Places to visit! Southern Wales Attractions

Eggs, bread, cheese, honey, butter, poultry, meat, trout, herbs, vegetables, plants, soft fruit, preserves, baked goods, cakes, chutneys, organic produce, herbal soaps and sheepskins

Location: Town Hall, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire SA65 9HA

Opening times:

09:00 to 13:00

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Runs from: 14/05/1941

Runs to: 14/04/2012

Venue: Fishguard

Venue address: Pembrokeshire, SA65 9AR

Telephone: 01437 532277

Town: Fishguard

Event type: Farmers Market

Coal is made from ancient carbon deposit; it could be seen to represent both our beginning, and ultimately our end.

Additionally in the context of South Wales, it is loaded with socio-political meaning and symbolism. Somehow Anderson counter-balances its emotive heritage with the mysterious beauty of its actual substance; its seductive shimmering darkness. Anderson uses coal in an almost ritualistic way, on a daily basis, to make his coal dust 'mandala'.

Each work is composed of a carefully executed solid form which is produced by applying layers of coal dust onto a selected piece of ephemeral material. The works take on a transcendent and poetic power.

Free entry

Opening times:

15:00 to 16:00

Runs from: 14/04/2011

Runs to: 26/05/2012

Venue: Oriel Myrddin Gallery

Venue address: Church Lane, Carmarthen, SA31 1LH

Parking is available in St Peters Carpark a stones throw from the gallery.
The nearest Rail Station and Bus Station is Carmarthen.

Telephone: 0 1267 222 775

Email: kcampbell@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

Web site: http://www.orielmyrddingallery.co.uk/exhibitions.html

Town: Carmarthen

Event type: Exhibition

An opportunity to conduct your own paranormal investigation of the Manor House under the auspices of South Wales Paranormal Research 2nd Saturday of each month.

Opening times:

18:30 to 22:30

Runs from: 07/01/2012

Runs to: 10/03/2012

Venue: Llancaiach Fawr Manor

Venue address: Gelligaer Road, Nelson, Treharris, CF46 6ER

From M4 motorway leave at junction 32 and follow the A470 towards Merthyr Tydfil. Approximately 12 miles (after passing Services) turn right at the roundabout signposted A472 Ystrad Mynach and follow the brown historic building signs through Nelson village.

From A465 Heads of the Valley road turn onto the A470 towards Cardiff. Follow this road past Merthyr Tydfil and turn left at the roundabout signposted A472 Ystrad Mynach. Follow the brown historic building signs through Nelson village.

Telephone: 01443 412248

Email: llancaiachfawr@caerphilly.gov.uk

Web site: www.llancaiachfawr.co.uk

Town: Treharris

Event type: Ghost Walk

Maps have always been a source of inspiration for Iwan Bala. Their intrigue lies in their multiple meanings and their potential for subjective (re)interpretation.

The map combines imagery and word in a meaningful and harmonious relationship. For this exhibition, it is this very dialogue that brought together artist Iwan Bala, and poet and playwright Menna Elfyn. She comments writing is all about field-workwe know too well that we are only passing through as we sub-consciously make our own personal field-notes. Iwan Bala and Menna Elfyn have collaborated, bringing words and images together; the pieces on show are his field-notes, in response to her poems. This exhibition offers an insight into their mutual fascination with lifting and sifting through cae hir (long field).

Free entry

Runs from: 12/01/2012

Runs to: 15/02/2012

Venue: Oriel Myrddin Gallery

Venue address: Church Lane, Carmarthen, SA31 1LH

Parking is available in St Peters Carpark a stones throw from the gallery.
The nearest Rail Station and Bus Station is Carmarthen.

Telephone: 01267 222775

Web site: www.orielmyrddingallery.co.uk

Town: Carmarthen

Event type: Arts & Crafts Event

Starring Welsh entertainer Owen Money, plus an all-singing all-dancing cast including panto favourites Lloyd Davies, Russell Gomer, Calum Small, Sammi Broad, Becci Lewis, Llinos Thomas and Richard Shackley.

This fabulous pantomime is packed full of fun, audience participation, magnificent musical numbers, and laugh-out-loud comedy. A family festive treat that is sure to delight and captivate the whole family!

Will the dastardly Captain Hook ever catch Peter and the gang? Will the crocodile still be ticking? Will Peter ever grow up? Come fly with us to Neverland and join Peter, Wendy, Tinker Bell and The Lost Boys for this spectacular, fun-packed pantomime adventure!.

Friday 20 Jan - 10am
Sat 21 Jan - 2pm
Sun 22 Jan - 5.30pm
Tue 24 Jan - 10am
Wed 25 Jan - 10am
Thu 26 Jan - 10am & 2pm (Golden Oldies)
Fri 27 Jan - 10am & 7pm
Sat 28 Jan - 2pm
Sun 29 Jan - 5.30pm
Tue 31 Jan - 10am
Wed 1 Feb - 10am and 7pm
Thu 2 Feb - 10am
Fri 3 Feb - 10am & 7pm
Sat 4 Feb - 2pm & 5.30pm
Sun 5 Feb - 5.30pm

Runs from: 20/01/2012

Runs to: 05/02/2012

Venue: Princess Royal Theatre

Venue address: Civic Centre, Port Talbot, West Glamorgan, SA13 1PJ

Leave the M4 at Junction 43, join the A465 and follow the signs to Neath (A474). At the Neath roundabout take the third exit over the bridge. At the mini roundabout take the second exit, at the next roundabout take the first exit. After three sets of traffic lights turn left and then right by the bus station.

