What's On and Things To Do Around Llandeilo

We are delighted to announce a major new family-friendly event showcasing folk and acoustic music from the vibrant Welsh music scene. ’Folk @ The Hangout’ is an evening with a festival atmosphere and a wide variety of great music.

Ysgol Bro Dinefwr Summer Fair starts at 5.30pm . A wonderful selection of stalls from local businesses, refreshments, BBQ, games and musical entertainment. Fun for all ages. All are welcome , entry free.

An exhibition of our members’ work – unique, handmade works of quality, style and originality, representing the best of Arts & Crafts in West Wales.

Following a record breaking run in Swansea in 2011, Mal Pope is not only bringing Cappuccino Girls to the Miners this summer – he is also playing the lead role!

For more than 50 years Martin Carthy has been one of folk music’s greatest innovators, one of its best loved, most enthusiastic and, at times, most quietly controversial of figures.

The National Botanic Garden of Wales will be hosting a special evening opening with the National Garden Scheme. The garden extends to 568 acres, set in the hills overlooking the beautiful Towy Valley.

568-acre estate in the hills overlooking Towy Valley, dedicated to science, education and leisure. Great Glasshouse with Mediterranean climates and interior landscape incl ravines, waterfalls and bridges. 240yd long herbaceous broadwalk, lakes, walled gardens, water discovery centre and woodlands walks.

We invite you, your family and friends to join us at Elim Community Church Ammanford for the return of the Eden Bus. It was such a success last year with the youngsters that it will be parked in the parking lot of Elim Community Church Ammanford on Saturday 30th June.

Want to know your cuckooflower from your knapweed£ This course will provide training in identifying common wildflower plant families and species for beginners. Course includes practical sessions in the Botanic Garden’s science labs and wildflower-rich hay meadows in the Waun Las National Nature Reserve.

Symphonica Tywi will be celebrating the ‘Year of the Sea’ in their annual midsummer concert at the National Botanic Garden of Wales. The popular concert – on Saturday June 23rd – will have a watery flavour to reflect the Welsh Government’s tourism theme for 2018.

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.

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 at 2pm at the Western Entrance of the Great Glasshouse for a two hour guided tour. Terrain is uneven and can often be muddy; please wear sturdy footwear.

Learn about the different types of herbs and how to propagate, grow, care for and use them. There’s nothing like the flavour and scent of home-grown herbs. On this course, learn about all the different types of herbs and how to propagate, grow, care for and use them. Course delivered by Neil Barry.

Join our guided tour and discover more about the Garden – from the swashbuckling 17th century Middletons to Sir William Paxton’s magnificent mansion, come on a 45 minute exploration of our history. Commencing from the Western Entrance of the Great Glasshouse at 2pm. No need to book.

Confused by the mysterious world of plant names£ Want to identify plants in your garden but unsure where to start£ This course aims to demystify the scientific names of garden plants and help you recognise plant families commonly found in UK gardens.

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. Booking information: Please call 01558 667150.

Taking the mystery out of seed sowing. Helping attendees to successfully grow a range of ornamental and edible plants, and get to take home some of what they have sown. Course delivered by Neil Barry.

1.3 acres set within a former old limestone quarry, the garden is on several levels with slopes and steps. Sympathetically developed to sit within the landscape, there are 5 distinct areas with a mixture of wild and cultivated plants.

568-acre estate in the hills overlooking Towy Valley, dedicated to science, education and leisure. Great Glasshouse with Mediterranean climates and interior landscape incl ravines, waterfalls and bridges. 240yd long herbaceous broadwalk, lakes, walled gardens, water discovery centre and woodlands walks.

1¼ acre garden developed over the last 9yrs with extensive lawns, colour filled herbaceous and mixed borders, on several levels. A bog garden and magnificent views of the surrounding countryside. There is now a new area planted with trees and gradually being filled with more herbaceous plants.

JUBILEE SOUL, SWANSEA Saturday 23rd June 2018 This event is in aid of Cancer Research UK #1089464 The Jubilee Club, 98 Herbert St, Pontardawe, Swansea SA8 4ED (01792-863142) Soul Music & Dancing from 7.00pm till Late (Bar open until 12.

‘Spotlight’ exhibitions at King Street Gallery bring the work of an individual artist’s work together in a specially designated small exhibition room to enable a greater focus on their particular art and what lies behind it.

GCSE student group exhibition. Private View Thursday 14th June 5.30-7pm.

