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What’s On This Weekend – Friday 15th – Sunday 17th
Conwy Pirate Weekend
Saturday and Sunday – 10 – 5pm – (Lantern parade at 9:30 on Saturday )
Lots going on this weekend in Conwy – from an ” attack ” by a pirate ship to fantastic live music, something for everyone!
Check out the Facebook page for more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/198717624081335/
Live Music – The Wee Bag Band
Friday – 8pm – Conwy
Come along to the Blue Bell and see this incredible band – lots of fun and free entry
Hector’s Greyhound Rescue Garden Party
Saturday -1 – 4 – Abergele
This fabulous event is always extremely popular and great all round fun.
We will have local craft stalls, good company and excellent raffle prizes to be won in our Grand Summer Raffle including hotel breaks, family days out and meals in some beautiful restaurants.
All set in the beautiful surroundings of an amazing garden to relax with your hounds.
Entry £2 to include a delicious hot baked potato with a choice of fillings plus refreshment.Also free goodies for your dogs. 1pm – 4pm5 Heol Heddwch, Off Sea Road, Abergele, Conwy LL22 7UF
Bodnant Garden – Bird Walks
Monday ( and Monday July 30th ) – 11 – 12:30 – Tal-Y-CafnBodnant Garden – Tal-y-Cafn, Colwyn Bay. Phone: 01492 650460.
Visit the website for details of more activities at this site:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodnant-garden. Normal entry charges
apply – 18 June – Bird Walks – Find out about the birds of
Bodnant Garden on a walk led by a local expert. From 11am to
12.30pm. Booking essential.20 June – Walk with the Head
Gardener – Find out about head gardener John’s exciting plans for
the garden. From 10am to 12pm. Booking essential. Tickets £15.
Prices
50p per person, under 16, free
St Mary’sChurch Hall, Holyhead Road, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24 0ADTel: 01492 518597
Craft of Comedy UK is a celebration of comedy writing, production and performance. It uniquely combines the annual seaside gathering of UK comedy professionals with a festival of comedy events, open to the general public. An unconventional convention.
Friday 9:30am – 6:00pm
A full day of discussions, presentations, screenings and networking for all who work in comedy – or would like to. Followed by QUIZ’N’CHIPS – our annual team comedy trivia quiz, always a highlight of the weekend. Full schedule to follow
Saturday 9:30am – 6:00pm
A second full day of discussions, presentations, screenings and networking for all who work in comedy – or would like to. Full schedule to follow
For up to the minute information about the conference and the Festival Fringe visit www.CraftOfComedy.com.
Conference tickets do not gain admittance to the Festival Fringe. These events are ticketed separately. Conference ticket holders will get a discount on all ticketed Festival Fringe events.
When booking your tickets you will need to give details of each person who will be attending the conference. All delegates will be contacted by email as soon as the conference schedule is confirmed. Workshops will be available at this stage on a first come first served basis. Please direct any queries to craftofcomedy@venuecymru.co.uk
Venue Cymru, Llandudno Promenade, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 1BBTel: 01492 872000
Festival Fringe at the Tabernacle
Friday – Tuesday – Llandudno
Mark Watson, Marcus Brigstocke, Neil Innes and many, many more amazing comedians ascend on Llandudno this weekend and perform at the Tabernacle at the top end of town. This is an absolute treat for comedy fans and not to be missed!
Check out Craft of Comedy Fringe website below for more details..
http://craftofcomedy.com/fringe-2018/
Friday – Saturday – various times – Llandudno
This Friday and Saturday at HAUS, 26 Augusta Street Llandudno. The Museum of Lost and Abandoned Ideas…
On Friday 15th June, 2-4pm come and meet the artists Trish Birmingham and Clare Brumby in the installation space to find out more about this exciting project as it develops.
Saturday 16th June ‘Sit with Me’
To coincide with ‘The Museum of Lost and Abandoned Ideas’ installation, Trish will be inviting audiences to a performance piece, ‘Sit with Me,’ taking place on her studio sofa.
