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Listing showing events from 31/05/2012 to 30/06/2012 and

Llandovery Farmers' Market at / Llanymddyfri Llandovery / Llanymddyfri, Carmarthenshire, SA20 0UU 31st Mar 2012 - 31st Mar 2013 09:00 - 14:00 30th Jun 2012 09:00 - 14:00

Contact: Enquiries Tel: 01550 720233 Local producers selling their own produce that has been grown, reared or made by them. Location: Market Square, Llandovery SA20 0AW

The Sound of Music at Theatr Elli Theatr Elli, Station Road, , Carmarthenshire, SA15 1AH 31st May 2012 - 2nd Jun 2012 19:30

Contact: Box Office Tel: 0845 2263510 Email: [email protected] Web: www.carmarthenshiretheatres.co.uk Tickets: £9.00 This classic Rodger's and Hammerstein's musical favourite tells the much loved tale of Maria, Captain Von Trapp and his seven children.

Emma by Jane Austen at Gardens Aberglasney Gardens, Llangathen, Carmarthenshire, SA32 8QH 31st May 2012 19:30

Contact: Enquiries Tel: 01558 668998 Email: [email protected] Web: www.aberglasney.org

Presented by Chapterhouse Theatre

Boys Toys Raceday at Ffos Las Racecourse Ffos Las Racecourse, , Carmarthenshire, SA17 4DE 31st May 2012

Contact: Commercial Team Tel: 01554 811092 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ffoslasracecourse.com Come join us for what promises to be an adrenaline filled days racing that's not to be missed! Plenty of Boys' Toys for you to check out from supercars to 4x4s to exhibitions from Pembrey Driving School.

Llanelli Festival of Walks at Llanelli Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 3DD 1st Jun 2012 - 4th Jun 2012

Contact: Enquiries Tel: 01554 776505 Email: [email protected] Web: www.llanelliramblers.org.uk Various prices. Book early as numbers limited to 25 per walk A 3- day event spanning the Spring Bank Holiday - provides the perfect excuse to take the family off on expert-led rambles.

June Specialist Plant Sales by Visiting Nurseries at Aberglasney Gardens Aberglasney Gardens, Llangathen, Carmarthenshire, SA32 8QH 2nd Jun 2012 10:30 - 16:00

Contact: Enquiries Tel: 01558 668998 Email: [email protected] Web: www.aberglasney.org

On the first Saturday of each month from March to October a small specialist plant sales will be taking place in the Car Park at Aberglasney.

Hobbies and Handicrafts at National Botanic Garden of National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire, SA32 8HG 2nd Jun 2012 - 5th Jun 2012 10:00 - 18:00

Contact: Enquiries Tel: 01558 668768 Email: [email protected] Web: www.gardenofwales.org.uk Adults £8.50 OAPS £7.00 Children (5-15) £4.50 Under 5s Free!! Family (2 Adults & 4 children) £21.00 There’ll be hobbies and handicrafts of all kinds at the National Botanic Garden of Wales on June 2-5. Queens Diamond Jubilee at & Llanddeusant at Llandovery / Llanymddyfri Llandovery / Llanymddyfri, Carmarthenshire, SA20 0UU 4th Jun 2012 19:00 - 23:59

Contact: Enquiries Tel: 01550 720449 Email: [email protected] Adults £10, children (5-15y.o) £5. Queens Diamond Jubilee at Myddfai & Llanddeusant

The Queens Diamond Jubilee Raceday at Ffos Las Racecourse Ffos Las Racecourse, Trimsaran, Carmarthenshire, SA17 4DE 5th Jun 2012

Contact: Commercial Team Tel: 01554 811092 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ffoslasracecourse.com Tickets: In advance £14.00. On the gate: £16.00 It's a national celebration...The Queen's Diamond Jubilee! Come along and join in with the national celebration and celebrate in style, with prizes for best dressed and great racing action it's a Bank Holiday Raceday not to be missed.

