Some local events taking place in the next ten days for you to have a look at....

Efforts and Ideals: Prints of the First World War at National Library of WalesNational Library of Wales, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3BU, Tel: 01970 632548, Email, www.llgc.org.uk Sat 30 Jan - Sat 28 May 2016 09:30 to 17:00

Garden Willow Craft at National Wool MuseumSat 30 Apr 2016

Girlguiding Cymru Exhibition at National Library of Wales Sat 23 Apr - Sat 3 Sep 2016

International Antiques & Collectors Fair of Wales at Royal Welsh Showground Sat 30 Apr - Sun 1 May 2016

Landed Festival at Llandrindod Wells Fri 29 Apr - Sun 1 May 2016

Machynlleth Comedy Festival at Machynlleth Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8BL, Tel: 01597 810591, Email, www.machcomedyfest.co.uk Fri 29 Apr - Sun 1 May 2016

Posters of the First World War at Ceredigion Museum & GallerySat 6 Feb - Sun 1 May 2016

Powis Castle remembers its WWI hero at Powis CastlePowis Castle, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8RF, Tel: 01938 551944, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/powis-castle Tue 1 Mar - Fri 30 Sep 201 11:00 to 17:00

Red Kite Challenge/Sialens y Barcud Coch at Devil's Bridge / PontarfynachSat 30 Apr - Sun 1 May 2016

Talgarth Walking Festival at TalgarthTalgarth, Talgarth, Brecon, Powys, LD3 OBW, Tel: 01874 713193, Email, www.talgarthwalkingfestival.org/ Fri 29 Apr - Mon 2 May 2016

Working for Victory: Welsh Industry & WWI at National Wool Museum Tue 1 Mar - Wed 31 Aug 2016

Dawn Chorus at Elan Valley Elan Valley, Nr Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP, Tel: 01597 810390, Email, www.elanvalley.org.uk Sun 1 May 2016 06:30 to 08:30

Ensemble Cymru at Aberystwyth Arts Centre Sun 1 May 2016

Exhibition: Artists in Residence at Elan ValleyElan Valley, Nr Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP, Tel: 01597 810390, Email, www.elanvalley.org.uk

Sun 1 May - Thu 30 Jun 201610:00 to 16:00

Picturesque Tour at Cambrian Safaris Sun 1 May 2016

Evening Dog Walk & Light Supper at Elan Valley Estate Elan Valley Estate, Elan Estate Office, Elan Village, RHAYADER, Powys, LD6 5HP, Tel: 01597 810449, Email, www.elanvalley.org.uk Mon 2 May 2016

Hinterland Tour at Cambrian SafarisMon 2 May 2016

Photography Workshops at Powis CastlePowis Castle, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8RF, Tel: 07958 007004, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/powis-castle/Mon 2 May 201610:00 to 16:00

The Railway Children at Theatr Mwldan Mon 2 May 2016

Yellow Wellies Coffee & Fun Day for RNLI at New Quay/Cei NewyddMon 2 May 2016

Elan Valley Tour at Cambrian Safaris Cambrian Safaris, Devil's Bridge, Ceredigion, SY23 4BD, Tel: 01974261425, Email, www.cambriansafaris.co.uk Tue 3 May 2016 09:30 to 13:30, 14:00 to 18:00

Llantrisant Church Art Workshop at Pengwernydd Pengwernydd, Pengwernydd, Pontrhydygroes, Ystrad Meurig, Ceredigion, SY25 6DS, Tel: 01974 282422, Email, www.pengwernydd.com Tue 3 May 10:30 to 15:30

Mark Steel: Who do I think I am? at Theatr MwldanTue 3 May 2016

Film: / Ffilm: 'Of Time and the Railway' at National Library of Wales Wed 4 May 2016

Guided Tours of the Gardens at Powis CastlePowis Castle, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8RF, Tel: 01938 551929, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/powis-castle/ Wed 4 May 2016 11:30 to 12:30, 14:15 to 15:15

Mountains and Red Kites Art Workshop at Pengwernydd Pengwernydd, Pengwernydd, Pontrhydygroes, Ystrad Meurig, Ceredigion, SY25 6DS, Tel: 01974 282422, Email, www.pengwernydd.co Wed 4 May 2016 10:30 to 15:30

Cardigan Theatre - The Fire of London at Theatr MwldanThu 5 - Sun 8 May 2016

Wild Food and Herbs at Strata Florida AbbeyThu 5 May 2016

Rheidol Power Tour at Cambrian Safaris Fri 6 May 2016

Swinging in the Rain at Constitution HillFri 6 - Sun 8 May 2016

2016 Welsh National Rally at Welshpool/Y Trallwng Sat 7 May 2016

Coffee Morning / Bore Coffi at AberystwythSat 7 May 2016

Cor y Bore Bach / Dawn Chorus and Croissants at RSPB Ynyshir Nature Reserve Sat 7 May 2016

