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This page gives information on special events that are taking place near to the Heart of Wales Line.

Dowload events for 2010

The entire list of events for 2010 can be downloaded as a Word document.

If you are an event organiser and wish to promote your event on this website, then please send information via e-mail to David Edwards.

Events in August
Events in September
Events in October
Events in November
Events in December

 
 
 
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Every Sunday @ Various Stations

Roast, Rail, Cakes & Ale

Forget about the washing up and take a scenic trip from Swansea or Llanelli to have Sunday lunch at one of the pubs close to the Heart of Wales Line!

Find out more...

 
 
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May to August @ Llandeilo

Badgerwatch at Dinefwr Park and Castle

 
 
 
Telephone

01558 824512

Website

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1 May - 30 Sep @ Swansea

Swansea Bay Summer Festival

Some events are free, check website for details.

 
 
 
Website

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28 May - 30 Aug @ Llandrindod Wells

Signal Box Museum

11:00am to 3:00pm situated on the Station Platform.

Admission: FREE

 
 
 
Telephone

01597 823116

 
       
 
 

25 Jun - 7 Aug @ Shrewsbury

Sew Much More

Shrewsbury Branch of Embroiderers Guild exhibition of traditional embroidery and modern textile art at Theatre Severn Gallery, Frankwell Quay.

FREE entry.

 
 
 
Telephone

01743 872966

E-mail

E-mail

 
       
 
 

8 Jul - 5 Sep @ Llandrindod Wells

David Lloyd Memorial Exhibition

Works on paper and canvas

Summer opening times:
Tues – Fri: 10am to 4pm, Sat: 10am to 5pm,
Sun: 1pm to 5pm

Powys Residents Free. Adults £1. OAP’s 50p. Children Free.

 
 
 
Telephone

01597 824513

Website

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25 Jul - 7 Aug @ Church Stretton

Church Stretton Arts Festival

Classical, jazz and pop, drama and stage shows, Arts and Crafts exhibition

Multiple venues around Church Stretton.

 
 
 
Telephone

01694 724106

E-mail

E-mail

Website

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1 Aug @ Swansea

Waterfront Local Produce Market

Local Produce Market, 1st Sunday of each month, 10:00am to 3:00pm, at the National Waterfront Museum.

 
 
 
Website

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1 - 31 Aug @ Swansea

Botanics in Bloom

Come to the Botanical Gardens, Singleton Park, Swansea, to celebrate the beauty of the gardens and the many rare and exotic plants in it. Workshops, demonstrations, children’s activities.

Entry: FREE
Nominal charge for some activities.

 
 
 
Telephone

01792 205327

Website

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2 Aug @ Church Stretton

Steve Caprice – A Tribute to Elvis Presley

Part of the Church Stretton and South Shropshire Arts Festival.

7:30pm at Sretton School, Church Stretton.

 
 
 
Telephone

01694 723133

Website

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4 Aug @ Church Stretton

Tangle and the Firesticks

Come and create woodland homes in the style of Benedict Blathwayt’s fabulous book at Carding Mill Valley, Nr Church Stretton (Approx 1 mile from RS).

Cost: £2. Bookings are essential.
11:00am till 3:00pm.

 
 
 
Telephone

01694 722631

Website

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5 Aug @ Llandrindod

Old Time Traditional Music Hall

The Albert Hall, Ithon Road, Llandrindod Wells is one of the last remaining Victorian theatres built in 1896.

Curtains up 8.15pm.

 
 
 
Telephone

01597 829036

E-mail

E-mail

 
       
 
 

5 Aug @ Church Stretton

Chapterhouse Theatre Company present Much Ado About Nothing

Part of the Church Stretton and South Shropshire Arts Festival.

7:30pm at Sretton School, Church Stretton.

 
 
 
Telephone

01694 723133

Website

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6 - 7 Aug @ Llandrindod

Llandrindod Wells Signal Box built 1903

Open to the public 11am to 4pm.

 
 
 
Telephone

01597 829036

E-mail

E-mail

 
       
 
 

7 Aug @ Craven Arms

Secret Hills Shuttle

Circular route between Craven Arms, Clun and Bishops Castle. Minibus operates every Saturday and throughout Bank Holiday weekends.

Can carry standard sized wheelchairs, essential to book.

