Events by month
Events in August 2012
Brecon Beacons National Park August's walks, activities and events
Event Date: 01-Aug-2012 - 31-Aug-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 August 2012.
Pottery Summer School with Martin Craddock
Event Date: 03-Aug-2012
Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG
phone: 01873 811579
Concentrating on the making processes this practical 5 day course introduces the fundamental techniques used in hand-built ceramics.
Pottery Summer School with Martin Craddock
Event Date: 04-Aug-2012
Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG
phone: 01873 811579
Concentrating on the making processes this practical 5 day course introduces the fundamental techniques used in hand-built cera
Pottery Summer School with Martin Craddock
Event Date: 05-Aug-2012
Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG
phone: 01873 811579
Concentrating on the making processes this practical 5 day course introduces the fundamental techniques used in hand-built cera
Two of Diamonds Art Exhibition
Event Date: 05-Aug-2012 - 02-Sep-2012
Kemeys Commander Usk Monmouthshire NP15 1JU
phone: 01873 880879
Come down to the Craft Renaissance art gallery this August for a fantastic echibition showcasing the latest work from local artists Janet & Frank Hamer. Founder members of South Wales Potters Co-authors of the Potter's Dictionary They were honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the International Festival of Ceramics 2005
Pottery Summer School with Martin Craddock
Event Date: 06-Aug-2012
Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG
phone: 01873 811579
Concentrating on the making processes this practical 5 day course introduces the fundamental techniques used in hand-built cera
Pottery Summer School with Martin Craddock
Event Date: 07-Aug-2012
Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG
phone: 01873 811579
Concentrating on the making processes this practical 5 day course introduces the fundamental techniques used in hand-built cera
Brecon Fringe Festival
Event Date: 09-Aug-2012 - 12-Aug-2012
Brecon Powys LD3 7AL
phone: 07926 196714
Brecon Fringe Festival 9 - 12 August 2012 A music and arts festival taking place in venues in and around Brecon. Come to Brecon Fringe for blues, country, R&B, rock, jazz and more. Also workshops for children and family friendly events. Most events are unticketed but visit website link for detailed information.
Turn Up and Tour 2012
Event Date: 09-Aug-2012
Tintern Monmouthshire NP16 6SQ
phone: 01291 689636
Every Thursday in July and August (except 16th August) visit the award winning Parva Farm (Silver Medal, International Wine Challenge) for a guided vineyard tour followed by a tutored wine tasting. No need to book, just turn up! Enjoy a visit to Parva Farm Vineyard, the oldest commercial vineyard in Wales. Taste fabulous wines. Meet the producers. Stroll among the vines. Browse in the farm shop and plant sales area.
Brecon Jazz Festival
Event Date: 10-Aug-2012 - 12-Aug-2012
Brecon Powys
phone: 02920 590334
Friday August 10 brings the truly legendary voice of five-time Grammy Award winner Dionne Warwick celebrating 50 years in the business and 100 million records sold for a concert in the festival's iconic Market Hall. Another big name gracing the Market Hall stage this summer is vibraphonist/vocalist Roy Ayers, the respected Jazz/R&B artist and renowned as the Godfather of Neo-soul making an exclusive UK appearance.
2012 Croissant Neuf Summer Party
Event Date: 10-Aug-2012 - 12-Aug-2012
Monmouthshire
phone: 07929 717731
Croissant Neuf Summer Party is the multi-award winning festival brought to you by the team behind the Croissant Neuf Big Top- a solar powered venue that has been at the heart of Glastonbury's Greenfield's for 25 years. Since it's debut in 2007 Croissant Neuf Summer Party has become a haven for families with an emphasis on community, friendliness and all things green, situated on a stunning site near Usk in Monmouthsire. The exciting music line-up is complimented by a the many activities available on site- circus, crafts, arts, workshops to name a few- you can even join the Olympic buzz with professional coaches at the long-running Sports Academy and CNSP's very own version of the games. Don't forget the dressing-up box either- you'll need it for Saturday night's themed festivities.
Streets Alive at Brecon Jazz
Event Date: 11-Aug-2012 - 12-Aug-2012
Brecon Powys LD3 7EW
phone: 01874 622838
With acts ranging from massive seagulls to a friendly robot and taking in puppetry, acrobatics, music, dance and art, there'll be something for everybody on the streets of Brecon at Brecon Jazz.
Brecon Beacons Family Day 2012
Event Date: 12-Aug-2012
Mountain Centre Libanus, Near Brecon Powys
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12.00pm - 5.00pm at the National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus, near Brecon. Free Entry!
Children's Summer Workshops with Lynette Margerison
Event Date: 13-Aug-2012
Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG
phone: 01873 811579
For all you mini greenmen and goddesses!
