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What’s on This Weekend – Friday 19th – Sunday 21st
Open Day/Family Fun Day
Saturday – 12- 9:30 PM – Conwy
Following the success of our first large scale Open Day/Family Fun day last year, we are yet again hosting a range of family orientated events on the Quay and River Conwy.
Similar to last year, with some tweaks and improvements we are planning to have:
-Live music
-Food stalls
-Arts and crafts stalls
-Live rescue demonstration
-Raft racing
-Fully licensed bar
-Various activities on the River including rides on jet skis
And much more …We are raising money for the RNLI and we appreciate the immense support we get from the local community to help our volunteers continue to operate a rescue service out of Conwy.
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Party in the Park
Saturday – 12 – 4 – Craig-y-Don
Join us for our popular Party in the Park with fun for all the family.
Raffle, tombola, cakes, plants, books, bouncy castle, nerf guns, archery, fun dog show, kids sports day races,
arts and crafts, beekeepers, live entertainment, food and refreshments. Fantastic fundraising event and
everyone is welcome! At Queen’s Park, Queen’s Road, Craig-y-Don from 12pm to 4pm. Phone: 07891 215361__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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OPEN GARDEN for NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME
Sunday – 10-5pm – ConwyPensychnant will be open for the National Garden Scheme again next Sunday. Join us for tea & cakes in the sunshine on the lawns, surrounded by herbaceous borders buzzing with hoverflies.
The £3.50 entrance money all goes to Marie Curie, MacMillan Nurses, Parkinsons UK, Carers Trust, Hospice UK and other nursing charities.
See www.pensychnant.co.uk for information and directions.___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sponsored Walk
Saturday – 11 – Llandudno
Starting from the war memorial to the lifeboat station
CRUSE celebrating 60 years of Cruse North Wales
Ring Betty on 01492 540757 for more info
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Antique, Collectors and Vintage Fair
Saturday – 9 – 4 – Llandudno
On sale will be a wide variety of goods with prices to suit
everybody: china, glass, linen, paintings and prints, books, jewellery (fine and costume), silver, postcards
etc. At the Town Hall, Lloyd Street, Llandudno from 9am to 4pm. Admission: adult 50p; child (under 16) free.
Phone: 07581 397721. Web: www.simplythebestantiquefairs.co.uk___________________________________________________________________________________
Junction RocksSaturday – 10 AM – 11PM – Llandudno Junction
Music festival in aid of the Glan Clwyd Hospital Central Children with Cancer
Fund. Presenting The Rock of Ages Experience, Jamie Porter Band, The Scapegoats, Black Sheep, Daniel
Williamson, Ruby Blues Band, Fused, Mistafunk and the Deadbeats, Dyf Roberts Band, Joe Johnson, The
Amityville Mob. At Labour Club, Llandudno Junction from 10am to 11pm. Tickets: adult £10, child £5, under 4s
free. Phone: 07946 299361. Web: www.facebook.com/junctionrocks__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Saturday – 10 – Llandudno Junction
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Grimethorpe Colliery Band
Saturday – 7.30pm- Llandudno
Formed in 1917, during the First World War, Grimethorpe Colliery Band is a British institution. National and British Open Champions on numerous occasions, the band’s contest successes remain legendary. These include 16 Brass In Concert Championship titles, 11 times Yorkshire Regional Champions, two English National Championship victories, four times British Open Champions and four times National Champion Brass Band of Great Britain.
Venue Cymru – Promenade, Llandudno. Phone: 01492 872000. Web: www.venuecymru.co.uk
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Sat 2-5 pm – Anglesey
Port Sunlight Sea Dogs sing Shanties & Songs of the Sea. Join us at Lligwy Beach Café & Music. Fantastic beach location in Anglesey. Gorgeous views, great food & bar. Weather forecast is SUNSHINE. Got a big ‘ead ? Wear a big ‘at. Got webbed feet ? Paddle in the Irish Sea. Got a voice? SING OUT!