Gin Tasting Evening at Monty's Brewery Visitor Centre Monty's Brewery Visitor Centre, The Cottage, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6QT, Tel: 01686668933 Sat 7 - Sun 8 May 201619:30 to 23:00, 19:00 to 23:00

Glanusk Welsh Stallion Show at Royal Welsh Showground Sat 7 May 2016

Marchnad Ffermwyr/Farmers Market at Aberystwyth Sat 7 May 2016

Presteigne Farmers Market at Presteigne/Llanandras Sat 7 May 2016

Welshpool Farmers Market at Coed-y-DinasSat 7 May 2016

Birdwatching Safari at Elan ValleyElan Valley, Nr Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP, Tel: 01597 810390, Email, www.elanvalley.org.uk Sun 8 May 2016 09:30 to 13:00

Nature Journaling Workshop at Elan Valley Elan Valley, Nr Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP, Tel: 01597 810390, Email, www.elanvalley.org.uk Sun 8 May 201610:00 to 16:00

Picturesque Tour at Cambrian SafarisSun 8 May 2016

Astronomy watch: Mercury at Elan ValleyElan Valley, Nr Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP, Tel: 01597 810390, Email, www.elanvalley.org.uk Mon 9 May 2016 12:00 to 16:30

Hinterland Tour at Cambrian Safaris Mon 9 May 2016

The History Man at Cilgerran Castle Mon 9 May 2016

The Welsh Uplands Death or Resurrection ? Talk at Aberystwyth University, Penglais, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3BY, Tel: 01970 871012, www.welshwildlife.org/  Mon 9 May 2016 19:00

Local events March and April 2016

Just a snapshot! Check out our events page for annual local events

We are right smack bang in the middle of all of the action!

Picturesque Tour at Cambrian Safaris Sun 27 Mar 2016

The Sara Philpott Room at Mid Wales Arts Centre & Sculpture Park Mid Wales Arts Centre & Sculpture Park, Maesmawr, Caersws, Powys, SY17 5SB, Tel: 01686 688369, Email, www.midwalesarts.org.uk Sun 20 Mar - Mon 16 May 201610:00 to 10:00, 16:00 to 16:00

Working for Victory: Welsh Industry & WWI at National Wool Museum Tue 1 Mar - Wed 31 Aug 2016

Hinterland Tour at Cambrian Safaris - Mon 28 Mar 2016

Elan Valley Tour at Cambrian Safaris - Cambrian Safaris, Devil's Bridge, Ceredigion, SY23 4BD, Tel: 01974261425, Email, www.cambriansafaris.co.uk - Tue 29 Mar 201609:30 to 13:30, 14:00 to 18:00

Guided Tours of the Gardens at Powis Castle - Wed 30 Mar 2016

Guided Walk/ Taith Dywys at Cors Dyfi Nature Reserve - Wed 30 Mar 2016

Scrappy Sheep Club at National Wool Museum - Wed 30 Mar - Fri 1 Apr 2016

This Land by Siân Owen at Small World Theatre - Wed 30 Mar 2016

Dam Open Day at Elan Valley - Elan Valley, Nr Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP, Tel: 01597 810390, Email, www.elanvalley.org.uk - Thu 31 Mar 201613:00 to 16:00

Dan Roberson: Young Artist's Portait Day at Mid Wales Arts Centre & Sculpture Park - Mid Wales Arts Centre & Sculpture Park, Maesmawr, Caersws, Powys, SY17 5SB, Tel: 01686688369, Email, www.midwalesarts.org.uk - Thu 31 Mar 201610:00 to 10:00, 16:00 to 16:00

Adventure Weekend in the beautiful Elan Valley at Elan Valley Lodge - Fri 1 - Sun 3 Apr 2016

Hay Dark Skies Festival at Hay-on-Wye/Y Gelli Gandryll - Hay-on-Wye/Y Gelli Gandryll, Powys, HR3 5DG, Tel: 07733 501342, Email, www.darkskiesfestival.org - Fri 1 - Sun 3 Apr 2016

Rheidol Power Tour at Cambrian Safaris - Fri 1 Apr 2016

Roald Dahl - The Big Friendly Author at National Library of Wales - National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3BU, Tel: 01970 632 548, Email, www.llgc.org.uk Fri 1 Apr 201610:00 to 11:30, 14:00 to 15:30

