Events occurring in & around July 2012
Do not hesitate to call us if any queries arise.
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?
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.
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.
Brecon Beacons National Park July's walks, activities and events
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- Event Date: 01-Jul-2012 - 31-Jul-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 July 2012.
more about Brecon Beacons National Park July's walks, activities and events
Book Making with Becky Adams
i- Event Date: 02-Jul-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.
Independent's Day
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- Event Date: 02-Jul-2012 - 07-Jul-2012
- Various Caerphilly, Blackwood, Risca & Bargoed Town Centres Caerphilly CF83 1JL United Kingdom
- phone: 02920 880011
Glanusk International Horse Trials
i- Event Date: 05-Jul-2012 - 08-Jul-2012
- Crickhowell Powys NP8 1LP United Kingdom
- phone: 01873 810414.
Monty Python & the Holy Grail at the Ampitheatre
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- Event Date: 06-Jul-2012
- Caerleon Newport NP18 1AE United Kingdom
- phone: 01633 421047
Come and join the Knights who say Ni!, and singalong with the Knights of the Round Table as we go on a quest for the Holy Grail. Please bring your own seats and picnics are welcome.
Caerleon Festival 2012
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- Event Date: 06-Jul-2012 - 15-Jul-2012
- Caerleon Newport United Kingdom
- phone: 01633 430194
Ever wanted to watch Shakespeare in a Roman Ampitheatre? Perhaps listen to poetry in the ambience of Roman Baths? Or simply relax with a drink watching artists at work in the ancient town of Caerleon? Well if so, the 10th Annual Caerleon Festival is for you. A week long literary & artistic event followed by a 2 day festival on Hanbury Field. Check back regularly for the latest updates on planned events!
Summer Open Day at All Saints Church, Llanfrechfa
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- Event Date: 07-Jul-2012
- Church Road Llanfrechfa Torfaen NP44 8AD United Kingdom
- phone:
Come celebrate Summer at our Open Day in aid of All Creatures Great & Small Animal Sanctuary! 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.
more about Summer Open Day at All Saints Church, Llanfrechfa
Lotions, Potions, Herbs and Health
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- Event Date: 08-Jul-2012
- Gelligaer Road Nelson Caerphilly CF46 6ER United Kingdom
- phone: 01443 412248
Changing Seasons Walk
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- Event Date: 08-Jul-2012
- Nantcarn Road Cwmcarn Caerphilly NP11 7FA United Kingdom
- phone: 01495 272001
NGS - Ochran Mill
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- Event Date: 08-Jul-2012
- Abergavenny Monmouthshire NP7 9HU United Kingdom
- phone:
Grade II listed water mill (not working) in approximately 2 acres. An abundance of colour and lush growth packed with many varieties of herbaceous perennials and colourful shrubs. Interest from early spring to late autumn, hellebores, roses, asters and many more. Field for picnics, pinball and arcade collection (very popular with non-gardeners and children!), some gravel paths and gentle slopes.
The Awen Project
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- Event Date: 11-Jul-2012 - 13-Jul-2012
- High Street Blackwood Caerphilly NP12 1BB United Kingdom
- phone: 01495 224425 or 01495 227206 (b
Conwy Farmers' Markets 2012
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- Event Date: 11-Jul-2012
- Conwy Conwy LL31 9XZ United Kingdom
- phone: 07540 884186
Locally produced food and drink straight from the produce. Artisan bread and pastries, cheese, honey and hive products, apple juice, fruit and vegetables, meat, fish, jam, preserves and pickles, plus pottery, herbs and plants. All subject to seasonal availability.
Saturday Morning Workshops with Thomasin Toohie
i- Event Date: 14-Jul-2012
- Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG United Kingdom
- phone: 01873 811579
Painting with Acrylics
Skenfrith Festival
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- Event Date: 14-Jul-2012 - 15-Jul-2012
- Skenfrith Nr Abergavenny Monmouthshire NP7 8UH United Kingdom
- phone:
This year's Festival follows last year's successful pattern with events in the arena by the Castle, stalls, food stalls including vegetarian, BBQ and Pig Roast,our 3rd Festival of Ale with cider and wine on sale and lots of fun for the whole family. Many of our Market Producers will be there. The fun starts at midday with a Dog Show, followed by the Paws for Thought Display Team, the Sealed Knot and Black Mountain Falconry displays. There will be music and entertainment all day including the Widders ("Border Morris" dance team), bands of all types, and in the evening a much anticipated performance from the Pendyrus Male Voice Choir - a sight and sound not to be missed. So make a note of the date, and bring your family and friends. You won't be disappointed!
Tibetan Buddhist Monk to visit Caerphilly Castle
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- Event Date: 17-Jul-2012
- Caerphilly United Kingdom
- phone: 02920 860054
Craft Demonstrations at Abbey Mill
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- Event Date: 19-Jul-2012 - 03-Sep-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.
