Events occurring in & around August 2012
Do not hesitate to call us if any queries arise.
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
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
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
Brecon Beacons National Park August's walks, activities and events
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- Event Date: 01-Aug-2012 - 31-Aug-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 August 2012.
more about Brecon Beacons National Park August's walks, activities and events
Junior Rangers / Mini Rangers
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- Event Date: 01-Aug-2012
- Nantcarn Road Cwmcarn Caerphilly NP11 7FA United Kingdom
- phone: 01495 272001
Favourite Storybook Characters'
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- Event Date: 01-Aug-2012
- Gelligaer Road Nelson Caerphilly CF46 6ER United Kingdom
- phone: 01443 412248
Summer Holiday Watersport Sessions
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- Event Date: 01-Aug-2012 - 18-Aug-2012
- Trelewis Treharris Caerphilly CF46 6RD United Kingdom
- phone: 01443 710090
St Martin's Concert Series
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- Event Date: 03-Aug-2012
- St Martin's Road Caerphilly Caerphilly CF83 1EQ United Kingdom
- phone:
Pottery Summer School with Martin Craddock
i- Event Date: 03-Aug-2012
- Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG United Kingdom
- phone: 01873 811579
Concentrating on the making processes this practical 5 day course introduces the fundamental techniques used in hand-built ceramics.
Blackwood Carnival
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- Event Date: 04-Aug-2012
- High Street Blackwood Caerphilly NP12, UK United Kingdom
- phone: 01495 224636 (John Hold - town
Pottery Summer School with Martin Craddock
i- Event Date: 04-Aug-2012
- Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG United Kingdom
- 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
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- Event Date: 05-Aug-2012 - 02-Sep-2012
- Kemeys Commander Usk Monmouthshire NP15 1JU United Kingdom
- 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
i- Event Date: 05-Aug-2012
- Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG United Kingdom
- phone: 01873 811579
Concentrating on the making processes this practical 5 day course introduces the fundamental techniques used in hand-built cera
Kings Day
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- Event Date: 05-Aug-2012
- Gelligaer Road Nelson Caerphilly CF46 6ER United Kingdom
- phone: 01443 412248
Hapus Ice Cream Summer Workshops
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- Event Date: 06-Aug-2012 - 10-Aug-2012
- Gelli Farm Machen Caerphilly CF83 8JE United Kingdom
- phone: 07773697232
Pottery Summer School with Martin Craddock
i- Event Date: 06-Aug-2012
- Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG United Kingdom
- 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
i- Event Date: 07-Aug-2012
- Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG United Kingdom
- phone: 01873 811579
Concentrating on the making processes this practical 5 day course introduces the fundamental techniques used in hand-built cera
Fun and Games
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- Event Date: 08-Aug-2012
- Gelligaer Road Nelson Caerphilly CF46 6ER United Kingdom
- phone: 01443 412248
Conwy Farmers' Markets 2012
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- Event Date: 08-Aug-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.
Brecon Fringe Festival
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- Event Date: 09-Aug-2012 - 12-Aug-2012
- Brecon Powys LD3 7AL United Kingdom
- 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
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- Event Date: 09-Aug-2012
- Tintern Monmouthshire NP16 6SQ United Kingdom
- 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
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- Event Date: 10-Aug-2012 - 12-Aug-2012
- Brecon Powys United Kingdom
- 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
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- Event Date: 10-Aug-2012 - 12-Aug-2012
- Monmouthshire United Kingdom
- 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
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- Event Date: 11-Aug-2012 - 12-Aug-2012
- Brecon Powys LD3 7EW United Kingdom
- 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.
Toy Bag Decorating
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- Event Date: 11-Aug-2012
- Nantcarn Road Cwmcarn Caerphilly NP11 7FA United Kingdom
- phone: 01495 272001
Brecon Beacons Family Day 2012
i- Event Date: 12-Aug-2012
- Mountain Centre Libanus, Near Brecon Powys United Kingdom
- phone:
12.00pm - 5.00pm at the National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus, near Brecon. Free Entry!
Hapus Ice Cream Summer Workshops
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- Event Date: 13-Aug-2012 - 17-Aug-2012
- Gelli Farm Machen Caerphilly CF83 8JE United Kingdom
- phone: 07773697232
My Museum!
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- Event Date: 13-Aug-2012 - 17-Aug-2012
- Winding House, Cross Street New Tredegar Caerphilly NP24 6EG United Kingdom
- phone: 01443 822 666
Children's Summer Workshops with Lynette Margerison
i- Event Date: 13-Aug-2012
- Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG United Kingdom
- phone: 01873 811579
For all you mini greenmen and goddesses!
more about Children's Summer Workshops with Lynette Margerison
Anglesey Show
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- Event Date: 14-Aug-2012 - 15-Aug-2012
- Gwalchmai Anglesey Isle of Anglesey LL65 4RW United Kingdom
- phone: 01407 720072
As well as the spectacle of the superbly presented animals and livestock, the show boasts so much more to enjoy: shopping and exhibition pavilion, equestrian events, craft exhibitors, numerous exhibitions of the best in home grown vegetables & flowers, co
Children's Summer Workshops with Lynette Margerison
i- Event Date: 14-Aug-2012
- Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG United Kingdom
- phone: 01873 811579
For all you mini greenmen and goddesses!
more about Children's Summer Workshops with Lynette Margerison
Richard III at Raglan Castle
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- Event Date: 14-Aug-2012
- Raglan Monmouthshire NP15 2BT United Kingdom
- 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.
