiw Farm, Ffairfach, Llandeilo SA19 6PH.
Llandeilo Carmarthenshire
Today
Forest + Found: Walking the Line
An exhibition of new work by Forest + Found, collaborative artists Max Bainbridge and Abigail Booth. Working alongside one another and influenced by their relationship to the land, Booth and Bainbridge tread the line between art and craft, crossing between contemporary art practices and the traditions of...
Oriel Myrddin Gallery Church Lane, Carmarthen
Today to Sat 6 Jul
Dads go FREE for Father’s Day
Treat the special man in your life this Father’s Day with FREE entry for dad, tad or tadcu on Sunday 16 June. This is a proper treat for dad and a great day out for the whole family.
WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre Llwynhendy, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Today
Forest + Found - Walking the line
Studio practice Forest + Found presents a new exhibition of work by the collaborative artists Max Bainbridge and Abigail Booth.
Oriel Myrddin Gallery, Church Lane, Carmarthen
Today to Sat 6 Jul
Pendine Sands Hot Rod Racing
The seventh annual running of the Hot Rod Races will be happening on Pendine Sands over the weekend of 15th and 16th June & 2019. Once again there will be two days of non-stop racing action on the historic beach in Carmarthenshire, South Wales. We will be starting around 10.
Pendine Sands, Pendine
Today
Moonshine Boulevard
There will be toe-tapping traditional Dixieland-style jazz music from the Moonshine Boulevard band at 12.30pm on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 June!
National Botanic Garden of Wales Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire
Today
Members Summer Exhibition 2019
Gallery members are offering an exhilarating selection of new work to welcome in the warmer weather this summer. Come and see what our talented artists have to offer to brighten your day and put a smile on your face come rain or shine.
King Street Gallery, 33 King Street, Carmarthen
Today to Wed 3 Jul
Frankie Locke - Slate, Glass, Clay
Meet the artist on Saturday 8 June and Saturday 15 June 11am-3pm
Born and brought up in the sea swimming town of Barry , influenced by tumbling tides, sea washed pebbles, and rolling waves, my work has explored the fluidity of movement through surface and form, recalling memories of seascapes and natural
King Street Gallery, 33 King Street, Carmarthen
Today to Wed 26 Jun
Llandeilo Welsh Countrymans Game Fair
The Welsh countryman’s game fair will take place this year on Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th June 2019 at Troed y Rhiw farm Ffairfach Llandeilo.
With breathtaking views of the historic town of Llandeilo and the beautiful Towy Valley, this is the site of last years inaugural event in Ffairfach.
Troed Y Rhiw Farm, Ffairfach, Llandeilo
Today
Weaving Willow Workshop
Join our local artist to create and decorate your own willow-weaving design to take home. Using medieval crafting methods and techniques, you’ll be guided through this fun-filled workshop to create your unique masterwork.
Laugharne Castle (Cadw) Laugharne, Carmarthenshire
Today
Wildflower Walks
Michael Isaac will introduce you to some fascinating and beautiful woodland wildflowers. A former Keeper of Swansea Museum, Michael is a retired lecturer at Swansea University’s Departments of Adult Continuing Education and Department of Zoology.
National Botanic Garden of Wales Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire
Today, Wed 26 Jun
Zara Kuchi - In The Spotlight
The Spotlight Room at King Street Gallery will be showcasing the paintings of Zara Kuchi
Zara Kuchi is based in West Wales where she works and exhibits her paintings. She received her art education in Carmarthen and Falmouth College of Arts.
King Street Gallery, 33 King Street, Carmarthen
Today to Sun 30 Jun
Tradewinds - Open Garden for NGS
This 3 acre plantsman garden is for the gardener who wants to see unusual and rare plants in a tranquil setting. A garden that is good for the senses, whether it is the scents, sounds of the countryside or the visually dazzling displays of vivid colour, plant harmonies coupled with textual contrast.
Tradewinds, nr Trelech,Carmarthenshire
Today, Sun 4 Aug
Elder Trees
An exhibition of photographs from Oriel Myrddin Gallery’s project Elder Trees // Coed Hynaf, with tenants from extra care scheme Cartref Cynnes, Carmarthen.