Lots of stalls! Many hand crafted goods Watch demo’s

The TVVC Show will take place on Pontargothi Showground Field. This event is growing each year; in 2017 it attracted hundreds of vehicles and visitors from all over the region and further afield. This is a fun filled weekend for all the family, where there is plenty of variety on display.

Barry Steele is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading vocalists playing homage to legend Roy Orbison. He has stunned audiences across the globe with his uncanny similarity and ability to authentically revive the exquisite toe-tapping sound of this musical legend.

Following the Jukebox Heroes’ very successful tour in 2016, Owen Money takes Jukebox Heroes II on the road in 2018. We have a brand new line up of fantastic tribute acts, some great music from the 60’s with the Travelling Wrinklies, plus comedy from Owen. Come and join us for an enjoyable family night out.

A new Welsh-language stage play by Meleri Wyn James for 6-11 year olds and their families, based on her popular children’s books ‘Na, Nel!’. The novels follows Nel, the mischievous young girl with an exciting imagination as she faces all sorts of fun and adventures.

Mini Players Theatre School proudly present Bugsy Malone. Two gangs are caught in a bitter rivalry. Dandy Dan’s gang has the upper hand since acquiring the "splurge" gun. Bugsy, a one-time boxer, is now Fat Sam’s gang’s only hope for survival.

Our popular badger watch evenings are back and will run between May and August at Dinefwr. Booking essential. Observe the secret life of badgers from our purpose built hide in the medieval deer park at Dinefwr. Booking Essential. Phone: 01558 824512.

Join us once again for a weekend of foodie fun at Dinefwr. Normal admission applies. Foodie Stalls from local suppliers in Newton House and Courtyard. Cookery Demonstrations from top chefs. Workshops including chocolate making. Talks from industry professionals.

We’ve teamed up with our friends at Plantlife to celebrate National Meadows Day. We’ve have events and activities running throughout the day including guided walks, bug hunts and children’s activities. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

Our popular badger watch evenings are back and will run between May and August at Dinefwr. Booking essential. Observe the secret life of badgers from our purpose built hide in the medieval deer park at Dinefwr. Booking Essential. Phone: 01558 824512.

Walk with our rangers to discover the wonders of Worms Head, the tidal island at the far end of Rhossili. Booking Essential. Phone: 01792 390636. Yes. Dogs on leads welcome.

Passionate about the coast' Join us on our beach cleaning challenge, tackling a different beach on the Gower coast every month. Our beach clean for July will be at Slade and Lucas Bay, we’ll be on the beach from 12pm, you can meet us there and join in anytime up to 3pm.

Enjoy a walk around Rhossili, discovering each season’s wildlife highlights, led by our Ranger. Meet outside the National Trust shop. Booking Not Needed.

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.

Soul/Motown duo

Get together for an enjoyable evening of summer jump racing with family, friends and colleagues this June.

Enjoy the last jump fixture of the summer with live music from all era’s - local band ’The Decades’ who will be playing after racing. Flashback to all the golden oldies right through to present day.

Carrie White is a misfit. At school, she’s an outcast who’s bullied by the popular crowd. At home, she’s at the mercy of her loving but cruelly over-protective mother. But Carrie’s just discovered she’s got a special power and she’s not afraid to use it.

Côr Meibion Llanelli will be remembering their former accompanist, Gethin Hughes, at this concert. A special Memorial Bursary Scholarship has been established in Gethin’s name and the winner of the next scholarship will be decided at this concert alongside a wide-ranging repertoire from the choir themselves.

A new Welsh-language stage play by Meleri Wyn James for 6-11 year olds and their families, based on her popular children’s books ‘Na, Nel!’. The novels follows Nel, the mischievous young girl with an exciting imagination as she faces all sorts of fun and adventures.

Following the Jukebox Heroes’ very successful tour in 2016, Owen Money takes Jukebox Heroes II on the road in 2018. We have a brand new line up of fantastic tribute acts, some great music from the 60’s with the Travelling Wrinklies, plus comedy from Owen.

Following a record breaking run in Swansea in 2011, Mal Pope is not only bringing Cappuccino Girls to The Ffwrnes this summer – he is also playing the lead role!

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!

A 1 acre, ever evolving garden challenge, set in the foothills of the Cambrian Mountains at 1100ft. This is a plantaholics haven where borders are full of many unusual plants and lots of old favourites.