Local History Talk
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- Event Date: 21-Jul-2012
- Cross Street New Tredegar Caerphilly NP24 6EG United Kingdom
- phone: 01443 822 666
Ystrad Mynach Family Fun Day and Dog Show
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- Event Date: 21-Jul-2012
- Caerphilly United Kingdom
- phone:
Piercefield Chepstow Festival Walk
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- Event Date: 21-Jul-2012
- Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 5LX United Kingdom
- phone: +44 (0)7760 195320
Come and join us for the first guided walk led by the newly created Chepstow Walkers are Welcome Group. An easy 6 mile walk past the Piercefield, up to Eagles nest and returning along the Wye Valley Walk with fabulous views.
Brecon Beacons National Park 8 Day Beacons Way Guided Walk
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- Event Date: 21-Jul-2012 - 28-Jul-2012
- Powys United Kingdom
- phone: 07971 190768
Rob Knowles from the Brecon Beacons Park Society will be leading this annual walk again. This 161km (98 mile), linear eight day guided walk along the Beacons Way, crosses the entire width of Brecon Beacons National Park, from Holy Mountain in the east to Bethlehem in the west. For more details and to book a place call Rob on 07971 190768.
more about Brecon Beacons National Park 8 Day Beacons Way Guided Walk
Raglan Medieval Festival
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- Event Date: 21-Jul-2012 - 22-Jul-2012
- Raglan Monmouthshire NP15 2BT United Kingdom
- phone: 01291 690228
Meet the Knights of Longshanks at this exciting event for all the family. There will be loads to see and do during the fun-packed weekend. Kids can come dressed as a knight or a princess — and there will be a prize for the best costume every day!
Magor Marsh Open Day
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- Event Date: 21-Jul-2012
- White Wall Magor Monmouthshire NP26 3DD United Kingdom
- phone: 01600 889048
Wildlife Trust and friends are inviting you to join them at Magor Marsh Nature Reserve on Saturday 21st July. Just £5 for the whole family (less if you're a GWT member) and cheaper if you walk! The fun starts at 1pm.
Life Drawing Summer School with Tony Tribe
i- Event Date: 21-Jul-2012
- Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG United Kingdom
- phone: 01873 811579
Artist Tony Tribe hosts our annual summer school.
Coal, Celts and Contrasts Walk
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- Event Date: 21-Jul-2012
- Nantcarn Road Cwmcarn Caerphilly NP11 7FA United Kingdom
- phone: 01495 272001
Life Drawing Summer School with Tony Tribe
i- Event Date: 22-Jul-2012
- Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG United Kingdom
- phone: 01873 811579
Artist Tony Tribe hosts our annual summer school.
Hapus Ice Cream Summer Workshops
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- Event Date: 23-Jul-2012 - 27-Jul-2012
- Gelli Farm Machen Caerphilly CF83 8JE United Kingdom
- phone: 07773697232
Life Drawing Summer School with Tony Tribe
i- Event Date: 23-Jul-2012
- Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG United Kingdom
- phone: 01873 811579
Artist Tony Tribe hosts our annual summer school.
Trowels and Treasure!
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- Event Date: 24-Jul-2012 - 27-Jul-2012
- Cross Street New Tredegar Caerphilly NP24 6EG United Kingdom
- phone: 01443 822 666
Life Drawing Summer School with Tony Tribe
i- Event Date: 24-Jul-2012
- Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG United Kingdom
- phone: 01873 811579
Artist Tony Tribe hosts our annual summer school.
Conwy Farmers' Markets 2012
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- Event Date: 25-Jul-2012
- Conwy Conwy LL31 9XZ United Kingdom
- phone: 07540 884186
Locally produced food and drink straight from the produce. Artisan bread and pastries, cheese, honey and hive products, apple juice, fruit and vegetables, meat, fish, jam, preserves and pickles, plus pottery, herbs and plants. All subject to seasonal availability.
Life Drawing Summer School with Tony Tribe
i- Event Date: 25-Jul-2012
- Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG United Kingdom
- phone: 01873 811579
Artist Tony Tribe hosts our annual summer school.
Monsters and Magic'
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- Event Date: 25-Jul-2012 - 25-May-2012
- Gelligaer Road Nelson Caerphilly CF46 6ER United Kingdom
- phone: 01443 412248
Summer Holiday Watersport Sessions
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- Event Date: 28-Jul-2012 - 18-Aug-2012
- Trelewis Treharris Caerphilly CF46 6RD United Kingdom
- phone: 01443 710090
Monthly Guided Walk
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- Event Date: 28-Jul-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.
COPY OF Stories in Galss
i- Event Date: 28-Jul-2012
- Brecon Cathedral, The Cathedral Close Brecon Powys LD3 9DP United Kingdom
- phone: 01874 624121
2012Come and see the beautiful stained glass windows of Brecon Cathedral and have a go at making a window decoration to take hom
Hapus Ice Cream Summer Workshops
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- Event Date: 30-Jul-2012 - 03-Aug-2012
- Gelli Farm Machen Caerphilly CF83 8JE United Kingdom
- phone: 07773697232
Summer Holiday Watersport Sessions
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- Event Date: 30-Jul-2012 - 20-Aug-2012
- Trelewis Treharris Caerphilly CF46 6RD United Kingdom
- phone: 01443 710090