Telephone: 01639 763214

Email: prtadmin@npt.gov.uk

Town: Port Talbot

Event type: Pantomime

If you like bubbles you'll like this show. If you like fire and explosions you'll absolutely love it. Watch as we make bigger and bigger bubbles, maybe one so big you can even fit inside it. You'll also see square bubbles, glowing bubbles, bubbles that burst into flames and bubbles that go bang.

weekends and local school holidays

Runs from: 21/01/2012

Runs to: 19/02/2012

Venue: Techniquest

Venue address: Stuart Street, Cardiff, CF10 5BW

From outside Cardiff: Leave M4 at junction 33 and follow signs for Techniquest on the A4232 dual carriageway. From within Cardiff: Follow signs from city centre to Cardiff Bay. There is parking nearby in public car parks. Some space is available for disabled visitors on the forecourt. Coach parking available if pre-booked.

Telephone: 02920 475475

Email: info@techniquest.org

Web site: http://www.techniquest.org

Town: Cardiff

Event type: Children's Activity

Help Izzy take a tour of the night sky as she learns about the animals that you can find amongst the stars. Depending on the season, see what animals you can find. It might be a bull, a lion, a dragon or a winged horse! Suitable for under 7s

weekends and local school holidays

Runs from: 21/01/2012

Runs to: 26/02/2012

Venue: Techniquest

Venue address: Stuart Street, Cardiff, CF10 5BW

From outside Cardiff: Leave M4 at junction 33 and follow signs for Techniquest on the A4232 dual carriageway. From within Cardiff: Follow signs from city centre to Cardiff Bay. There is parking nearby in public car parks. Some space is available for disabled visitors on the forecourt. Coach parking available if pre-booked.

Telephone: 02920 475475

Email: info@techniquest.org

Web site: http://www.techniquest.org

Town: Cardiff

Event type: Children's Activity

Winter is a great time for viewing stars, but what will you see if you wrap up warm and take a look? We'll take you on a tour to find some of the most famous winter constellations and find out why these stars can't be seen at any other time of the year.

weekends and local school holidays

Runs from: 21/01/2012

Runs to: 26/02/2012

Venue: Techniquest

Venue address: Stuart Street, Cardiff, CF10 5BW

From outside Cardiff: Leave M4 at junction 33 and follow signs for Techniquest on the A4232 dual carriageway. From within Cardiff: Follow signs from city centre to Cardiff Bay. There is parking nearby in public car parks. Some space is available for disabled visitors on the forecourt. Coach parking available if pre-booked.

Telephone: 02920 475475

Email: info@techniquest.org

Web site: http://www.techniquest.org

Town: Cardiff

Event type: Children's Activity

If you've ever wanted to learn more about the history of landscape of the local area then this is your chance. Join one of the brand new FREE courses on offer in the World Heritage Site.

Choose from our Upland Conservation course, and gain a greater understanding of why our uplands are so special, learn more about the wildlife which has made its home here, and discover the challenges of conservation in the upland environment. This course will be supported by optional field visits, where you will be given practical experience of monitoring plants and animals, including the elusive red grouse.

Tuesdays, 24/01/12 - 03/04/2012 7pm - 9pm
Places are limited, booking essential.

Free entry

Opening times:

19:00 to 21:00

Runs from: 24/01/2012

Runs to: 03/04/2012

Venue: Blaenavon World Heritage Centre

Venue address: Church Road, Blaenavon, Torfaen, NP4 9AS

Follow signs for Big Pit National Mining Museum of Wales.You will enter Blaenavon World Heritage Site before you get to Big Pit.

Telephone: 01495 742333

Email: blaenavon.tic@torfaen.gov.uk

Web site: www.world-heritage-blaenavon.org.uk

Town: Blaenavon

Event type: Workshop/Course

For those wanting to find out more about the supernatural. A 2 course meal plus an introduction to paranormal research by South Wales Paranormal Research group. Followed by a tur of the Manor to hear about experiments conducted by SWPr at Llancaiach over several years.

22.50

Opening times:

19:30 to 22:00

4th Friday each month at 7.30pm

Runs from: 27/01/2012

Runs to: 24/03/2012

Venue: Llancaiach Fawr Manor

Venue address: Gelligaer Road, Nelson, Treharris, CF46 6ER

From M4 motorway leave at junction 32 and follow the A470 towards Merthyr Tydfil. Approximately 12 miles (after passing Services) turn right at the roundabout signposted A472 Ystrad Mynach and follow the brown historic building signs through Nelson village.

From A465 Heads of the Valley road turn onto the A470 towards Cardiff. Follow this road past Merthyr Tydfil and turn left at the roundabout signposted A472 Ystrad Mynach. Follow the brown historic building signs through Nelson village.

Telephone: 01443 412248

Email: llancaiachfawr@caerphilly.gov.uk

Web site: www.llancaiachfawr.co.uk

Town: Treharris

Event type: Ghost Walk

Opening times:

13:00

Wednesdays 1st Feb to 4th April

Runs from: 01/02/2012

Runs to: 04/04/2012

Venue: The Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre

Venue address: Bristol Packet Wharf, Newport, NP20 1HG

From M4 (Junction 26) follow the signs for the city centre along Malpas Road (A4051), under the flyover and along Kingsway. The Riverfront is on your left hand side.

Telephone: 01633 656677

Email: the.riverfront@newport.gov.uk

Web site: www.newport.gov.uk/theRiverfront

Town: Newport City

Event type: Music

Dinefwr Park is a magical land of power and has been of great historic influence for more than 2,000 years. Situated in a strategic position, the Castle has a commanding view of the Twyi Valley and Newton House is set within a landscape of undulating topography and ancient trees that give it a special ambience.

Managed by the National Trust, Dinefwr Park was designated a National Nature Reserve in 2007 in recognition of the outstanding number of veteran oak trees and the insects that they support. Numerous landscape compositions and wildlife subjects abound here and we will spend time stalking the herd of 100 fallow deer and photographing the famous White Park cattle.

