Events occurring in & around June 2012

Do not hesitate to call us if any queries arise.


  • Introduction to Pottery with Martin Craddock

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    • Event Date: 01-Jun-2012
    • Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG United Kingdom
    • phone: 01873 811579

    Suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience.

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  • Brecon Beacons National Park - June's walks, activities and events

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    • Event Date: 01-Jun-2012 - 30-Jun-2012
    • Brecon Powys United Kingdom
    • 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.

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  • Welsh Cider & Perry Festival

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    • Event Date: 01-Jun-2012 - 04-Jun-2012
    • Hafodrynys Caerphilly NP11 5AY United Kingdom
    • phone: 01443 412248

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  • Portrait of the Pen

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    • Event Date: 01-Jun-2012
    • St John's Chapel, Lion Street Hay-on-Wye Powys HR3 5AB United Kingdom
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    20 contemporary writers' portraits and their responses Paintings by Dan Llywelyn Hall

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  • Clytha Cider Festival

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    • Event Date: 01-Jun-2012 - 04-Jun-2012
    • Near Abergavenny Monmouthshire NP7 9BW United Kingdom
    • 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).

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  • Jubilee Celebrations at All Saints Church, Llanfrechfa

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    • Event Date: 02-Jun-2012
    • Church Road Llanfrechfa Torfaen NP44 8AD United Kingdom
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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.

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  • Poetry on the Border

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    • Event Date: 02-Jun-2012
    • Lower Church Street Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 5HJ United Kingdom
    • 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.

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  • Craft Demonstrations at Abbey Mill

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    • Event Date: 02-Jun-2012 - 10-Jun-2012
    • Tintern Monmouthshire NP16 6SE United Kingdom
    • 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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  • Wern Ddu and The Warren Forest - Ecology Cymru specialist guided bird walk

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    • Event Date: 02-Jun-2012
    • Van Road Caerphilly Caerphilly United Kingdom
    • phone: 07530 627034

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  • Welsh Wine Week at Parva Farm Vineyard

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    • Event Date: 02-Jun-2012 - 10-Jun-2012
    • Tintern Monmouthshire NP16 6SQ United Kingdom
    • 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?

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  • Portrait of the Pen

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    • Event Date: 02-Jun-2012
    • St John's Chapel, Lion Street Hay-on-Wye Powys HR3 5AB United Kingdom
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    20 contemporary writers' portraits and their responses Paintings by Dan Llywelyn Hall

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  • Summer Open Day

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    • Event Date: 02-Jun-2012
    • Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG United Kingdom
    • phone: 01873 811579

    Summer Open Day: Craft Sale, Creative Workshops & Demonstrations.

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  • Portrait of the Pen

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    • Event Date: 03-Jun-2012
    • St John's Chapel, Lion Street Hay-on-Wye Powys HR3 5AB United Kingdom
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    20 contemporary writers' portraits and their responses Paintings by Dan Llywelyn Hall

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  • Diamond Decades

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    • Event Date: 04-Jun-2012 - 05-Jun-2012
    • Cross Street New Tredegar Caerphilly NP24 6EG. United Kingdom
    • phone: 01443 822 666

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  • 1940's Dance and Diamond Jubilee Beacon

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    • Event Date: 04-Jun-2012
    • Gelligaer Road Nelson Caerphilly CF46 6ER United Kingdom
    • phone: 01443 412248

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  • Jubilee Celebrations at Caldicot Castle

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    • Event Date: 04-Jun-2012
    • Church Road Caldicot Monmouthshire NP26 4HU United Kingdom
    • 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!

