What’s On This Weekend – Friday 15th – Sunday 17th

Llawn05 Arts Festival

Friday – Sunday – Llandudno

LLAWN05 Llandudno Arts Weekend #5 – The Llandudno Art Weekend – LLAWN – A whole weekend of free events along the Promenade and across various venues and spaces in Llandudno.

Web: www.llawn.org

Gorjys Secrets Festival

  Friday evening ( Giggles Under The Tree ) , Saturday and Sunday – Caerhun Hall – Conwy Valley

After last years award-winning debut, ‘Gorjys Secrets Music Festival’ returns to the beautifully manicured grounds of Caer Rhun Hall in the splendour of the Conwy Valley, North Wales on Saturday the 16th of September.

Bringing together an international line up of artists and bands alongside showcasing some of the finest singer songwriters from around Wales Gorjys Secrets is a beautiful day of music and festivities but as 2016 showed Gorjys Secrets is so much more than just another music festival.

Amidst the finely landscaped gardens and woodland atmosphere Gorjys Secrets promises a truly family friendly, unique and special day and as the darkness falls and through the use of the breathtaking lighting displays and decorations, the grounds and trees are transformed into a magical wonderland bringing to life the legends of Caer Rhun to immerse you further into this Gorjys bubble.

Throughout the day at the festivals marketplace and bars you can sample some of the finest local craft Ales Gins and Wine and feast at our sumptuous and locally sourced independent food vendors – you will never go hungry or be in need of a fine drink.

Camping is available and for festival goers who wish to arrive early to camp on the Friday evening they have free entry to the grounds and bars for the popular night of comedy that is – Gorjys Secrets ‘Giggles under the Tree’. Hosted last year by the award winning and hilarious Tudur Owen this will be a great night of fun – not to be missed and the perfect kick-start to the weekend!

Visit the festivals web site to see the full line up of events and to book all your tickets and camping online…..It’s going to be a Gorjys day.

Festival Artists include:

Lewis Watson – Jon Gomm – Marcus Bonfanti – Ian Prowse and Amsterdam –Karima Francis with Band – Blair Dunlop – Katey Brooks with Band – Nick Harper – Merry Hell – Climbing Trees – Sam Airey – Emma Stevens – Heal the Last Stand – wes finch music – Astraluna – Mountainface – We Were Strangers – Limerance – Black Mountain Lights – The Storyville Mob – Jimmy Rae & the Moonshine Girls – Kiani Marie – Musician – Bella Mckendree –Hannah Scott -@Lost Like Alice – Lucy Mayhew – Lani Rhiannon – Saint Loe– Joe Berry Official – Courteous Thief – Retro Youth

Aftershow DJ’s include:
Endaf, Dr Cubis, WILLIAM

Festival Activities Include:
Giggles Under the Tree 2017 – Gorjys Secrets Music Festival – Magical Camping Field- Festival Market Place
Wellbeing Garden Spa – Sauna Huts – Massage – Donkey Rides – Wood Carving – Axe Throwing -Spellbinding Garden Lighting – Craft Ales, Wine and Gin Bars – Wood Fired Pizza – Artisan Coffee
Welsh Foods Suppliers – Bee Keeping – Face Painting – Artists Merchandise Store – Family Circus – Henna Art and Body Painting – Fairy Story Telling – Arts and Crafts Stalls – Patchwork Campervan

Music and festivities in a stunning country manor house estate in the Conwy Valley showcasing some of the finest singer-songwriters from around Wales and the UK. At Caer Rhun Hall, Conwy Valley.

Phone: 01492 338600 or see website for full ticket details: www.gorjys.com/

Every Weekend throughout September – all across the North Wales region

A wonderful chance to take a peek inside studios of artists ranging from sculptors to jewellery makers…

Pop in, say hello, have a cuppa and learn about the techniques, inspirations and meet the artists behind the art…
The event is starting it’s second weekend tomorrow.
Helfa Gelf Art Trail takes place in Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham counties from Friday to Sunday throughout September 2017.
Studios are open from 11am–5pm
For further details, images and information about the studios go to www.helfagelf.co.uk

Reveries – Art Exhibition –

Friday ( 6 – 8 )  – Saturday 16th – October 14th – Conwy

Stunningly beautiful pieces by the amazingly talented Jan Gardner RCA – this is one exhibition you cannot miss!