The area comes into its own in the autumn when the woodland is painted in spectacular orangse and reds. A different mood prevails in the depths of the winter months when a hard frost or a sprinkling of snow adds a graphic nature.
Dinefwr Castle and Castle Wood are ownd by the Wildlife Trust for South and West Wales. Superb panoramic images can be made from the castle's lofty towers and the woodland is famous for its carpet of bluebells in the spring.

This is truly a chance escape to the country and get away from it all in the company of Welsh photographer Andy Davies. This workshop caters for all skill levels, from complete beginners to aspiring professionals. Hands-on expert tuition is provided to small groups who are initially taken back to the fundamentals of photography, rapidly progressing to having full creative control of either digital compact cameras with manual capability or digital single lens reflex cameras (DSLRs) with interchangeable lenses.

Workshops run on most Saturdays throughout the year. Other dates for groups can be arranged on request.

Opening times:

00:00 to 00:00 00:00 to 00:00

Runs from: 04/02/2012

Runs to: 04/12/2012

Venue: Dinefwr Castle & Park

Venue address: Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, SA19 6RT

Road By A483, A476, or B4300 Rail Llandeilo 2.5km/1.5mls
On west outskirts of Llandeilo A40(T); from Swansea take M4 to Pont Abraham, then A48(T) to Cross Hands and A476 to Llandeilo; entrance by police station

Telephone: 01267 268061

Email: andy@andydavies.info

Town: Llandeilo

Event type: Workshop/Course

Sunday performances at 2.00pm
5 February: Kate Strudwick & Friends
12 February: Jacqueline Emslie

Normal admission prices apply

Opening times:

14:00

Runs from: 05/02/2012

Runs to: 05/02/2012

Venue: National Botanic Garden of Wales

Venue address: Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire, SA32 8HG

From Swansea
Take the M4 west towards Carmarthen and Pont Abraham services. At the services take the A48 towards Carmarthen. Take the third exit at the Crosshands roundabout, remaining on the A48. After about 4 miles there is a slip road signposted B4310 to Nantgaredig. It has a brown leisure sign for National Botanic Garden of Wales. Follow the directions to the National Botanic Garden of Wales.

From Carmarthen
Take the A48 towards Swansea and the M4. After approximately 8 miles, take a slip road signposted B4310 (Nantgaredig). It has a brown leisure sign for the National Botanic Garden of Wales. Follow the directions to the National Botanic Garden of Wales

Telephone: 01558 668768

Email: dhardy@gardenofwales.org.uk

Web site: www.gardenofwales.org.uk

Town: Carmarthen

Event type: Music

Blaenavon's Drawing Board - from Past to Present.Blaenavon redrawn using simple printmaking techniques such as monoprinting to redraw houses from the past using old photographs, postcards and memories.

Opening times:

09:45 to 15:30

Runs from: 05/02/2012

Runs to: 05/02/2012

Venue: Blaenavon World Heritage Centre

Venue address: Church Road, Blaenavon, Torfaen, NP4 9AS

Follow signs for Big Pit National Mining Museum of Wales.You will enter Blaenavon World Heritage Site before you get to Big Pit.

Telephone: 01495 742333

Email: blaenavon.tic@torfaen.gov.uk

Web site: www.world-heritage-blaenavon.org.uk

Town: Blaenavon

Event type: Arts & Crafts Event

Meet a range of local suppliers of wedding services and check out Llancaiach as a venue for your celebrations.

Free entry

Opening times:

11:00 to 16:00

Runs from: 05/02/2012

Runs to: 05/02/2012

Venue: Llancaiach Fawr Manor

Venue address: Gelligaer Road, Nelson, Treharris, CF46 6ER

From M4 motorway leave at junction 32 and follow the A470 towards Merthyr Tydfil. Approximately 12 miles (after passing Services) turn right at the roundabout signposted A472 Ystrad Mynach and follow the brown historic building signs through Nelson village.

From A465 Heads of the Valley road turn onto the A470 towards Cardiff. Follow this road past Merthyr Tydfil and turn left at the roundabout signposted A472 Ystrad Mynach. Follow the brown historic building signs through Nelson village.

Telephone: 01443 412248

Email: llancaiachfawr@caerphilly.gov.uk

Web site: http://www.llancaiachfawr.co.uk

Town: Treharris

Event type: Exhibition

Inspired by the smash hit multi-million selling albums DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS ONE, TWO, THREE and FOUR, the West End sell out sensation DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS THE MUSICAL, featuring some of the greatest hit songs of the Rock 'n' Roll era. The dazzling success of the first three albums in the 'Dreamboats and Petticoats' series sent the message loud and clear. With over 2 millions copies sold and several weeks at the Number One spot in the compilation charts, the Great British public were saying that they didn't just want to listen to pure nostalgia: they'd love to see it as well. Thus 'Dreamboats' was born as a musical, opening at The Churchill Theatre in Bromley in February 2009 to rave critical reviews and wide spread audience acclaim. Over a million people have since been enchanted by an evening of pure hedonistic affection for a more innocent era, when love was young and so was rock 'n' roll. Dreamboats and Petticoats The Musical features classic tracks from Roy Orbison, The
Shadows, Eddie Cochran, Billy Fury, and many more, including LET'S DANCE, TO KNOW HIM IS TO LOVE HIM, SHAKING ALL OVER, BOBBY'S GIRL, LITTLE TOWN FLIRT, ONLY SIXTEEN, RUNAROUND SUE, HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET 16, LET IT BE ME, GREAT PRETENDER, C'MON EVERYBODY, LET'S TWIST AGAIN and many more hits from music's golden era!

Opening times:

19:30

Mat Thurs 2.00pm
Sat 4.00pm & 8.00pm

Runs from: 06/02/2012

Runs to: 11/02/2012

Venue: Swansea Grand Theatre

Venue address: Singleton Street, Swansea, SA1 3QJ

Approach Swansea via M4 leaving the motorway at Junction 42 for Swansea - along Fabian Way, leading to the entrance into city centre passing the Sainsburys store. Take the right hand lane (alongside Tesco superstore) and turn right at the Traffic lights. The theatre is signposted from Sainsburys'.

