Give this event or post a Share:
Unicorn Day
This year, we are celebrating 10 years of our Unicorn Service and we want you to celebrate with us! Unicorn Day is a chance for you to have fun whilst raising money to help us provide a very important service of ours.
Get together in your class, with your church, with your colleagues, with your family or whoever you have most fun with and get creative with Unicorn day, helping us celebrate in the most magical way!
Bake a unicorn cake, paint your face, and throw a unicorn party or whatever colourful unicorn idea you can think of! There’s no limits this unicorn day!
What is the Unicorn Service?
For the last 10 years, the Unicorn Service has been developed to help support children and young people deal with the life-threatening diagnosis or loss of a loved one, helping them understand and cope in such a difficult time.
Request your FREE fundraising pack here
Contact the fundraising team on 01633 851051 or email fundraising@stdavidshospicecare.org if we can help in any way!
Have fun!
For more information on the amazing events and work that the Charity does give the Facebook page a like and follow over on Twitter.
Unicorn Day
Give this event or post a Share:
Moonlight Walk 1
Want a chance to climb Pen y Fan to see the Sun setting and the Moon rising? This is your chance and support St David’s Hospice Care at the same time.
We have organised the Moonlight Walk again with a slight name change from our previous moon walk event. Some of the key details of the event are below but you can find full details on the St Davids Hospice Care website which is linked in the details above for tickets and website link.
- The walk starts at Pont ar daf car park (Grid Ref 988199, Postcode LD3 8NL), on the A470 between Brecon & Merthyr Tydfil.
- The distance is 6km (3.7 miles) and takes roughly 2.5 hour on average.
- Registration from 7.00pm.
- Begin ascent of Pen y Fan between 7.30pm and 8.30pm.
- The walk includes the option of climbing to the summit of Corn Du on the ascending trip.
- Families welcome; under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult, and parental consent must be given.
- “Moonlight Walk” certificate issued at the end of the walk.
- Refreshments available.
- Entry fee £15 per person; £5 for under 16’s.
- Please note: Participants are also asked to give a further donation, or to gain sponsorship to support the vital work of St David’s Hospice Care in the community.
- Sponsorship forms and kit list available to download on the main website.
- Moonlight Walk T shirts available to buy on the night; watch this space for details of the new design!
On the evening we will be joined by the Bagpiper in South Wales – John Campbell. This creates a wonderful atmosphere, so we are very lucky to have John with us again.
Special Offer! If you register for both Moonlight Walk I and Moonlight Walk II at the same time, pay the reduced rate of £25 per adult. Call 01633 851051 for joint entry.
For more information on the amazing events and work that the Charity does give the Facebook page a like and follow over on Twitter.
Moonlight Walk 1
Give this event or post a Share:
Bowel Cancer UK – Sunrise Trek Challenge
Join us as we climb South Wales’ highest peak, Pen Y Fan in a trek like no other. We will reach the summit as the sun rises, illuminating the land for as far as the eye can see. Experience breath-taking views and a spine-tingling atmosphere to celebrate your achievement together. Enjoy the dawn of a new day in the knowledge that the money raised will help us to achieve a future where nobody dies from bowel cancer.
Further details of the event and tickets are available on the link below –
www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/support-us/fundraise/treks/sunrise-trek-challenge/
Click the event page link above to find out more about the Sunrise Trek Challange on Pen y Fan, Powys.
Bowel Cancer UK – Sunrise Trek Challenge
Give this event or post a Share:
The Lion Speaks Tonight at Theatr Brycheiniog
Brace yourself for what is going to be a unique and unforgettable evening at the theatre! For the first time rugby legend Scott Quinnell will share some of the most extraordinary stories and facts about his life both on and off the rugby pitch and how he has become one of the most recognised and respected Welsh figures. From growing up with Giants of the game to learning to read and write after his retirement and becoming a star of Television and Radio! Scott bares all with his hilarious tales, never seen before footage and colourful pictures of his colourful life. Which will leaving you ROARING in your seats!
Joining Scott on stage is his son “Steele” who whilst looking down at Dad (literally!) and maybe giving his side of some of the stories, will be performing some of the greatest songs from Musical Theatre!
You will have the opportunity to ask those questions you always wanted to ask! and there will be limited VIP tickets which will include priority seating, ‘Meet & Greet’ prior to or following the show; with signings, photographs and a general ‘chit chat’ with the lads! and of course your personalised souvenir programme.
For the latest information check the Rainbow Productions Website and see the below image for other shows on the Tour!
The Lion Speaks Tonight at Theatr Brycheiniog
Give this event or post a Share:
The Lion Speaks Tonight at The Hafren
Brace yourself for what is going to be a unique and unforgettable evening at the theatre! For the first time rugby legend Scott Quinnell will share some of the most extraordinary stories and facts about his life both on and off the rugby pitch and how he has become one of the most recognised and respected Welsh figures. From growing up with Giants of the game to learning to read and write after his retirement and becoming a star of Television and Radio! Scott bares all with his hilarious tales, never seen before footage and colourful pictures of his colourful life. Which will leaving you ROARING in your seats!
Joining Scott on stage is his son “Steele” who whilst looking down at Dad (literally!) and maybe giving his side of some of the stories, will be performing some of the greatest songs from Musical Theatre!
