Latest events in Rhayader, Mid Wales

Events Calendar

Look here for details of all up and coming events happening in and around Rhayader, from local fund-raising to national running races.

Powys Lanes Rally


Date: Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th February 2012
Location: The Smithfield, North Street, Rhayader.

Based in Rhayader, over 100miles of Welsh Lanes. Classes: Expert, semi expert, novice and beginner.


Rhayader walkers Sunday walks

Time: 10 a.m.
Date: Sunday 5th February
Location: The Car park, Dark Lane, North Street, Rhayader

Kington, Kennel Cottage, Titley pools, Snowdrops? 7 miles Leader ....... Ray Harvey Enjoyable walks in Mid Wales

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World Cafe

Time: 7 p.m.
Date: Monday 6th February
Location: The Crown, North Street, Rhayader.

Transition Town Rhayader & District are hosting a World Cafe event on local food,

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Thursday Bingo

Time: 7.30 p.m
Date: Every Thursday
Location: The Leisure Centre, North Street, Rhayader

Bingo every thursday organized by The Football Club.


Following the Flame

Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Date: Friday 11th February
Location: Rhayader Museum and Gallery, CARAD, East Street. Rhayader

A CELEBRATION of Wales at the Olympic and Paralympic Games will take place at Rhayader Museum and Gallery from next month. Launching Following the Flame will be a major new touring exhibition which explores and celebrates the inspiring history of Welsh sporting achievement.

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“Fungi” - mushrooms and toadstools

Time: 7.30pm.
Date: Thursday 16th February
Location: CARAD, East Street , Rhayader

Fungi – mushrooms and toadstools’ – a talk by Dr Ray Woods of Plantlife. A Rhayader by Nature event open to all . Tel. 01597 811169 for further details.


Real Radnorshire

Time: 7.30 p.m.
Date: Thursday 23rd February
Location: CARAD, East Street, Rhayader.

Real Wales... Join us in the CARAD Theatre to welcome renowned authors and speakers in the first of our Real Wales evenings.

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Spring Walk

Time: 10 a.m.
Date: Saturday 25th February
Location: The Square, Abbey Cwm Hir

A Fund raising walk for St Marys Church, approx 6 miles

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Noson Gymreig - Welsh Evening

Time: 7-30 pm.
Date: Thuesday 1st March
Location: Leisure Centre, North Street, Rhayader

Organized by St. Clement's Church to celebrate St. Davids Day The Radnorshire Twurzels will entertain. Tickets £5 from church members. Get your tickets early to avoid disappointment - it was a sell out last year!

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The Monks Trod

Time: 10am back about 2.30 pm.
Date: Sunday 11th March 2012
Location: Meet at the Visitor Centre, Elan Valley, Rhayader

A 6 mile high-level hillwalk with only a 150m ascent, following in the footsteps of the Cistercian Monks. Numbers are very limited so please book early.


20 Mile road race

Time: 1 p.m.
Date: Saturday 17th March 2012
Location: The Leisure Centre, North Street, Rhayader

20 mile and 5 mile Round the Lakes road race.

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Real Wales

Time: 7.30pm
Date: Thursday 22nd March
Location: CARAD, East Street, Rhayader.

Real Wales: Hills, Valleys and City Streets with Mike Parker and Peter Finch.

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Birds in Wales

Time: 7.30pm
Date: Tuesday 27th March
Location: CARAD, East Street , Rhayader

‘Birds in Wales ’ – the work of the newly established Wales Office of the British Trust for Ornithology - a talk by Kelvin Jones BTO Wales Development Officer. A Rhayader by Nature event open to all - . Tel. 01597 811169 for further details.


Voices in Unity present “Mary Magdalene”

Time: 7-00 pm.
Date: Sunday 1st April
Location: St Clement's Church, Church Street, Rhayader

On Palm Sunday, at the beginning of Holy Week, Voices in Unity will perform the cantata "Mary Magdalene" by Roger Jones Tickets £5 at the church door.


Car Boot Sales

Time: Gates open 8 a.m.
Date: Saturday 28th April, 26th May, 30th June, 28th July, 25th August.
Location: The Smithfield, North Street, Rhayader

Car Boots Organized by Cancer Research U.K. Rhayader branch. Contact No. 01597 810 340


Famity weekend at the Willow Globe


Date: Saturday & Suday 14th & 15th July
Location: Willow Globe, Llanwrthwl, Rhayader

Family Weekend at the Willow Globe, This is advance notice of an exciting family camping and theatre weekend for children (and accompanying parent (s) for those aged 10 and under) exploring Macbeth and featuring sword fighting, witches, evening campfire and story telling and informal performance.

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