Adventurous Underground Sleepover in Old Mine at Corris Mine Explorers - Corris Mine Explorers, Corris Craft Centre, Corris, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9RF, Tel: 01650 511720, Email, www.corrismineexplorers.co.uk/sleepover.htm - Sat 2 - Sun 3 Apr 201618:00 to 23:55, 00:00 to 11:00

Archery Adventure at Tretower Court and Castle - Sat 2 - Sun 3 Apr 2016

Dark Skies Event at the Elan Valley at Elan Valley Estate - Elan Valley Estate, Elan Estate Office, Elan Village, RHAYADER, Powys, LD6 5HP, Tel: 01597 810880  - Sat 2 Apr 201616:00

Horrible History Stories: Pirate Adventures at National Wool Museum - Sat 2 Apr 2016

Magical Eco Twizy Tours at Brecon Beacons Visitor Centre - Sat 2 - Sun 3 Apr 2016

Marchnad Ffermwyr/Farmers Market at Aberystwyth - Sat 2 Apr 2016

Piggy Walking with a “Pig-Nic” at Brecon Beacons National Park - Sat 2 - Sun 3 Apr 2016

 Elan Valley, Nr Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP, Tel: 01597 810390, Email, www.elanvalley.org.uk/events/info/3669 - Sat 2 Apr 201616:00 to 21:00

Presteigne Farmers Market at Presteigne/Llanandras - Sat 2 Apr 2016

Printmaking workshop with Elin Vaughan Crowley at National Library of Wales - National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3BU, Tel: 01970 632 548, Email, www.llgc.org.uk

Sat 2 Apr 201613:30 to 16:30

Sheep Trekking in the Brecon Beacons at Brecon Beacons National Park - Sat 2 Apr 2016

The Light Car & Edwardian Section Weekend Tour at Aberystwyth Promenade  - Sat 2 Apr 2016

Village Tour at the Elan Valley at Elan ValleyElan Valley, Nr Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP, Tel: 01597 810390, Email, www.elanvalley.org.uk -Sat 2 Apr 201614:00 to 15:30

Welsh Beekeepers Association Convention at Royal Welsh Showground - Sat 2 Apr 2016

A Background on Medieval Marriage at Tretower Court and Castle - Sun 3 Apr 2016

Antur Mawr / Big Adventure - Small Bugs at RSPB Ynyshir Nature Reserve - Sun 3 Apr 2016

Marvellous Miniature Adventure at Ynyslas National Nature Reserve (NRW) - Ynyslas National Nature Reserve (NRW), Visitor Centre, Ynyslas, Borth, Ceredigion, SY24 5JZ, Tel: 01970 872900, Email, www.facebook.com/DyfiYnyslas Sun 3 Apr 201614:00 to 16:00

Picturesque Tour at Cambrian Safaris  Sun 3 Apr 2016

Wales Wildlife Trust Safari at Cardigan Bay Marine Wildilfe Centre, Sun 3 Apr 2016

Walking Through History at Ty Gwyn Farm, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5NY, Tel: 01597 829298, Email, www.tygwynfarm.co.uk  Sun 3 Apr 201610:30 to 14:30

WaterAid Awareness Day at Elan Valley Elan Valley, Nr Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP, Tel: 01597 810390, Email, www.elanvalley.org.uk - Sun 3 Apr 201610:00 to 15:00

Hinterland Tour at Cambrian Safaris - Mon 4 Apr 2016

International Dark Skies Week at Elan Valley - Elan Valley, Nr Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP, Tel: 01597 810390, Email, www.elanvalley.org.uk - Mon 4 - Sun 10 Apr 201610:00 to 17:00

Elan Valley Tour at Cambrian Safaris - Cambrian Safaris, Devil's Bridge, Ceredigion, SY23 4BD, Tel: 01974261425, Email, www.cambriansafaris.co.uk Tue 5 Apr 201609:30 to 13:30, 14:00 to 18:00

Knit and Nature/ Gwau a Natur at Cors Dyfi Nature Reserve - Wed 6 Apr 2016

Rheidol Power Tour at Cambrian Safaris - Fri 8 Apr 2016

Crickhowell Vintage & Antiques Fayre at Crickhowell/Crug Hywel - Sat 9 Apr 2016

Introduction to Patisserie Workshop at Cardigan GuildhallSat 9 Apr 2016

Knighton Farmers Market at Knighton Community Hall - Sat 9 Apr 2016

Picturesque Tour at Cambrian Safaris - Sun 10 Apr 2016

Skills Workshop for Watercolour Landscapes at Elan Valley - Elan Valley, Nr Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP, Tel: 01597 810390, Email, www.elanvalley.org.uk - Sun 10 Apr 201610:00 to 16:00

