What’s On in Conwy County - May 2017
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Cerdded Conwy Walks - A series of guided walks in May. Booking
required. Suggested donation of £2. Web: www.cerddedconwywalks.org
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• 5 May - Cuckoo Walk, Pensychnant - According to legend, centuries
ago, the parish council of Dolwyddelan decided to build a high wall around
the parish to keep the cuckoos therein all year round. We will be checking
Pensychnant’s walls! Hopefully we will hear the cuckoo, a species which has declined by 65% since 1980s.
Duration: 2 hours. Distance: 4 km / 2.5 miles. Phone: 01492 592595
• 6 May - Crimpiau, Crafnant - We’ll walk up through the woods along the beautiful Crafnant Valley to the
end of Llyn Geirionydd and on to Crimpiau via forestry roads and old tracks. If we’re lucky with the weather
we’ll be treated to wonderful views of the Snowdon range, the Ogwen Valley, and the Carneddau. Duration:
6-7 hours. Distance: Approximately 12 km / 8 miles. Phone: 07770 964716
• 6 May - From Eglwysbach to Maenan and back through Bodnant Estate - We start at Eglwysbach
School and walk on lanes and public footpaths in a south-west direction around Pennant to Maenan.
Passing “Cadair Ifan Goch” we will take the lane to Llyn Syberi and follow it further to “Lletty”. A steep path
will lead us down back to Eglwysbach. Duration: 5-6 hours. Distance: 15 km / 10 miles. Phone: 01492
650705
• 7 May - Parc Mawr - St Celynin Old Parish Church, Llangelynin, Conwy - We will meander on little
paths with steps through Parc Mawr slowly uphill to join the North Wales Pilgrims’ Way. This leads us to
St Celynin Church, Llangelynin. The walk continues further up along the northern side of Craig Celynin
to Maen Penddu, then parallel to Cefn Maen Amor. Duration: 4-5 hours. Distance: 8 km / 5 miles. Phone:
01492 650705
• 13 May - Early Bird Walk, Llanfairfechan - Enjoy the sights and sounds of birds in the spring at Nant
y Coed Local Nature Reserve, Llanfairfechan. Bring binoculars if you have them, strong boots and
waterproofs. The first part is rough but accessible by electric wheelchair. Duration: 1.5 hours. Distance: 1
mile. Phone: 01492 575547
• 30 May - Bryning with Butterflies, Bryn Euryn - Join butterfly enthusiast Vic Hitchings and the reserve
warden for a butterfly walk around Bryn Euryn. The walk route will involve steep and rocky terrain in
places. Bring strong boots and waterproofs. Duration: 1.5 hours. Distance: 1.5 miles. Phone: 01492
575547
MOSTYN - 12 Vaughan Street, Llandudno. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10.30am to 4pm. Phone: 01492 879201.
Web: www.mostyn.org - Exhibitions: Until 28 May - Ian Mitchell - Linescapes - Ian’s limited edition digital
prints celebrate the landscape of the North Wales coast and countryside. In-Sight 11 - A new collection of work
by artists from North Wales in partnership with Helfa Gelf Art Trail. Diane Evans - Gwen Owen - Helen Melvin
- Ian Marsh - Kerry Baldry - Lesley James - Remy Dean. The exhibition is curated by Rebecca Gould. Until
25 June - Wagstaff’s - Wagstaff’s takes as its point of departure a piano and musical instrument dealership of
the same name that occupied the current MOSTYN building in the years prior to it being reinstated as an art
gallery in the 1970s.
Plas Mawr - High Street, Conwy. Phone: 01492 580167. Web: www.cadw.gov.wales. Normal entry charges
apply - 27 and 28 May - The Wise Woman and the Surgeon - Feeling ill? Join us as we explore Tudor
medicine - from amputating a limb using the ‘latest’ surgical equipment to herbal medicines designed to
relieve the symptoms of the common cold and bubonic plague. From 11am to 4pm. 27 and 28 May - Meet
the Household - Find out more about the extravagant Wynn family, former owners of Plas Mawr, by
meeting them in person. An event that promises to be both entertaining and educational. From 11am to
4pm.
