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.

Five Dams in a Day - Elan Valley Trust, Saturday 29th June 2013

Time: 9am
Date: 29th June 2013
Location: Meet at Elan Valley Visitor Centre (SN928646)

A strenuous 12 mile walk around the Elan Valley reservoirs

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Rhayader Walkers - Tuesday evening local walks

Time: Meet by 6.10pm for 6.15pm start
Date: Tuesday evenings
Location: Meet at Rhayader Leisure Centre / Dark Lane car park.

Guided, local walks - 2013 programme All welcome

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Troed-Rhiw-Drain Evening Ramble - Elan Valley Trust, Thursday 4 July 2013


Date: Thursday 4 July 2013 - 7.30 p.m
Location: Gwaelod y Rhos Car Park (SN 901671)

2 mile guided walk to marvel at the diverse natural history of the area.

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Noyaddfach Farmhouse - Elan Valley Trust


Date: Monday 8 July 2013 - 5.30 p.m.
Location: Meet by the toilets in the Elan Valley (SN931648)

Visit this farmhouse which has been recently refurbished by the Elan Valley Trust.

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Pont ar Elan Show, Elan Valley

Time: 12.30pm for 1pm start
Date: Saturday, 1st June 2013
Location: Pont ar Elan, sat nav LD6 5HS, grid ref SN903716

Annual show at Elan Valley, Rhayader

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Penglaneinon Shearing - Elan Valley Trust, Thursday 11th July 2013

Time: Between 2pm and 4pm
Date: Thursday 11th July 2013
Location: Penglaneinon, off the Claerwen Valley road - follow signs and park at SN 911626

Join in with annual shearing day at a traditional hill farm.

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Managing wildflower meadows - Elan Valley Trust, Sunday 14th July 2013

Time: Meet at 2pm, finish by 4.30pm
Date: Sunday 14th July 2013
Location: Meet at Nantgwyllt car park SN909639

A guided excursion through some of Wales' most species-rich meadows

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Farming & wildlife together - Elan Valley Trust, Wednesday 17th July 2013

Time: Meet at 6.30pm, return around 8pm
Date: Wednesday 17th July 2013
Location: Meet at Gwaelod y Rhos car park SN901671

Evening walk to learn about farming in the uplands and how farming and wildlife benefit each other.

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Archaeological walk - Elan Valley Trust, Saturday 20th July 2013

Time: Meet at 11am, expected return around 3pm
Date: Saturday 20th July 2013
Location: Meet at the Teifi Pools (access track to Llyn Egnant) SN795680

A moderate 5 mile walk exploring the archaeological secrets of the Claerddu Valley.

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Two counties, two lakes and a bothy - Elan Valley Trust, Sunday 4th August 2013

Time: Meet at 9.45am, back approx. 5pm
Date: Sunday 4th August 2013
Location: Meet at Craig Goch dam (SN894686), transport back to here at end

A moderate 8 mile linear hillwalk along parts of the Monks Trod to Cerrigllwydion Pools and calling at Claerwen Farm.

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“Creatures of the Night” - Elan Valley Trust, Saturday 7th Sept 2013

Time: Meet at 7.30pm, scheduled late finish
Date: Saturday 7th Sept 2013
Location: Meet at Llanerch y Cawr car park SN 900616

Insight into the variety of our bat & moth species

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The old Elan turf roads - Elan Valley Trust, Sat 21st Sept 2013

Time: Meet at 9.45am, expected return approx. 4pm
Date: Sat 21st Sept 2013
Location: Meet at Craig Goch dam (SN894686)

A circular 8 mile moderate walk visiting some of the old turf roads in the Elan Valley

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Lluest Cwmbach - Elan Valley Trust, Sunday 13th Oct 2013

Time: Meet at 1.30pm, return approx. 4pm
Date: Sunday 13th Oct 2013
Location: Meet at lay-by at summit of Aberystwyth Mountain Road SN920707

Visit this former shepherd's cottage on a moderately strenuous 5 mile walk

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Exploring the Bronze Age in the Elan Valley - Elan Valley Trust, Sat 26th Oct 2013

Time: Meet at 10am, return approx. 4pm
Date: Sat 26th Oct 2013
Location: Meet at Elan Estate Office, Elan Village SN932649

An 8 mile walk exploring Bronze Age settlement sites to the south of Caban Coch Reservoir

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“Reservoir Roundabout” - Elan Valley trust, 4th Jan 2014


Date: 4th Jan 2014
Location: Start from Elan Valley Visitor Centre SN928646

Annual walking and/or running challenge - 22 or 12 mile courses!

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All’s Well That Ends Well

Time: 7.00 p.m.
Date: Friday 24 and Saturday 25 May 2013
Location: The Willow Globe

Mysterious and beguiling play.

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Fleurs de Lys

Time: 7.00 p.m.
Date: Saturday 8 June 2013
Location: The Willow Globe

Medieval Music and Song.

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The Factory - Willow Globe Theatre

Time: 7.00 p.m.
Date: Saturday 22 June 2013
Location: The Willow Globe Theatre

This dynamic company honours spontaneity and creative risk.