Legends of at Kidwelly , Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, SA17 5BQ 6th Jun 2012 15:00 20th Jun 2012 15:00

Contact: Enquiries Tel: 01554 890104 Email: kidwelly.castle@.co.uk Web: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk £6 per head, bookable at the castle Take a guided tour of Kidwelly Castle and the town and hear exciting tales of Princess Gwenllian and the Kidwelly Cat, the town's mascot.

Drive a Steam Engine at Gwili Steam Railway Gwili Steam Railway, Arms Station, Bronwydd, , SA33 6HT 9th Jun 2012

Contact: Enquiries Tel: 01267 238213 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.gwili-railway.co.uk £230.00 per person The Gwili Railway Driver Experience events are intended to give our participants an exciting, full day out with breakfast and lunch included.

Party on the Pitch at Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, SA18 9th Jun 2012

Contact: Enquiries/Tickets Tel: 01269 592673 Email: [email protected] Web: www.thepartyonthepitch.com Early Bird Adult Tickets: £10 - Early Bird Children {Aged 8-17} Tickets: £7 This year Children 7 and Under can Party for Free! Early Bird Family tickets are available at £25, that includes 2 adults and 2 children! Standard Prices: Adult: £15 Children: (Aged 8-17) £10 Family Ticket (2+2) £35 Looking for an affordable, fun, family-orientated festival to take the whole family this summer? Then look no further than Party on the Pitch at Tycroes RFC, an annual extravaganza which will leave you gasping for more!

The Snail and The Whale at Lyric Theatre Lyric Theatre, 8 King Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1BD 10th Jun 2012 13:30

Contact: Enquiries Tel: 0845 226 3509 Email: [email protected] Web: www.carmarthenshiretheatres.co.uk Adult: £2.50 Child: £5.00 Tall Stories (creators of the Gruffalo and Room on the Broom stage shows) are proud to present their latest collaboration with Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Buddy Holly - A Legend Reborn at Theatr Elli Theatr Elli, Station Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 1AH 14th Jun 2012 19:30

Contact: Box Office Tel: 0845 2263510 Email: [email protected] Web: www.carmarthenshiretheatres.co.uk Tickets: £15.00 Concessions: £13.00 The UK’s number one Buddy, Marc Robinson, arrives with the fabulous Buddy Holly – A Legend Reborn concert show. Howard Marks - An Audience With Mr Nice at Ammanford Miners' Theatre Ammanford Miners' Theatre, Wind Street, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, SA18 3DN 15th Jun 2012 20:00

Contact: Box Office Tel: 08452 263510 Email: [email protected] Tickets: £15.00 You’ve read the book, you’ve seen the film, now meet the legend Howard Marks aka Mr Nice

Howard Marks - An Audience With Mr Nice at Lyric Theatre Lyric Theatre, 8 King Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1BD 16th Jun 2012 20:00

Contact: Enquiries Tel: 0845 226 3509 Email: [email protected] Web: www.carmarthenshiretheatres.co.uk Tickets: £15.00 You’ve read the book, you’ve seen the film, now meet the legend Howard Marks aka Mr Nice.

Pinocchio at Theatr Elli Theatr Elli, Station Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 1AH 16th Jun 2012 13:00

Contact: Box Office Tel: 0845 2263510 Email: [email protected] Web: www.carmarthenshiretheatres.co.uk Tickets: £2.50 Child: £5.00 Steve Tiplady, as Geppetto, uses the objects of a carpenter’s workshop to tell the tale of the puppet that wants to be a real boy, and the puppet-maker who wants to be a real father.

Talacharn Trails and Tales at Castle , Laugharne, Carmarthen, SA33 4SF 16th Jun 2012 10:00 - 17:00

Contact: Enquiries Tel: 01994 427906 Web: www.talacharntrails.com Normal admission The castle and its gardens will be enchanted with disembodied voices and ghostly shadows until Sunday 15 July. Hidden around the site will be audio, digital and written stories from the past and present.

