**UPCOMING EVENTS**

CARMARTHEN EVENTS - 2009

Events Listing
April to September 2009

MAY 2009

2 May
Teddy Bears Picnic
Spring Gardens, Llanelli Town centre
Don’t forget your Teddy Bear as you join in the fun & competitions with the Crazy Bears Show, kids rides & side stalls.
01269 590258

2 May
Proclamation of University of Wales status for Trinity College
Carmarthen Town centre
01267 235199

2, 4, 23 & 26 May
Spring Walks
Dolaucothi Gold Mines
01558 825146

2–4 May
West Wales Food Festival
National Botanic Gardens of Wales
01554 741087

2–14 May
Andrew Evans Art Exhibition
Aberglasney Gardens
01558 668998

2 May
Dawn Chorus
WWT National Wetland Centre Wales, Llanelli
Guided walk to listen to the bird world wake up as dawn breaks over the Burry Inlet. Followed by a full cooked breakfast in the Estuary Café. Booking essential
01554 741087

2 – 4 May
May Day Madness
Cenarth Adventure Centre
Archery & remote control racing buggies taster sessions (Booking essential)
01559 371621

3 & 4 May
Burry Port Junior Rugby 7’competition
Memorial Park, Burry Port

3 & 4 May
Passenger Steam Train Rides
Pembrey Country Park
01554 832034

3 & 4 May
Edwardian Weekend
Dinefwr Park & Castle
01558 824512

9 May
Arts & Crafts Street Market
Guildhall Square, Carmarthen
01269 590258

9 & 10 May
Land sailing activities on beach
Carmarthenshire Windsports Club
Pembrey Country Park
01554 832034

10 May
Mud Safari
WWT National Wetland Centre Wales, Llanelli
01554 741087

11, 13 & 15 May
Canterbury Tales
Dinefwr Park & Castle, Llandelio
01558 824512

16 May
(National Gardens Scheme)
Stradey Castle Gardens, Llanelli
www.ngs.org.uk / 01558 823233

16–28 May
Andrew Richards Photography Exhibition
Aberglasney Gardens
01558 668998

16 & 17 May
Southern Federation Steam Train Rally
Pembrey Country Park, Llanelli
01554 832034

17 May
Llanelli Waterside Sprint Triathlon Championships
North Dock, Llanelli
A 750m open water swim, a 17mile bike ride to the historic town of Kidwelly and back & 5km run along the Coastal Park. Prize money.
01269 590258

17 May
Ancient Trees of Dinefwr – Walk
Dinefwr Park & Castle, Llandeilo
01558 824512

17 May
(National Gardens Scheme)
Llwyngarreg
Lanfallteg, Nr Narberth
www.ngs.org.uk / 01994 240717

18 May
Dathlu Neges Ewyllys Da yr Urdd
Diwrnod a noson o edrych ar y diwydiant mewn gwledydd ar draws y byd gyda gweithgareddau a darlithoedd yng nghwmni amryw elusennau. Mynediad am ddim
Cysylltwch â ni am amserlen
01559 370929

23 May – 4 July
“Mark Folds’ Comfort Zone” exhibition
Oriel Myrddin Gallery, Carmarthen
Mark likes, as he says, to inject “a slight wobble into the everyday”. His work triggers questions about commonly held and learned perceptions, which he subverts, offering an alternative way of seeing.
01267 222 775

23–25 May
Llanelli Festival Of Walks
Countywide
01269 590258

23–25 May
Spring Bank Holiday – Family Activities
Dinefwr Park & Castle, Llandelio
01558 824512

23–25 May
Land sailing activities on beach.
Carmarthenshire Windsports Club
Pembrey Country Park
01554 832034

24 – 26 May
Passenger Steam Train Rides
Pembrey Country Park
01554 832034

23 – 25 May
Spring bank holiday weekend fun for all the family
National Botanic Gardens of Wales
01558 668768

26 – 28 May Steam Days
Gwili Railway
01267 238213

29 May
Pastel Workshop with Carol Kibble
WWT National Wetland Centre Wales, Llanelli
01554 741087

29–31 May
Pembrokeshire Craft Makers Exhibition
Aberglasney Gardens
01558 668998

30 May _ 31 May
Carmarthen Antiques Fair
United Counties Showground, Carmarthen
01267 236 569

30 & 31 May
The Gardens of Wales Festival
Held in partnership between Aberglasney Gardens and the National Botanic Gardens of Wales.
Joint admission ticket available, bus between Gardens.
01558 668768

30 May
Carreg Cennen Castle & Black Mountain Guided Walk
This circular walk from the spectacular setting of Carreg Cennen will take you out on to the Black Mountain and back again, looking at some of the best examples the Geopark has to offer to illustrate the strong links between rocks, people and place.
01874 623366

30 & 31 May
Passenger Steam Train rides
Pembrey Country Park
01554 832034

23 May – 1 June
Duckling Days
WWT National Wetland Centre Wales, Llanelli
Details: Get close to ducklings during tours to the hatchery and duckery throughout the week.
01554 741087.

