Calendar of Events
| Date | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| February 12th, 2009 | Shrewsbury | Unveiling of the Darwin Waymarkers 10.00-12.00),Darwin Day Toast & Walk (12.00-14.00), Darwin's Big Birthday Cake (14.00-16.00) |
| February 14th 2009 | Shrewsbury | Made in Shropshire - Fair in the Square Local crafts and locally grown produce 09.30-17.00 |
| February 15th 2009 | Elan Valley | Rhiwnant Mines and Llyn Carw Walk A moderate 7.5 mile hill walk ascending to the Rhiwnant valley to look at the old disused mines, then on to the stream's source at 530m. Total climb 270m. Meet at Llannerch y Cawr car park at 10.00, back at about 14.30 |
| February 15th 2009 | Lake Vrnwy | Build a Nest Box Bring a screwdriver. £7 per nestbox including materials. 11.00-15.00 |
| February 28th-March 8th 2009 | Crickhowell | Crickhowell Walking Festival Over 40 guided walks for all ages and abilities |
| March 15th 2009 | Elan Valley | Monks Trod Walk 6 mile high level hillwalk with only a 150m ascent, following in the footsteps of Cistercian monks. Meet at the visitor centre at 10.00, back at about 14.30. |
| March 22nd 2009 | Lake Vrnwy | World Water Day - Meet the Bog! Learn how to survey the blanket bog above Lake Vrnywy. Suitable for families. 13.00-15.00 |
| March 29th 2009 | Lake Vrnwy | Lambing on the Farm Meet the new arrivals and learn about the wildlife friendly organic farm. 13.30-15.30. |
| April 5th 2009 | Lake Vrnwy | Lambing on the Farm Meet the new arrivals and learn about the wildlife friendly organic farm. 13.30-15.30. |
| April 8th 2009 | Lake Vrnwy | Lambing on the Farm Meet the new arrivals and learn about the wildlife friendly organic farm. 13.30-15.30. |
| April 13th 2009 | Lake Vrnwy | Build a Nest Box Bring a screwdriver. £7 per nestbox including materials. 11.00-15.00 |
| April 18th 2009 | Builth Wells | Working & Pastoral Breeds Dog Show |
| April 23rd-26th 2009 | Shrewsbury | Shrewsbury International Cartoon Festival Cartoonists and caricaturists on the streets of Shrewsbury with workshops, exhibitions and entertainment at various venues. 10.00-14.00 |
| April 25th-26th 2009 | Builth Wells | Mid Wales Mouthful Celebrating the diversity of food and drink produced in the region. More than 50 stalls. 10.00-17.30 |
| April 25th-26th 2009 | Builth Wells | Wonderwool Wales Promoting wool and natural fibres in Wales. |
| May 2nd-4th 2009 | Crickhowell | 15th Crickhowell Choral Festival |
| May 2nd 2009 | Builth Wells | Glanusk Welsh Stallion Show |
| May 2nd-3rd 2009 | Builth Wells | International Antiques and Collectors' Fair of Wales |
| May 9th 2009 | Builth Wells | Sale of Welsh Ponies and Cobs |
| May 9th-10th 2009 | Rhayader | Morris Dancing Weekend |
| May 16th-19th 2009 | Builth Wells | Royal Welsh Smallholder & Garden Festival |
| May 21st-31st 2009 | Hay-on-Wye | Guardian Hay Festival |
| June 4th-7th 2009 | Church Stretton | Church Stretton Walking Festival 2009 15 walks in the Shropshire countryside, all starting from Church Stretton. Different walks each day. 09.00-16.00 |
| June 5th-7th 2009 | Builth Wells | Greener Homes & Buildings Exhibition The UK's largest exhibition of green building products and services for DIY, self build and renovation projects for the public. |
| June 9th-11th 2009 | Bishop's Castle | Bishop's Castle Walking Festival Explore the Shropshire Hills with local experienced guides. 09.30-16.00 |
| June 13th 2009 | Llanwrtyd Wells | Man v. Horse Marathon 10.00 |
| June 20th-July 5th 20o9 | Ludlow | Ludlow Arts Festival The ruins of Ludlow's Norman Castle provides one of the most spectacular settings in the country for the festival's annual open air Shakespeare production. Many events. |
| June 25th 2009 | Builth Wells | Wales and Border Counties Hound Show |
| June 27th 2009 | Hay-on-Wye | Hay Food Festival |
| June 28th 2009 | Hay-on-Wye | Hay Arts & Crafts Festival |
| July ?? 2009 | Presteigne | Sheep Music Festival |
| July 12th-20th? 2009 | Knighton | Serendipity Festival 9 days of music, theatre, guided walks, open gardens, local history and a wealth of other entertainment |
| July 20th-23rd 2009 | Builth Wells | Royal Welsh Show |
| August 3rd 2009 | Builth Wells | NSA Ram Sale |
| August 5th 2009 | Penybont | Penybont Races Harness racing |
| August 8th-9th 2009 | Builth Wells | British Pony Society Show |
| August 15th-16th 2009 | Builth Wells | Rock n Gem Show |
| August 22nd-30th 2009 | Llandrindod Wells | Victorian Festival Street entertainment for all the family |
| August 27th-September 1st 2009 | Presteigne | Presteigne Festival of Music & Arts Celebrating the anniversary of Joseph Haydn in 2009 plus modern composers, including new commissions. |
| August 29th-31st 2009 | Craven Arms | 32nd Stokesay Flower Festival Flower arrangements in Stokesay Church next to the castle, just south of Craven Arms. 10.00-18.00 |
| August 29th-30th 2009 | Talgarth | Talgarth Festival of the Black Mountains A celebration of food, farming, music and crafts including street entertainers. |
| September 6th 2009 | Builth Wells | International Antiques and Collectors' Fair of Wales |
| September 11th 2009 | Builth Wells | Welsh Mule Breeding Ewes and Ewe Lambs Sales |
| September 11th-13th 2009 | Ludlow | Ludlow & the Marches Food & Drink Festival 10.00-17.00 |
| September 14th 2009 | Builth Wells | NSA Ram Sale |
| September 19th 2009 | Builth Wells | NSA Ram Sale |
| October 17th 2009 | Talybont | Talybont's Industrial Heritage - Guided Walk Along towpaths and tramroads with stunning views of the Talybont and Usk valleys while learning about the area's industrial heritage. Bring a packed lunch. 11.00-15.00. |
| November 7th 2009 | Shrewsbury | Darwin Firework and Bonfire Spectacular To round off the year long celebrations for Darwin's 200th birthday. 19.00-21.00 |
| November 28th-29th 2009 | Ludlow | Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre Ludlow Castle festooned with greenery and bustling with entertainers, minstrels and traders. 10.00-16.00 |
| November 30th-December 1st 2009 | Builth Wells | Royal Welsh Winter Fair Judging of livestock, art, produce and crafts, food hall and Christmas shopping pavillion. |