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What’s On This Weekend – Friday 13th – Sunday 15th
Winter Light – Chapter TwoFriday – 2:30 onwards – Llandudno
A magical, technicolour tale about the millennia-long
chase for the elusive Conwy mermaid. An evening of spectacular story telling where buildings will be
transformed into windows on time through light projection. A free, captivating event for all the family. Join
us for a wide range of fringe activities (from 2.30pm) in the lead up to the projections (from 5pm). Follow
‘Events Conwy’ on social media or visit www.conwy.gov.uk/events___________
December Comedy Club
Thursday – 8pm – Bangor – Pontio
Little Wander a Pontio yn cyflwyno Clwb Comedi Rhagfyr / Little Wander and Pontio presents: December Comedy Club
Gyda/With Mark Simmons | Rob Kemp | Steffan Alun
Ymunwch â ni am ein Clwb Comedi misol yn ein Stiwdio Theatr! / Join us for our monthly Comedy Club in the Studio!
Price £8.50 – £10.50
Pontio, Deiniol Road, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2TQTel: 01248 382828
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Elves Workshops
Saturdays and Sundays – 11 – 2:30
Join the elves at their workshop in the Dell making Christmas crafts on Saturdays and Sundays Dec 7 and 8, Dec 14 and 15, Dec 21 and 22, from 11am to 2.30pm. Warm up with marshmallow toasting over the brazier.
This is a free activity and there’s no need to book (normal garden admission applies).For more info – go to : https://www.facebook.com/events/2531764500205929/
Bodnant Garden – Tal-y-Cafn, Colwyn Bay. Entry charges apply. Phone: 01492 650460 (or 0344
2491895 for event bookings). Visit the website for details of more activities._________________
Price £10 including Afternoon Tea
Dylan’s Restaurant, The Washington, East Parade, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 1BETel: 01492 860499
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Price £5
The Underground Bar, Tiffany’s, 17 Gloddaeth Street, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2DDTel: 07769644112
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Saturday – 12 – 3 – Rhos-On-Sea – United Reformed Church
Open to all Christmas Fayre – Hand Made Christmas Gifts, , Cards, Carnival Games, VR Games, Cafe and more – all made by young people running their own business for the day.
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Conwy Medieval ChristmasSaturday – 4pm onwards – Conwy
– Conwy Winterfest is an exciting event organised by local
business owners in the town of Conwy. With street entertainers, musicians, choirs, Clerical Error Morris
Dancers, sword fighting on Lancaster Square, hot chestnuts and much more 4.00pm Lancaster Square – Inferno Fire Performers, 4.45 Lancaster Square Feats of Arms -sword fighting with flaming swords, Clerical Error Morris Dancers and Carol Singers will be on the High Street. 5.45 the torch lit parade will start from Castle Square opposite the Castle, travels down Castle Street turns up the High Street and finishes in Lancaster Square. Batala Drummers will be in the parade and at the end of the parade in Lancaster Square Clerical Error will be performing followed by Batala Drummers. Don’t forget to support the local shops, food outlets and public houses who enable us to give you this event for FREE.Web: www.facebook.com/conwymedievalchristmas
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Christmas Craft Fayre
Saturday – 10 – 12 Abergele
ALL FUNDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL BE DONATED TO GREEN FIELDS RESCUE AND SANCTUARY
Come along and join us at our Christmas Craft Fayre. There will be a variety of craft stalls selling their hand made goodies allowing you to stock up on your Christmas prezzies.
We will also have a great tombola where you can be in with a chance of winning some great prizes.
You will also get the chance to meet “Ruby Tuesday” one of Greyhound Mommas finest and give her a cuddle.
Refreshments will also be on sale.
**** FREE ENTRY ****
Well behaved dogs welcome to attend.
Old people’s club Church Street Abergele LL22 7AF opposite the Harp off Market St
Llandudno Record Fair
The Beatlesday Record Fair returns to Llandudno with lots of great rock and pop vinyl and plenty of vintage and retro memorabilia on offer.Free entry 07801 564622St John’s Methodist Church, Llandudno 53-55 Mostyn Street, LLANDUDNO, Conwy LL30 2NN_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Canine Christmas Party
Sunday – 3pm -Llandudno – 3rd Space
Join us for a glass of Pawsecco at our first K9 event!
