What's On Llanon

This tour follows a selection of rough tracks in the wilderness of the Ceredigion uplands, passing several small lakes and ruined farms well as the large reservoirs. Its a half day tour with as little tarmac as possible. Tours start in Devils Bridge or Aberystwyth..

Lovely sloping 1½ acre garden, views of the Cambrian mountains. Embraces its natural features with different levels, 2 ponds, unusual shade loving plants, borders, bog gardens merging into carefully managed informal areas. Banks of rhododendrons, azaleas.

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.

Candid, poignant and intimate, award-winning playwright Ali Taylor’s critically acclaimed play £is a powerful and timely reflection on the social and personal impact of spiralling housing costs, gentrification and the challenges of the forced relocation.

Never mind saving the galaxy, sometimes you just have to save your own world! Lightspeed from Pembroke Dock explores what happens when Hollywood’s best-loved spaceship lands on your doorstep. This is a story of hope, courage, and how to be a family when it seems the universe is against you.

A presentation by David Meredith. The presentation celebrates the centenary of his birth: John Kyffin Williams, artistic giant and one of Wales’ great benefactors, and is held in conjunction with the Library’s exhibition: Kyffin Williams, Behind the Frame (16.2.18 - 1.9.18).

The Red Kite Challenge is an established, annual series of running and walking events with the profits going to support our local hospital. Whether you’re a seasoned trail runner, a novice jogger or simply enjoy a stroll in the woods, we’ll have an event to suit your needs.

Do you think that there is something beyond our realms of the living… are you a believer£ Wonder no more, and get ready to take on a night like no other at The Silver Mountain Experience. Join us for a paranormal investigation performed by the expert team at Ethereal Investigations Wales.

Tracing Welsh Mariners 11.00am – Dr Reg Davies Following extensive research at The National Archives, Kew, The Guildhall Library and the Society of Genealogists, London, Dr Davies’ talk provides a helpful introduction to the careers of your maritime ancestors.

Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life is a series of women-only events raising money for research into all 200 types of cancer. 5K is an achievable distance for all ages and abilities. Participants can walk, jog or charge their way around the course.

Petticoats of Power - Rachael Hedge Women’s stories at National Trust estates have often stood in the shadows, yet many of these women have important stories to tell. This presentation introduces the powerful women that made Llanerchaeron what it is today.

Charting the seas and coasts of the World – how maps depict the sea and coastline and how such mapping is used to widen our understanding of these environments. The symposium is a collaboration between The National Library of Wales and The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historic Monuments of Wales.

We extend a warm welcome to the open day of the Conservation Department of the Library. This event is a great opportunity to see how the Library takes care of various collections.

Turn back the clock as your board our steam train and travel in style to Devils Bridge where our theme continues at The Hafod Hotel. Dance the night away to swinging jazz music and enjoy an elegant cocktail and 20’s themed buffet.

Carreg Bica are friends and neighbours who live on either side of the river Teifi. Working with the inherited music of their environs and the intertwined textures of their instruments, they explore the musical possibilities of native melody.

Race for Life Event - 10K event Distance - 10k (or just over 6 miles) may sound a little daunting but it is an achievable challenge for anyone with a bit of training. If you’ve taken on a 5k event before then this is a great distance to try and push yourself further. This is helping to beat cancer.

Marking the centenary of the First World War, All Quiet on the Western Front follows a group of enthusiastic German youths who eagerly go off fight in WW1 but soon discover the horrors of combat. Considered to be one of the most powerful war movies of all time.

Location : North Parade, Aberystwyth Held on the 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month, this award-winning Farmers Market is one of the largest farmers markets in Wales hosting up to 30 stalls. In 2014, the Aberystwyth Farmers’ Market achieved the Best Food Market in the BBC Radio 4 Food and Farming Awards.

The Welsh Cross Country Mountain Bike Series 2018 is run in five beautiful locations across Wales. It caters for anyone wanting to try a mountain bike event from U6, all the way through to Veterans races, as well as a Fun category for beginners.

This sublime, critically acclaimed and multi award-winning collaboration between two adventurous virtuoso musicians - Welsh harpist Catrin Finch and Senegalese kora player Seckou Keita - delivers a stunning exhibition of world-class musicianship.

When we first talked about starting Machynlleth Comedy Festival above of all we wanted to create somewhere where people came to have fun, and get away from it all, whether this be the attendees, the comedians or the festival team.

Observations and Reflections on Cwmystwyth. Climate and weather impact upon the landscape season by season – sometimes violent, sometimes gentle. Humans endeavour to dominate this environment, an activity that leaves its mark. Morfydd concentrates on the Anthropocene especially the Climate of the British Isles.

The howies Dyfi Enduro is a mass start MTB endurance ride around the Dyfi Forest. The 2018 event will be the 16th year of the Dyfi Enduro and will take place on the weekend of 5th-6th May 2018.

Join our Wardens to experience the magic of Celtic rain forest dawn chorus! Coffee and Croissant available after the walk. Please arrive at 5.45 am ready to start at 6 am. Meet in the Visitor Centre Car Park. Booking essential on 01654 700222.