 
 
 
Telephone

01743 254977

E-mail

E-mail

Website

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7 Aug @ Church Stretton

Long Mynd & Stiperstones Shuttle

Circular route between Bridges, Minsterly and Pontesbury. Minibus operates every Saturday and throughout Bank Holiday weekends

Can carry standard sized wheelchairs, essential to book.

 
 
 
Telephone

01743 254977

E-mail

E-mail

Website

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7 Aug @ Craven Arms

Farmers' Market

Farmers Market, 1st Saturday of every month, 9:00am to 2:00pm at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre.

 
 
 
Telephone

0345 6789024

E-mail

E-mail

Website

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8 Aug @ Swansea

Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra

Concert at Singleton Park, Swansea.

 
 
 
Telephone

01603 660444

E-mail

E-mail

Website

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11 Aug @ Pontarddulais

Farmers' Market

Takes place on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at The Institute (5 mins walk from the station) from 9:30am to 1:00pm.

 
 
 
Telephone

01792 884544

Website

Visit Website

 
       
 
 

12 Aug @ Llandrindod

Old Time Traditional Music Hall

The Albert Hall, Ithon Road, Llandrindod Wells is one of the last remaining Victorian theatres built in 1896.

Curtains up 8.15pm.

 
 
 
Telephone

01597 829036

E-mail

E-mail

 
       
 
 

13 - 14 Aug @ Llandrindod

Llandrindod Wells Signal Box built 1903

Open to the public 11am to 4pm.

 
 
 
Telephone

01597 829036

E-mail

E-mail

 
       
 
 

13 - 14 Aug @ Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury Flower Show

At The Quarry, Shrewsbury.

 
 
 
Telephone

01743 234050

Website

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14 Aug @ Knighton

Farmers' Market

Knighton Farmers Market, 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month, 9:00am to 2:00pm at the Community Centre.

 
 
 
Telephone

01547 520096

Website

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13 Aug @ Llanwrtyd

NRG FEST2010

Fundraising event for Help for Heroes. 24 hour music festival. Family event with camping, funfair, face painting and fire jugglers.

 
 
 
Telephone

01591 610666

Website

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14 - 15 Aug @ Builth Road

Rock N Gem Show

Takes place at the Royal Welsh Showground.

Requires a taxi from Builth Rd RS or a 1.5 mile walk downhill from station.

 
 
 
Telephone

07817 511 360

 
       
 
 

15 - 20 Aug @ Builth Road

Welsh Bowling Association National Championships

Hosted at the Llandrindod Wells Bowling Club.

Admission: £1

 
 
 
Telephone

01597 822504

Website

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18 Aug @ Church Stretton

Pond Dipping

Come Pond Dipping at Carding Mill Valley, Nr Church Stretton (Approx 1 mile from RS).

11:00am till 1:00pm.
2:00pm till 3:30pm
Cost: FREE

 
 
 
Telephone

01694 722631

Website

Visit Website

 
       
 
 

19 Aug @ Llandrindod

Old Time Traditional Music Hall

The Albert Hall, Ithon Road, Llandrindod Wells is one of the last remaining Victorian theatres built in 1896.

Curtains up 8.15pm.

 
 
 
Telephone

01597 829036

E-mail

E-mail

 
       
 
 

20 - 30 Aug @ Llandrindod

Llandrindod Wells Signal Box built 1903

Open to the public 11am to 4pm.

 
 
 
Telephone

01597 829036

E-mail

E-mail

 
       
 
 

20 - 22 Aug @ Builth Road

Welsh Kennel Club Dog Show

Takes place at the Royal Welsh Showground.

Requires a taxi from Builth Rd RS or a 1.5 mile walk downhill from station.

 
 
 
Telephone

01446 792457

 
       
 
 

21 Aug @ Knighton

Town Criers Festival

Parade through the town.

 
 
 
Telephone

01547 528753

 
       
 
 

21 - 29 Aug @ Llandrindod Wells

Victorian Festival Week

The Signal Box Museum, situated on the Station Platform, will be open to the public during the Festival Week.

Admission: FREE

 
 
 
Telephone

01597 823116

 
       
 
 

26 Aug @ Llandrindod

Old Time Traditional Music Hall

The Albert Hall, Ithon Road, Llandrindod Wells is one of the last remaining Victorian theatres built in 1896.