There will be games, competitions and a photo booth for our four legged friends.
Paws up if you’re as excited as we are at 3rd Space! 🐶We will be collecting a Doggy Christmas Present Box for the RSPCA, any donations of bedding, toys and treats would be greatly appreciated.
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Ffair Creffy Nadolig / Christmas Craft Fair
Saturday – 10 – 4 – Penmachno
Anrhegion Nadolig funud olaf! / Last minute Christmas gifts!
Lluniaeth tymhorol a cherddoriaeth / Seasonal refreshments and music
Er budd Gwasanaeth Cynnal Gofalwyr & Ysbyty Gofal Llygaid Sant Ioan o Gaersalem
In aid of Carers Outreach Service & St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital10.00-16.00
Free EntryEglwys S. Tudclud / St Tudclud’s Church Penmachno Conwy LL24 0UR
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Podcasting WorkshopSaturday – 9:30 – 3pm – Llandudno – Mostyn
Learn how to talk about your favourite subjects and turn them into a podcast with BBC broadcaster Victoria Meakin at MOSTYN on 14th December in this fantastic interactive workshop. Book now at http://mostyn.org/podcastingpassions…
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Late Night ShoppingTuesday 17th – 4 – 8:30 -Llandudno Junction – The Emporium
FREE event
Come along to a festive evening, with 10% off everything, it’s perfect to finish off your shopping or treat yourself!
All supplies and handmade products included on the night!
Top it off with a warm mulled drink and a mince pie.
Looking forward to seeing you if you can make it.
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Antique and Collectors Fair
Friday – 9 – 4 – Llandudno – Town Hall
The Lions of Llandudno have been holding an Antique
and Collectors Fair in Llandudno for over 30 years. A wide variety of items on sale with prices to suit
everybody’s budget from £1 to £100s. All profits to local charities. At the Town Hall, Lloyd Street,
Llandudno from 9am to 4pm. Admission: 50p. Phone: 07968957177____________________________________________________________________________________________
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Free Lecture -An 18th century tour of North Wales
Friday – 4pm – Llandudno – Mostyn
Coming to Winter Light – Chapter 2 this Saturday?
We present a FREE lecture from Professor Andrew Hiscock, in partnership with Bangor University.This talk explores an 18th century experience of touring North Wales from Flintshire to Gwynedd and it offers some unexpected insights into familiar towns and locations. One of the travellers was a national celebrity at the time – come along to find out who it was and what the companions made of North Wales.
Booking is strongly advised via https://www.mostyn.org/
winterlight Ydych chi’n dod i Golau Gaeaf Pennod 2 y dydd Sadwrn hwn?
Rydym yn cyflwyno darlith AM DDIM gan yr Athro Andrew Hiscock, mewn partneriaeth â Phrifysgol Bangor.Taith o’r 18fed ganrif o amgylch Gogledd Cymru
14 Rhagfyr, 4:00yp
Mae’r ddarlith hon yn sôn am y profiad o deithio yng Ngogledd Cymru rhwng sir y Fflint a Gwynedd yn y 18fed ganrif, ac yn rhoi cipolwg annisgwyl ar drefi a lleoliadau cyfarwydd. Roedd un o’r teithwyr yn enwog ledled y wlad ar y pryd – dewch draw i gael gwybod pwy oedd y teithiwr, a beth oedd barn y cyd-deithwyr am Ogledd Cymru.
Cynghorir archebu’n gryf trwy https://www.mostyn.org/
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Christmas workshop for children aged 5 – 12 years
Print your own Christmas cardsSaturday – 11 – 12:30 – Llandudno – Mostyn
Get creative and use printmaking techniques to create unique Christmas cards for your friends and family.Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking:
£5 per child
Booking advised.Via Eventbrite or via MOSTYN shop on 01492 868191 during opening hours._________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Hickory’s Smokehouse Christmas MarketFriday and Saturday – Rhos-On-Sea
It’s back! Our local Christmas
market! Pick up some gifts from local arts and crafts companies, feel festive and enjoy a winter warmerwith crafting for the kids and all the fun of Christmas. At Hickory’s Smokehouse, Llandudno Road, Rhos-
on-Sea from 11.30am to 5pm. Phone: 01492 550444. Web: www.hickorys.co.uk/venue/rhos-on-sea/___________________________________________________________________________________
Only Men Aloud + Sophie Evans | Pontio Bangor
Saturday – 7pm – 10pm – Bangor – Pontio
After the rip roaring success of their Decade Gala Celebration at the Wales Millennium Centre last year, Only Men Aloud are going back out on the road this Winter to have a Merry Little Christmas with their fans across Wales. Get ready for an evening full of your OMA favourites and Christmas classics
Joining them this winter and fresh from staring as Glinda in the West End’s Wicked will be Wales’ very own Sophie Evans.