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Conwy Classical Music FestivalSaturday 20th – Saturday 27th – Conwy
The festival, centred round St Mary and All Saints’
Church, Conwy has grown into an eagerly awaited annual event. Lunchtime (1pm) and evening concerts
(7.30pm/8pm), featuring prominent musicians from Wales and further afield, offer a full range of orchestral,
choral, vocal and instrumental experiences. The festival relies on the generosity of concert-goers to contribute
to the collection, taken at the end of each concert. Phone: 01492 592166. Web: www.conwyclassicalmusic.co.uk___________________________________________________________________________________
Conwy River Festival
Saturday 20th – Sunday 28th – Conwy
Conwy’s annual on-the-water festival is taking place over two
weekends in July. The fun begins with the Quay Day and sail racing on Saturday 20th July and includes
canoe races, rowing races and jetski rides, with the sail racing continuing throughout Sunday 21st. The LA-LA
rally to Caernarfon will run Friday 26th to Sunday 28th July. Free for the public. Phone: 01492 596253. Web:
www.conwyriverfestival.org/
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Live Music
Friday – 8 – 11 – Rhos-On-Sea
We warmly welcome you all to yet another great Pieday night of live music; this week featuring the rather wondrous…
>.>.> M E I L I R <.<.<
Fresh from recording sessions in Cardiff for his debut album come and see one of the most thrilling and exciting live performers around. Meilir creates melody driven songs & soundscapes and takes the listener on an emotional journey. He uses a medley of experimental instrumentation that includes a typewriter, trays of gravel and kalimba in harmony with the more conventional piano, synths, guitar and voice.
Meilir has been slowly building a reputation as one of Wales most exciting, intriguing and provocative musicians. His live performances are compelling, intimate and memorable, you’ve not seen anything quite like this before. Meilir has performed sessions for BBC Introducing and his music has been selected for 6 music podcasts as well as featuring in films. Past performances have included Green Man, FOCUS Wales, Llangollen and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals as well as opening for The Joy Formidable on tour in Europe. Meilir has also supported Tiny Ruins, Faust, Michael Rother (Neu!) and Gwenno. Expect many exciting things from this creative music maker!!!
Connect here: www.facebook.com/meilirmusic
Listen here: www.soundcloud.com/meilirmusic
Stage Time: 8pm – 9pm
Live DJ Set: 9pm – 11pmDoors: 7PM / £3 / 18+
Fridays are Piedays!
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Brass Band Concert
Saturday – 7:15 – Llandudno Town Hall
The Lions Club of Llandudno are pleased to have the Lions Youth Brass Band at this fundraising concert – the band will be joined by singer Clara Bloom
Tickets £7.50 – all proceeds to local charities
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Male Voice Choir Concert
Saturday – 7 – Eglwysbach – St. Martin’s Church
The internationally famous Rhos Orpheus Male Voice Choir will be performing and sharing the stage with young soloist Celyn Cartwright.
Come and enjoy a selection of traditional and modern music.
Tickets £10 on the door .
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Great Orme Walk
Thursday – 7pm – Llandudno
All walks are informal and open to all – this week’s walk is to explore the Kendrick’s cave.
Go to www.goes.org.uk for more info
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Coffee Morning
Saturday – 10 – noon -Towyn
Come along to the Maranatha Hall and enjoy a cuppa and a cake and help raise funds for St. Kentigern’s
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Civic Sunday, Conwy – Sunday 21st July 2019
The Mayor of Conwy and Constable of the Castle, Councillor Goronwy Edwards will attend Divine Service at the Church of St Mary and All Saints, Conwy at 11am on Sunday 21st July 2019.
Before the service begins the Mayor, fellow Councillors, Dignitaries and local groups will be led in procession by Menai Bridge Band.
The Procession will assemble at Conwy Quay making its way up High Street to the Church. The procession will depart at approximately 10.45am with arrival due at St Mary’s for the Service at 11am.
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Free Cake!
Country Markets Celebration
Friday – 10:30 – Denbigh
Come along to the Eirianfa Community Ceentre and help Denbigh Country Markets celebrate 100 years in business.
A fee slice of cake and a cuppa for customers and a chance to see the local archive and join in with the celebrations.
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ONGOING AND REPEATED EVENTS
ART EXHIBITIONS
Llandudno – MOSTYN
• Until 29 September – In-sight 17 – A new collection of work by artists from North Wales in partnership
with Helfa Gelf Art Trail: Catherine Bailey; Elizabeth Bolloten; Jenny Ford; Eleri Jones; Nerys Jones; Lucy
Elizabeth Jones; Dave Roberts. The exhibition is curated by Barry Morris.• Until 29 September – Ann Bridges: The Welcome – Inspired by her travels to India, Vietnam, Singapore
and Thailand, Ann Bridges fills her sketchbooks with colourful observational drawings of textiles, food, flowers, animals, objects and moments in time. These visual diaries are then developed into beautiful print-
based images.• 13 July to 27 October – Elisabetta Benassi: Empire – An installation of around 1,000 terracotta bricks,
hand-crafted in the UK from clay ranging in colour from red to black. The bricks are configured as site-
specific installations.• 13 July to 27 October – MOSTYN Open 21 – Selected from over 750 submissions from across the globe,
the 21st anniversary edition of this internationally significant exhibition presents over 30 artists working in
disciplines including textiles, photography, painting, sculpture, installation, film and video.MOSTYN – 12 Vaughan Street, Llandudno. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10.30am to 4pm. Phone: 01492 879201.