RSPB Nature Reserve - Off A55, Llandudno Junction. Charges apply for reserve trails. Phone: 01492
584091. Web: www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/c/conwy/events.aspx - 1 May - Birds for Beginners - This
event, run by Julian Hughes, will include the basics of birdwatching. It’s a fun and informal event, designed
for beginners. From 8.30am to 11.30am. Booking essential. Charges apply. 3, 10 17, 24 and 31 May Summer Evening Stroll - Enjoy a Wednesday evening stroll around the reserve with friendly volunteer
wildlife guides. Meet at the entrance gate to the reserve. From 7pm to 9pm. Donations gratefully received.
6 May - Wildlife Explorers’ Group - Join us for all kinds of nature related activities, have some hands on
fun at your local nature reserve. Aimed at young people between 8-12 years old. From 1.30pm to 3.30pm.
Booking essential. Charges apply. 6 and 7 May - Exhibition of watercolour paintings - Come and enjoy
local landscapes by North Wales based artist, Andrew Jenkin. This is also an opportunity to watch Andrew
painting at the easel, ask any questions or to purchase prints and cards. From 10am to 4pm. Free event.
6, 13, 20 and 27 May - Saturday Wildlife Walks - Join our friendly and knowledgeable volunteers on
a guided walk from 11am. Charges apply. 14 May - The Great Gardeners’ Market and give nature a
home activities for children - Fabulous plants from local nurseries and advice available from the growers
themselves. Children can plant up wild flower seeds to help attract butterflies and bees to their garden.
From 10am to 4pm. Free event. 20 and 21 May - Artly Sparkly Designs Exhibition of Wildlife and
Landscape Photography - Local artist and photographer Sam East is presenting a personal selection of
her wildlife and landscape photography showing us the world through her eyes. From 10am to 4pm. Free
event. 30 May - Brilliant Bugs! - They crawl, they fly, they slither, let’s go looking for minibeasts! Half term
fun aimed at children approximately 5 to 8 years old. From 2pm to 3.30pm. Booking essential. Charges
apply. 31 May - Conwy Farmers’ Market - Farm and locally produced quality produce from 9am to 1pm.
Free event.
Theatr Colwyn - Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay. Phone: 01492 577888/872000. Web: www.theatrcolwyn.
co.uk - 11 May - NT Live: Obsession (15) at 7pm. 13 May - The Abba Reunion Tribute Show at
7.30pm. 18 May - NT Live: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (12A) at 7pm. 20 May - Danza 2017 at 7pm.
23 May - Cinderella at 7.30pm. 24 May - RSC Live: Antony & Cleopatra at 7pm.
Venue Cymru - Promenade, Llandudno. Phone: 01492 872000. Web: www.venuecymru.co.uk - 4 May
- Shakin’ Stevens at 7.30pm. 5 May - Kill For a Seat Comedy at 8pm. 6 May - Banff Mountain Film
Festival at 7.30pm. 8 to 13 May - Million Dollar Quartet - contact the Box Office for more information.
17 to 19 May - Babe: The Sheep-Pig - contact the Box Office for more information. 20 May - Al Murray
The Pub Landlord: Let’s Go Backwards Together at 7.30pm. 22 to 27 May - Sister Act - contact the
Box Office for more information. 28 May - KT Tunstall at 7.30pm. 29 May to 3 June - The Play That Goes
Wrong - contact the Box Office for more information.
Every Tuesday - Conwy Country Market - Held every Tuesday with home-made quality produce including
cakes, savouries and preserves, beautifully hand-crafted gift items, plant stall and refreshments. At Royal
British Legion, Church Street, Conwy from 9.45am to 12pm. Phone: 01745 870117
Every Wednesday - Vintage and Antique Fair - Super vintage and antique fair to be held every
Wednesday until 27 September with lots of great stalls. At Town Hall, Lloyd Street, Llandudno from 8am to
3pm. Phone: 01492 623763. Web: www.rjgevents.co.uk
29 April to 1 May - Llandudno Transport Festival - The largest transport festival in Wales held in
conjunction with the Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza. Costume, vintage fairground and a host of
attractions combine in a unique annual celebration of transport and entertainment heritage within the town.