Between 1938 and the outbreak of war, almost 10,000 children, most of them Jewish, were sent by their parents from Germany to Britain…nine year old Eva ends up in Manchester…When Eva’s parents fail to escape Germany, the child changes her name and begins the process of denial of her roots…It is only when her own

This is a Welsh language evening of cabaret and comedy hosted by the three sisters from Sorela, who will be joined by special guests.

An intriguing new Welsh language play for the current generation by one of our most talented young writers, and winner of the Drama Medal at the Monmouthshire and District National Eisteddfod, 2016. Estron was performed for the first time in the Cwt Drama at the Anglesey National Eisteddfod, 2017.

This will be the first time our visitors will be able to appreciate the highly anticipated launch of Llanerchaeron’s Petticoats of Power. Dress in your Sunday best and come and enjoy refreshments, relaxation and games on the lawn to celebrate the contribution of the estates’ wonderful women.

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.

Come and immerse yourself in the stories of the women of Llanerchaeron. In 2018 the National Trust’s National Public Programme is putting the spotlight on Women in Power.

Calling all Ladies and accompanying gentleman! Join us this Ladies Day for an exclusive launch of ’Petticoats of Power’. This will be the first time our visitors will be able to appreciate the highly anticipated launch of Llanerchaeron’s Petticoats of Power.

A tour of the Estate with a birdwatching expert to see the typical breeding birds of the area. Suitable for beginners and experienced bird watchers. Please bring binoculars if you have them and suitable clothing/footwear for some short walks. Meet at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre.

There is hardly anywhere in Western Europe where you can appreciate what the "wildwood" was like. Parts of the Elan Valley are a rare exception. We will explore one of the finest relict ancient woodlands in Britain and examine its unique wildlife.

Come and paint an Elan Valley Stone with local artist and illustrator A.K.Skipsey. Create a mini landscape on a piece of the Elan Valley. All materials provided. Places are limited so please book in advance on 01597 810880. £10 per person, payable in advance. Three sessions - 10 - 11.30am, 12 - 1.30pm and 2 - 3.30pm.

6.30pm First of the 5k Series 2018 organised by Rhayader Running Club. 1 mile children’s race starting at 7pm and the 5k race starting at 7.30pm For more information go to www.rhayaderac.org.uk/5km.php Registration from 6.30pm at Caban Coch Dam Car Park

Join experienced bird watcher, Janice Vincett, for a stroll through the woodland around Dol y Mynach to spot and identify the birds, including a visit to the birdhide. Meet at Dol y Mynach layby SN 904617.

Join our Ranger team for a walk in the woods looking for signs and clues of the wildlife that lives in the Elan Valley and how to find them. Meet at Penbont car park (Grid reference SN 916674). Please book in advance on 01597 810880. No unaccompanied children please. We reserve the right to change/cancel events.

A workshop ideal for beginners. Local artist and qualified tutor David Ward will guide you every step of the way on your journey to learning new and essential techniques for the watercolourist. Places are limited so please book in advance on 01597 810880. £30 per person, payable in advance.

Sheila will be exhibiting original paintings inspired by the Cardigan Bay coastline and its hinterland. There will also be miniature originals of Welsh dancer and musician and cards. Sheila will be exhibiting with local artist Gary Hiscott.

Starting in beautiful seaside town of Aberaeron on the Ceredigion Coast, this 21 mile route goes inland on the old railway line up to the Llanerchaeron estate, from there the route takes you through woodlands, fields and quiet roads along the Aeron Valley.

First of the 5k Series 2018 organised by Rhayader Running Club. 1 mile children’s race starting at 7pm and the 5k race starting at 7.30pm For more information go to www.rhayaderac.org.uk/5km.php Registration from 6.30pm at Caban Coch Dam Car Park

Join Terry Smith, a Mid Wales Orienteering Club Member and Mountain Leader, for a hands-on day of navigating in open country with map and compass. This is an advanced workshop where knowledge of map reading and compass use is essential.

Lampeter Farmers’ Market is held between 9am and 2pm on the High Street on alternate Fridays (some exceptions - see dates). Marchnad Ffermwyr Llambed yn cael ei gynnal bob yn ail ddydd Gwener rhwng 9am a 2pm (rhai eithriadau - gweler y dyddiadau).

On Monday 14th May there will be a special train, composed of ‘Sir Haydn’ with the vintage set, run to mark ‘Founders’ Day’.

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.

Take the CAT cliff railway up to the top and stroll through the site with a glass of prossecco to watch this brilliant live performance by Sarah Woods (playright and campaigner) and Andrew Simms (author, analyst and campaigner).

The purpose built Super Mango sound-system will take you on a journey to Jamaica and beyond - late evening party and fully stocked bar guaranteed! New for 2018: Outside sounds - welcoming Uphill Roots 12v sound system feat. Idris Sound with their special blend of concious cuts. DJs to be announced soon!

Our Barnstorming team, the Willow Globe Company, return with this one off, script in hand, performance of Othello. The company will be joined by Ekow Quartey (Theatre Royal Bath, National Theatre) known at the Willow Globe as one of the ‘Wet Mariners’,

May Day weekend is when Radnorshire CAMRA have the Llandrindod Wells Ale Trail. This includes 3 pubs. Avon Ale House, Llanerch Inn, Middleton Arms, a tented area, and the Conservative Club, which is open to all during the event.