You will have the opportunity to ask those questions you always wanted to ask! and there will be limited VIP tickets which will include priority seating, ‘Meet & Greet’ prior to or following the show; with signings, photographs and a general ‘chit chat’ with the lads! and of course your personalised souvenir programme.
For the latest information check the Rainbow Productions Website and see the below image for other shows on the Tour!
The Lion Speaks Tonight at The Hafren
Give this event or post a Share:
***Events Postponed until 2023 ***
Chirk Castle Trail Run – Wrexham County Trilogy series
This multi distance multi terrain trail run which will take you past the front of the castle before entering the trails leading to the amazing antient woodland in the beautiful grounds of Chirk Castle. The run will take place over a 5K out and back loop on a multi-terrain surface which is in great condition. The course has a mixture of flat areas as well as some climbing.
Throughout the course there will be marshals in key locations as well as signs to ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment.
The Wrexham County Trilogy series is made up of three trail running events in North Wales.
02.10.2022 – Chirk Castle
22.10.2022 – Alyn Waters Country Park
06.11.2022 – Erddig
All finishers will receive a custom designed eco friendly medal as well as awards for the top 3 finishers in each category per race.
Distances Available (Adults)
Half Marathon
15K
10K
5K
Juniors (10 to 15 years old)
3K
For more information or to sign up, please visit www.uksfa.co.uk/running-events, you can also follow along or contact them by social media on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Chirk Castle Trail Run – Wrexham County Trilogy series
Give this event or post a Share:
Talgarth Pen-y-Fan View 10K
- The Talgarth Pen-y-Fan View 10K takes place in the town of Talgarth and benefits from great views of the surrounding area including the Black Mountains and the iconic Pen-y-Fan.
- The course is on wide pedestrian/cycle paths (traffic free) and is an out-and-back route.
- Open to all abilities.
- An undulating course
- Medal for all finishers.
- Drink stations on the course and finish.
- Free Car parking near start/finish.
- 9.00 am Start.
- Runners run at their own risk and organisers will take no liability for any injuries. If you are unable to run on the day, we strongly advise you not to run. Please read our withdrawal policy.
- Online Entries to be made by Paypal via the website. Price = £12.99
- Proceeds from the will go towards charity
For more information on the event you can contact via the Stride Out Events Facebook page.
Talgarth Pen-y-Fan View 10K
Give this event or post a Share:
***Events Postponed until 2023 ***
Alyn Waters Country Park – Wrexham County Trilogy series
Alyn Waters offers a beautiful setting for the second part of the Wrexham County Trilogy. The starting point is near the coffee shop and leads you a long a mixture of surfaces while you drop down to running along the beautful river Alyn. The run will take place over a 5K out and back loop on a multi-terrain surface which is in great condition year round. The course has a mixture of flat and undualting areas with one challenging climb.
Throughout the course there will be marshals in key locations as well as signs to ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment.
The Wrexham County Trilogy series is made up of three trail running events in North Wales.
02.10.2022 – Chirk Castle
22.10.2022 – Alyn Waters Country Park
06.11.2022 – Erddig
All finishers will receive a custom designed eco friendly medal as well as awards for the top 3 finishers in each category per race.
Distances Available (Adults)
Half Marathon
15K
10K
5K
Juniors (10 to 15 years old)
3K
For more information or to sign up, please visit www.uksfa.co.uk/running-events, you can also follow along or contact them by social media on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Alyn Waters Country Park – Wrexham County Trilogy series
Give this event or post a Share:
***Events Postponed until 2023 ***
Erddig Trail Run – Wrexham County Trilogy series
The start finish line will be by the impressive Erddig Hall. The course will take you along some of the beautiful trails within the estate and along the Clywedog river before heading into the forest. The run will take place over a 5K out and back loop on a multi-terrain surface which is mostly in good condition though this may be weather dependant. The course has a mixture of flat and undualting areas with one challenging climb.
Throughout the course there will be marshals in key locations as well as signs to ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment.
The Wrexham County Trilogy series is made up of three trail running events in North Wales.
02.10.2022 – Chirk Castle
22.10.2022 – Alyn Waters Country Park
06.11.2022 – Erddig
All finishers will receive a custom designed eco friendly medal as well as awards for the top 3 finishers in each category per race.
Distances Available (Adults)
Half Marathon
15K
10K
5K
Juniors (10 to 15 years old)
3K
For more information or to sign up, please visit www.uksfa.co.uk/running-events, you can also follow along or contact them by social media on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Erddig Train Run – Wrexham County Trilogy series
Give this event or post a Share:
In Conversation with Crime Author Conrad Jones
Best-selling crime author, Conrad Jones from Holyhead, is to appear at one of Wales’ premier literary festivals.
The Wrexham Carnival of Words, now in its 9th year ‘hand picks authors’ to share their own back story, host readings and Q and A sessions with audiences in libraries across the county.
The 2023 festival will be held between 22-29 April.
Conrad Jones is a best-selling Amazon all-star author. His 29 novels have been translated into six languages. He’s best known for The Anglesey Murders series, which follows DI Alan Williams and connects to his Alec Ramsay detective books both soon to available as Magna graphic novels. The storylines are carefully woven around real places and landmarks across north Wales and Liverpool.
Conrad will be hosting an afternoon event at Chirk library on Thursday 27th April (2pm) Tickets £6
