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Events in May 2012

Glasbury Arts Events 2012

Event Date: 20-Dec-2011 - 12-May-2012

Glasbury Hay Powys HR3 5NZ

phone: 01497 847426

Glasbury Arts Programme Programme 2012 The new outline programme for next season is set out below and full details are on our website. Tickets can be booked on 01497 847426, or in person at Old Forest Arts, Craft Centre Hay-on-Wye or via our website

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Brecon Beacons National Park May's walks, activities and events

Walking on Hay Bluff

Event Date: 01-May-2012 - 31-May-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 May 2012.

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COPY OF Classical Music Concerts

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Event Date: 01-May-2012 - 31-May-2012

Monmouthshire

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A chamber music festival held at various locations along the Wye Valley and featuring Bartok, Beethovan, Dvorak, Haydn, Mozart, Saint-Saens and Schubert.

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Alice Day

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Event Date: 04-May-2012

Llandudno Conwy LL302EA

phone: 07533850065

Come and Join us on the 4th May 2012 to celebrate Alice Liddell's 160th Birthday. Giant Themed Tea Party planned with a Guiness World Record Attempt Anyone and Everyone is welcome. More details will be posted shortly- Keep checking our facebook page website link for regular updates Hope to see you there! Dont be Late!!

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Introduction to Pottery with Martin Craddock

Event Date: 04-May-2012

Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG

phone: 01873 811579

Suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience.

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Border Counties Steam and Vintage Show

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Event Date: 05-May-2012 - 06-May-2012

Monmouth Monmouthshire NP255BA

phone: 07966 117936

Past shows have included cars from the 1920s up to the 1970s, vintage and classic motor cycles, a huge selection of commercial vehicles, steam and traction engines, as well as tractors and military vehicles.

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History Beneath Your Feet

Usk

Event Date: 05-May-2012

Usk Monmouthshire

phone: 01291 691237

Join the Monmouthshire Countryside Service for this walk of just over 6 miles (10 km) from the centre of Usk past the church, castle, and the sight of one of Owain Glyndwr's greatest defeats to a secret underground World War 2 resistance operations base on private land (the landowners have kindly given their special agreement for this one off visit). You will also go through woods, and beautiful countryside, returning along the banks of the River Usk.

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Victorian Extravaganza

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Event Date: 05-May-2012 - 07-May-2012

Llandudno Conwy

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The Vctorian Extravaganza takes place over the first weekend in May, May Day Bank Holiday weekend and it is held in conjunction with the Llandudno Transport Festival.

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Craft Demonstrations at Abbey Mill

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Event Date: 05-May-2012 - 07-May-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.

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MiM Arts @ Hilston Park

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Event Date: 05-May-2012 - 06-May-2012

Newcastle Monmouth Monmouthshire NP25 5NY

phone: 07977 485625

Building on the success of last year MiM Arts are pleased to announce that they will be holding their exhibition once again in 2012 in the spectacular Hilston Park.

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Launch of the Wales Coast Path

Event Date: 05-May-2012

Welsh Street Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 5LX

phone: 01291 423 523

May 5th is the launch of the Wales Coast Path, the only path to follow the whole coastline of a nation! To celebrate, Lower Wye Valley Ramblers are organising a walk from the start point of the whole walk in Chepstow to Black Rock picnic site (near Portskewett). It is a moderately easy walk so feel free to bring the whole family! Lets get as many people as we can there!

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Eurovista

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Event Date: 05-May-2012

The Twyn Caerphilly Caerphilly CF83 1JL

phone: 029 2088 0011

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Fortress Wales

Fortress Wales

Event Date: 06-May-2012 - 07-May-2012

Caldicot Monmouthshire NP26 4HU

phone: 01291 420241

A multi period re-enactment event in the Castle and Country Park with highlight shows in the arena. Various living history groups from Medievel, Cowboys and Indians to World War 1 and World War 2. Sunday includes a Military Drum Head Service at 2:00pm to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Falklands Conflict.

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Music and May Day

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Event Date: 07-May-2012

Cross Street New Tredegar Caerphilly NP24 6EG

phone: 01443 822 666

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May Day Morris Dancing

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Event Date: 07-May-2012

Gelligaer Road Nelson Caerphilly CF46 6ER

phone: 01443 412248

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Introduction to Pottery with Martin Craddock

Event Date: 11-May-2012

Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG

phone: 01873 811579

Suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience.

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Moth Night

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Event Date: 11-May-2012

Nantcarn Road Cwmcarn Caerphilly NP11 7FA

phone: 01495 272001

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Wales Book of the Year 2012

Event Date: 11-May-2012

Theatr Brycheiniog Brecon Powys LD3 7EW

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This year, the Wales Book of the Year Short List Event is coming to Brecon

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Llantilio Crossenny Festival of Music and Drama

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Event Date: 12-May-2012 - 13-May-2012

Monmouthshire

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Having started with a view to bringing quality music to the local community in a beautiful and unique setting (St Teilo's, the village church), this aim continues, though now they serve a wider audience, with visitors from considerable distances including some from abroad.

