Local Events
This section of Ystradgynlais Info lists events that we are aware of, occurring in the local area over the next few months. Also, as Ystradgynlais Info is owned by Ystradgynlais Volunteer Centre, we list events further afield that we are involved in (eg the Swansea Green Fayre). If you have any event (fayre, festival, concert, show, performance etc) that you would like us to list, please email ystradvolunteers@btconnect.com with full details and a contact name and number.
May 2012
19th May (Saturday) - Fete and Garden Party at The Grove Residential Home, 2:30pm - 5pm. Stalls, tea, cakes, music, jewellery, flowers, tombola and raffle.
19th May (Saturday} - Keep It Or Sell It at Onllwyn Welfare Hall, valuations with Peter Francis Ltd auctioners, £2.50 a valuation, maximum 3 items, £2.50 entrance fee, all proceeds in favour of Meningitus Trust; phone 07773-602304 for details.
20th May (Sunday) - Riverside Food Festival, at Riverside Centre, Glantawe Riverside Park, Pontardawe, entry £1, children under 12 free; 01792-864194 for details
22nd May (Tuesday) - Funding Surgery at Communities First, Ystradgynlais, 10:30 to 1:30pm; up to £2000 available for local groups; phone 01639-845051
26th May (Saturday) - 'The Last Chord',
Grand Charity Concert in aid of The Memorial Organ Restoration Fund, at Maesydderwen School Hall, Cor Dathlu Cwmtawe male choir; doors open 6pm, admission £10, tickets available on 01639-700462 or from Siop Val or Quid's In, Ystradgynlais.
27th May (Sunday) - High Teas and Tales at Craig-y-Nos Country Park; at 2pm, a walking tour of the grounds delivered in a first person narrative, followed by a high tea, all for £11.95 adults, £6.95 children aged 14 and under. Phone 01639-731498, email imesswithmuffins@aol.com or call in to the Changing Seasons restaurant, at Craig-y-Nos Country Park. Raising public awareness of the rich history of Craig-y-Nos Castle and grounds.
June 2012
3rd June (Sunday) - High Teas and Tales at Craig-y-Nos Country Park; at 2pm, a walking tour of the grounds delivered in a first person narrative, followed by a high tea, all for £11.95 adults, £6.95 children aged 14 and under. Phone 01639-731498, email imesswithmuffins@aol.com or call in to the Changing Seasons restaurant, at Craig-y-Nos Country Park. Raising public awareness of the rich history of Craig-y-Nos Castle and grounds.
4th June (Bank Holiday Monday) - Diamond Jubilee Celebration at The Gough Constitutional Club, Ystradgynlais; many stalls including from
Ystradgynlais Volunteer Centre, Children's Entertainer with face painting and balloons 2-3pm, Children's Disco 3-4pm, Karaoke with X Factor competition 4-5pm, performance by the Crazy Diamonds 5-piece band 5-7pm, concluding with Bingo and a Show in the evening. BBQ served 3-6pm. Further details available on 01639-842152.
4th June (Monday) - 20th June - Larger Artworks by Local Artists at Riverside Centre, Glantawe Riverside Park, Pontardawe; phone 01792 864194; Riverside Centre open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm;
www.arenapontardawe.com/riverside.
Some of the proceeds from this Art Exhibition will go to the fund for the ancient, secularised, church of Llangiwg. The exhibition includes works by
Hilary Bryanston.
23rd June (Saturday) - Reunion of any staff who have ever worked at Dan-yr-Ogof; phone 01639-730284 and email carl@showcaves.co.uk
23rd June (Saturday) - Family Fun Day for Alex Bull, at Ystradgynlais Football Club and Field, from 10:30am; a chance for Alex and family to thank all friends who have kept in touch, and to raise funds for the ICU and for Alex's rehab needs. A day of fun including 'Missin Rosie' ceileigh folk band, keepy-uppy football competition, refreshments, face-painting, quiz and raffle.
24th June (Sunday) - High Teas and Tales at Craig-y-Nos Country Park; at 2pm, a walking tour of the grounds delivered in a first person narrative, followed by a high tea, all for £11.95 adults, £6.95 children aged 14 and under. Phone 01639-731498, email imesswithmuffins@aol.com or call in to the Changing Seasons restaurant, at Craig-y-Nos Country Park. Raising public awareness of the rich history of Craig-y-Nos Castle and grounds.