Telephone: 01792 475715

Web site: http://www.swansea.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=12612

Town: Swansea

Event type: Musical

First and foremost an impassioned naturalist, the compelling and charismatic wildlife TV presenter Chris Packham is also the natural world's equivalent of a photo-journalist.

It was solely a passion for wildlife that led Chris to a life on the small screen. After graduating, he met a wildlife filmmaker, who took him under his wing and trained him as a cameraman. Years later he joined an up and coming children's BBC programme called The Really Wild Show which went on to become a BAFTA winning series for seven or eight years.

Following this, Chris went on to front several live series including Flamingo Watch which was broadcast all over America; wrote and presented his own series about wildlife photography for Channel 4, had a lot of fun with live ITV series called Go Wild, presented umpteen series of Birdwatch, Hands on Nature and Nature's Calendar on BBC2, Animals Guide to Britain and The Truth about Wildlife. A notable highlight was a series from his own production company, entitled Postcards from the Wild which Chris presented with Michaela Strachan where, in the space of just eight months they travelled to 32 different countries. He presents Springwatch and Autumnwatch alongside Kate Humble and Martin Hughes-Games and has made numerous appearances on everything from Saturday Superstore to Call My Bluff.

A hugely gifted photographer both technically and artistically, Chris' latest collection of images from the wild and the wilderness are absolutely exquisite. It is this collection which he will share with you tonight.

Opening times:

19:30

Runs from: 07/02/2012

Runs to: 07/02/2012

Venue: Torch Theatre

Venue address: St Peter's Road, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, SA73 2BU

See website for interactive map.

Telephone: 01646 694192

Email: boxoffice@torchtheatre.co.uk

Web site: www.torchtheatre.co.uk

Town: Milford Haven

Event type: Talk

Holiday on Ice presents Topicana

Opening times:

19:00

Runs from: 07/02/2012

Runs to: 07/02/2012

Venue: Cardiff International Arena

Venue address: Mary Ann Street, Cardiff, CF10 2EQ

Public Transportation
Nearest rail: Cardiff Station, Cardiff Queen Street
Bus: Bus and coach routes to city centre
By road: M4 - junction 29 from east, junction 33 from west.

Telephone: 02920 224488

Email: motorpointarenacardiff.boxoffice@livenation.co.uk

Web site: www.motorpointarenacardiff.co.uk

Town: Cardiff

Event type: Dance

Volunteer Rangers in the Blaenavon World Heritage Site Special Interest Hear from the volunteers first hand about their experiences of looking after the Blaenavon World Heritage Site and the Forgotten Landscapes Partnership area.

FREE entry to the lecture at the Blaenavon World Heritage Centre.
Places limited, booking essential. Tel: 01495 742333.

Following on from this visitors will have the opportunity to participate in a landscape conservation activity on Saturday 18 February.

Free entry

Opening times:

19:00

Runs from: 07/02/2012

Runs to: 07/02/2012

Venue: Blaenavon World Heritage Centre

Venue address: Church Road, Blaenavon, Torfaen, NP4 9AS

Follow signs for Big Pit National Mining Museum of Wales.You will enter Blaenavon World Heritage Site before you get to Big Pit.

Telephone: 01495 742333

Email: blaenavon.tic@torfaen.gov.uk

Web site: www.world-heritage-blaenavon.org.uk

Town: Blaenavon

Event type: Lecture

Presented by Treorchy Comprehensive School.
Following their sell-out success with We Will Rock You, the talented students from Treorchy Comprehensive School are back and ready impress by performing the school edition of this massive smash hit musical.

Opening times:

19:00

Runs from: 07/02/2012

Runs to: 09/02/2012

Venue: Park and Dare Theatre

Venue address: Station Road, Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taff, CF42 6NL

Telephone: 08000 147111

Web site: www.parkdare.rct-arts.org/

Town: Treorchy

Event type: Musical

11 songs from love lane.

Stacey Blythe will perform a few numbers from her new album ?Love Lane?. The style is a mix of Burt Bacharach, The Carpenters and Joni Mitchel. The songs are very delicately crafted and have real sweetness and beauty with some lovely piano solos.

Runs from: 07/02/2012

Runs to: 07/02/2012

Venue: St Donats Arts Centre

Venue address: St Donats Castle, Nr Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan, CF61 1WF

A48 to Cowbridge town - take B4270 to Llantwit Major and at roundabout before Llantwit take B4265 to Wick/Bridgend. After approx 2 miles turn left following signs for St. Donats and the Castle & Ants Centre

Telephone: 01446 799100

Web site: www.stdonats.com

Town: Llantwit Major

Event type: Music

Opening times:

14:00 to 16:00

Runs from: 07/02/2012

Runs to: 07/02/2012

Venue: Grand Pavilion Theatre

Venue address: The Esplanade, Porthcawl, CF36 3YW

Situated on Porthcawl?s seafront.

Telephone: 01656 815995

Email: pavilion@bridgend.gov.uk

Web site: www.grandpavilion.co.uk

Town: Porthcawl

Event type: Dance

Come along and listen to local musical talent or even get up and perform yourself.
Bar open from 7.30pm, acoustic session starts at 8.00pm.

Opening times:

20:00

Runs from: 07/02/2012

Runs to: 07/02/2012

Venue: The Coliseum

Venue address: Mount Pleasant, Trecynon, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff, CF44 8NG

Telephone: 08000 147111

Email: Andrea.morgan2@rhondda-cynon-taff.gov.uk

Town: Aberdare

Event type: Music

An unusual comedy/tragedy containing the stories of three couples as they discuss their marriages, joys and fears etc."" The time of my life"" is identified as the time when you were happiest but didn't know it.