Part confessional, part observational, what transpires may be surprising, playful or challenging but an opportunity to be part of the creative process.
To book your 30 minute slot please visit the website link below or email info@cultureactionllandundo.co.uk for more information.
https://www.cultureactionllandudno.co.uk/events/
Great Orme Fun Dog Show – Paws in the Park
Saturday – 11 – 3 Great Orme, Llandudno
Bring your dog to meet the sheep and enjoy a fun dog show at Parc Farm on the Great Orme this Saturday. With prizes to the won, an agility course to try, shearing demonstrations, children’s activities and much more..
At Parc Farm, Great Orme, Llandudno
For more info call the National Trust office on 01492 650460
Antique, Collectors and Vintage Fair
Saturday – 9 – 4 -Llandudno
Small, friendly Antique and Collectors Fair in Llandudno Town Hall, selling a wide variety of goods with prices to suit everybody. China, glass, jewellery (both costume and fine) books, paintings and prints, silver, small pieces of furniture, vintage fashion etc. No dateline but preferably no new goods on sale.
The Fair is in the centre of the Victorian seaside Town of LLandudno on the North Wales coast, close to all shops, restaurants and cafes. Stalls, for two 6ft tables are £20 each. Come and join us, phone for availability.
Easily accessible by public transport with pay and display car park at the rear of the building and plenty of on street parking close by.For details contact Barbara. Tel. 01492 518597 mob. 07581 397721
Summer Walk
Thursday – 7pm – Great Orme
The Summer walk this Thursday evening (14th June 2018) we will be walking to Pink Farm and Powell’s Well from Marine Drive. Meet at the North Shore Toll House Marine Drive (GR SH 782832) at 7pm. The walks are informal and open to all members and friends. Currently theSociety meets every Thursday night at the Snowdon at 9:30pm please feel free to join us. Further details are available from Nick Challinor (Mob 07789744202) or on our web site www.goes.org.uk
RSPB Conwy
Saturday 1 – 3 – Come on a Bug Safari!
Build a mini bug hotel to take home and discover pond and
grassland minibeasts. Drop in between 1pm and 3pm. All equipment provided. Charges apply.Sunday – 11 – 12:15 – Team up with your Dad and build a pallet planter! –
We’ll give you the tools, wood and wildflower seeds to plant it up to take home! From 11am to 12.15pm.Booking essential. Charges
apply.RSPB Nature Reserve – Off A55, Llandudno Junction. Charges apply for reserve trails. Phone:
01492 584091.
Visit the website for details of more activities at this site:
https://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/conwy/
Cars & Coffee on the PromSaturday 9 – 2 Rhos-on-Sea
Held on the third Sunday of the month throughout the
summer from April to September for owners and lovers of classic and vintage cars. Attendance is
free, so come along and meet like-minded enthusiasts to share stories, boast or covet.Everyone is welcome.
On the Promenade, Rhos-on-Sea from 9am to 2pm. Phone: 07962 421417.
Web:
www.facebook.com/groups/272196209803253/
OVO Energy Women’s Tour
Sunday – Dolgellau – Colwyn Bay
In recent year’s North Wales has hosted the men’s
OVO Energy Tour of Britain on four occasions, but this year will mark the first time that the world’s
top female riders have had the chance to race in the area. The five-day race will conclude with a
tough 122-kilometre stage from Dolgellau to the Promenade, Colwyn Bay, through the heart of the
Snowdonia National Park. Check website for up-to-date information: www.womenstour.co.uk
Earth Dwellers Retreat with Diane Youdale
Public · Hosted by Two Little AcornsFriday – Sunday – Llandudno
You are invited to join Diane, a TV Personality. Fitness Instructor & Psychotherapist for a weekend of wellness, hosted in a beautiful private woodland setting in Llandudno, North Wales along with other practitioners and professionals.
We can offer day packages and residential packages at our retreats.