JUNE 2009

1 June – 11 June
Pembrokeshire Craft Makers Exhibition
Aberglasney Gardens
01558 668998

5 June – 7 June
Land sailing activities
Pembrey Country Park
01554 832034

6 & 7 June
South Wales Homes & Gardens Show
Showground, Carmarthen
01267 236 569

6 June – 5 September
Dreaming Landscapes of Deheubarth
Photographs of south west Wales by Ken Day
Abergwili museum
01267 228696

6 June – 19 September
Frank Goddard: Works of art by a well-known local artist
Parc Howard, Llanelli
01269 590200

6 June
Army Cadets open fun day
Pembrey Country Park, Llanelli
01554 832034

6 June
Janet Bligh Painting Day
WWT National Wetland Centre Wales, Llanelli
Using colour in a modern way – colours have an effect on each other so lets experiment
01554 741087.

7 June
(National Gardens Scheme)
The Cors
Newbridge Road, Laugharne
www.ngs.org.uk / 01994 427219

12 June
(National Gardens Scheme)
Llwyn Cyll
Trap, Nr Llandeilo
www.ngs.org.uk / 01558 822398

12 – 25 June
Andrew Bailey Art Exhibition
Aberglasney Gardens
01558 668998

12 June
Arts & Crafts Street Market
Guildhall Square, Carmarthen
01269 590258

13 & 14 June
Model Train Club Efficiency Competition
Pembrey Country Park
01554 832034

14 June
Race for life event (Cancer research)
Festival Fields, Llanelli
01269 777744

14 June
Rare Plants Fair
National Botanic Gardens of Wales
01558 668768

14 June
(National Gardens Scheme) Blaendwr
Cwmbach, Whitland
www.ngs.org.uk / 01994 448256

18 June
Horse Racing: Evening Jump
Ffos Las Racecourse, Trimsaren
01225 424609

20 June
Welsh Game Fair
Gelli Air
01267 281410

20 June
The Longest Day concert with Symphonica Tywi
National Botanic Gardens of Wales
01558 668768

21 June
(National Gardens Scheme)
Cilgwyn Bach Farm
Pont-Tyweli, Nr Llandysyl
www.ngs.org.uk / 01558 823233

21 June
(National Gardens Scheme)
Glandwr
Pentrecwrt, Nr Llandysul
www.ngs.org.uk / 01559 363729.

21 June
(National Gardens Scheme)
Tradewinds
Ffynnonwen, Penybont, Nr Meidrim
www.ngs.org.uk / 01994 484744.

21 June
Llanelli Waterside Children's Duathlon
Millennium Coastal Park, Llanelli
A fantastic run / bike / run event for children of all abilities aged between 8 & 16
01269 590258

21 June
Llanelli Waterside 10km road race
Millennium Coastal Park, Llanelli
Listed as one of the top 100 races in the UK by “Runners World”, there is an extensive prize fund & championship electronic chip timing.
01269 590258

21 June
Father’s Day – dads go FREE
National Botanic Gardens of Wales
01558 668768

21 June
Fathers play for FREE at ‘Cenarth Adventure Centre’
Bring your dad from Free! One free space per family with one or more full paying child (conditions apply)
Tel: 01559 371621

21 June
(National Gardens Scheme)
Cilgwyn Bach Farm, Pont-Tyweli, Nr Llandysyl, SA44 4RP,
11pm – 5pm, £2.50, children free, teas.
www.ngs.org.uk / 01558 823233

21 June
(National Gardens Scheme)
Glandwr, Pentrecwrt, Nr Llandysul
www.ngs.org.uk / 01559 363729

21 June
(National Gardens Scheme)
Tradewinds, Ffynnonwen, Penybont, Nr Trelech
www.ngs.org.uk / 01994 484744

26 June
Sioe Ffaswin Coleg Sir Gâr
Bydd myfyrwyr ffasiwn Coleg Sir Gâr yn cynnal eu sioe ffasiwn blynyddol yma.
Tocynnau £15 Cysylltwch â ni
01559 370929