Curtains up 8.15pm.

 
 
 
Telephone

01597 829036

E-mail

E-mail

 
       
 
 

26 Jul @ Llandrindod Wells

Farmers' Market

Llandrindod Wells Farmers Market, opposite the Police Station in the High Street (9am - 2pm) on the last Thursday of every month apart from December.

 
 
 
Telephone

07891064831

Website

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26 - 28 Aug @ Swansea

Swansea Bay Beer Festival

Come sample some real ales at the Brangwyn Hall, Swansea.

 
 
 
Telephone

07970 680616

Website

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27 - 30 Aug @ Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2010

Join in the festivities at the West Mid Showground, Berwick Road, Shrewsbury.

Various ticket prices.

 
 
 
Telephone

01746 768813

E-mail

E-mail

Website

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28 Aug @ Knighton

Knighton Show

Processions, lunchtime and evening. Animal and agricultural displays at the Community Centre.

 
 
 
Telephone

01547 528753

 
       
 
 

28 Aug @ Knighton

Farmers' Market

Knighton Farmers Market, 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month, 9:00am to 2:00pm at the Community Centre.

 
 
 
Telephone

01547 520096

Website

Visit Website

 
       
 
 

28 Aug @ Llandovery

Farmers' Market

Llandovery Farmers Market, last Saturday of each month, 9:00am to 2:00pm at the Market Square, Llandovery.

 
 
 
Telephone

01550 720233

Website

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28 - 29 Aug @ Swansea

World Party Weekend

Celebrating the cultural diversity of Swansea, local groups will be given the chance to put their talents into the spotlight.

 
 
 
Telephone

01792 468321

E-mail

E-mail

Website

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29 Aug @ Llanwrtyd

World Bog Snorkelling Championship

Entrants have to snorkel two lengths of a 60yd trench in a peat bog.

Competition Fees:
£15 adult, £12 junior (14-17 yrs).

 
 
 
Telephone

01591 610236

E-mail

E-mail

Website

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2 Sep @ Llandrindod

Old Time Traditional Music Hall

The Albert Hall, Ithon Road, Llandrindod Wells is one of the last remaining Victorian theatres built in 1896.

Curtains up 8.15pm.

 
 
 
Telephone

01597 829036

E-mail

E-mail

 
       
 
 

4 Sep @ Craven Arms

Farmers' Market

Farmers Market, 1st Saturday of every month, 9:00am to 2:00pm at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre.

 
 
 
Telephone

0345 6789024

E-mail

E-mail

Website

Visit Website

 
       
 
 

5 Sep @ Swansea

Waterfront Local Produce Market

Local Produce Market, 1st Sunday of each month, 10:00am to 3:00pm, at the National Waterfront Museum.

 
 
 
Website

Visit Website

 
       
 
 

8 Sep @ Pontarddulais

Farmers' Market

Takes place on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at The Institute (5 mins walk from the station) from 9:30am to 1:00pm.

 
 
 
Telephone

01792 884544

Website

Visit Website

 
       
 
 

9 Sep @ Llandrindod

Old Time Traditional Music Hall

The Albert Hall, Ithon Road, Llandrindod Wells is one of the last remaining Victorian theatres built in 1896.

Curtains up 8.15pm.

 
 
 
Telephone

01597 829036

E-mail

E-mail

 
       
 
 

11 Sep @ Knighton

Farmers' Market

Knighton Farmers Market, 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month, 9:00am to 2:00pm at the Community Centre.

 
 
 
Telephone

01547 520096

Website

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15 - 19 Sep @ Llanwrtyd

Welsh International Four Day Walks

 
 
 
Telephone

01591 610236

Website

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16 Sep @ Llandrindod

Old Time Traditional Music Hall

The Albert Hall, Ithon Road, Llandrindod Wells is one of the last remaining Victorian theatres built in 1896.

Curtains up 8.15pm.

 
 
 
Telephone

01597 829036

E-mail

E-mail

 
       
 
 

17 Sep @ Builth Road

Beulah Speckled Face Breeding Ewes Sale

Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells. Requires a taxi from Builth Rd RS or a 1.5 mile walk downhill from station.

