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Events in Llanrwst

There are many things happening in and around Llanrwst. Here is a selection of some upcoming events.

August 2010

• 4th August - Head Gardener´s Walk
  Bodnant Garden, 10am. (01492 650460)
  Tour the Garden with Troy Smith, Head Gardener. £8, booking required.
• 4th August - Outdoor Theatre 'Great Expectations'
  Bodnant Garden, 1.30pm. (01492 650460)
  From misty marshes to dusty London streets, Dickens´s popular and atmospheric novel comes to life in a glorious setting. Please arrive well before performance starts and bring rugs or chairs. No food or picnics permitted. Suitable for children aged 6-14.
• 9th-15th August - Nature´s Treasure Hunt trail.
  Bodnant Garden, 10-3pm. (01492 650460)
  Fun for all the family.
• 12th August - ‘History of the Conwy Valley’
  Glasdir, Llanrwst, 5.30-6.30pm. (01492 640640)
  Tea Time Lecture by James Berry.
  £4 per lecture or £12 for full programme.
• 12th August - Gardening Demonstration - ‘The art of Pruning’
  Bodnant Garden, 10.30am. (01492 650460)
  £12, booking required.
• 13th August - ´Romeo and Juliet´ performed by Illyria
  Bodnant Garden, 7pm. (01492 650460)
  Bring a picnic and a bottle of bubbly, rugs or garden chairs, and sit back to enjoy Shakespeare´s classic love story in this romantic Garden setting. Adult £11, Child £9, booking required.
• 18th August - Outdoor Theatre ´Beauty and the Beast´
  Bodnant Garden, 1.30pm. (01492 650460)
  A classic fairytale with songs and music, children in fancy dress can join the fairytale parade during the interval. Please arrive well before performance starts and bring rugs or chairs. No food or picnics permitted. Suitable for children aged 6-12.
• 19th August - Archaeological Landscape of the Conwy Valley
  Glasdir, Llanrwst, 5.30-6.30pm. (01492 640640)
  Tea Time Lecture by David Longley.
  £4 per lecture or £12 for full programme.
• 19th August - VAT - Some Common Pitfalls
  Glasdir, Llanrwst, 6.30pm. (01492 640640)
  Rural Business Network presentation by ‘Williams Denton’, Chartered Certified Accountants will help local businesses gain a better understanding of VAT issues
• 21st August - Llanrwst Show
  Ty Gwyn and Berth Ddu fields.
  Agricultural show. Adults £5, Children £1.50.
  See show website for more info.
• 22nd August - Plant Heritage Plant Hunter´s Fair
  Bodnant Garden Car Park, 10-4pm. (01492 650460)
  Find that special plant, visit our own Eco-stall and learn composting ideas and tips on water saving.
• 22nd August - Eucryphia Collection Walk
  Bodnant Garden, 11am. (01492 650460)
  Learn about one of our wonderful National Collection species. £8, booking required.
• 26th August - Conwy Valley Railway
  Glasdir, Llanrwst, 5.30-6.30pm. (01492 640640)
  Tea Time Lecture by Larry Davies.
  £4 per lecture or £12 for full programme.

September 2010

• 1st September - Head Gardener´s Walk
  Bodnant Garden, 10am. (01492 650460)
  Tour the Garden with Troy Smith, Head Gardener. £8, booking required. 
• 2nd September - Birds of Conwy Valley
  Glasdir, Llanrwst, 5.30-6.30pm. (01492 640640)
  Tea Time Lecture by Julian Hughes.
  £4 per lecture or £12 for full programme.
• 9th Septamber - Gardening Demonstration - ‘Propagation’
  Bodnant Garden, 10.30am. (01492 650460)
  £12, booking required
• 11th September - Heritage Open Day
  Bodnant Garden. (01492 650460)
  Free entry today.
• 12th September - Falconry Day
  Bodnant Garden, 11-4pm. (01492 650460)
  Our popular Falconers and their fabulous birds of prey will return. Birds on display all day, Flying displays at 1.30 and 3.30.
• 17th September - Cheese and Wine Evening
  Bodnant Garden, 7pm-10pm.
  Wine tasting sessions, and cheese making demonstrations. £6.75 per person. Phone 01492 650758 to book.
• 29th September - Watercolour Masterclass with artist Tina Holley
  Bodnant Garden, 10am. (01492 650460)
  Hone your skills on this 3 hour course for intermediate/advanced level artists. £25 tea/coffee included, booking required.

October 2010

• 6th October - Head Gardener´s Walk
  Bodnant Garden, 10am. (01492 650460)
  Tour the Garden with Troy Smith, Head Gardener. £8, booking required.
• 12th October - Champion Tree Tour
  Bodnant Garden, 10am. (01492 650460)
  £8.00, booking required.
• 19th October - Gardening Demonstration - ‘Essential jobs of the season’
  Bodnant Garden, 10.30am. (01492 650460)
  £12, booking required.
• 25th-31st October - Snail Trail Week
  Bodnant Garden, 10-3pm. (01492 650460)
  See if you can find our Giant Snails which are hiding in the Garden. Free trail leaflet to help you.
• 31st October - Halloween Trail
  Bodnant Garden, 11-3pm. (01492 650460)

(posted 05/08/2010)

List of Items - News

• Events in Llanrwst : Details of some of the upcoming events in and around Llanrwst. - 05/08/2010
• Llanrwst was Green! : Llanrwst artists in residence Mari Elain Gwent and Megan Broadmeadow laid turf across the Town Square. - 03/12/2008
• Prince Charles Visits Llanrwst : Prince Charles recently visited Llanrwst. - 05/05/2008
• Victorian Sensory Garden Opens : A Victorian Sensory Garden has recently opened at the Almshouses. - 22/09/2007

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