Welsh Game Fair at United Counties Showground United Counties Showground, The Showground, Nantyci, Carmarthen, SA33 5DR 16th Jun 2012 - 17th Jun 2012 09:00 - 17:00

Contact: Enquiries Tel: 01267 232141 Web: www.welshgamefair.com Since its inception in 1986 the Welsh Game Fair aims to demonstrate the importance of game and country pursuits and its contribution to the Welsh Countryside...

Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare at Aberglasney Gardens Aberglasney Gardens, Llangathen, Carmarthenshire, SA32 8QH 19th Jun 2012 19:30

Contact: Enquiries Tel: 01558 668998 Email: [email protected] Web: www.aberglasney.org

Presented by Chapterhouse Theatre

The Castle and its Gardens at Laugharne Castle Laugharne Castle, Laugharne, Carmarthen, SA33 4SF 20th Jun 2012 19:00

Contact: Enquiries Tel: 01994 427906 Email: [email protected] Web: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk £12.50, including a free guidebook In this exclusive Cadw members' event, Cadw inspector Elisabeth Whittle, will guide a small group around the castle and its lovely gardens when the roses are at their peak. Champagne and strawberries will follow. Ladies Night at Ffos Las Racecourse Ffos Las Racecourse, Trimsaran, Carmarthenshire, SA17 4DE 21st Jun 2012

Contact: Commercial Team Tel: 01554 811092 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ffoslasracecourse.com One of the most Fabulous events of the year.. Ladies Night!

Guto Nyth Bran Lyric at Lyric Theatre Lyric Theatre, 8 King Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1BD 27th Jun 2012

Contact: Enquiries Tel: 0845 226 3509 Email: [email protected] Web: www.carmarthenshiretheatres.co.uk Centuries before anyone had heard of Usain Bolt, everyone was chanting for Guto Nyth Brân. Guto was a legendary runner and an undefeated champion from the Porth and Llanwonno area in the old Glamorgan.

Dinefwr Literature Festival at & Park (Newton House) Dinefwr Castle & Park (Newton House), , UK 29th Jun 2012 - 1st Jul 2012

Contact: Enquiries Tel: 0844 888 9991 Email: [email protected] Web: www.dinefwrliteraturefestival.co.uk Earlybird bookings (on sale from 13 March): includes entrance to all festival events. Adult Weekend passes start at £45 / Child Weekend tickets are £5.00, while young children under 5 are free (but need a free ticket). After 2 April, Adult Weekend passes are £65, with a discount for National Trust and Literature Wales members. Available from April, Adult Day Tickets start at £25; children under 5 go free (but need a free ticket), and weekend and day tickets for children aged 6-16 are £10 and £5 respectively. Camping tickets are an additional £20 per tent for a maximum of four people sharing. The bilingual festival, which will be the first of its kind, takes place from Friday 29 June to Sunday 1 July 2012.

Talacharn Trails and Tales Arrival of the Pilgrim at Laugharne Castle Laugharne Castle, Laugharne, Carmarthen, SA33 4SF 29th Jun 2012 13:00

Contact: Enquiries Tel: 01994 427906 Web: www.talacharntrails.com Normal admission Join in the celebrations to welcome the Cauldrons & Furnaces pilgrims as they reach Laugharne on their journey from Llanthony Priory to St Davids. This event is part of Cadw's Cauldrons & Furnaces programme to mark the Cultural Olympiad.

Lewis Schaffer is Free Until Famous at Theatr Elli Theatr Elli, Station Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 1AH 30th Jun 2012 19:30

Contact: Box Office Tel: 0845 2263510 Email: [email protected] Web: www.carmarthenshiretheatres.co.uk Controversial New York stand-up comic brings his sold-out show to Llanelli. But this is not like any other Comedy gig.

Carmarthenshire Antiques Fair at United Counties Showground United Counties Showground, The Showground, Nantyci, Carmarthen, SA33 5DR 30th Jun 2012 - 1st Jul 2012 09:00 - 16:00

Contact: Enquiries Tel: 01267 232141 Email: [email protected] Web: www.unitedcounties.co.uk Tickets: £3.50 Dedicated collectors will find the Carmarthen Antiques & Collectors' Fair a very happy hunting ground.