Visit the website for details of more activities at this site: www.mostyn.org___________________________________________________________________________________
CONWY – The Royal Cambrian Academy of Art• 20 July to 7 September – 137th Annual Summer Exhibition – The Royal Cambrian Academy of Art is a
charity whose aim is to create enjoyment of visual art through a lively exhibition and education programme.Royal Cambrian Academy – Crown Lane, Conwy. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 11am to 5pm. Phone:
01492 593413. Visit the website for details of more activities at this site: www.rcaconwy.org__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ROWEN
Saturday 20th – August 3rd – 11 – 5- Rowen Memorial Hall
Open every day.
Go to www.rowenconwy.org.uk for more info
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Cakes and Ladders
Every Monday until Sept 2nd – 10AM – Llandudno
Looking for a Scrabble partner? Want to meet with friends for coffee and enjoy a fun game of Monopoly or Ludo?
Like to test the brain cells over a tricky jigsaw puzzle?We are launching ‘Cakes and Ladders’, a relaxed board games and puzzles morning, at Catlin’s Café here at Venue Cymru.
There will be some board games left out for use, but patrons can also bring along their own games and jigsaw puzzles.As well as being a fun way to relax, board games have health benefits. Scientists have found board games can relieve stress and keep our memories sharp.
There’s no booking required for ‘Cakes and Ladders’ and cake and hot / cold drinks will be available to purchase from the café.
For more information email info@venuecymru.co.uk
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Bespoke Tailoring – Studio Open Days
Saturday and Sundays – Llandudno
We are happy to inform you that our open studio events have been extended into Sundays from now on as well as Saturdays. If you have missed us on the last two Saturdays gone, rest assured we will be open this weekend as usual and will be continuing to be for the future. There is a sample sale rail here at the studio with reduced price development sample garments which can be purchased at discount prices. These days also give you the opportunity to discuss your own ideas for a bespoke garment. Hours are as follows;Saturday: 9am-7pmSunday: 10am-4pm_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Every Tuesday and Thursday from 2 May to 17 October – Male Voice Choir Concerts
Our renowned Male Voice Choir concerts return for the summer season 2019, with a range of beautiful songs
in English and Welsh. At St John’s Methodist Church, Mostyn Street, Llandudno from 8pm to 9.45pm.Doors open from 7.15pm. Tickets: £7 (£1 reduction with a Conwy resident’s card). Phone: 01492 860439.
Web: www.stjohnsllandudno.org/concerts.html___________________________________________________________________________________________
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Rhos-on-Sea Country Market
Every Friday until 20 December (except Good Friday) – 10 -12
With homemade food, cakes, bread, savouries, biscuits, homemade crafts and seasonal plants for sale.
Refreshments available, everyone welcome. At United Reformed Church, Colwyn Avenue, Rhos-on-Sea
from 10am to 12pm. Phone: 01492 544920______________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Classic Movie Club
on the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month – 2pm Llanrhos
Come along to the Llanrhos Old School in Deganwy – movies start at 2:30 – refreshments from 2
Free event
Call Julie on 07860232641 for more info
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Every Monday until 16 September – Harmony Singers – Monday Night is Music Night – The Harmony
Singers are a local choir who perform every Monday night until 16 September. The choir’s weekly ‘Monday
Night is Music Night’ concerts include a vast repertoire. All profits to local and national charities. At St John’s Methodist Church, Mostyn Street, Llandudno from 8pm (doors open 7.30pm). Tickets: adult £7, child £3.
Phone: 07912 292230. Web: www.harmonysingers.co.uk______________________________________________________________________________________________
Up to 32 tables crammed with Vintage and Antiques from our quality 15 stall holders. Parking around the venue is restricted, there is a pay and display at the rear of the Town Hall. Good disabled access. Toilets are in the building.
Admission is 50p which includes a free Hot drink Tea or Coffee
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A week Tuesday on April 2nd starts our weekly Craft Fair In Llandudno Town Hall
We have amazing crafters from around North Wales
So much quality.