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A Love Like Salt - Willow Globe Theatre

Time: 7.00 p.m.
Date: Saturday 13 July 2013
Location: The Willow Globe Theatre

Combination of live music and timeless tales from the Devil's Violin Company.

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The Wet Mariners - Willow Globe Theatre

Time: 7.00 p.m.
Date: Saturday 27 July 2013
Location: The Willow Globe Theatre

Shakespearean extravaganza

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Family Camp - The Willow Globe Theatre


Date: Saturday 3 August
Location: The Willow Globe Theatre

Family Camp

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As You Like It - The Willow Globe Theatre

Time: 7.00 p.m.
Date: Saturday 17 August 2013
Location: The Willow Globe Theatre

The London Contemporary Theatre presents As You Like It.

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Henry IV - Part 1 & 2 - The Willow Globe Company

Time: 2.00 p.m.
Date: Sunday 1 September 2013
Location: The Willow Globe Theatre

Both parts of Henry IV.

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Elan Valley Ranger Safari - Visitor’s Centre

Time: 9.30 a.m.
Date: Saturday 6 July 2013
Location: Vistor Centre - Elan Valley

Ranger Safari

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Botanical Safari - Visitor Centre

Time: 9.30 a.m.
Date: Sunday 9 June 2013
Location: Vistor Centre - Elan Valley

Botanical safari.

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Evening Ranger Safari - Visitor Centre, Elan Valley

Time: 7.00 p.m.
Date: Saturday 13 July 2013
Location: Vistor Centre - Elan Valley

Evening Ranger Safari.

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Dark Skies and Magical Lights - Visitor Centre, Elan Valley

Time: 9.00 p. m.
Date: Friday 2 August 2013
Location: Penbont Car Park

Magical evening walk.

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Photographing the Night Sky

Time: 7.00 p.m.
Date: Friday 11 October 2013
Location: Vistor Centre - Elan Valley

Use of photography to create star trails.

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Great Elan Valley World Star Count

Time: 7.00 p.m.
Date: Saturday 26 October 2013
Location: Vistor Centre - Elan Valley

International Great World Star Count.

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High Trees Challenge - Visitor Centre, Elan Valley

Time: 9.30 a.m.
Date: Sunday 2 June 2013
Location: Vistor Centre - Elan Valley

Outdoor Activity Days.

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Kayaking on the Reservoir - Visitor Centre, Elan Valley

Time: 1.30 p.m.
Date: Sunday 2 June 2013
Location: Vistor Centre - Elan Valley

Outdoor Activity Days

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Dam Open Days

Time: 1.00 p.m.
Date: Tuesday 28 May 2013
Location: Dam Entrance

Elan Dam Days

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Dambusters Walk - Visitor Centre, Elan Valley

Time: 2.00 p.m.
Date: Saturday 25 May 2013
Location: Vistor Centre - Elan Valley

4 mile guided walk.

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Bug Bonanza - Visitor Centre, Elan Valley

Time: 2.00 p.m.
Date: Friday 31 May 2013
Location: Vistor Centre - Elan Valley

Bug bonanza.

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Nature Walks

Time: 10.30 a.m.
Date: Sunday 26 May 2013
Location: Nantmel, nr Rhayader

Nature Walks in aid of Wales Air Ambulance and Cancer Research Campaign. At Lon Lodges Farm Walk and Nature Trail.

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Strawberry Tea Afternoon

Time: 2.00 p.m.
Date: Saturday 22 June 2013
Location: The Dderw, Cwmdauddwr, Rhayader

Strawberry Tea.

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Poems and Puddings

Time: 7.30 p.m.
Date: Friday 7 June 2013
Location: Llanwrthwl Village Hall, nr Rhayader

Poems and Puddings

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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.


Spin a Yarn

Time: 11am - 3pm
Date: Every Thursday
Location: Rhayader Museum and Gallery

Regular textile group meeting at Rhayader Museum and Gallery. All welcome just drop in.


Rhayader Strollers

Time: 1:30 - 3.15pm
Date: Fortnightly, Tuesdays
Location: Meet at Smithfield Car Park at 1:30pm

Join a sociable group for a fortnightly gentle walk in the Rhayader area. Next walks: 5/2/13 19/2/13 5/3/13 19/3/13. Contact Joan 01597 824866

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Active 50+

Time: 10 - 11.30am
Date: Wednesday fortnightly
Location: The Arches, West St, Rhayader

A social get together for people over 50. Chat, speakers, trips, ... All welcome

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Rhayader Walkers - Sunday walks

Time: 10 a.m. unless otherwise stated.
Date: Sundays
Location: The Leisure Centre Car Park, Dark Lane, North Street, Rhayader

Enjoyable, guided walks in Mid Wales - all welcome

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Gardens Open for charity - NGS

Time: 12.00 noon
Date: Saturday 25 May 2013
Location: Abbeycwmhir, nr Rhayader

Open Garden.

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Art and Craft Exhibition

Time: 10.00 a.m.
Date: Saturday 25 May 2013
Location: 'Old School', Cwmdauddwr, Rhayader

Art & Craft Exhibition.

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Rhayader Carnival


Date: 13th July 2013

13th to 21st July 9 days of art, culture, sport ... and fun!

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