Hinterland Tour at Cambrian Safaris - Mon 11 Apr 2016

Elan Valley Tour at Cambrian Safaris -Cambrian Safaris, Devil's Bridge, Ceredigion, SY23 4BD, Tel: 01974261425, Email, www.cambriansafaris.co.uk - Tue 12 Apr 201609:30 to 13:30, 14:00 to 18:00

Hunting Glyndwr at National Library of Wales - Wed 13 Apr 2016

Rheidol Power Tour at Cambrian Safaris - Fri 15 Apr 2016

Cymru a'r Alban mewn ysgrifau teithio o Ewrop at National Library of Wales - National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3BU, Tel: 01970 632800, Email, www.wales.ac.uk/en/CentreforAdvancedWelshCelticStudies/NewsEvents/Events.aspxSat 16 Apr 201609:30 to 16:30

Driver Experience Courses at Welshpool & Llanfair Railway = Sat 16 Apr - Sun 2 Oct 2016

 Marchnad Ffermwyr/Farmers Market at Aberystwyth - Sat 16 Apr 2016

Wales and Scotland in European Travel Writing at National Library of Wales = National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3BU, Tel: 01970 632800, Email, www.wales.ac.uk/en/CentreforAdvancedWelshCelticStudies/NewsEvents/Events.aspx = Sat 16 Apr 201609:30 to 16:30

Working & Pastoral Breeds Dog Show at Royal Welsh Showground - Sat 16 Apr 2016

Cwtchfest 2016 at Glanusk Estate - Sun 17 Apr 2016

Dam Open Day at Elan Valley - Elan Valley, Nr Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP, Tel: 01597 810390, Email, www.elanvalley.org.uk - Sun 17 Apr 201613:00 to 16:00

Cake Club at The Castle Rooms at Aberystwyth -0 Mon 18 Apr 2016

Hinterland Tour at Cambrian Safaris - Mon 18 Apr 2016

Elan Valley Tour at Cambrian Safaris - Cambrian Safaris, Devil's Bridge, Ceredigion, SY23 4BD, Tel: 01974261425, Email, www.cambriansafaris.co.uk Tue 19 Apr 201609:30 to 13:30, 14:00 to 18:00

Guided Tours of the Gardens at Powis Castle - Wed 20 Apr 2016

Rheidol Power Tour at Cambrian Safaris - Fri 22 Apr 2016

Annual Wonderwool Wales Festival at Royal Welsh Showground Royal Welsh Showground, The Showground, Llanelwedd, BUILTH WELLS, Powys, LD2 3SY, Tel: 01938 820495, Email, www.wonderwoolwales.co.uk - Sat 23 - Sun 24 Apr 2016

Girlguiding Cymru Exhibition at National Library of Wales - Sat 23 Apr - Sat 3 Sep 2016

Knighton Farmers Market at Knighton Community Hall - Sat 23 Apr 2016

Working weekend with your gundog at Ty Gwyn FarmTy Gwyn Farm, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5NY, Tel: 01597 822665, Email, www.tygwynfarm.co.uk - Sat 23 - Sun 24 Apr 201609:30 to 16:30, 09:30 to 15:30

Watercolour Landscapes through the Seasons at Elan Valley - Elan Valley, Nr Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP, Tel: 01597 810390, Email, www.elanvalley.org.uk - Sun 24 Apr 201610:00 to 16:00

Hinterland Tour at Cambrian Safaris - Mon 25 Apr 2016

Elan Valley Tour at Cambrian Safaris - Cambrian Safaris, Devil's Bridge, Ceredigion, SY23 4BD, Tel: 01974261425, Email, www.cambriansafaris.co.uk  Tue 26 Apr 201609:30 to 13:30, 14:00 to 18:00

3D weaving with Riikkaa Katajamaki at Mid Wales Arts Centre & Sculpture Park - Mid Wales Arts Centre & Sculpture Park, Maesmawr, Caersws, Powys, SY17 5SB, Tel: 01686688369, Email, www.midwalesarts.org.uk Thu 28 Apr 201610:00 to 10:00, 16:00 to 16:00

 

Looking forward to easter and opening day!

Not long until opening day now. We have a few lambs from our early lambing ewes, thank goodness for a bit of fine weather and some beautiful sunshine!

Grandsir (John) is making good use of the school holidays - they are all out catching moles.

On our walk down to the caravan park yesterday there were two ducks paddling down the river, we thought what a lovely time they were having.

The daffodils are up and there is a feeling of spring in the air! Yey - long may it continue!