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The Whole Hog

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Event Date: 12-May-2012

Brecon Beacons Powys

phone: 08700 340040

The ultimate six mile cross country challenge in the heart of the Brecon Beacons in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care.

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Keith James and The Great Canadian Songbook

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Event Date: 12-May-2012

Trellech Road Trellech Monmouthshire NP25 4PA

phone: 01600-860376

THE GREAT CANADIAN SONGBOOK An intimate concert. Music of such integrity that it flows from the innermost wellspring of human spirit. “It was around 40 years ago that I became drawn to these 3 wonderful songwriters, unaware at the time that each of them are Canadian. I am still in awe of their profound contribution and of all the dots that they have joined up in the lives of millions of us across the world. Their music forms the backdrop to all of the joy, hope and anxiety that we have lived through in recent times. Now somehow locked in time, these are songs that expose such personal and global fragility that they continue to embrace us as if they were our mother's arms”. “The concert also includes some rare and never transcribed poetry by Leonard Cohen that I have, with great pain and respect, set to music” `Musicians brave enough to make the music they really believe in. Keith James is one of these' Bob Harris BBC Radio 2 `Some of the most atmospheric and emotive music you will ever hear' The Independent

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Free Taster Session: Green Woodworking and Stick and Bow Firelighting

Event Date: 12-May-2012

Talgath Mill Talgarth Powys LD3 0BW

phone: 01873 811579

Learn green woodworking and firelighting with a stick and bow with friendly, expert tuition from Wyldwood Willow

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The Whole Hog

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Event Date: 12-May-2012

Powys

phone: 08700 340040

Run, Jump, Swim, Climb, Slide and Crawl your way through the ultimate six mile cross country challenge in the heart of the Brecon Beacons at the Dolygaer Education Centre at Pontsticill to help raise funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Take part as an individual or in a team of three and face this Whole Hog head on as you battle what nature, and our military style obstacle course, has to offer. After completing this fantastic challenge, wipe off the mud and join us for a Whole Hog celebration! Be the first to take on this brand new course - sign up today!

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Twmbarlwm Trek

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Event Date: 12-May-2012

Chapel Park Terrace Cwmcarn Caerphilly NP11 7NG

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Art Surgery with Philip Watkins

Event Date: 12-May-2012

Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG

phone: 01873 811579

Experiment with a wide range of art materials and get professional advice for all your creative queries from our artist Philip Watkins.

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Walk The Wye - sponsored walk

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Event Date: 13-May-2012

Monmouth Monmouthshire NP25 3NB

phone: 01600 860399

The Rotary Club of Monmouth is running its 4th annual walking event in the Wye valley on Sunday 13th May. Entry fee is £4 per walker and sponsorship raised will be donated to the "In The Pink" Breast Cancer Research Charity (75%) and other charities supported by The Rotary Club of Monmouth (25%) Six walks, varying in length from 2 miles to 15 miles and centred on Monmouth, are on offer along the banks of the beautiful River Wye. Click on the Event Website to the right for an entry form and further details.

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Garden Willow with Mary Zammit

Event Date: 14-May-2012

Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG

phone: 01873 811579

Work with willow to produce a beautiful and hardy plant support or sculpture ready for your garden this summer.

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The Tiger Who Came to Tea

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Event Date: 17-May-2012

High Street Blackwood Caerphilly NP12 1BB

phone: 01495 224425

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Waltz on the Wye

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Event Date: 18-May-2012 - 20-May-2012

Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16

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Waltz on the Wye, Wales' loveliest Steampunk festival, provides another opportunity for neo-Victorians, airship pilots and time-travellers to gather as a community, dress up to the nines and have great fun! Based in the beautiful town of Chepstow, on the River Wye on the England/Wales border. This exciting festival is on the weekend of 18th-20th May 2012.

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Devauden Music Festival

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Event Date: 18-May-2012 - 19-May-2012

Devauden Chepstow Monmouthshire

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Directions The post code for the venue is NP16 6PE. From Chepstow (M4) follow the B4283 towards Monmouth. Go through Itton and after about 1.5 miles the entrance to the car park is on the left. From Monmouth take the B4283 through Trellech towards Chepstow. At Devauden Green turn right towards Itton and Chepstow and the car park will be on your right as you leave the village.

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Introduction to Pottery with Martin Craddock

Event Date: 18-May-2012

Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG

phone: 01873 811579

Suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience.

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Saturday Morning Workshops with Thomasin Toohie

Event Date: 19-May-2012

Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG

phone: 01873 811579

Drawing with Oil Pastels

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Summer Music at Trellech!

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Event Date: 19-May-2012

Trellech Monmouthshire NP25 4PA

phone: 07912 852041

Concord: Choral Classics, old and new We are pleased to welcome the Cavendish Singers, the chamber choir of the John Lewis Partnership, who will sing a programme of classic choral pieces, old and new, ranging from Byrd to Jerome Kern and Cole Porter, taking in favourites by Elgar, Vaughan Williams and others.

