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Last Updated: 20 June 2008 15:25
Events & Shows
With a wide range of community events, agricultural shows happening across the area, there's something for everyone to enjoy! This page will be updated on a regular basis.
If you would like your show or event to be listed, please contact Grenville Ham or telephone 01874 620451. Please provide details of dates, location, picture, a short summary (150-200 words) about the event and a contact number.
Farmers Markets
Llangynidr Craft & Farmers Market: 11am - 2pm, last Sunday of each month, in the Village Hall. Stalls are varied and usually include local produce such as meats, bread, vegetables, cheese, honey, wine, cider, perry and local crafts such as beading, scarves, handmade cards and wood turned products. For more details or to book a space for your stall contact Rhianwen Price on 01874 730605.
What's happening in Pontneddfechan
Dance classes - Tuesdays 7:30pm at the Village Hall (folk dancing and dances from around the world) Tel: 01792 850993.
Relaxation Classes - Mondays 6:30pm at the Village Hall / Community Centre - £3.00 per class.
Police Surgery - Dyfed/ Powys Police officer PCSO Ben Evans at the Post Office, every Tuesday between 3 and 4pm.
Photoshop and Website Production Tuition - from 0 skills (switching on) to advanced skills with the University of GLamorgan in their outreach bus at The Angel car park every Thursday morning until 12.30pm. Special rates for those who are not working. Contact: Dave Morgan on 07776 466801 or 01443 482976 to find out more.
June 2008
Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th: 9am to 5pm.
Euphoric European Market in Brecon town centre.
Amongst the stalls will be European Food and Drink provided by the ‘Flavours of Europe’- a travelling food market, with a wide range of products, all of excellent quality, including scrumptious German Bratwurst Sausage and delicious French Pancakes ready to go. Appetising Arabian Cakes and Pastries, nutritious nuts from the Mediterranean, spicy Sausages from France, tempting Turkish Delight and tasty tarts of apricot and rhubarb from Brittany, plus a fine range of delicious cheeses from all over France including Altesse from the Vosges, Smoked Brezain from Savoy, Camembert from Normandy, and Le Montcoyal from the Pyrenees.
Alternatively there will be an appetising selection of dried fruits including not only dates, figs and pineapples, but also blueberries, raspberries and cranberries. From the Mediterranean there will be Greek Olives, Feta Cheese, sun-dried Tomatoes and stuffed Vine Leaves, Portuguese Tapas and Spanish Paella.
There will also be a range of specialist products including fine teas form around the world, Polish bread, a superb selection of oils and vinegars and some refreshing fruit ciders.If you’re looking for something special to tickle your palate make sure you come along!
The Westenders, a local theatre group, will also be performing on the streets along with strolling poets, belly dancers and more…. Combined with the opportunity of browsing the galleries and shops of the charming town of Brecon you are a guaranteed a great day out!!
For further information contact: Paul Kennedy on 07931 199851
www.thefreemarketeers.co.uk or www.visitbrecon.com
July 2008
Friday 11: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
VENUE: National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus at 7pm
The Festival Players Theatre Company returns to the Visitor Centre (Mountain Centre) in this production of Shakespeare’s dark and dazzling comedy. Come along & enjoy a summer’s evening of pastoral pleasures, live music and sheer delight. This is an outdoor production, so please bring your own seating & picnic. The performance will go ahead in all weathers, unless safety is compromised.
Tickets prices: £12.50 per adult, £8.50 per child (under 16), £45.00 per family (up to 3 children). Please call 01874 623366 to book.
Saturday 26th: Abergavenny Shire Horse Show
Bailey Park, Abergavenny. Telephone: 01633 680393.
Source: Abergavenny Tourist Guide
Saturday 26th: Trapp Show
Penywaun, Trapp, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, SA19 6RE
Contact: Mrs. B. Owen, Telephone: 01558 823213
Source: www.asao.co.uk
Sunday 27th: Hay-on-Wye Show
Glenda Spooner Farm, Hoarwithy, Hereford, HR2 6QJ
Contact: Entry Secretary: Mrs. Tina Archer.
Telephone: 01981 510164
Source: www.hayhorseshow.co.uk
AUGUST 2008
Saturday 2nd: Llanthony Valley and District Show
Contact: Sabel Chandler, Show Secretary.
Telephone: 01873 890561
Source: www.llanthonyshow.co.uk/
Saturday 2nd: Brecon County Show
The Showground, Watton Villa Fields, Brecon, Powys
Contact: Miss.V.Spencer, Parclands House, Pen y Parc Road, Raglan, Monmouthshire, NP15 2BX
Telephone: 01291 691160
Fax: 01291 691161
Source: www.asao.co.uk
Saturday 8th - 10th: Brecon Jazz
Saturday 9th: Lower Chapel Show
from 9:30am at Alltybrain Fields, Pwllgloyw. Classes for horses, dogs, sheep, cattle, flowers, craft, cookery and much much more. Contact Marilyn on 01874 611737 or 07900 123705.
Thursday 14th - 16th: Lower Chapel Sheepdog Trials
Thursday evening is for local entrants. Friday and Saturday are open competitions. Contact Marilyn on 01874 611737 or 07900 123705
Saturday 23rd - 24th: Talgarth Festival
Sunday 24th: Llangynidr Agricultural Show
September 2008
Saturday 6th: Pandy and Monowside Annual Ploughing Match
Telephone: 01873 860637
Fax: 01873 890591
Source: Abergavenny Tourist Guide.
Saturday 6th: Sennybridge Show
Dicksons Field Sennybridge, Powys
Contact: Mrs. L. A. Matthews Aberhyddnant, Crai, Powys, LD3 8YS
Telephone: 01544 260602
Fax: 01544 260603
Source: www.asao.co.uk
Sunday 14th: Thanksgiving of the Horse and Sponsored Ride
Tregoyd Mountain Riders
10am-3pm entry details from Jan Roche BHS Development Officer 01656 724700.
February / March 2009
Crickhowell Walking Festival
Following on from this year's successful Festival, Crickhowell will be hosting another one next year from Saturday 28 February to Sunday 8 March 2009.
