Dates for your Diary

After letting you know about the Gwledd Conwy Feast  22- 23 October (see previous post) I came accross some more information and dates that might be of interest to our guests especially if you are planning a short break at the St kilda during the next few weeks.

 

 

28 & 29 October, Special Events, Bodnant Garden

Fungus Foray is Bodnant Garden’s special interest walk (2 Hours) on 28 October where you’ll learn all about the many varieties of fungus and mushrooms from specialist Nigel Brown. On 29 October, Bodnant is holding a “Final Burst of Autumnal Colours” which includes a garden tour/lecture followed by a two-course lunch. Booking Required as places limited. Contact Bodnant Garden on 01492 650460 or visit www.bodnant-garden.co.uk for details on all its planned events.

 

1-4 November, Welsh National Opera, Venue Cymru

Welsh National Opera’s Autumn run features productions of Mozart’s Don Giovanni, The Barber of Seville and Katya Kabanova – definitely not to be missed. 

 Visit www.venuecymru.co.uk for more details or phone 01492 872000.

 

This one I simply have to mention as the other half is competing as part of the Colwyn Male Voice Choir (bit of a plug there) and it just wouldn't be worth my while to leave it out!!

 So if you like choirs this is the one for you.

 

5 & 6 November, STENALINE NORTH WALES CHORAL FESTIVAL 2011

Expanding at a rapid rate of knots, the 2011 North Wales Choral Festival will see choirs competing from across the UK and Ireland.
Visit www.venuecymru.co.uk for more details or phone 01492 872000

14-19 November, Scrooge the Musical, Venue Cymru

The ideal winter treat, SCROOGE is a heart warming family story with stunning sets and costumes, specially created illusions by magician Paul Kieve (acclaimed for the magic effects in the Harry Potter films) and a fantastic musical score which features the Oscar nominated hit Thank You Very Much. Don’t miss Ebenezer, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future and a whole host of Dickensian characters in the award winning, international smash hit musical SCROOGE!

Visit www.venuecymru.co.uk for more details or phone 01492 872000.

 

17- 20 November, Llandudno Celtic Winter Fayre, Llandudno

A large Christmas market with over 100 food & craft stalls including continental foods & cooking demonstrations using local produce every day. Phone 01492 574504 for more details.

 

If you would like to check availability for a short break for any of the above dates just call or email us and we will be happy to help.

The Feast is Back!!

The third largest Food Festival in Wales is back, Gwledd Conwy Feast a two day event held on the 22nd & 23rd of October within the town walls of Conwy and the Quayside.

It is not to be missed!! I have attended every year since it began in 2003 and it is for all you foodies out there. Start your Christmas shopping early or just take it all in and enjoy the ambience, with over 150 stalls there is sure to be something for everyone. The top welsh chefs hold demonstrations, there is music, entertainment and workshops to whet your appetite here is a flavour of what you will find.

The Welsh Celebrity Chefs from The Great Brittish Menu- Bryn Williams, Aled Williams and Hywel Jones will be cooking up a storm in the True Taste of Wales kitchen.

A Champagne and Oyster tent and a 30 mile Cafe where Toby Watson will be creating a delicious three course menu of the best food produced within a 30 mile radius of Conwy.

The popular Beer Tent and Quay Music Stage hostd by a group of local brewers will be open all weekend with bands performing on what promises to be another lively show.

In the food halls, the True Taste of Wales Winners, Castle Food, River Food and the local producers tent, you can shop to your hearts content for the best local and regional produce, as well as foods from around the world make sure you bring lots of shopping bags!

Why not make it a date and I will see you there!!