LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS

You can view our current newsletter as an Adobe Acrobat PDF HERE.



July 2010


  • Trefriw Woollen Mills
    Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday throughout July - Hand Spinning Demonstration.
    "Try weaving yourself", solar dyeing exhibition using plants from the Weaver's Garden. www.t-w-m.co.uk 01492 640462



  • Greenwood Forest Park
    There are a number of exciting developments happening at Greenwood Forest Park at the moment. Further details can be found HERE, or visit their own website at www.greenwoodforestpark.co.uk


  • Bodnant Garden
    Sun 20th June. - Father´s Day Lunch. Treat your Father to a delightful lunch in our Pavilion Tea-room, small gift for all Dads included. Two course £11.95 adult, £5.40 child. Phone Catering Manager, Deborah, on 01492 650758 to book.

  • Bodnant Garden
    Sun 27th June. 11-4pm - Falconry Day.
    Our popular Falconers and their fabulous birds of prey will return. Birds on display all day, Flying displays at 1.30 and 3.30. Normal entrance charges apply.

  • National Slate Museum, Llanberis
    Now - September 3rd. - Photographic Display.

    Two Gwynedd camera clubs have joined forces to put on an exhibition of pictures showing various aspects of the slate industry.The abstracts, landscapes and character portraits were taken by Blaenau Ffestiniog and Dyffryn Ogwen camera clubs.
    There is also an invitation for other photographers to send slate industry pictures via a photo sharing website.
    ."We asked Blaenau Ffestiniog and Dyffryn Ogwen camera clubs to provide us with photographs that they had taken of the slate quarries of north Wales, as we wanted to get their outlook on the quarry," said Ffion James, the events co-ordinator at the museum."The photos they've given us reveal their own interpretation of the theme and really show the diverse beauty of north Wales' slate quarry industry, its villages and its people, as it was in the past, and as it is in its various guises today," she added.Ms James said it was interesting to see some of the similarities that came through from the two clubs, and an attempt has been made to reflect this in the exhibition. "It's interesting to see that although many things have changed - such as health and safety and increased use of machines - many things haven't changed," she said."Most notably there are still colourful characters working within the industry, and slate splitting is still done by hand," she added. Full details HERE.


  • Thursdays 1st, 8th, 15th July - Talyllyn Railway - Victorian Train
    The Talyllyn Railway is probably alone in still being able to run its complete original passenger train dating from the 1860s, and invites you to enjoy a Conducted Tour featuring this unique train, travelling in the original coaches behind an original locomotive.
    The train will depart from Tywyn Wharf Station at 11 a.m. It will make photographic stops, allow time for visiting a local hostelry for lunch or for forest walks or more photography as well as a visit to Pendre Works and other railway features. The return to Tywyn Wharf will be by 3.45 p.m. Full details HERE.

  • Saturday 3rd July. Galsfryn Parc - Farmers Market.
    We are still running our regular Farmers Markets on the first Saturday of each month - the next is on 3rd July from 10am - 3pm. We'll have over 20 stalls selling locally produced food, drink and crafts. Full details HERE.


  • Saturday 3rd, Sunday 4th July - Talyllyn Raiway - Have-a-go Gala.
    Live your childhood dream and get behind the controls of a coal fired steam locomotive on the Talyllyn Railway. You can also learn the skilled duties of firing a locomotive. A range of experiences run across the weekend. The popular Llechfan Garden Railway will be operating all weekend with specialist model railway traders also in attendance. On Saturday evening there is a special evening train and meal. Full details HERE.

  • Sunday 4th July. Penrhyn Castle - Herbs in the Victorian Household
    Explore the use of herbs in the Victorian home.More Information: Penrhyn Castle, 01248 353 084, penrhyncastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

  • July 3rd & 4th – Welsh Highland Heritage Railway, Porthmadog. Steam in the Sheds
    Over a hundred very small steam engines will be on display and working in the Engine Sheds. Some are so tiny they can almost fit into your hand! Many of them will be working to show the power and magic of steam, whatever the size. There’s also chance to have a ride behind a small steam engine on our miniature railway during the weekend. Further details HERE

  • Weds 7th July - Bodnant Garden -10am Head Gardener´s Walk. Tour the Garden with Troy Smith, Head Gardener, and hear about his vision for its future. Booking required, max 15 persons, £8.00. Normal entrance charges apply.
  • Thursday 8th – Monday 19th July.11am - 5pm Penrhyn Castle. Ceramics Exhibition. Exhibition of innovative ceramics by seasoned artist Frank Bower. Exploration of different materials and processes involved in ceramic creation. More Information: Penrhyn Castle, 01248 353 084 penrhyncastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

  • Sat 10th July - Bodnant Garden 7pm (gates open 6pm) Opera Classics Evening. DivaDivo, a glamorous soprano-tenor duo, will sing many popular classical arias, songs and duets. Bring a picnic (no barbeques), folding chairs or rugs, and enjoy an evening of quality music on the Front Lawn. Booking advisable as ticket numbers limited, Adult £11, Child £9. Booking Line: 01492 650460

  • Sat 17th July - Bodnant Garden. National Garden Scheme Day. Enjoy a guided tour with our Careership Gardener, and help us to support the work of the NGS - all our entrance fees taken today will be donated to NGS. Normal entrance charges apply.

  • Tues 20th July - Bodnant Garden. 10.30am Gardening Demonstration - ´Yearly Turf Care´. How does the professional do it! A 2 hour practical demonstration with a member of our Gardening team. Booking required, max 15 persons, £12.00. Normal entrance charges apply.

  • Thursday 22nd July - Penrhyn Castle - Alice in Wonderland Fun Day. 12 - 4pm.
    Don't be late for this very important date! Tumble down the rabbit hole and discover our games, trails and crafts. With Mr Bimbamboozle. Further details HERE

  • Sat 24th July - Bodnant Garden. 7pm (gates open 6pm) Jazz Evening. Love jazz? Then bring your picnic (no barbeques), folding chairs or rugs and join us for an evening of rousing tunes from the RiverCity Jazzmen. Booking advisable as ticket numbers limited. Adult £11, Child £9. Booking Line 01492 650460

  • Weds 28th July - Bodnant Garden. 11-4pm Falconry Day. Our popular Falconers and their fabulous birds of prey will return. Birds on display all day, Flying displays at 1.30 and 3.30. Normal entrance charges apply.

  • Thursday 29th July. Penrhyn Castle - Cowboys and Indians Fun Day. 12-4pm.
    Saddle up for a fun-filled day including games, crafts and best dressed character competition. With Mr Bimbamboozle. Furhter details HERE.

  • Fridays 30th July - 27th August. Talyllyn Railway. Fish and Chips Specials.
    The Fish and Chip Special takes you on a rail journey through spectacular Snowdonia before returning to King's Licensed Café for a seaside favourite.Top quality fish will be served at your reserved table. Some of our favourite seaside desserts will be available for you to purchase with your meal. A selection of fine Welsh ales, quality wines and soft drinks will be available for purchase with your meal.
    Train departs Tywyn Wharf 4.10pm and returns 6.20pm.You may join at any station, but please note that there is no return train service after the meal.Book In Advance 01654 710472.Full details HERE.

  • Saturday 31st July. Penrhyn Castle. Abseil Down the Ice Tower!
    The experience of a lifetime! £3 per abseil. 12-4pm

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back to the top.