Pirates and Princesses'
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- Event Date: 15-Aug-2012
- Gelligaer Road Nelson Caerphilly CF46 6ER United Kingdom
- phone: 01443 412248
Children's Summer Workshops with Lynette Margerison
i- Event Date: 15-Aug-2012
- Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG United Kingdom
- phone: 01873 811579
For all you mini greenmen and goddesses!
more about Children's Summer Workshops with Lynette Margerison
Gloria Festival of Flowers
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- Event Date: 16-Aug-2012 - 19-Aug-2012
- Brecon Powys LD3 9DP United Kingdom
- 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
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- Event Date: 16-Aug-2012 - 19-Aug-2012
- Brecon Powys LD3 9DP United Kingdom
- 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
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- Event Date: 17-Aug-2012 - 25-Aug-2012
- Monmouth Monmouthshire NP25 3EQ United Kingdom
- phone:
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!
Pottery Drop in Workshops
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- Event Date: 17-Aug-2012
- Nantcarn Road Cwmcarn Caerphilly NP11 7FA United Kingdom
- phone: 01495 272001
Empire: A Roman Spectacular
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- Event Date: 18-Aug-2012 - 19-Aug-2012
- Broadway Caerleon Newport NP18 1AE United Kingdom
- phone: (029) 2057 3550
The Amphitheatre will echo to the sound of marching feet as the soldier's display the weapons that made the Roman army the best fighting force on earth. There will be tours of the Roman remains, children's activities, and plenty of things going on in our stalls from other Museums and attractions. ■Discover everyday life as you walk around the encampment. ■Dare you visit the Roman doctor with his unusual and fascinating cures? ■Try some Roman food and watch the soldiers make and repair weapons.
Hapus Ice Cream Summer Workshops
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- Event Date: 20-Aug-2012 - 24-Aug-2012
- Gelli Farm Machen Caerphilly CF83 8JE United Kingdom
- phone: 07773697232
Childrens Canvas Wildlife Painting
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- Event Date: 21-Aug-2012
- Nantcarn Road Cwmcarn Caerphilly NP11 7FA United Kingdom
- phone: 01495 272001
Superheroes
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- Event Date: 22-Aug-2012
- Gelligaer Road Nelson Caerphilly CF46 6ER United Kingdom
- phone: 01443 412248
A Medieval Murder Mystery
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- Event Date: 23-Aug-2012
- Caerphilly United Kingdom
- phone: 02920 883143
Turn Up and Tour 2012
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- Event Date: 23-Aug-2012
- Tintern Monmouthshire NP16 6SQ United Kingdom
- 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.
Beekeeping Taster Days in the Conwy Valley - August
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- Event Date: 25-Aug-2012
- Rowen Conwy LL32 8YA United Kingdom
- phone:
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.
more about Beekeeping Taster Days in the Conwy Valley - August
Monthly Guided Walk
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- Event Date: 25-Aug-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.
Brecon Beacons Summer Fair
i- Event Date: 25-Aug-2012
- Mountain Centre near Libanus Powys United Kingdom
- phone:
Saturday 25th to till Monday 27th August 2012 at the National Park Visitor Centre. 10am to 5pm
Brecon Beacons Summer Fair
i- Event Date: 26-Aug-2012
- Mountain Centre near Libanus Powys United Kingdom
- phone:
Saturday 25th to till Monday 29th August 2012 at the National Park Visitor Centre. 10am to 5pm
Art Exhibition
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- Event Date: 26-Aug-2012 - 09-Sep-2012
- Gelligaer Road, Nelson Treharris Caerphilly CF46 6ER United Kingdom
- phone: 01443 412248
Hapus Ice Cream Summer Workshops
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- Event Date: 27-Aug-2012 - 31-Aug-2012
- Gelli Farm Machen Caerphilly CF83 8JE United Kingdom
- phone: 07773697232
In Conversation…with Bettina Reeves
i- Event Date: 27-Aug-2012
- Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG United Kingdom
- phone: 01873 811579
Join Arts Alive Wales for a relaxed and informal evening celebrating the work of Theatre Designer and Textile Artist, Bettina Re
Sports Days and Stadiums
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- Event Date: 27-Aug-2012
- Cross Street New Tredegar Caerphilly NP24 6EG United Kingdom
- phone: 01443 822666
Brecon Beacons Summer Fair
i- Event Date: 27-Aug-2012
- Mountain Centre near Libanus Powys United Kingdom
- phone:
Saturday 26th to till Monday 28th August 2012 at the National Park Visitor Centre. 10am to 5pm
Inspirational Textiles
i- Event Date: 28-Aug-2012
- Arts Alive, The Old School Crickhowell Powys NP8 1DG United Kingdom
- phone: 01873 811579
An exclusive workshop with Theatre Designer and Textile Artist, Bettina Reeves.
Free Taster Session: Green Woodworking and Basket Weaving
i- Event Date: 28-Aug-2012
- Talgath Mill Talgarth Powys LD3 0BW United Kingdom
- phone: 01873 811579
Learn green woodworking and basket weaving with friendly, expert tuition from Wyldwood Willow in a free taster session.
more about Free Taster Session: Green Woodworking and Basket Weaving
Conwy Farmers' Markets 2012
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- Event Date: 29-Aug-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.
Summer Holiday Watersport Sessions
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- Event Date: 29-Aug-2012 - 04-Aug-2012
- Trelewis Treharris Caerphilly CF46 6RD United Kingdom
- phone: 01443 710090
Art Galleries in the Crickhowell Area
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- Event Date: 30-Aug-2012 - 31-Mar-2013
- Crickhowell Powys NP8 1 United Kingdom
- phone:
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
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- Event Date: 30-Aug-2012
- Tintern Monmouthshire NP16 6SQ United Kingdom
- 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.