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.