Opening times:

19:15

Runs from: 07/02/2012

Runs to: 11/02/2012

Venue: Dolman Theatre

Venue address: Kingsway Centre, Newport, NP20 1HY

Telephone: 01633 263670

Web site: www.dolmantheatre.co.uk

Town: Newport City

Event type: Play

Headliner Gavin Webster mixes clever observations with incredible flights of surrealism to create huge belly-laughs.

Support Caimh McDonnell is better known as the silver fox of comedy - he is both as precious and as cunning. A wonderful raconteur.

With two kids under 5, your resident host James Cook will be so glad to be out of the house that he's bound to ensure a top night of entertainment.

16+

Opening times:

20:00

Runs from: 08/02/2012

Runs to: 08/02/2012

Venue: Pontardawe Arts Centre

Venue address: Herbert Street, Pontardawe, Swansea, SA8 4ED

Leave the M4 at Junction 45 and take the A4067 signposted Pontardawe. At the roundabout go straight ahead (2nd exit). At 2nd roundabout go straight ahead. 3rd roundabout (Tesco?s Superstore) take 2nd exit left. 4th roundabout go straight ahead (3rd exit) onto Pontardawe Industrial Estate. Take 1st left for Herbert Street shopping Centre. Turn left at T-junction. Pontardawe Arts Centre is on your left.

Telephone: 01792 863722

Email: a.dickinson@npt.gov.uk

Town: Swansea

Event type: Comedy

Holiday on Ice presents Topicana

Opening times:

14:00

Runs from: 08/02/2012

Runs to: 08/02/2012

Venue: Cardiff International Arena

Venue address: Mary Ann Street, Cardiff, CF10 2EQ

Public Transportation
Nearest rail: Cardiff Station, Cardiff Queen Street
Bus: Bus and coach routes to city centre
By road: M4 - junction 29 from east, junction 33 from west.

Telephone: 02920 224488

Email: motorpointarenacardiff.boxoffice@livenation.co.uk

Web site: www.motorpointarenacardiff.co.uk

Town: Cardiff

Event type: Dance

This breathtaking show from Buddy and the boys - who have for eighteen electrifying years, delighted audiences across the globe from Cardiff to California, from Barking to Bangkok - is guaranteed to have everyone singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles.

Featuring some of the finest and talented actor-musicians in the business, whose combined West End credits include Buddy, Lennon, Return to the Forbidden Planet, Jailhouse Rock and Sunday In The Park With George, Buddy Holly And The Cricketers was endorsed as Britain's most popular Buddy Holly act when they guest starred on BBC One's Saturday night live programme, The One and Only, hosted by Graham Norton.

"The audience were dancing in the aisles and roaring for more" The Stage

"You won't believe it's not Buddy" Bangkok Post

Whatever the season, whatever the excuse to party, make your heart beat a little faster with the show that has thousands of fans the world over saying: I Can't believe it's not Buddy!

Opening times:

19:30

Runs from: 09/02/2012

Runs to: 09/02/2012

Venue: The Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre

Venue address: Bristol Packet Wharf, Newport, NP20 1HG

From M4 (Junction 26) follow the signs for the city centre along Malpas Road (A4051), under the flyover and along Kingsway. The Riverfront is on your left hand side.

Telephone: 01633 656757

Email: the.riverfront@newport.gov.uk

Web site: www.newport.gov.uk/theRiverfront

Town: Newport City

Event type: Music - Rock

Why not try your hands and feet at Ballroom with our young talented dancers. A 45 minute display of the very best of ballroom followed by an exciting workshop/class with an experienced tutor and our display dancers.

Display commences at 2pm, followed by a Workshop at 3pm
Please book in advance

Opening times:

14:30

Runs from: 09/02/2012

Runs to: 09/02/2012

Venue: Pontardawe Arts Centre

Venue address: Herbert Street, Pontardawe, Swansea, SA8 4ED

Leave the M4 at Junction 45 and take the A4067 signposted Pontardawe. At the roundabout go straight ahead (2nd exit). At 2nd roundabout go straight ahead. 3rd roundabout (Tesco?s Superstore) take 2nd exit left. 4th roundabout go straight ahead (3rd exit) onto Pontardawe Industrial Estate. Take 1st left for Herbert Street shopping Centre. Turn left at T-junction. Pontardawe Arts Centre is on your left.

Telephone: 01792 863722

Email: a.dickinson@npt.gov.uk

Town: Swansea

Event type: Dance

For February's line-up we've got Stuart Goldsmith who recently starred in Show Me the Funny on ITV and James Acaster who has been on TV lots recently including Russell Howard's Good News and Chris Addison's Show and Tell.

Opening times:

20:00

Runs from: 09/02/2012

Runs to: 09/02/2012

Venue: Beaufort Theatre and Ballroom

Venue address: Beaufort Hill, Beaufort, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 5QQ

Telephone: 01495 355800

Email: boxoffice@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Web site: www.blaenaugwentvenues.com

Town: Ebbw Vale

Event type: Theatre

Holiday on Ice presents Topicana

Opening times:

14:00

Runs from: 09/02/2012

Runs to: 09/02/2012

Venue: Cardiff International Arena

Venue address: Mary Ann Street, Cardiff, CF10 2EQ

Public Transportation
Nearest rail: Cardiff Station, Cardiff Queen Street
Bus: Bus and coach routes to city centre
By road: M4 - junction 29 from east, junction 33 from west.

Telephone: 02920 224488

Email: motorpointarenacardiff.boxoffice@livenation.co.uk

Web site: www.motorpointarenacardiff.co.uk

Town: Cardiff

Event type: Dance

Nine is a unique piece of interactive dance theatre that gives both the company and audience an opportunity to create a truly individual show. Mr and Mrs Clark use a combination of performance styles and film references to deliver a searching pastiche on modern living in nine individual scenes.