Richard III at Raglan Castle
Event Date: 14-Aug-2012
Raglan Monmouthshire NP15 2BT
phone: 01873 853254
These words set the scene for one of William Shakespeare's most renowned plays, Richard III. Now get a chance to follow the scheming Machiavellian rise and dramatic fall of this most infamous monarch in the spectacular suroundings of the great fortress-palace of Raglan Castle. The play will be performed by the Caerleon Festival Platers, in aid of St John's Ambulance.
Children's Summer Workshops with Lynette Margerison
Event Date: 14-Aug-2012
Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG
phone: 01873 811579
For all you mini greenmen and goddesses!
Children's Summer Workshops with Lynette Margerison
Event Date: 15-Aug-2012
Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG
phone: 01873 811579
For all you mini greenmen and goddesses!
Gloria Festival of Flowers
Event Date: 16-Aug-2012 - 19-Aug-2012
Brecon Powys LD3 9DP
phone: 01874 623857
This promises to be a spectacular event with flowers filling the Cathedral to the brim. Organised by the Three Counties and South Wales Area of NAFAS; covering Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and all of South Wales, the Area boasts more than 70 clubs which bring together members with a love of flower arranging.
Lunchtime Recitals
Event Date: 16-Aug-2012 - 19-Aug-2012
Brecon Powys LD3 9DP
phone: 01874 623857
This promises to be a spectacular event with flowers filling the Cathedral to the brim. Organised by the Three Counties and South Wales Area of NAFAS; covering Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and all of South Wales, the Area boasts more than 70 clubs which bring together members with a love of flower arranging.
Monmouth Festival 2012
Event Date: 17-Aug-2012 - 25-Aug-2012
Monmouth Monmouthshire NP25 3EQ
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Over the years the nine-day festival has become THE big event for Monmouth - and one of Europe's biggest and best free music festivals, attracting visitors from all over the world. It's a celebration of the town and its community, and a chance to see local and national musicians from rock, classical, pop, folk, jazz, ska, punk, world music and beyond. So come join us for the 9 day spectacle of music!
Turn Up and Tour 2012
Event Date: 23-Aug-2012
Tintern Monmouthshire NP16 6SQ
phone: 01291 689636
Every Thursday in July and August (except 16th August) visit the award winning Parva Farm (Silver Medal, International Wine Challenge) for a guided vineyard tour followed by a tutored wine tasting. No need to book, just turn up! Enjoy a visit to Parva Farm Vineyard, the oldest commercial vineyard in Wales. Taste fabulous wines. Meet the producers. Stroll among the vines. Browse in the farm shop and plant sales area.
Brecon Beacons Summer Fair
Event Date: 25-Aug-2012
Mountain Centre near Libanus Powys
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Saturday 25th to till Monday 27th August 2012 at the National Park Visitor Centre. 10am to 5pm
Brecon Beacons Summer Fair
Event Date: 26-Aug-2012
Mountain Centre near Libanus Powys
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Saturday 25th to till Monday 29th August 2012 at the National Park Visitor Centre. 10am to 5pm
Brecon Beacons Summer Fair
Event Date: 27-Aug-2012
Mountain Centre near Libanus Powys
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Saturday 26th to till Monday 28th August 2012 at the National Park Visitor Centre. 10am to 5pm
In Conversation…with Bettina Reeves
Event Date: 27-Aug-2012
Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG
phone: 01873 811579
Join Arts Alive Wales for a relaxed and informal evening celebrating the work of Theatre Designer and Textile Artist, Bettina Re
Free Taster Session: Green Woodworking and Basket Weaving
Event Date: 28-Aug-2012
Talgath Mill Talgarth Powys LD3 0BW
phone: 01873 811579
Learn green woodworking and basket weaving with friendly, expert tuition from Wyldwood Willow in a free taster session.
Inspirational Textiles
Event Date: 28-Aug-2012
Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG
phone: 01873 811579
An exclusive workshop with Theatre Designer and Textile Artist, Bettina Reeves.
Art Galleries in the Crickhowell Area
Event Date: 30-Aug-2012 - 31-Mar-2013
Crickhowell Powys NP8 1
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We have a fabulous range of Art galleries and Artists in Crickhowell located all around Crickhowell and participating in artistic events and shows throughout the year. As you would expect Art Galleries and Art in Crickhowell ranges from traditional paintings and sculpture right through to modern art installations and contemporary Art. We update the exhibitions and event details on a regular basis, so come back again for further information.
Turn Up and Tour 2012
Event Date: 30-Aug-2012
Tintern Monmouthshire NP16 6SQ
phone: 01291 689636
Every Thursday in July and August (except 16th August) visit the award winning Parva Farm (Silver Medal, International Wine Challenge) for a guided vineyard tour followed by a tutored wine tasting. No need to book, just turn up! Enjoy a visit to Parva Farm Vineyard, the oldest commercial vineyard in Wales. Taste fabulous wines. Meet the producers. Stroll among the vines. Browse in the farm shop and plant sales area.