Our crafters will include
Prestige Pens, beautifully crafted wooden pens, and stunning wooden bowls
Terrence Bunce will be at the Town Hall with his amazing Welsh Pottery
Cath and Allie’s amazing Photography
Jewellery from some of Wales top crafters, Including Sea Glass, Swarovski, Beads, amazing designs from our Top jewellers
Greeting from Bri and Jen will have amazing crafted cards
Candles
Honey wax products
Wooden Crafts
Oil painted Art
Bags
Children’s wear
Our Generation dolls clothes
There is so much to see, visit Llandudno’s premium Craft Fair Every Tuesday Llandudno Town Hall
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Conwy Community Wellbeing Activities
Colwyn Bay and Surrounding Area
Llanfairfechan and Surrounding Area
Llandudno and Surrounding Area
Conwy Valley and Surrounding Area
Abergele and Surrounding Area
Rural Abergele and Surrounding Area
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Every Monday until 16 September – Harmony Singers – Monday Night is Music Night – The Harmony
Singers are a local choir who perform every Monday night until 16 September. The choir’s weekly ‘Monday
Night is Music Night’ concerts include a vast repertoire. All profits to local and national charities. At St John’s Methodist Church, Mostyn Street, Llandudno from 8pm (doors open 7.30pm). Tickets: adult £7, child £3.
Phone: 07912 292230. Web: www.harmonysingers.co.uk_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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TRY SAILING THIS MAY IN NORTH WALES WITH RYA PUSH THE BOAT OUT 2019
The RYA’s Push the Boat Out (PTBO) campaign is set to return next month, with four venues across North Wales offering free or low cost, sailing and windsurfing taster sessions.
RYA Cymru Wales are heavily involved in the national participation campaign which aims to get more people sailing, windsurfing, having fun and getting active outdoors, with PTBO open days providing visitors with an opportunity to get out on-the-water and to find out more about their local club or training centre
Getting active outdoors has been proven to positively impact physical and mental health. An escape from modern day life, getting out on-the-water is something the whole family can benefit from.
PTBO open days are aimed at complete novices, as well as more experienced sailors, everyone is welcome. All kit and safety equipment will be provided, visitors just need to bring a pair of old trainers they don’t mind getting wet, and a sense of fun and adventure.
There are 20 clubs and watersports centres around Wales who will be offering free or cheap sailing opportunities through the month of May.
North Wales is well catered for with Pwllheli, Colwyn Bay Watersports, Llandudno and Port Dinorwic all involved.
Port Dinorwic will be offering free taster sessions in a variety of dinghies and small cruisers on May 10 and 28, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm, with buoyancy aids, wetsuits and other equipment available for free use. Changing and refreshment facilities in a centrally heated clubhouse (with free WiFi) are also available.
Pwllheli will be offering taster sailing for the opportunity to try yachts or dinghies between midday and 4pm on May 11, open to everyone including children and young people, friends and family of existing members or customers.
Colwyn Bay Watersports will be offering free kayak hire on the May 11, from 10.15am to 6pm, then a sailing and windsurfing taster on May 12 at 9.30am until around midday. It is open to anyone.
Llandudno will hold a club open day with instructor lead dinghy sailing experiences, open to all ages, on May 18, from 10am to 4pm.
RYA Cymru Wales acting chief executive Mike Butterfield welcomed the involvement of the clubs around Wales. “It is great to see so many clubs in Wales opening their doors to give people the opportunity to try sailing through the month of May.
“There will be a wide variety of opportunities from the traditional dinghy sailing, to larger boats, powerboating and other watersports.
“RYA Cymru Wales are committed to trying to expand the opportunities to take part in sailing through schemes such as Push the Boat Out and our charity All Afloat.”
RYA Programmes Manager, Michelle Gent commented: “We are delighted that for the second year running, Push the Boat Out will be returning for the whole of May. Open days are a fantastic day out for the whole family and a brilliant opportunity to have a go at some on-the-water activity. Many venues will also be organising tea, cake and barbeques so it’s a real opportunity to appreciate the club hospitality and get stuck in.
“We are encouraging as many people as possible to give it a go and are asking the sailing community to spread the word and invite colleagues, friends and family to come along. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned sailor looking for a way back in, there will be something for everyone – find out what’s going on in your local area and get involved.”
Last year, more than 39,000 people across the UK attended a PTBO open day, inspiring thousands of new sailors to join their local club.
Find out more about the Push the Boat Out campaign and events near you atwww.rya.org.uk/ptbo.
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