NORTH WALES WHAT’S ON
WHAT’S ON IN BRIEF
What’s On at Venue Cymru
27TH AUGUST – 7TH SEPTEMBER
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27th August-3rd September, Llyn Rhaeadr – Open Garden for NGS Hillside garden blending natural wildlife areas with garden plants, shrubs, vegetables and fruit. There is a small lake with 20 species of waterfowl, fish and wildlife ponds, waterfalls, woodland, rockeries, lawns, borders and a variety of flowers. From 2pm-5pm. Admission £3.50, children free.
Bryan Adams, 9th July, 4pm Join rock legend Bryan Adams at Eirias Stadium, Colwyn Bay. His 13th studio album, Get Up was released last year and features a solid collection of beautifullycrafted rock songs including Brand New Day, You Belong To Me, and Thunderbolt.
Lulu, The Beatles, Sandie Shaw, The Drifters, Frankie Valli, Cilla and more with new songs for 2017! Come along to the American Diner to re-live the fabulous songs of the rock ‘n’ roll era with Let’s Twist Again, now in its sixth year. Hosted by ’ Big’ Tony Tremendo, accompanied by live band The Twisters. Tickets £22 and conc £20. The Ken Dodd Happiness Show, 12th August, 7pm Multi-award winning comedian and entertainer Ken Dodd provides the non-stop laughter and song with everything from ballads to grand
Let’s Twist Again, 11th August, 7.30pm Enjoy hits from legends such as Elvis, Dusty,
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2nd-3rd September, Beaumaris Food Festival Sample culinary delights from international, national and local food businesses ranging from well known major producers to kitchen table artisan cooks. See chef demos, craft marquee, children’s activities and music stage with live bands and choirs. £5 pp for a one day pass, £7 weekend pass, under 14s free.
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3rd Sept, Bala Standard Distance Triathlon A 1.5k swim in Llyn Tegid, 39k bike and 10.25k run. 9.30am start. Entry fee £65.
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7th Sept, Brynkinalt Hall Open Garden for NGS Rhododendron walk, historic ponds, well, grottos, ha-ha and battlements, new stumpery, ancient redwoods and yews. Homemade teas available. 2pm- 5pm. £4 entry children free.
Wrexham County Borough Museum Events Super Stitchers! This Quilters Session takes place on 20th July, 10.30am -12.30pm and will involve making useful 3D items such as needle cases and will be led by Val Shields. Cost of the is £15 per person, which includes £5 for materials and refreshments.
DID YOU KNOW? Ken Dodd got his signature buck teeth after a childhood bike accident
Messy Museum, 24th and 31st July, 14th and 21st August, 10.30am-12pm Painting, sticking and general creative messy fun for children. Craft themes include, door hangers, self portraits and mini paper shields. Costs only £1 per child! Bersham
opera! Tickets £23 and £20 concessions. The Orbison Story, 8th September, 7.30pm This semi-autobiographical celebration of Roy Orbison’s musical legacy is unmissable! Barry Steele will take you on a musical journey in time from the early sun years right through to the late 80s including Roy’s time with the Traveling Wilburys and his internationally acclaimed concert ‘The Black and White Night’. Special guests help celebrate music from other musicians that Roy toured and performed with. Tickets £21.50. For more information and to book visit www.venuecymru. co.uk or call 01492 872000.
Ironworks Guided Tour, 10th August and 2nd September, 10.30-11.30am Learn about ‘Iron Mad’ Jack on a short walk to the Ironworks site. Wear sturdy footwear. www.wrexham.gov.uk
Live performances at Rhuddlan Castle The Tempest, 13th July, 7pm and 14th July, 12pm and 7pm Taking Flight Theatre return with their unique take on Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Expect lots of laughs,
physical comedy and live original music in this familyfriendly show. Performance supported with BSL/SSE and audio description. Adults £14.50, family £35, conc. and under 16s £10, children £5. Legends on Wednesdays, 26th July-30th August, 11am-4pm Stories of Welsh legends will be brought to life every Wednesday during the summer holidays.
Children can get involved in craft activities, quizzes and storytelling which will vary each week. Adults £4, family £11.90, senior citizens, students and children under 16s £2.60. For more information visit online at www.cadw.gov.wales
18 SHIRE MAGAZINE | July/August 2017
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