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  • Chepstow Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

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    • Event Date: 04-Jun-2012
    • Lower Western Avenue Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 5NW United Kingdom
    • 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

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  • Portrait of the Pen

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    • Event Date: 04-Jun-2012
    • St John's Chapel, Lion Street Hay-on-Wye Powys HR3 5AB United Kingdom
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    20 contemporary writers' portraits and their responses Paintings by Dan Llywelyn Hall

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  • Portrait of the Pen

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    • Event Date: 05-Jun-2012
    • St John's Chapel, Lion Street Hay-on-Wye Powys HR3 5AB United Kingdom
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    20 contemporary writers' portraits and their responses Paintings by Dan Llywelyn Hall

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  • Portrait of the Pen

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    • Event Date: 06-Jun-2012
    • St John's Chapel, Lion Street Hay-on-Wye Powys HR3 5AB United Kingdom
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    20 contemporary writers' portraits and their responses Paintings by Dan Llywelyn Hall

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  • Battlefield Live Caerphilly Half Term Activity Morning

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    • Event Date: 07-Jun-2012
    • Caerphilly United Kingdom
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  • Portrait of the Pen

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    • Event Date: 07-Jun-2012
    • St John's Chapel, Lion Street Hay-on-Wye Powys HR3 5AB United Kingdom
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    20 contemporary writers' portraits and their responses Paintings by Dan Llywelyn Hall

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  • Eco Day at Goytre Wharf

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    • Event Date: 08-Jun-2012
    • Llanover Abergavenny Monmouthshire NP7 9EW United Kingdom
    • 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.

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  • Portrait of the Pen

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    • Event Date: 08-Jun-2012
    • St John's Chapel, Lion Street Hay-on-Wye Powys HR3 5AB United Kingdom
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    20 contemporary writers' portraits and their responses Paintings by Dan Llywelyn Hall

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  • Introduction to Pottery with Martin Craddock

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    • Event Date: 08-Jun-2012
    • Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG United Kingdom
    • phone: 01873 811579

    Suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience.

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  • Portrait of the Pen

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    • Event Date: 09-Jun-2012
    • St John's Chapel, Lion Street Hay-on-Wye Powys HR3 5AB United Kingdom
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    20 contemporary writers' portraits and their responses Paintings by Dan Llywelyn Hall

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  • Portrait of the Pen

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    • Event Date: 10-Jun-2012
    • St John's Chapel, Lion Street Hay-on-Wye Powys HR3 5AB United Kingdom
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    20 contemporary writers' portraits and their responses Paintings by Dan Llywelyn Hall

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  • Book Making with Becky Adams

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    • Event Date: 11-Jun-2012
    • Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG United Kingdom
    • phone: 01873 811579

    Explore the inspirational art of book making with artist Becky Adams.

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  • Digital Photography with Toril Brancher

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    • Event Date: 12-Jun-2012
    • Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG United Kingdom
    • phone: 01873 811579

    Suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience.

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  • Beekeeping Taster Days in the Conwy Valley - June

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    • Event Date: 16-Jun-2012
    • Rowen Conwy LL32 8YA United Kingdom
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    A one-day introduction to practical beekeeping for people with no previous experience of handling bees. The Conwy Beekeepers' Association - Cymdeithas Gwenynwyr Conwy are running three of our popular taster days in 2012, on Saturday 14th April, 16th June and 25th August @ £32 per person.

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  • Saturday Morning Workshops with Thomasin Toohie

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    • Event Date: 16-Jun-2012
    • Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG United Kingdom
    • phone: 01873 811579

    Painting with Watercolour

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  • Armed Forces Day

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    • Event Date: 16-Jun-2012
    • Caerphilly CF82 7FN United Kingdom
    • phone: 01443 863218

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  • Llanfoist Open Gardens Festival

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    • Event Date: 17-Jun-2012
    • Llanfoist Abergavenny Monmouthshire NP7 9NG United Kingdom
    • 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.

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  • Fathers Day & Lunch

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    • Event Date: 17-Jun-2012
    • Gelligaer Road Nelson Caerphilly CF46 6ER United Kingdom
    • phone: 01443 412248

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  • Book Making with Becky Adams

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    • Event Date: 18-Jun-2012
    • Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG United Kingdom
    • phone: 01873 811579

    Explore the inspirational art of book making with artist Becky Adams.