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Wonderful Worms and Cracking Compost

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Event Date: 19-May-2012

Caldicot Monmouthshire NP26 5DF

phone: 01291 691237

Join Sarah Jones of Monmouthshire Countryside Service to find out more about composting. Have a go at hunting minibeasts and charming worms. Bring a plastic bottle and make a wormery to take home.

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MonmouthpediA Celebration Day

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Event Date: 19-May-2012

Agincourt square Monmouth Monmouthshire NP25 3DY

phone: 01600 775257

This Saturday (19th) come and celebrate the MonmouthpediA project, which has made Monmouth the world's first Wikipedia town. Explore Monmouth like you never have before by picking up the new town trail leaflets, or view the many exhibitions & activities in Shire Hall itself.

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Art Weekend - Acrylic Painting Workshop

Event Date: 19-May-2012 - 20-May-2012

Grosmont Nr Abergavenny Monmouthshire NP7 8LE

phone: 01981 240814

Whether you are a beginner or someone with a bit more experience, this event is a brilliant way to acquire/enhance your acrylic painting styles. It is a 2 day course, with both residential (within the gorgeous Part-Y-Seal B&B) and non residential options. The aim of the course is to provide basic understanding of the techniques required from initial ideas, to sketching or painting on location, through to the final work of art on the second day.

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Rowen Village Gardens Open Day

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Event Date: 20-May-2012

Rowen Conwy LL32 8YA

phone: 01492 650851

Sunday 20th May Rowen Village Gardens Open Day, Rowen, Conwy Valley LL32 8YA, 10.30am to 5pm. About 18 lovely gardens open for one day every two years, full of ideas to take home. Plant stall and refreshments stops. No dogs please. Proceeds in aid of Rowen Memorial Hall.

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Apples, Fields, and Fantastic Views

North Monmouthshire

Event Date: 20-May-2012

Llangovan Monmouthshire NP25 4PL

phone: 01291 691237

Join the Monmouthshire Countryside Service on this 4 mile (6.5 km) walk which is in association with Raglan Local Ways. We will pass a motte and bailey castle and a church which is now home to rare bats. We will be passing apple orchards, which may be in blossom and climbing to enjoy fantastic views towards the Black Mountains.

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Geopark Festival 2012

Event Date: 23-May-2012 - 10-Jun-2012

Brecon Beacons Powys

phone: 01874 623366

Geopark Festival 2012 Enjoy 16 days of walks, talks and other events organised by the National Park Authority and its Geopark partners. In 2012 the Fforest Fawr Geopark Festival will take place between Saturday 26th May and Sunday 10th June.

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Swamp Juice

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Event Date: 24-May-2012

High Street Blackwood Caerphilly NP12 1BB

phone: 01495 224425

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Caerphilly Flower Festival

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Event Date: 25-May-2012 - 27-May-2012

The Twyn Caerphilly CF83 1JL

phone: 02920 880011

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Introduction to Pottery with Martin Craddock

Event Date: 25-May-2012

Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG

phone: 01873 811579

Suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience.

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Rudry Common And Surrounding Area - Ecology Cymru Specialist Guided Bird Walk

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Event Date: 26-May-2012

Caerphilly Caerphilly

phone: 07530 627034

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Monthly Guided Walk

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Event Date: 26-May-2012

Newport Newport NP18 2BZ

phone: 01633 636363

Join us on a monthly guided walk every last Saturday of the month to discover the wonderful wildlife and fascinating history of the reserve. This is the perfect opportunity to improve your birdwatching skills and meet like-minded people.

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Saturday Life Drawing with Tony Tribe

Event Date: 26-May-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!

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Caerphilly Food Festival

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Event Date: 26-May-2012

Castle Street Caerphilly Caerphilly CF83 1JD

phone: 029 2088 0011

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Olympic Torch Relay

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Event Date: 26-May-2012

Castle Street Caerphilly Caerphilly CF83 1JD

phone: 029 2088 0011

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Herman's Hermits in Concert

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Event Date: 26-May-2012

High Street Blackwood Caerphilly NP12 1BB

phone: 01495 224425

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NGS - Woodlands Farm

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Event Date: 27-May-2012

Raglan Usk Monmouthshire NP15 2LE

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Continually evolving garden where the new 'ruin' adds structure and whimsy. Surprising and stimulating as conventional it is not. See the changes or enjoy its eccentricity for the first time, not only a visual treat but also produce (on sale) forms an integral part of this working garden.

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Children's Craft Club with Penny Turnbull

Event Date: 27-May-2012

Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG

phone: 01873 811579

Sunday afternoons are boring no longer!

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The Hay Festival

Hay Festival

Event Date: 31-May-2012 - 10-Jun-2012

Hay on Wye Powys

phone: 0870 990 1299

We invite the writers and performers (great writers work in all media) we most admire. We try to bring the greatest contemporary practitioners and the most exciting new voices.

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Monsters and Magic'

A ghost at Llancaiach Fawr Manor

Event Date: 25-Jul-2012 - 25-May-2012

Gelligaer Road Nelson Caerphilly CF46 6ER

phone: 01443 412248

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