Events

Hay Festival

June 7, 2018 By Valerie Davies

The Hay Literary Festival runs from the last bank holiday weekend in May for 10 days. I have been stewarding this event for over 20 years and look after the visitors to Oxfam Moot stage with my sister.

It has certainly grown over the years from a humble gathering of ladies in a caravan to the event of today greeting over 100,000 visitors to 7 main venues and numerous trade stands and the largest temporary bookshop.

After the talks you can meet the author during a book signing session or indeed bump into some just wandering the walkways.

In addition there is a special childrens programme and area for them to ‘make and take’ a treasured memory.

There is a large food hall showcasing local producers and various other places for food and refreshments. The town is just a short shuttlebus ride from the site or easily walkable if you prefer.

Hope to see you there!

Brecon Jazz

August 17, 2017 By Valerie Davies

This year Brecon Jazz returned to the streets of the town like it used to be a few years ago. It was held in several indoor venues as well as this stage outside the newly refurbished Wellington Hotel and a similar one outside the theatre.

The weather was quite kind and the atmosphere in the streets was carnival like.

In addition the Brecon Fringe has also grown taking place in many of the pubs and clubs in the town. So if jazz is your thing why not make a note of the date for next year 10-12th August 2018.

Royal Welsh Winter Fair

November 29, 2016 By Valerie Davies

The Royal Welsh Winter Fair takes place every year at the end of November in the Builth Wells showground. There are livestock and dead stock competitions after which you have a chance to buy your Christmas dinner. In addition there are stands offering all sorts of ideas for presents from many local suppliers.

Abergavenny Food Festival

September 18, 2016 By Valerie Davies

The Abergavenny Food Festival is held every year in September.

The festival is held over two days and is the largest one in the area. Not only can you sample foods from Wales and many other places , there are master classes, cooking demonstrations and every new kitchen gadget you can imagine. It can get fairly busy so there is now a night market as well just in case you missed trying something during the day.

National Eisteddfod

August 2, 2016 By Valerie Davies

The Nation al Eisteddfod was held in Abergavenny. It ran from 29th July to 6th August 2016. It showcases everything Welsh but do not worry it is not all in Welsh. There are beautiful displays of the crafts and music of Wales with concerts happening throughout the day. There is something for everyone and quite possibly a good source of unique gifts for Christmas.