The audience have the power to choose not only the order of the show as it unfolds, but also to see sections repeated as many times as they wish, to establish and manipulate the underlying story.

Nine was originally conceived for the Dylan Thomas Fringe Festival as a retrospective.

This brand new version brings the Clarks? trademark twist in the surreal and humorous under the directorship of one of Walesleading choreographers and filmmakers, Sean Tuan John.

Mr and Mrs Clark make physical theatre with strong dance and music elements. Their work has been described as dangerous and unpredictable but with a quirky and entertaining theme throughout. Mr and Mrs Clark are Volcano Theatre Company associate artists.

Opening times:

19:30

Runs from: 09/02/2012

Runs to: 11/02/2012

Venue: Taliesin Arts Centre

Venue address: Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, SA2 8PZ

Telephone: 01792 602060

Email: office@taliesinartscentre.co.uk

Web site: www.taliesinartscentre.co.uk

Town: Swansea

Event type: Dance

Transmitted live from The National Theatre, London
A new play by Nicholas Wright

How had a twenty?two?year?old pretentious layabout made a discovery that would elude every other cinematic pioneer for years to come?

In a remote village in Eastern Europe, around 1900, the young Motl Mendl is entranced by the flickering silent images on his father?s cinematograph. Bankrolled by Jacob, the ebullient local timber merchant, and inspired by Anna, the girl sent to help him make moving pictures of their village, he stumbles on a revolutionary way of story-telling. Forty years on, Motl ? now a famed American film director ? looks back on his early life and confronts the cost of fulfilling his dreams.

Following Vincent in Brixton and The Reporter, Nicholas Wright?s new play is a funny and fascinating tribute to the Eastern European immigrants who became major players in Hollywood?s golden age. The award-winning Antony Sher ? whose previous work with the National Theatre includes Primo and Stanley ? returns to play Jacob.

Running Time: 3 hours (estimate) including host introduction and one 20 minute intermission (10 minutes of programming; 10 minutes of countdown clock)

Opening times:

19:00

Runs from: 09/02/2012

Runs to: 09/02/2012

Venue: Torch Theatre

Venue address: St Peter's Road, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, SA73 2BU

See website for interactive map.

Telephone: 01646 694192

Email: boxoffice@torchtheatre.co.uk

Web site: www.torchtheatre.co.uk

Town: Milford Haven

Event type: Opera

Opening times:

14:30

Runs from: 09/02/2012

Runs to: 09/02/2012

Venue: Pontardawe Arts Centre

Venue address: Herbert Street, Pontardawe, Swansea, SA8 4ED

Leave the M4 at Junction 45 and take the A4067 signposted Pontardawe. At the roundabout go straight ahead (2nd exit). At 2nd roundabout go straight ahead. 3rd roundabout (Tesco?s Superstore) take 2nd exit left. 4th roundabout go straight ahead (3rd exit) onto Pontardawe Industrial Estate. Take 1st left for Herbert Street shopping Centre. Turn left at T-junction. Pontardawe Arts Centre is on your left.

Telephone: 01792 863722

Email: a.dickinson@npt.gov.uk

Town: Swansea

Event type: Music

Plus special guests Zervas & Pepper

Their singing and playing (harp, guitar, mandolin, piano, drums) draw from the folk and pop traditions of Britain and the United States, they have recorded three albums, building a following on their travels, achieving album, single and record of the week on iTunes and BBC Radio 2 and they have performed with artists such as Jamie Cullum, James Morrison and Jason Mraz,

They were also part of Leonard Cohen's band on his triumphant return to live performances.

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Cabaret Style Seating

Opening times:

20:00

Runs from: 09/02/2012

Runs to: 09/02/2012

Venue: Muni Arts Centre

Venue address: Gelliwastad Road, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF37 2DP

In Pontypridd Town Centre on Gelliwastad Road

Telephone: 08000 147111

Email: Sian.E.Thoms2@rhondda-cynon-taff.gov.uk

Town: Pontypridd

Event type: Music

How had a twenty-two year-old pretentious layabout, quite frankly, in an unknown shtetl, along with a Gentile housemaid, made a discovery that would elude every other cinematic pioneer for years to come?
In a remote village in Eastern Europe, around 1900, the young Motl Mendl is entranced by the flickering silent images on his father?s cinematograph. Bankrolled by Jacob, the ebullient local timber-merchant, and inspired by Anna, the girl sent to help him make moving pictures of their village, he stumbles on a revolutionary way of story-telling.
I was obsessed with the way she looked on screen. I used to say to her, it was as though there was a light underneath her skin. One could see right into her soul. Like she?d invented a new language that everyone in the world could understand.
Forty years on, Motl ? now the famed American film director Maurice Montgomery ? looks back on his early life and confronts the cost of fulfilling his dreams, both to himself and those he left behind.

Following Vincent in Brixton and The Reporter, Nicholas Wright?s new play is a funny and fascinating tribute to the Eastern European immigrants who became major players in Hollywood?s golden age; and a haunting look at the stories we tell about our own lives.
The award-winning Antony Sher returns to the National to play Jacob.

Running time: 2.30 hours approx

Opening times:

19:00

Runs from: 09/02/2012

Runs to: 09/02/2012

Venue: The Blake Theatre

Venue address: Almshouse Street, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3XP

Telephone: 01600 719401

Email: boxoffice@theblaketheatre.org

Web site: www.theblaketheatre.org

Town: Monmouth

Event type: Play

How had a twenty?two?year?old pretentious layabout made a discovery that would elude every other cinematic pioneer for years to come?

In a remote village in Eastern Europe, around 1900, the young Motl Mendl is entranced by the flickering silent images on his father?s cinematograph. Bankrolled by Jacob, the ebullient local timber merchant, and inspired by Anna, the girl sent to help him make moving pictures of their village, he stumbles on a revolutionary

way of story-telling. Forty years on, Motl ? now a famed American film director ? looks back on his early life and confronts the cost of fulfilling his dreams.