 
 
 
Telephone

01982 553614

 
       
 
 

17 Sep @ Church Stretton

Stars in your Skies - Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and the Summer Constellations

See the stars from the Long Mynd. Session led by Dr Alan Longstaff of the Royal Observatory. Carding Mill Valley, Nr Church Stretton (Approx 1 mile from RS)

Fee: £6.50 - Booking Essential

 
 
 
Telephone

01694 722631

Website

Visit Website

 
       
 
 

23 Sep @ Llandrindod

Old Time Traditional Music Hall

The Albert Hall, Ithon Road, Llandrindod Wells is one of the last remaining Victorian theatres built in 1896.

Curtains up 8.15pm.

 
 
 
Telephone

01597 829036

E-mail

E-mail

 
       
 
 

25 Sep @ Knighton

Farmers' Market

Knighton Farmers Market, 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month, 9:00am to 2:00pm at the Community Centre.

 
 
 
Telephone

01547 520096

Website

Visit Website

 
       
 
 

25 Sep @ Llandovery

Farmers' Market

Llandovery Farmers Market, last Saturday of each month, 9:00am to 2:00pm at the Market Square, Llandovery.

 
 
 
Telephone

01550 720233

Website

Visit Website

 
       
 
 

30 Sep @ Llandrindod

Old Time Traditional Music Hall

The Albert Hall, Ithon Road, Llandrindod Wells is one of the last remaining Victorian theatres built in 1896.

Curtains up 8.15pm.

 
 
 
Telephone

01597 829036

E-mail

E-mail

 
       
 
 

30 Sep @ Llandrindod Wells

Farmers' Market

Llandrindod Wells Farmers Market, opposite the Police Station in the High Street (9am - 2pm) on the last Thursday of every month apart from December.

 
 
 
Telephone

07891064831

Website

Visit Website

 
     
 
 

8 - 10 Oct @ Builth Road

South Wales Kennel Club Association Championship Dog Show

Takes place at the Royal Welsh Showground.

Requires a taxi from Builth Rd RS or a 1.5 mile walk downhill from station.

 
 
 
Telephone

01792 470417

 
       
 
 

17 Oct @ Llanwrtyd

Ron Skilton Memorial Half Marathon

Event begins at 11am.

Runner Entry Fee: £9

 
 
 
E-mail

E-mail

Website

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12 - 21 Nov @ Llanwrtyd

Mid Wales Beer Festival

Held in the various free houses in the town. Offers one of the widest selections of real ale and cider in one place at the same time.

 
 
 
Telephone

01591 610236

Telephone

01591 610332

Telephone

01591 610237

 
       
 
 

13 - 14 Nov @ Llanwrtyd

Real Ale Wobble

Non competitive event for both the serious biker and the enthusiastic amateur.

Various entry fees for competitors.

 
 
 
Telephone

01591 610666

 
       
 
 

20 - 21 Nov @ Llanwrtyd

Real Ale Ramble

Waymarked routes with a choice of distances 10, 15 and 25 miles.

Fee: £15 for two days, £10 for one day

 
 
 
Telephone

01591 610236

E-mail

E-mail

 
       
 
 

21 Nov @ Swansea

Russell Sheppard Trust Gala Concert

Bridgend Male Choir perform at the Brangwyn Hall, Swansea, alongside world renowned tenor Dennis O’Neil and students from the Cardiff International Academy of Voice.

 
 
 
Telephone

01656 862037

Website

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29 - 30 Nov @ Builth Road

20th Royal Welsh Winter Fair

Christmas gifts, produce, handicrafts, flower arranging, antiques, art, fashion, cosmetics and clothing. Stock, hound and poultry show.

Various admission prices. Gates open: 8:00am.

Requires a taxi from Builth Rd RS or a 1.5 mile walk downhill from station.

 
 
 
Telephone

01982 553683

Website

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9 Dec @ Church Stretton

Christmas Holly Garland Workshop

Use materials from our woodlands and make a seasonal decoration for the house or a gift  for friends and family.

Workshop held at Carding Mill Valley, Nr Church Stretton (Approx 1 mile from RS).

Cost: £25. Bookings are essential.
11:00am till 4:00pm.

 
 
 
Telephone

01694 722631

Website

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31 Dec @ Llanwrtyd

Mari Llwyd and New Year Walk In

At The Square, Llanwrtyd Wells.

 
 
 
Telephone

01591 610236

Website

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