The two events are linked by a free shuttle-bus service. On Bodafon Fields, Craig-y-Don, Llandudno from
9am to 5pm. Web: www.llantransfest.co.uk
29 April to 1 May - Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza 2017 - Every May Day Bank Holiday weekend,
Llandudno plays host to a Victorian Extravaganza featuring a Victorian street fair, old time fair rides, fun
stalls, steam engines, people dressed in Victorian costume, street parades at 12 midday each day and
street entertainment the whole family will enjoy. On Mostyn Street, Llandudno from 10am to 5pm. Web:
www.victorian-extravaganza.com
29 April to 1 May - Craft Fair - The Gwynedd and Clwyd Association of Craftworkers aims to promote
individual local craftworkers across North Wales and their products to the general public. Come along to the
marquee on Conwy Quay to view their handmade crafts from 10am to 5pm. Phone: 01248 601599. Web:
www.gcac.me.uk
29 April to 1 May - Art and Craft Exhibition - Art and Craft Exhibition with musical interludes. Original
artwork will also be available for sale. Light refreshments available. At St Paul’s Church, Mostyn Avenue,
Craig-y-Don on Saturday from 10am to 4pm, Sunday 12pm to 4pm and Monday 10am to 4pm. Phone:
01492 525814
1 May - Sailing Open Day - Just turn up and try sailing in one of the club’s crafts together with a qualified
instructor. No charge. At Llyn Brenig Sailing Club, Cerrigydrudion from 10am to 3pm. Phone: 01745
550525. Web: www.llynbrenigsc.org.uk
2 and 9 May - Llanddulas Male Voice Choir Concert - The ever popular, internationally famous Llanddulas
Male Voice Choir will perform concerts with both piano and harp accompaniment at Gloddaeth United Church,
Chapel Street, Llandudno from 8pm. Tickets £5. Phone: 01745 823791. Web: www.llanddulaschoir.co.uk
6 May - Quest Adventure Race - Embark on a physically gruelling journey and be part of the Quest
Betws-y-Coed Adventure Race. The routes were designed to be challenging and inspiring as a real test
of endurance for any outdoor enthusiast. With the 53km Expert route, 42km Sports route, and the
25km Mini route to choose from. From Cae Llan, Betws-y-Coed. See website for full details:
www.questadventureseries.com/race/quest-betws-y-coed/
6 May - Conwy Real Ale Trail - This bus based Real Ale Festival allows you and your friends to enjoy over
50 real ales in 7 pubs and a micro-brewery, without worrying who is driving. Buses aim to arrive every 45
minutes to each pub running from 11am to 11pm. Tickets: £12 in advance (from all participating pubs and
online) or £15 on the day. Phone: 07888 840898. Web: www.realale-trails.co.uk/conwy-real-ale-trail/
6 May - St David’s Hospice Spring Fair - With lots of stalls including gifts, cards, jewellery, jams and
homemade cakes, knitted goods, Spring collection of hospice giftware and merchandise at St David’s
Hospice, Abbey Road, Llandudno from 11am to 3pm. Admission £1 adult, 50p child. Phone: 01492 873664.
Web: www.stdavidshospice.org.uk/event/spring-fair-2017/?instance_id=171
6 May to 10 June - New Members’ Exhibition - A mixed show of Academicians elected to the Royal
Cambrian Academy in 2016. At Royal Cambrian Academy, Crown Lane, Conwy. Open Tuesday to Saturday,
11am to 5pm. Phone: 01492 593413. Web: www.rcaconwy.org
12 May - Charity Fundraising Concert - The Rotary Club of Colwyn Bay are holding a special fundraising
concert featuring the internationally famous Llanddulas Male Voice Choir with both harp and piano
accompaniment. At St George’s Church, St George’s Road, Rhos-on-Sea from 7.30pm. Tickets £5. Entry
payable on the door.