Following Vincent in Brixton and The Reporter, Nicholas Wright?s new play is a funny and fascinating tribute to the Eastern European immigrants who became major players in Hollywood?s golden age. The award-winning Antony Sher ? whose previous work with the National Theatre includes Primo and Stanley ? returns to play Jacob.

Opening times:

18:45

Runs from: 09/02/2012

Runs to: 09/02/2012

Venue: Theatr Mwldan

Venue address: Bath House Road, Cardigan, SA43 1JY

Theatr Mwldan is situated in the centre of Cardigan - turn left at the north end of the High Street/Pendre. There is ample parking behind the theatre for cars and coaches. Parking is free after 6pm

Telephone: 01239 621200

Web site: www.mwldan.co.uk

Town: Cardigan

Event type: Play

Eisteddfod Cynwyl Elfed a gynhelir yn Canolfan Cynwyl Elfed

Runs from: 10/02/2012

Runs to: 10/02/2012

Venue: Carmarthen

Venue address: Carmarthenshire, SA31 3AQ

Telephone: 01267 281494

Town: Carmarthen

Event type: Eisteddfod

Resident compare Dan Mitchell introduces...
NICK REVELL as you headliner with support from HELEN ARNEY

Opening times:

19:30

Runs from: 10/02/2012

Runs to: 10/02/2012

Venue: Lyric Theatre

Venue address: 8 King Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1BD

Carmarthen lies on the A48 just beyond the M4 corridor in West Wales. The Lyric Theatre is situated in King Street in the town centre near the County Council offices, Carmarthenshire Public Library and Oriel Myrddin. The Theatre is in easy walking distance from the train and bus station. There are three public car parks within easy walking distance.

Telephone: 0845 226 3509

Email: theatres@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

Web site: www.carmarthenshiretheatres.co.uk

Town: Carmarthen

Event type: Comedy

Visit the Haverfordwest Farmers market for a great range of local seasonal produce, sold directly to you by local producers.

Location: Riverside Shopping, Haverfordwest SA61 2LJ

Free entry

Opening times:

09:00 to 15:00

Runs from: 10/02/2012

Runs to: 10/02/2012

Venue: Haverfordwest / Hwlffordd

Venue address: Pembrokeshire, SA61 2EZ

Telephone: 01437 763110

Email: haverfordwest.tic@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Town: Haverfordwest

Event type: Farmers Market

Holiday on Ice presents Topicana

Opening times:

19:00

Runs from: 10/02/2012

Runs to: 10/02/2012

Venue: Cardiff International Arena

Venue address: Mary Ann Street, Cardiff, CF10 2EQ

Public Transportation
Nearest rail: Cardiff Station, Cardiff Queen Street
Bus: Bus and coach routes to city centre
By road: M4 - junction 29 from east, junction 33 from west.

Telephone: 02920 224488

Email: motorpointarenacardiff.boxoffice@livenation.co.uk

Web site: www.motorpointarenacardiff.co.uk

Town: Cardiff

Event type: Dance

Every once in a while a play comes along that reminds you of the glorious summers of your twenties. The long, hot days, that fantastic trip abroad with your mates, the moment when the girl you?ve fancied for years suddenly realises she feels the same way, and you live happily ever after.

This is not that play.

Instead join Dave as he spends a month working alongside a nutcase called Melvin in the summer job from hell whilst trying to save money to take the girl he loves away on holiday with him before she disappears out of his life forever.

Still, at least the weather?s nice for him.

Opening times:

19:30

Runs from: 10/02/2012

Runs to: 10/02/2012

Venue: Ammanford Miners' Theatre

Venue address: Wind Street, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, SA18 3DN

Telephone: 08452 263510

Email: theatres@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

Town: Llanelli

Event type: Play

No Fit State Circus have a fantastic international reputation as one of the the world?s leading contemporary circus companies. They usually perform in a Big Top but now their new show will invade Mwldan and transform the stage into a parallel world of upside-down jugglers, infinite wire walkers and aerial acrobats ? a place where extraordinary is everyday, surprises are everywhere and weird is wonderful. This is circus redefined.

Perfect for the whole family, this is an amazing opportunity to experience this critically acclaimed company and its world class cast right here in Cardigan. Mundo Paralelo promises a spectacular experience ? a sensory joy and visual delight. Be part of something new!

Opening times:

19:00

Plus matinee 11th Feb 2.30pm

Runs from: 10/02/2012

Runs to: 11/02/2012

Venue: Theatr Mwldan

Venue address: Bath House Road, Cardigan, SA43 1JY

Theatr Mwldan is situated in the centre of Cardigan - turn left at the north end of the High Street/Pendre. There is ample parking behind the theatre for cars and coaches. Parking is free after 6pm

Telephone: 01239 621200

Web site: www.mwldan.co.uk

Town: Cardigan

Event type: Live Entertainment

The brand new sing along version of the classic film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John brought to you by the producers of Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music.

Ever wanted to know what it's like to be a T-bird or a Pink Lady but never quite felt cool enough to pull it off? Well, now is your chance to don those pink jackets, grease up those quiffs and let your inhibitions go for an evening where you are the stars and remember GREASE is the word...

The evening begins with your host leading a vocal warm-up before they show you how to use your free goody bag. You'll even get a chance to learn how to hand jive.

Then just sit back and watch Danny & Sandy and the gang, while singing and dancing along to the lyrics as shown on the screen.

It couldn?t be easier... or more fun! Fancy dress is strongly encouraged and full audience participation essential.