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Sunday – The Bridge Inn – 6:30pm – 9:30 PM – The Bridge Inn – Menai Bridge – Anglesey
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Sleeping BeautySaturday – Dec 29th – Llandudno – Venue Cymru
Venue Cymru, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 1BBTel: 01492 872000
ONGOING AND REPEATED CHRISTMAS EVENTS
12 Birds of Christmas Quiz
Every day in December – 9:30 – 5pm – RSPB – Llandudno Junction
Available every day in December, and during the school holidays…
Follow the trails and find the missing lyrics to our ‘12 Birds of Christmas’ song, whilst learning about the brilliant birds that visit RSPB Conwy during Winter!
Have a go at singing it, and remember to collect your reward afterwards! £1 per quiz sheet. Normal entrance fees apply.
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Sit With Santa
Saturday 11 – 4 – Colywn Bay – Bayview Shopping Centre
Sit with Santa and have your photo taken with him which will be free to download from the Bayview Website
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Christmas Tree Festival
Glan Conwy – St. Ffraid’s Church
From the first week in December – lots of local businesses have placed trees in the church – come along and have a look!
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ONGOING AND REPEATED COMMUNITY EVENTS
ART GALLERIES
Ffin y Parc Gallery -Llanrwst
• Until 4 December – Kate Pasvol – Welsh Walks – Kate Pasvol is a glass artist whose roots and
inspiration are in Wales. This is her first solo exhibition at Ffin y Parc. In her work, she is looking for
ways to represent and capture the landscape.
• Until 4 December – Anne Aspinall – A Welsh Connection – To help celebrate Anne’s 70th the Gallery
have put together this major solo exhibition depicting her journey as an artist. It is a celebration of her
talent and insight.
• 8 to 22 December – Exhibitions: Dewi Tudur and Christmas Mixed Exhibition.Ffin y Parc Gallery – Betws Road, Llanrwst. Open Wednesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 11am
to 5pm. Phone: 01492 642070. Visit the website for details of more activities at this site: www.welshart.net/_______________________________________________________________________________________________
MOSTYN – Llandudno
• Until 26 January – Jamie Barnes – Sea Structures – Inspired by his explorations of coastal paths
around Wales, Anglesey, Northumberland, Cumbria and Scotland.
• Until 26 January – In-sight 18 – A new collection of work by artists from North Wales at MOSTYN, in
partnership with Helfa Gelf Art Trail: Deborah Albrow / Mark Albrow / Louise Edwards / Helen Howlett /
Wini Jones Lewis / Verity Pulford. The exhibition is curated by Barry Morris, MOSTYN.
• Until 26 January – AS IT IS: Man’s footprint on the Welsh landscape – Photographs by Magnum
photographer David Hurn, accompanied by a film about the artist by Zed Nelson.
• Until 1 March – Anj Smith – Working primarily with painting, Anj Smith is interested in reflecting on the
very possibilities and limitations of the medium itself.
• Until 1 March – Chiara Camoni – Including new and recent works, Chiara Camoni’s exhibition
includes a collaborative piece made specifically for MOSTYN.
• Until 1 March – Nobuko Tsuchiya: 30 Ways to Go to the Moon – This new body of work by
Japanese artist Nobuko Tsuchiya is showing for the first time in Wales.MOSTYN – 12 Vaughan Street, Llandudno. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10.30am to 4pm. Phone: 01492
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Royal Cambrian Academy – Conwy.• Until 21 December – The Winter Show – A selection of affordable works for sale off the wall.
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_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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