Royal Cambrian Academy – Crown Lane, Conwy. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 5pm.

Phone: 01492 593413. Web: www.rcaconwy.org

Heritage Sites Open their Doors

Throughout September

Open Doors 2017 – Join us for Wales’ largest annual celebration of architecture and heritage. Admission is free:

15-17 September – St Julitta’s Church, Capel Curig – The smallest of the old churches of
Snowdonia and a Grade II* listed building. Exhibition celebrating 50 years of the Snowdonia Society and
its work since 1967. Open 11am to 4.30pm.

 16/17, 23/24 and 30 September – Llanelian Church, Llanelian yn Rhos, Colwyn Bay

An ancient, double-naved church in the Clwydian style. Of special interest is a pre-Reformation tripych, painted in naïve style on wood. Open 10am to 4pm.

16 September – St Cystennin’s Church, Llangystennin – St Cystennin Church was thought to be founded in 338AD and dedicated to one of the Constantine’s. The present church was rebuilt in 1843 and is Grade II listed. Open 10am to 4pm.

16 September – Shiloh Community Centre – The Shiloh is a converted chapel with a Heritage Room celebrating the history and culture of the Machno Valley. Local crafts and exhibition about the history of the Machno Valley. Open 11am to 4pm.

16 September – Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant, Penmachno – One of the most important houses in the history of the Welsh language and home to William Morgan, who translated the Bible into Welsh in 1588. Open 12pm to 5pm.

 16 September – United Church, Penmachno – This is the third chapel on the site, built in 1873 as a Calvinistic Methodist place of worship. Admire this beautiful building with its gallery, organ and decorated ceiling. Open 10am to 4pm.

 17 September – Llangelynnin Old Church – Enjoy the very special setting of this 12th century church, 900 feet above Henryd, alongside the ancient St Celynnin’s Well with the beauty and serenity that captures the pilgrim heart. Open 9am to 6pm.

 17 September – Parish Church of St Trillo, Rhos-on-Sea – A charming Grade II* listed medieval church dating partly from the 12th century. Whitewashed, it provided a landmark for vessels at sea.Burial place of Officer Lowe, hero of the Titanic. Open 9am to 6pm.

For more information go to : http://cadw.gov.wales/splash?orig=/opendoors

Meet the baby dragons

Friday – Sunday -Conwy Castle

Visitors are dared to meet Dylan and Cariad, Cadw’s Baby Dragons, at Conwy Castle. No booking required.

For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/ConwyCastle/

Beachwatch

Saturday – 10:30 – 12:30 – Colwyn Bay

Help protect marine wildlife by collecting and surveying litter on the beach at Colwyn Bay – bring your own gloves. Family friendly ( Under 18’s must be accompanied ) – meet West of Porth Eirias

Contact Mark Sheridan on 01492 583820/07505214073 or mark.sheridan@gmail.com

Wool Sunday and Butterfly Release

Sunday 10 – 4 – Pensychnant  – Conwy

A celebration of all things wooly! Spinners, weavers, dyers, knitters, crocheters, stitchers and other crafts will sell their wares and demonstrate their  crafts. There’ll also be plants for sale and, of course, delicious cakes too!

At 2pm 100’s of red Admiral butterflies will be released!

Call 01492 592595 for more info or contact jpt.pensychnant@btinternet.com or go to http://www.pensychnant.co.uk

  MV Balmoral Sailings from Llandudno Pier

To 19 September  – Continuing its long and illustrious story, and one of the last surviving ships of its type, this member of the National Historic Fleet, the Motor Vessel Balmoral offers a wide choice of coastal day excursion cruises. Phone: 0117 325 6200. Web:http://www.whitefunnel.co.uk/

Drone Raising

Saturday and Sunday – Gwrych Castle – Abergele

Come witness the battle of the drones as they go on an assault course through the castle! Who will win?!