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  • Ceramic Mosaic with Stephanie Roberts

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    • Event Date: 20-Jun-2012
    • Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG United Kingdom
    • phone: 01873 811579

    Artist, Stephanie Roberts will introduce you to the sumptuous and captivating world of Mosaic Art.

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  • Druids Summer Solistic Walk

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    • Event Date: 21-Jun-2012
    • Nantcarn Road Cwmcarn Caerphilly NP11 7FA United Kingdom
    • phone: 01495 272001

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  • Usk Town Festival

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    • Event Date: 22-Jun-2012 - 01-Jul-2012
    • Usk Monmouthshire NP15 1BH United Kingdom
    • 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?

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  • Monmouthshire Walking Festival

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    • Event Date: 22-Jun-2012 - 01-Jul-2012
    • Monmouthshire NP16 6BX United Kingdom
    • 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.

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  • Chepstow Festival 2012

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    • Event Date: 22-Jun-2012 - 22-Jul-2012
    • Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 5EY United Kingdom
    • 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.

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  • Usk Open Gardens

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    • Event Date: 23-Jun-2012 - 24-Jun-2012
    • Usk Monmouthshire United Kingdom
    • 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.

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  • National Moth Night

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    • Event Date: 23-Jun-2012
    • Nantcarn Road Cwmcarn Caerphilly NP11 7FA United Kingdom
    • phone: 01495 272001

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  • Saturday Life Drawing with Tony Tribe

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    • Event Date: 23-Jun-2012
    • Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG United Kingdom
    • phone: 01873 811579

    Join artist Tony Tribe for our popular monthly life drawing classes. Book early!

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  • Solar Viewing with Cardiff Astronomical Society

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    • Event Date: 23-Jun-2012
    • Nantcarn Road Cwmcarn Caerphilly NP11 7FA United Kingdom
    • phone: 01495 272001

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  • Soldiers, Surgeons and Kings Shilling

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    • Event Date: 23-Jun-2012 - 24-Jun-2012
    • Gelligaer Road Nelson Caerphilly CF46 6ER United Kingdom
    • phone: 01443 412248

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  • Tredegar House's Housewarming Party!

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    • Event Date: 24-Jun-2012
    • Newport Newport NP10 8YW United Kingdom
    • phone: 01633 815880

    Celebrate Tredegar House becoming part of the National Trust family at the biggest housewarming event to hit Newport. See local acts performing traditional and modern dance, martial arts displays, brass bands and music across three stages. Try boating on the lake, visit the food village and stalls, and we've a fun fair, face painting, Bella the campervan and loads of places to relax and enjoy the party.

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  • Children's Craft Club with Penny Turnbull

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    • Event Date: 24-Jun-2012
    • Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG United Kingdom
    • phone: 01873 811579

    Sunday afternoons are boring no longer!

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  • Book Making with Becky Adams

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    • Event Date: 25-Jun-2012
    • Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG United Kingdom
    • phone: 01873 811579

    Explore the inspirational art of book making with artist Becky Adams.

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  • A Roman Afternoon

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    • Event Date: 30-Jun-2012
    • Gelligaer Caerphilly CF82 8FW United Kingdom
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  • Broadway and Beyond: The Magic Lives On

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    • Event Date: 30-Jun-2012
    • High Street Blackwood Caerphilly NP12 1BB United Kingdom
    • phone: 01495 224425

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  • Monthly Guided Walk

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    • Event Date: 30-Jun-2012
    • Newport Newport NP18 2BZ United Kingdom
    • 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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  • Summer Music at Trellech!

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    • Event Date: 30-Jun-2012
    • Trellech Monmouthshire NP25 4PA United Kingdom
    • 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.

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  • Antiques & Collectables Fair

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    • Event Date: 14-Jun-2014 - 15-Jun-2012
    • Gelligaer Road Nelson Caerphilly CF46 6ER United Kingdom
    • phone: 01443 412248

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