Opening times:

19:30

Runs from: 10/02/2012

Runs to: 10/02/2012

Venue: Memorial Hall and Theatre

Venue address: Gladstone Road, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF62 8NA

Telephone: 01446 738622

Web site: www.memorialhalltheatre.co.uk

Town: Barry

Event type: Music

Dance the night away with the best in Tamla Motown, sixties soul club classics, mod and ska. Featuring DJs Sean Chapman and Nigel Graham.

Opening times:

20:00

Runs from: 11/02/2012

Runs to: 11/02/2012

Venue: Grand Pavilion Theatre

Venue address: The Esplanade, Porthcawl, CF36 3YW

Situated on Porthcawl?s seafront.

Telephone: 01656 815995

Email: pavilion@bridgend.gov.uk

Web site: www.grandpavilion.co.uk

Town: Porthcawl

Event type: Music

High quality, locally produced, fresh, seasonal, food and hand-made products which are reared, grown or made in an approximate 30 mile radius of Brecon, Powys in Wales.
Refreshments and live music.

Location: Market Hall, Brecon LD3 7LG

Opening times:

09:30 to 14:00

Runs from: 11/02/2012

Runs to: 11/02/2012

Venue: Brecon / Aberhonddu

Venue address: Powys, LD3 7AD

Telephone: 01982 560240

Town: Brecon

Event type: Farmers Market

Dinefwr Park is a magical land of power and has been of great historic influence for more than 2,000 years. Situated in a strategic position, the Castle has a commanding view of the Twyi Valley and Newton House is set within a landscape of undulating topography and ancient trees that give it a special ambience.

Managed by the National Trust, Dinefwr Park was designated a National Nature Reserve in 2007 in recognition of the outstanding number of veteran oak trees and the insects that they support. Numerous landscape compositions and wildlife subjects abound here and we will spend time stalking the herd of 100 fallow deer and photographing the famous White Park cattle.

The area comes into its own in the autumn when the woodland is painted in spectacular orangse and reds. A different mood prevails in the depths of the winter months when a hard frost or a sprinkling of snow adds a graphic nature.
Dinefwr Castle and Castle Wood are ownd by the Wildlife Trust for South and West Wales. Superb panoramic images can be made from the castle's lofty towers and the woodland is famous for its carpet of bluebells in the spring.

This is truly a chance escape to the country and get away from it all in the company of Welsh photographer Andy Davies. This workshop caters for all skill levels, from complete beginners to aspiring professionals. Hands-on expert tuition is provided to small groups who are initially taken back to the fundamentals of photography, rapidly progressing to having full creative control of either digital compact cameras with manual capability or digital single lens reflex cameras (DSLRs) with interchangeable lenses.

Workshops run on most Saturdays throughout the year. Other dates for groups can be arranged on request.

Opening times:

00:00 to 00:00 00:00 to 00:00

Runs from: 11/02/2012

Runs to: 11/02/2012

Venue: Dinefwr Castle & Park

Venue address: Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, SA19 6RT

Road By A483, A476, or B4300 Rail Llandeilo 2.5km/1.5mls
On west outskirts of Llandeilo A40(T); from Swansea take M4 to Pont Abraham, then A48(T) to Cross Hands and A476 to Llandeilo; entrance by police station

Telephone: 01267 268061

Email: andy@andydavies.info

Town: Llandeilo

Event type: Workshop/Course

Eggs, bread, cheese, honey, butter, poultry, meat, trout, herbs, vegetables, plants, soft fruit, preserves, baked goods, cakes, chutneys, organic produce, herbal soaps and sheepskins

Location: Town Hall, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire SA65 9HA

Opening times:

09:00 to 13:00

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Runs from: 11/02/2012

Runs to: 11/02/2012

Venue: Fishguard

Venue address: Pembrokeshire, SA65 9AR

Telephone: 01437 532277

Town: Fishguard

Event type: Farmers Market

Half Term Special....Join Welsh Freestyler and World Record Holder Ash Randall as he entertains with a unique football freestyle displa

Grab the opportunity to hone your own freestyle skills with Ash as he offers a master class, teaching some of the techniques that have made him one of the best and most sought after football freestyler entertainers in the world.

Ash first decided to try football freestyle at the age of 16 after seeing a TV commercial where Edgar Davids was performing football skills while talking on the phone. This moment caught Ash's imagination and inspired him to teach himself the skills.

Ash has since become one of the top football freestyler entertainers in the world and has performed at half time intervals at football matches, and even ice hockey games in front of up to 50,000 people.

As well as performing, Ash has featured in various TV programmes and commercials alongside a host of football greats.

11.30am, 12.30, 2pm and 3pm

Free entry

11 & 12 Feb, 11.30am, 12.30, 2pm and 3pm

Runs from: 11/02/2012

Runs to: 12/02/2012

Venue: National Waterfront Museum

Venue address: Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quater, Swansea, SA1 3RD

Nearest airports:
Cardiff International Airport
Bristol (84.80 Mi / 136.47 Km)
Nearest ports:
Swansea (2.30 Mi / 3.70 Km)
Pembroke (60.80 Mi / 97.85 Km)
Nearest train station:
Swansea(0.66 Mi / 1.06 Km
Conference Facilities

Telephone: 01792 638950

Web site: www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/swansea/

Town: Swansea

Event type: Sporting Event

Opening times:

17:00

Runs from: 11/02/2012

Runs to: 11/02/2012

Venue: Torch Theatre

Venue address: St Peter's Road, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, SA73 2BU

See website for interactive map.

Telephone: 01646 694192

Email: boxoffice@torchtheatre.co.uk

Web site: www.torchtheatre.co.uk

Town: Milford Haven

Event type: Opera

Opening times:

17:00

Runs from: 11/02/2012

Runs to: 11/02/2012

Venue: The Blake Theatre

Venue address: Almshouse Street, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3XP

Telephone: 01600 719401

Email: boxoffice@theblaketheatre.org

Web site: www.theblaketheatre.org

Town: Monmouth

Event type: Opera