What's On and Things To Do Around Llandovery

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.

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.

Peaceful well established 3½ acre garden with lots of pathways through a wide variety of perennials, trees and shrubs, many unusual. Varying habitats incl terraces, woodland, mature trees, natural ponds. Hardy geraniums, candelabra primulas, Iris sibirica, grasses, rugosa roses. Wildlife friendly.

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 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!

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.

The Jane Guy School of Dancing and Stage Goat Theatre School presents Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. The two schools have teamed up to create this original adaptation based on Lewis Carroll’s much loved fantasy novel.

Come and celebrate National Meadows Day with guided walks from the Bumblebee Conservation Trust and hands on information from West Wales Hedgehog Rescue about how to help wildlife in your garden.

Sioe Plant Cymraeg/Welsh Children’s Show - The Performing School will present the musical drama ‘Syrffio ar y Sgwâr’. The show was originally written by Gareth Ioan, Peter Ebbsworth and Anwen James and the music composed by Hector MacDonald from Patagonia for the Urdd National Eisteddfod in Lampeter, 1999.

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.

One acre hillside garden, with 4 natural ponds which are a magnet for wildlife plus two new fish ponds. Areas of wildflower meadow, bog, dry and woodland gardens. Established rose walk. Rare trees, large herbaceous beds, acer collection, bounded by a mountain stream, with 2 natural cascades, and magnificent views.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Join Phillip and Gaynor Evans, winners of the World famous Champions of Tomorrow Ballroom section, Blackpool for an afternoon of tea, cake, romance, love and dancing!

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.

Tailor made and inspiring art workshops set in the beautiful Cambrian Mountains not far from Cardigan Bay. One to Five days, book as many or as few as you want.

Tailor made and inspiring art workshops set in the beautiful Cambrian Mountains not far from Cardigan Bay. One to Five days, book as many or as few as you want.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Come and join the parkrun folks for a 5km run at Llanerchaeron! Llanerchaeron parkrun takes place every Saturday at 9:00am throughout 2018 http://www.parkrun.org.uk/llanerchaeron/. Booking Not Needed.

Come and join the parkrun folks for a 5km run at Llanerchaeron! Llanerchaeron parkrun takes place every Saturday at 9:00am throughout 2018 http://www.parkrun.org.uk/llanerchaeron/. Booking Not Needed.

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.