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Events in June 2012
HowTheLightGetsIn 2012 - The Philosophy & Music Festival
Event Date: 31-May-2012 - 10-Jun-2012
Newport Street, Hay on Wye Herefordshire HR3 5BG
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HowTheLightGetsIn, the world's largest philosophy and music festival, is coming. Join us for ten days of innovative thinking on the edge of the beautiful Black Mountains. There'll be all that you've come to expect from us: a programme of rigorous and inspirational debate, live performances from world-class musicians and comedians, and DJs late into the night.
Introduction to Pottery with Martin Craddock
Event Date: 01-Jun-2012
Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG
phone: 01873 811579
Suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience.
Clytha Cider Festival
Event Date: 01-Jun-2012 - 04-Jun-2012
Near Abergavenny Monmouthshire NP7 9BW
phone: 01873 840206
At the start of June come down to the Clytha Arms for our fantastic Cider & Perry Festival. Held in the beautiful countryside near Abergavenny, our festival offers sun, cider, music & a village fete, all in one! With a wide variety of Welsh and Borders Cider & Perry on offer, relax and enjoy the music (organised by Gig Ifor Bach) in the company of connoiseurs, families, holidaymakers & more! If you are having arguments over who should drive, then don't worry! You can camp overnight (booking required).
Brecon Beacons National Park - June's walks, activities and events
Event Date: 01-Jun-2012 - 30-Jun-2012
Brecon Powys
phone: 01874 623366
A full programme of Brecon Beacons National Park Authority guided walks, children's activities and family events for you to enjoy throughout June 2012.
Portrait of the Pen
Event Date: 01-Jun-2012
St John's Chapel, Lion Street Hay-on-Wye Powys HR3 5AB
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20 contemporary writers' portraits and their responses Paintings by Dan Llywelyn Hall
Portrait of the Pen
Event Date: 02-Jun-2012
St John's Chapel, Lion Street Hay-on-Wye Powys HR3 5AB
phone:
20 contemporary writers' portraits and their responses Paintings by Dan Llywelyn Hall
Welsh Wine Week at Parva Farm Vineyard
Event Date: 02-Jun-2012 - 10-Jun-2012
Tintern Monmouthshire NP16 6SQ
phone: 01291 689636
To celebrate Welsh Wine Week, the award winning Parva Farm (Silver Medal, International Wine Challenge) are offering free self-guided vineyard tours and free wine tasting sessions! Located in the beautiful Wye Valley countryside, what better way to spend a summers evening?
Craft Demonstrations at Abbey Mill
Event Date: 02-Jun-2012 - 10-Jun-2012
Tintern Monmouthshire NP16 6SE
phone: 01291 689346
Come and watch members of the Wye Valley Craft Association in The Angiddy Room at Abbey Mill, Tintern demonstrate their own individual craft for you. Call 01291 689346 before the event to find out which crafts are being demonstrated. It could be anything! From jewellerymaking to painting, pottery to sculpture.
Poetry on the Border
Event Date: 02-Jun-2012
Lower Church Street Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 5HJ
phone: 01291 638807
On the Border celebrates the Jubilee week-end with an evening of frolicsome fun, linguistic fireworks, and glorious silliness. The great Peter Finch, Welsh poetry's answer to Spike Milligan - the godfather of the avant grade, meets Matt Harvey, the comic Bard of Totnes, creator of "Empath Man" and regular poet of Radio 4's Saturday Live.
Summer Open Day
Event Date: 02-Jun-2012
Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG
phone: 01873 811579
Summer Open Day: Craft Sale, Creative Workshops & Demonstrations.
Jubilee Celebrations at All Saints Church, Llanfrechfa
Event Date: 02-Jun-2012
Church Road Llanfrechfa Torfaen NP44 8AD
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Come celebrate the Diamond Jubilee at our Summer Open Day! There will be childrens' Activities, including handbell ringing; Light refreshments; Mini Church Guide and other information about our wonderful collection of stained glass windows and other features. Gwent Records will also be available for all to view and get help on.
Portrait of the Pen
Event Date: 03-Jun-2012
St John's Chapel, Lion Street Hay-on-Wye Powys HR3 5AB
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20 contemporary writers' portraits and their responses Paintings by Dan Llywelyn Hall
Chepstow Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
Event Date: 04-Jun-2012
Lower Western Avenue Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 5NW
phone: 01291 626370
Come celebrate the Diamond Jubilee in Chepstow with a great day for all the family. Events to include: Stalls for all the family Games for the young (staffed by Three Counties Community Play) BBQ (by Thornwell Football Club) Hog Roast Various displays and activities Music (by Disco Dave) Lighting of the official Jubilee Beacon
Jubilee Celebrations at Caldicot Castle
Event Date: 04-Jun-2012
Church Road Caldicot Monmouthshire NP26 4HU
phone: 01291 422103
Come and join in the celebrations at Caldicot Castle with a day of fun and activities for all ages. Live music, stalls, go-karts, demonstrations, puppets and more (see below) in our fantastic commemoration of the Queen's Diamon Jubilee. It'll be all rounded off with a huge fireworks display in the night. So don't miss out! Come dressed in a Jubilee, Royal or a 50's theme to add to the magic of the event!