The project celebrates creativity in older age, explores nature connection, mindfulness and making art outdoors.
The Warren, 11 Mansel Street, Carmarthen
Today to Sun 23 Jun
When in Roam
What does ‘home’ mean to you£ ‘When in Roam’ is a multi-arts exciting work which explores the theme of home and belonging using humour and poignant storytelling.
The Ffwrnes Park Street, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
Mon 17 Jun 19
Back Wall Series: Catherine Lewis
Catherine Lewis is the latest in our series of Welsh artists featured as part of our Back Wall Series in the gallery shop.
Catherine’s artwork combines a range of media and processes but its making is always driven by a passion to create without burden, to seek a simple and sympathetic purity of process.
Oriel Myrddin, Church Lane, Carmarthen
Mon 17 Jun to Sat 22 Jun, Mon 24 Jun to Sat 29 Jun, Mon 1 Jul to Sat 6 Jul
Featured Maker: Rural Kind
Our Featured Makers during May to July 2019 are Carmarthenshire based company Rural Kind.
Rural Kind are designers and makers of simple, functional and gently rugged carry goods. We create goods that can be used day in, day out and that will last for a really long time.
Oriel Myrddin, Church Lane, Carmarthen
Mon 17 Jun to Sat 22 Jun, Mon 24 Jun to Sat 29 Jun, Mon 1 Jul to Sat 6 Jul
Introduction to Cyanotype Course
Cyanotype is a photographic printing process that produces a cyan-blue print. It was used by the botanist and photographer, Anna Atkins, to create a series of limited-edition books that documented ferns and other plant life.
National Botanic Garden of Wales Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire
Wed 19 Jun
Like a Thief in the Night
Clive is a thief. But no-one knows that Clive is a thief. In fact, the finger of suspicion seems to be pointed at everyone other than Clive. The cause of this suspicion is the jewellery. Very expensive jewellery. Jewellery that seems to appear and then disappear. Like magic.
The Ffwrnes Park Street, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
Fri 21 Jun 19 and Sat 22 Jun
Oh! Carol: The Musical Story of Neil Sedaka
From their humble beginnings in Brooklyn to the dizzying heights of their success in the 50’s & 60’s the songwriting genius of Neil Sedaka and ‘Howie’ Howard Greenfield will go down in musical history as one of the most successful partnerships of all time.
The Lyric Theatre 8 King St, Carmarthen
Fri 21 Jun 19
Gala
An intensive timetable will operate throughout the day, featuring a mix of steam, diesel, railcar and demonstration goods trains. The working timetable will feature all movements – including light engines and goods trains.
Gwili Steam Railway Bronwydd Arms Station, Bronwydd, Carmarthen
Sat 22 Jun 19 and Sun 23 Jun
Dinefwr Park and Castle - GWLEDD Food Festival
Our food festival has a new look for 2019. GWLEDD, meaning feast, will be a feast for the senses with the focus on local produce. The courtyard will be home to local produce stalls where you can discover some of the wonderful things that the land produces.
Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire SA19 6RT
Sat 22 Jun 19 and Sun 23 Jun
Willow – Hare Sculpture
Learn how to make your very own willow moon gazing hare, a perfect garden sculpture. You will be introduced to several willow weaving and sculpting techniques to help you create this lovely sculpture.
National Botanic Garden of Wales Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire
Sun 23 Jun, Sun 30 Jun
Gritfest
Gritfest is open to all off-road bikes and features two days of incredible riding around the Cambrian Mountains in Mid Wales; it will include timed special stages on gravel and over a mixture of terrain. Venue: Cilycwm, Llandovery SA20 0ST.
Llandovery/Llanymddyfri Carmarthenshire
Sat 22 Jun 19 and Sun 23 Jun
Dinefwr Park and Castle - Badger Watches
See our badgers up close and personal on one of our popular badger watch evenings. Join one of our rangers as they take you to watch some of our badgers here at Dinefwr. Watch quietly as our badgers come out for an evening snack and to stretch their legs.
Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire SA19 6RT
Sat 22 Jun, Wed 26 Jun, Sat 29 Jun