13 May - Bryn-y-Maen Exhibition - Come along to the Bryn-y-Maen Exhibition to see vintage tractors,
motorbikes, classic cars, stationary engines and local rural crafts. All welcome - fun for all the family. At
Llanrwst Road (B5113), Bryn-y-Maen, Colwyn Bay from 10am to 5pm. £5 per adult, children free. Phone:
01492 580724
13 May - Prom Xtra 17 - Prom Xtra is back for 2017 for a free, family, fun filled day! There’s the much
loved fun fair and plenty of action packed activities planned too. Prom Live will return with a wide variety
of entertainment from bands, soloists, dancers and more! Why not join in on our free fitness sessions or
feast on some of our healthy eating options, supported by The National Charity Partnership - a partnership
between Diabetes UK, the British Heart Foundation and Tesco. On the Promenade, Colwyn Bay from 10am
to 6pm. Phone: 01492 575943. Web: www.facebook.com/eventsconwy
17 and 18 May - Conwy Book and Print Fairs - Unusual, collectable and antiquarian books on many
subjects including natural history, literature, the local area, transport, etc. All items are priced for sale
between £1 and £100. At St Mary’s Church Hall, Rosehill Street, Conwy from 10am to 5pm. Phone: 01492
581103. Web: www.thejunctionbookshop.co.uk
19 to 21 May - Trefriw Walking Festival - Celebrating the Wales’ Year of Legends and the wonderful
scenery of the Snowdonia National Park with a series of walks in and around our lovely village. Join us for
3 days in May to enjoy walking our own ‘Lakeland’ in the Gwydir forest and the grandeur of the Carneddau
mountains. Phone: 07800 771450 or see the website for more information: www.trefriwwalkingfestival.co.uk
20 and 21 May - Colwyn Bay Forties Festival - Back by popular demand, this festival is all about fun
and nostalgia. Experience the sights, sounds and tastes of Britain during World War Two, from ration book
cookery to vintage clothes and vehicles. On Penrhyn Road, Colwyn Bay on Saturday from 10am to 4pm
and Sunday from 11am to 4pm. Web: www.facebook.com/FortiesFestival
21 May - Porsches on the Prom, Llandudno - Come along to Llandudno Promenade to view a display of
over 200 Porsches, parked Le Mans style. The event allows Porsche enthusiasts to showcase their pride
and joy. On the Promenade, Llandudno from 10am to 3pm. Phone: 01928 735357. Web:
www.porscheclubgb.com/news-and-events/events/2017/may/porsches-on-the-prom
21 May - Snowdonia Half Marathon - A scenic half marathon set in the beautiful Snowdonia National Park,
North Wales, starting and finishing in the village of Llanrwst. The park is a region of haunting beauty and
grandeur, of wild, rocky mountains, hidden valleys, cascading rivers, still glacial lakes and deep forests.
From Gwydir Park, Llanrwst from 10am. Web: www.runwales.com/events/snowdonia-half-marathon/
27 to 29 May - Conwy Pirate Weekend - Grab your shipmates and join the fun and games. Roll a barrel,
have a go at tug of war, sing a sea shanty or pretend to be Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean for the
day. On Conwy Quay, Conwy from 10am to 5pm. Web: www.conwypirates.co.uk
27 to 29 May - Bangers & Beer Festival - The Bodnant BBQ will be fired up as we serve Bodnant bangers
and beers from local breweries who will be on site sampling their fayre! At Bodnant Welsh Food, Furnace
Farm, Tal-y-Cafn from 11am to 3pm. Phone: 01492 651100. Web: www.bodnant-welshfood.co.uk/event/
28 May - Su Casa Festival - One of the most unique music events North Wales has ever seen. With 3
distinct zones each with its own music policy, a selection of the most mouthwatering local independent food
vendors, fully licensed bars and plenty of surprises to be announced. At Surf Snowdonia, Conwy Road,
Dolgarrog from 12pm to 12am. Web: www.sucasafestival.com
29 May - Betws-y-Coed Antique and Collectors’ Fair - A small friendly antique and collectors’ fair in the
centre of Betws-y-Coed with a wide range of items for sale including china, glass, jewellery, silver, coins,
books etc. At St Mary’s Church Hall, Holyhead Road, Betws-y-Coed from 9.15am to 4pm. Adult and senior
citizen 50p, children free. Phone: 01492 518597. Web: www.simplythebestantiquefairs.co.uk
29 and 31 May, 1 June - Hand Spinning Demonstration - See how wool is spun into yarn on a spinning
wheel and “try weaving yourself” on a small handloom. At Trefriw Woollen Mills, Main Road, Trefriw from
10am to 5pm. Phone: 01492 640462. Web: www.t-w-m.co.uk
30 May - Rag Rug Making - See how old sweaters etc are recycled using traditional rag rug making
techniques. At Trefriw Woollen Mills, Main Road, Trefriw from 10am to 5pm. Phone: 01492 640462. Web:
www.t-w-m.co.uk
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