Events Around Powys

2019 is the 29th year of the Young People’s Village being held on farm land in Mid Wales at Court Farm, Builth Wells. The Village is the very best camping & entertainment site for young people during the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show.

Festival of Archaeology 2019: CBA Wales in conjunction with the Clywd Powys Archaeological Trust will be exploring all sorts of fascinating connections between wool use / sheep rearing and archaeology at: the Builth Wells Smallholding and Countryside Festival (A celebration of rural life, 18- 19 May 2019), the Royal

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society has played a leading role in the development of agriculture and the rural economy in Wales for over a century, since its formation in 1904.

The team at CAT are laying on quite the spread of fun family events this summer so come and join us to help celebrate all things green. Try your hand at den building in the woodlands, become an eco inventor with renewable energy kits or find your zen on a beautiful wellbeing day.

Using brightly coloured natural jute fibres you will be learning the simple knotting skills needed to make a beautiful macramé hanger perfect for plant display and home decor. Your host will be Alice Thomas: Alice Thomas is a Welsh artist based near Aberystwyth in the Dyfi Valley.

The Newtown Textile Museum presents it’s major exhibition in 2019 featuring the work of it’s curator Stephanie Kemp who spent the decade of the 1980’s designing, making and working with the London store - Liberty.

NAWR - A night of experimental music and sound. Performances from: SYLVIA HALLETT RHODRI DAVIES PAT MORGAN (Datblygu) RHYS TRIMBLE NAWR (meaning NOW in Welsh) is a new multidisciplinary concert series in Swansea of experimental music, free improvisation, film, lo-fi, free jazz, sound art, alternative folk and new...

To celebrate the Festival of Archaeology (13 - 28 July), Jenny Hall and Paul Sambrook of TRYSOR Archaeology will be leading a pleasant, early evening walk from Nantgwyllt Church to the Cwm Elan Lead Mine. A 5 mile round trip. Moderate walk on footpaths. Meet at Nantgwyllt Church car park.

To celebrate the Festival of Archaeology (13 - 28 July), Jenny Hall and Paul Sambrook of TRYSOR Archaeology will be leading a pleasant, early evening walk from Nantgwyllt Church to the Cwm Elan Lead Mine.

Festival of Archaeology 2019: Join Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust for an open day at their Cadw funded summer excavation at Beacon Ring hillfort.

The event will see over 20 local artists and makers joined by musicians including folk, acoustic, a choir and activities in the Welsh Centre and Tithe Barn. Local beer, wine and some light lunches will be available as well as heritage activities and games.

The 2019 Machynlleth and District Carnival parade will kick-off at 1pm on Saturday 27th July led by Samba Agogo Band.

Come and join us for the opportunity to enjoy Welsh tea and cake on the move, while travelling serenely through our beautiful Powys scenery in our elegant historic carriages.

Join us for an action packed evening of wildlife activities and a night under canvas. After setting up camp, cook dinner, and during the evening we’ll be pond dipping, and making willow feeders. We’ll set off once it’s dark to see what’s about when we’re usually asleep.

The remarkable rise of energetic trio The Trials of Cato on the UK folk-scene has been the subject of massive critical attention. Dubbed The Sex Pistols of folk,” (J Davis) they pay clear homage to the tradition whilst twisting old bones into something febrile and modern, with stomping tunes and captivating stories.

The first of four chamber music concerts by the Allegri Quartet: Haydn String quartet No. 42 in C, Op. 54 No. 2 Mendelssohn Four pieces for string quartet, Op. 81 Beethoven String quartet No.14 in C sharp minor, Op. 131

On the last Saturday in July every year, all roads lead to Gwenddwr – a village normally hiding in the hills on the south-west side of the Wye valley, about 9 miles south of Builth. A day full of fun and entertainment for all the family.

An exciting walk through the jungle in Newtown! High above the head are banana leaves and colourful climbers. An exotic Caribbean garden planted to remind me of my childhood in Jamaica. A winding path from the front door around the side of the house to the back door takes you on a journey through another land.

Welsh Lavender reopens for the NGS after taking a break in 2017. The team has been replanting the lavender fields and developing the farm’s wild meadow banks. Wild swimmers enjoy dips in the pond with spectacular views in all directions.

Ponthafren is a registered charity for people with mental health issues or those that feel lonely or isolated. Open door policy so everyone is welcome.

Meet local suppliers and be spoilt for choice - last Sunday of the month.. Stalls include locally produced meats, butter, eggs and cheeses, plants, gardening tools; cards, knitted and other craft items, cakes and Fairtrade products. Venue: Llangynidr Village Hall, Cwmcrawnon Road NP8 1LS.

4 acre riverside garden started in 2013 in a beautiful setting on River Severn just 7m from the source. Wooded wildlife area and wildlife pond, orchard, ornamental garden, herbaceous borders, scented seating areas. Riverside path, meadow and veg plot.

The Allegri Quartet play three string quartets: Haydn: String quartet in D, Op. 71 No. 2 Szymanovski: String quartet No. 1 in C, Op. 37 Tchaikovsky: String quartet No. 3 in E flat minor, Op. 30

Lots of attractions and stalls including. Horse Pony & Dog Shows. Show Jumping. Gundog Scurry. Grand Marquee for Horticulture, Cookery, Home Grown Produce, Handicrafts, Floral Art & Children’s Classes. Vintage Vehicle Display.

1½ acre plantswoman’s garden with herbaceous borders, rockeries and ponds. Planted with rare plants for yr-round interest and for pollinators. Plants in flower every day of the year: spring bulbs, alpines, alstroemeria collection, lilies, vegetable plot and pool. Collection of unusual snowdrops. Beautiful views.