Package A – Non Residential : £80 pp. Workshops & Seminars only.
Package B – Communal Residential £150 pp. Workshops, Seminars, Meals & Communal Sleeping (women only, limited availability)
Package C – Private Residential £250 pp. Workshops, Seminar, Meals & Private Yurt residential (limited availability)
Book your ticket here
https://billetto.co.uk/e/earth-dwellers-retreat-with-diane-youdale-tickets-293856
Or contact Two Little Acorns directly 07900387619
Car Boot Sale
Saturday – noon ( ish ) – Rowen
Come along – grab a bargain and help raise funds for local good causes and amenity improvements
HighVoltage Jam Sessions
The Big Wild Weekend
Saturday and Sunday – times and locations vary – see below
The Big Wild Weekend is two days of wildlife and nature events taking place across the UK on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th June… Find out how you can go wild!
Here in North Wales we will be marking the occasion with a series of special events and activities taking place across the region – just check out the events listings below for more information.
SATURDAY
Worm charming and Open Day – Bangor
A Swift Half – Capel Curig
Nightjars and Nightlife – Cors Bodgynydd nature reserve
SUNDAY
Discover Llanfairfechan – Llanfairfechan
Coastal ramble – Rhoscolyn
Across the UK there are more than 200 events for all ages and levels of interest – badger watches, picnics, butterfly hunts, wildlife identification courses, beach cleans, night-time nature rambles and even a music festival. For a full list visit: www.wildlifetrusts.org/big-wild-weekend
(The Big Wild Weekend takes place halfway through 30DaysWild – the UK’s annual nature challenge organised by The Wildlife Trusts and which runs from the 1st -30th June.)
Theatr Colwyn
14 to 16 June – Curtain Up at 7.30pm.
Theatr Colwyn – Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay. Phone: 01492 577888/872000.
Canoe Race
Saturday – 11 – onwards – Conwy
Starting at the beacons Jetty in Conwy – the Conwy paddlers will make their way upstream on the flood tide to finish at Dolgarrog
Pop-Up Charity Shop
From Saturday for one week only – 10 – 4 – Pwllheli
The Alaw Cancer and Haematology Unit Fund Raising Committee will be hosting this pop-up event in Gaol Street, Pwllheli – near the Estate Agents Huw Tudur/ Offering clothes, household goods and toys all at reasonable prices.
Old Rhyl in Photographs
Friday – 10:30 – Prestatyn
Hosted by the Prestatyn, Rhyl and District U3A – a talk given by Hugh Pritchard a member of the Rhyl History Group – at the community Hall, Salford Children’s Holiday Camp, 86 Victoria Rd West, Prestatyn- a trip down memory lane for some perhaps – refreshments available at a low cost.
Regular and Repeated Events
Classic Movie Club
1st and 3rd Friday of each month – Llanrhos Old School – Refreshments from 2pm – moveis start at 2:30
All free
Call Julie on 07860232641 for more info
Every Monday – CrafTeaNooners Craft Fair – Held every Monday afternoon with local hand
crafted cards, a variety of beautiful local hand crafted gifts and craft demonstrations. Refreshments
available. Everyone welcome. At St John’s Methodist Church Hall, Mostyn Street, Llandudno from
1.30pm to 4.30pm. Phone: 07730 499858
Every Monday until 10 September – Harmony Singers – Monday Night is Music Night –
The Harmony Singers are a local choir who perform every Monday night from 28 May until 10
September. The choir perform varied music, something for everyone. All proceeds are donated to
local and national charities. At St John’s Methodist Church, Mostyn Street, Llandudno from 8pm to
10pm (Doors open 7.30pm). Tickets: adult £7, child £3. Phone: 07912 292230. Web:
www.harmonysingers.co.uk
Every Tuesday in June – Llanddulas Male Voice Choir Concerts – The ever popular,
internationally famous Llanddulas Male Voice Choir will perform concerts with both piano and harp
accompaniment. At Gloddaeth United Church, Chapel Street, Llandudno from 8pm. Tickets: £5.