26 – 30 June
Crafts from Carmarthenshire Exhibition
Aberglasney Gardens
01558 668998

27 June
Trimsaran Carnival
Trimsaran Leisure Centre
Family fun in the Gwendraeth
01554 810155

27 June
Pontarddulais & Hendy Carnival
Coedbach Park, Pontarddulais
Traditional family fun
01269 590258

27 June
Women in Wales
National Botanic Garden Of Wales
Celebration of groups and organisations from across Wales including the Carmarthenshire WI annual show
01558 668768

28 June
Equestrian Dressage Event - setting up on Saturday
Pembrey Country Park, Llanelli
01554 832034



JULY 2009

1 July
Wallace Day
Remembering and celebrating the crucial work of Welsh-born naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace
National Botanic Gardens of Wales
01558 668768

1 July
“Sense & Sensibility” Open Air Theatre Production
Aberglasney Gardens
01558 668998

1 – 9 July
“Crafts from Carmarthenshire” Exhibition
Aberglasney Gardens
01558 668998
3-5 July
Land sailing activities
Carmarthenshire Windsports Club
Cefn Sidan Beach, Pembrey County Park
01554 832034

4 July
Burry Port Maritime Carnival
Marina Fields
Family fun & huge carnival in the stunning setting of Carmarthen Bay
01269 590258

4 July
Carmarthenshire County Show
Showground, Carmarthen
01267 232141

4 July
Dragon Festival
Newcastle Emlyn Town & castle
Historical family fun
01269 590299

4 July
Aberglasney Gardens 10th Anniversary Celebrations
To commemorate the opening of the Gardens
Further information:
01558 668 998

4 July
(National Gardens Scheme)
The Old Vicarage, Llangeler
www.ngs.org.uk / 01559 371168

4 – 5 July
Archery Competition
Pembrey Country Park
01554 832034

4 – 5 July
Passenger Steam Train Rides
Pembrey Country Park
01554 832034

5 July
(National Gardens Scheme)
Glangwili Lodges, Llanllawdog
www.ngs.org.uk / 01267 253334

5 July
(National Gardens Scheme)
The Old Vicarage, Llangeller
www.ngs.org.uk / 01559 371168

5 July
(National Gardens Scheme)
Blaendwr, Cwmbach, Whitland
www.ngs.org.uk / 01994 448256

5 July
Merlin Bike Ride
National Botanic Garden of Wales
A magical tour of Carmarthenshire’s mountains, countryside and coastline for all cycling enthusiasts! Includes 50, 70 & 112 miles routes
01558 668768

6 – 11 July
Roberts Rolfe Open Singles Bowls Championships
Parc Howard, Llanelli
This highly prestigious outdoor bowls competition has been played since 1926 & attracts bowlers from far and wide for great prize money
01269 590258

11-18 July
The Llandeilo Festival of Music and Flowers
Various town venues
01558 823294

11 July – 5 September
WOOD Contemporary Design
Oriel Myrddin Gallery, Carmarthen
An innovative exhibition of inspiring domestic design products all made from wood.
01267 222 775

11 July
Arts & Crafts Street Market & Carmarthen Wind Band Open Air Concert
Guildhall Square, Carmarthen
01269 590258

11 July
Amman Valley Big Day Out & Mardi Gras Carnival
Recreation Ground, Ammanford
01269 590258

11 July
International Folk Dance Festival
Troupes from around the world come together to celebrate the joy of dance
National Botanic Garden of Wales
01558 668768

11– 23 July
Wendy Powell-Jones Art Exhibition
Aberglasney Gardens
Tel (01558) 668 998

12 July
(National Gardens Scheme)
Glangwili Lodges, Llanllawddog
www.ngs.org.uk / 01267 253334

12 July
Equestrian Eventing & Dressage Event
Pembrey Country Park
01554 832034

12 July
Opera in the Gardens
Opera Box a touring Opera Company featuring members of the WNO chorus.
Aberglasney Gardens
01558 668 998