Portrait of the Pen
Event Date: 04-Jun-2012
St John's Chapel, Lion Street Hay-on-Wye Powys HR3 5AB
phone:
20 contemporary writers' portraits and their responses Paintings by Dan Llywelyn Hall
Portrait of the Pen
Event Date: 05-Jun-2012
St John's Chapel, Lion Street Hay-on-Wye Powys HR3 5AB
phone:
20 contemporary writers' portraits and their responses Paintings by Dan Llywelyn Hall
Portrait of the Pen
Event Date: 06-Jun-2012
St John's Chapel, Lion Street Hay-on-Wye Powys HR3 5AB
phone:
20 contemporary writers' portraits and their responses Paintings by Dan Llywelyn Hall
Portrait of the Pen
Event Date: 07-Jun-2012
St John's Chapel, Lion Street Hay-on-Wye Powys HR3 5AB
phone:
20 contemporary writers' portraits and their responses Paintings by Dan Llywelyn Hall
Portrait of the Pen
Event Date: 08-Jun-2012
St John's Chapel, Lion Street Hay-on-Wye Powys HR3 5AB
phone:
20 contemporary writers' portraits and their responses Paintings by Dan Llywelyn Hall
Eco Day at Goytre Wharf
Event Date: 08-Jun-2012
Llanover Abergavenny Monmouthshire NP7 9EW
phone: 01495 742335
Celebrate the natural beauty of Goytre Wharf with three events at Goytre Wharf. Choose one event or all three, it's up to you! But feel free to join in and do your bit for the local environment.
Introduction to Pottery with Martin Craddock
Event Date: 08-Jun-2012
Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG
phone: 01873 811579
Suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience.
Portrait of the Pen
Event Date: 09-Jun-2012
St John's Chapel, Lion Street Hay-on-Wye Powys HR3 5AB
phone:
20 contemporary writers' portraits and their responses Paintings by Dan Llywelyn Hall
Portrait of the Pen
Event Date: 10-Jun-2012
St John's Chapel, Lion Street Hay-on-Wye Powys HR3 5AB
phone:
20 contemporary writers' portraits and their responses Paintings by Dan Llywelyn Hall
Book Making with Becky Adams
Event Date: 11-Jun-2012
Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG
phone: 01873 811579
Explore the inspirational art of book making with artist Becky Adams.
Digital Photography with Toril Brancher
Event Date: 12-Jun-2012
Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG
phone: 01873 811579
Suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience.
Saturday Morning Workshops with Thomasin Toohie
Event Date: 16-Jun-2012
Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG
phone: 01873 811579
Painting with Watercolour
Llanfoist Open Gardens Festival
Event Date: 17-Jun-2012
Llanfoist Abergavenny Monmouthshire NP7 9NG
phone: 01873 856002
For a great family day out come and visit the 10th Llanfoist annual Open Gardens day and help support the National Garden Scheme and local charities. This is a community event involving over 100 villagers working together for your enjoyment.
Book Making with Becky Adams
Event Date: 18-Jun-2012
Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG
phone: 01873 811579
Explore the inspirational art of book making with artist Becky Adams.
Ceramic Mosaic with Stephanie Roberts
Event Date: 20-Jun-2012
Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG
phone: 01873 811579
Artist, Stephanie Roberts will introduce you to the sumptuous and captivating world of Mosaic Art.
Chepstow Festival 2012
Event Date: 22-Jun-2012 - 22-Jul-2012
Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 5EY
phone: 01291 625981
For four weeks in June & July Chepstow will be transformed by over 90 events to celebrate the 13th Bi-Annual Chepstow Festival! From concerts to fireworks, walks to talks, we have you covered. And best of all, this year for the FIRST TIME EVER, we will not be subjected to the whims of British weather! A high canopy will be erected in Chepstow Castle throughout the festival to allow you to enjoy the spectacle whatever the weather.
Monmouthshire Walking Festival
Event Date: 22-Jun-2012 - 01-Jul-2012
Monmouthshire NP16 6BX
phone: 01291 641856
Lace up your boots & grab your walking stick, the Monmouthshire Walking Festival is back! Offering a mix of walks, with one serious walk every day & plenty of unique special interest walks & events, there is something for everyone.
Usk Town Festival
Event Date: 22-Jun-2012 - 01-Jul-2012
Usk Monmouthshire NP15 1BH
phone: 01291 672207
Roll up, roll up and make your way down to the scenic town of Usk for a one week festival of Open gardens, Sculpture trails, Guided walks, Vintage cars, Circus, Minor County Cricket, Teddy Bears picnic, tank driving (!)...we could go on! In fact, we will. There are also Jazz bands, Scout campfire, It's a Knockout Rugby, Glider flights Tea Dance, Circus Events a duck race and did we mention tank driving?
Usk Open Gardens
Event Date: 23-Jun-2012 - 24-Jun-2012
Usk Monmouthshire
phone: 01291 672466
As the winners of Britain in Blooms large village category four times, Usk knows how to do presentation. And once again this year, you can get the chance to enjoy the gardens and foliage of Usk, with our Open Gardens Festival 2012.
Saturday Life Drawing with Tony Tribe
Event Date: 23-Jun-2012
Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG
phone: 01873 811579
Join artist Tony Tribe for our popular monthly life drawing classes. Book early!
Children's Craft Club with Penny Turnbull
Event Date: 24-Jun-2012
Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG
phone: 01873 811579
Sunday afternoons are boring no longer!
Book Making with Becky Adams
Event Date: 25-Jun-2012
Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG
phone: 01873 811579
Explore the inspirational art of book making with artist Becky Adams.
Summer Music at Trellech!
Event Date: 30-Jun-2012
Trellech Monmouthshire NP25 4PA
phone: 07912 852041
Fairest Isle: a celebration of sacred and secular British music Works by Tallis, Byrd, Purcell and Britten, will be performed for us by the Unicorn Singers, a small choir based in the Brecon Beacons, who specialise in early music.