Phone: 01745 823791. Web: www.llanddulaschoir.co.uk
Every Tuesday and Thursday – Male Voice Choir Concerts – Until 18 October. Enjoy the
wonderful sound of Wales in the beautiful atmosphere of St John’s. Singing in both Welsh and
English. At St John’s Methodist Church, Mostyn Street, Llandudno from 8pm. Tickets: £7 (£1
discount for Conwy card holders). Phone: 01492 860439. Web: www.stjohnsllandudno.org/
Every Thursday in June – Antique, Collectors and Vintage Fair – A very popular Antique and
Collectors Fair in the Snowdonia National Park. We have on sale a wide variety of goods with
prices to suit everybody. At St Mary’s Church Hall, Holyhead Road, Betws-y-Coed from
9am to 4pm. Admission: adult 50p, children under 16 free. Phone: 01492 518597. Web:
www.simplythebestantiquefairs.co.uk/
Every Friday until 21 December – Rhos-on-Sea Country Market – With home baked bread, cakes,
preserves, fresh eggs, plants, many handcrafted cards and gifts. Refreshments available, everyone
welcome. At the the United Reformed Church, Colwyn Avenue, Rhos-on-Sea from 10am to 12pm. Phone:
01492 544920
HighVoltage Jam Sessions
Skerries Inn, Bangor, North Wales
• 3rd Sunday of every month
• 7pm – 9pmOur Jam Sessions are informal, supportive and friendly. We encourage anyone to join in and have a go at playing anything. It doesn’t matter if you are an experienced musician, or a beginner. It doesn’t matter what you play. It doesn’t matter what your favourite genre is or even if you have never had a go before.
Music is for everyone!
If you are not ready to play in front of people yet, or you don’t play anything, come down anyway; talk to other musicians and enjoy some great music!
We will have a range of instruments with us, or you are welcome to bring your own to plug in and use some of the mighty Bryce Amps.
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Veterans Shed UK
Sometimes all we need is companionship in the darkest places and they appear to be brighter.
It is with this mentality that Veterans Shed UK have taken the Men’s Shed idea and brought it one step forward providing help and support for veterans. The shed has for an age often been a place for men to find calm and comfort and quiet from the outside world, a world in and of itself, of creation and mending. The only problem with this is that men are often alone in coping with their worries and stress. With the concept of a man shed that Veterans Shed have used, this is no longer an issue.
In order to understand what Veterans Shed do you must first know what a man’s shed is. The concept originated from Australia in order to help isolation in retired men. Although there are charities to help in this matter, research shows that men are unlikely to accept the help. Gradually the idea spread to Ireland – there now being 200, and there are now 14 sheds in Wales (Veterans shed being one of them).
The Veterans Shed takes part in the local community – from making a garden shed for a senior citizen to setting up a golf team in Conwy armed forces charity golf competition. They also provide an open ear to the tales and pains of veterans. They accept people of all ages from someone who’s completed basic training and people still serving and anything in between – anyone is welcome.
Here in Colwyn Bay the shed members meet up every Wednesday and as long as you are things It is a great tool to help oneself but yet you do not have to be alone in doing so if you should choose. If you are a member of the Services or a past service member, why don’t you come and see what veterans shed is all about? – you never know it might be what you’re looking for.
If you’re not a veteran or currently serving in the forces don’t worry there are a number of different men’s sheds all across the country – why not look into where your local men’s shed group is situated -they can be a great help in combating loneliness and isolation.
For more information about the Veterans shed go to :
mmmartom@hotmail.com or phone 07872382136
Our current location for our Wednesday 7pm meetings is:-
Communities 1st
22 Station Road
Colwyn Bay
Clwyd
LL28 8BU
Men’s Shed Cymru
http://www.mensshedscymru.co.uk/what-is-a-mens-shed/
Article by TVConwy volunteer – Jordan Reilly
Photos courtesy of Veterans Shed
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