16 July
BBC Antiques Roadshow
Aberglasney Gardens.
01558 668 998

19 July
(National Gardens Scheme)
Cilgwyn Lodge, Llangadog, SA19 9LH,
www.ngs.org.uk / 01550 777452

19 July
(National Gardens Scheme)
Llwyngarreg, Llanfallteg, SA34 0XH,
2pm – 6pm, £3.50, children free, teas
www.ngs.org.uk / 01994 240717

19 July
(National Gardens Scheme)
Red Roofs, Elkington Road, Burry Port, SA16 0AB,
www.ngs.org.uk / 01554 832418

18 July
Summer Antiques & Flea Market
United Counties Showground, Carmarthen
01267 236 569

19 July- 4 September
Summer Fun
WWT National Wetland Centre Wales
Summer holiday fun for all the family! Enjoy pond dipping, canoe safari, bike trail, walks, arts & craft activities.
01554 741087

20 July
Horse Racing: Afternoon Flat
Ffos Las Racecourse, Trimsaren
01225 424609

18 July
(National Gardens Scheme)
Red Roofs
Elkington Road, Burry Port, SA16 0AB,
www.ngs.org.uk / 01554 832418

24 July
“Merlin” by Chapterhouse Theatre Company
National Botanic Garden of Wales
01558 668768

25 – 26 July
Flamingo Festival
WWT National Wetland Centre Wales, Llanelli
A celebration of Flamingos in Llanelli & across the world
01554 741087

AUGUST 2009

1 August
Llanstephan Fiesta
Morfa Recreation Ground
One of Carmarthenshire’s most scenic village carnivals with family fun
01269 590258

1 – 2 August
Passenger Steam Train Rides
Pembrey Country Park
01554 832034

1 – 13 August
Sarah Phillips Art Exhibition
Aberglasney Gardens
01558 668 998

8 August
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by Taking Flight Theatre Company.
National Botanic Garden of Wales
01558 668768

8 August
Merlin Festival
Town Centre, Carmarthen
Celebrate the legends linked with the town’s ancient past
01269 590258

9 August
(National Gardens Scheme)
The Cors
Newbridge Road, Laugharne
01994 427219

14 – 27 August
Mark Cox Art Exhibition
Aberglasney Gardens
01558 668 998

16 August
(National Gardens Scheme)
Ty’r Maes, Ffarmers, Llanwrda, SA19 8JP
01558 650541

19 August
(National Gardens Scheme)
Ty’r Maes, Ffarmers, Llanwrda
www.ngs.org.uk / 01558 650541

20 August
High tide watch & BBQ
WWT National Wetland Centre Wales, Llanelli
Discover the amazing sights and sounds as the advancing spring tide pushes the birds closer to the hides, followed by a BBQ.
01554 741087

21 August
Shakespeare in the Gardens
Performed by the International Touring Company, the Festival Players.
Aberglasney Gardens
01558 668 998

18 August
Alice Through the Looking Glass
Quantum Theatre, National Botanic Garden of Wales
01558 668768

22 – 23 August
Cwmni Bwa / Company of the Bow
Dinefwr Park & Castle, Llandelio
01558 824512

28 August
Horse Racing: Afternoon Jump
Ffos Las Racecourse, Trimsaren
01225 424609

29 – 30 August
Kathryn Harvey Art Exhibition,
Aberglasney Gardens
01558 668 998

29 August
Gorslas Fair
Gorslas Park, Nr Crosshands
Stalls, kids fair & great family entertainment
01269 590258

29, 30 & 31 August
Passenger Steam Train Rides
Pembrey Country Park
01554 832034

30 August
(National Gardens Scheme)Tradewinds
Ffynnonwen, Penybont, Nr Trelech
www.ngs.org.uk / 01994 484744

30 August
Mint Plant Family Festival,
National Botanic Garden of Wales
01558 668768

31 August
Seaside Carnival
Crown Park, Llanelli
Stalls, kids fair & great family entertainment
01269 590258

SEPTEMBER 2009

1– 10 September
Kathryn Harvey Art Exhibition
Aberglasney Gardens
01558 668 998

5 September
Summer Ball
Aberglasney Gardens
01558 668 998

5 & 6 September
Passenger Steam Train Rides
Pembrey Country Park, Llanelli
01554 832034

5 & 6 September
Orchid Festival
National Botanic Gardens of Wales
01558 668768

11–24 September
Frances Payne Art Exhibition
Aberglasney Gardens
01558 668 998

19 September
Carmarthen Youth Festival
Carmarthen Park
01267 235199