The first event is being held at Gwrych Castle, North Wales on 16th/17th September 2017. We truly belief that this crusade will see £1000’s raised for much needed restoration to Castles around the United Kingdom. If you have a drone, race a drone or never flown a drone, then Drone Crusaders is the place to be. Simulators, stalls, race teams, air displays and more. Join our Drone Crusade!

Over the weekend there will be freshly cooked bacon & sausage sandwiches, hand reared lamb batches and a BBQ all supplied by our good friend at a local Micro Farm. There will be a night race on the Saturday night and a projector displaying the racers vision onto the Castle Wall giving you a real feel for the skill required to fly these crazy 120mph+ drones

£6 adults, £3 children
10am til 5pm

For more info go to: http://gwrychtrust.co.uk/

Bart’s Bash

Sunday 11 – 2 – Llandudno Sailing Club

Come Sail with Llandudno Sailing Club on Sunday 17th Sept and participate in the largest multi-venue regatta in the world, have some fun with friends and raise some money for charity at the same time.

Register on-line @

http://www.bartsbash.com/participant-sign-up ensuring you enter the Venue as Llandudno Sailing Club.

Racing Starts @ 11:00 90min pursuit race Times-Link

If you are booking a club boat please let Gareth or Rosie know or add your name to the list up on the notice board.

For more info – go to http://llandudno-sailing.com/

Llandudno Antique and Collectors’ Fair

Saturday 9:15 – 3:30 – Llandudno Town Hall

 Small, friendly antique and collectors’ fair in the centre of Llandudno with a wide variety of goods on sale including vintage fashion, jewellery, silver, china, glass, collectables, paintings etc. At Town Hall, Lloyd Street, Llandudno from 9.15am to approximately 3.30pm. Entry 50p (children free). Phone: 01492 518597. Web: www.simplythebestantiquefairs.co.uk/

North Wales Police Open Day

Saturday 11 – 4 – Colwyn Bay

An opportunity to see what North Wales Police do. Meet the teams, see the dogs and have fun! No dogs allowed except Guide Dogs. At Police Headquarters, Glan-y-Don, Colwyn Bay from 11am to 4pm. Web: www.north-wales.police.uk

Record Label Launch

Friday 7:30 -11 -Rhos-On-Sea

Introducing the Pie Records Official Launch Party!

A night of live music, delectable storytelling, new menu taster session, magic & much, much more.

To thank you all for your continuous support, infallible creativity, UNIQUE dance moves and positive & interesting chatter – this Pieday Night is FREE ENTRY!

Limited tickets are available FROM 6PM TODAY at Pie Records – first come first serve – MAXIMUM 4 TICKETS PER PERSON.

Doors @ 7.30pm sharp

17 Rhos Road, LL28 4RN Rhôs-on-Sea

Antiques and Collectables

Saturday – 9- 4 – Venue Cymru, Llandudno

Post cards, stamps, collectables, records and much more – pop along to the Orme Suite and have a mooch about.

Admission only £1 – free refreshments

Toy and Train Sale

Sunday – 10:30 – 3 – Venue Cymru – Llandudno

Many top dealers, including Dinky, Corgi, Hornby trains etc.

Admission £2  ( children and OAP’s £1.50 )

For more info call 01643 702757/07966694579

or go to http://www.chrisdyerfairs.co.uk

Welsh Story and Rhymetime

Friday  1:30 – 2:30 – Llanfairfechan

For babies 0 -4 yrs old. Come along and have some fun!

Suitable for Welsh learners, non-Welsh speaking parents and Welsh speakers

Contact 07391530411 or jen.dafydd@meithrin.cymru

Painting Demonstration

Monday – 2pm -Deganwy

Jeremy Yates will be painting for this, the first demonstration of the winter season by the Conwy Valley Art Society – at the Bethel Chapel, Overlea Ave, Deganwy

All welcome – Admission only £2 – refreshments available