Events in the Elan Valley for August 2008
3 Sun Caban Ramble
A 3 mile guided walk looking at the history and natural history of the area. A steady climb of 170m over 1.5miles. Meet at Llannerch y Cawr car park at 2pm (or at Visitor Centre at 1.45pm for a lift to start), back about 5pm.
5 Tues Children’s Critter Crafts
Come along on this children’s event and make something to take home. Turn up anytime between 2 and 4pm at the Visitor Centre. No unaccompanied children please.
9 Sat Pet Show
A chance to show off your pets at our eighth Pet Show. Entries (20p per pet) taken from 1.30pm at the Visitor Centre, judging at 2.30pm. Sorry, no dogs. For further information telephone 01597 810390. Please contact us if you wish to bring more than four pets, as we may not have room for them!
10 Sun Village Tour
A very easy one mile walk to look at the history of Caban Coch Dam, Workers’ Village and surrounding features. Meet at the Visitor Centre at 2pm, back about 3.30pm.
13 Wed Bug Bonanza
An afternoon of pond-dipping and bug-hunts suitable for all the family. Come along and discover more about the exciting world of bugs. Meet at Dol y Mynach lay-by at 2pm, till 4pm.
It is ESSENTIAL to book a place on this event - please ring 01597 810898.
16 Sat History Walk - Roman Invasion
Archaeologist Bill Britnell leads a moderate 3 mile walk to the Roman Invasion marching camp on Esgair Perfedd, the Maen-serth standing stone and a number of other sites. Meet at Pont ar Elan at 12pm; back about 4pm (bring lunch). A joint event with the Cambrian Mountains Society.
16 Sat - 31 Sun Painting the Valley
An exhibition by Karl Sylvester.
'Plein air' painting is the most direct way of responding to the landscape as an artist. It literally involves being there, immersing
yourself in it - looking, feeling and attempting to catch something that is both fleeting and enduring. It is difficult and exhilarating.
Open from 10am to 5.30pm at the Visitor Centre.
21 Thurs Bug Hunt
Become a bug-hunter for the afternoon and discover more about the fascinating world of mini-beasts! Suitable for all the family. Meet at the Visitor Centre at 2pm, back about 4pm.
It is ESSENTIAL to book a place on this event - please ring 01597 810898.
24 Sun Village Tour
A very easy one mile walk to look at the history of Caban Coch Dam, Workers’ Village and surrounding features. Meet at the Visitor Centre at 2pm, back about 3.30pm.
26 Tues Bug Hunt
Become a bug-hunter for the afternoon and discover more about the fascinating world of mini-beasts! Suitable for all the family. Meet at the Visitor Centre at 2pm, back about 4pm.
It is ESSENTIAL to book a place on this event - please ring 01597 810898.
27 Wed Dam Open Day
A chance for you to go into Pen y Garreg Dam and up to the central tower. Our team of Rangers will be on hand to direct people and answer any questions. Children should be carefully supervised at all times. Park at Penbont car park and take a walk through the woodland, up the steps to the Dam entrance. Dam open from 1pm to 4pm. Entrance £1 - children free. All proceeds to the charity WaterAid.
30 Sat Dambusters Walk
A 4 mile guided walk to look at the history & natural history of the area, including the remains of Nant y Gro Dam which was used for tests before the WW2 Dambusters Raid. There is a steep climb of 40m up the steps to the top of the dam and then a very steep 140m climb. Meet at the Visitor Centre at 2pm, back about 5pm.
31 Sun Evening Walk
An evening guided walk of 3 miles looking at the history and natural history of the area. A steady climb of 170m over 1.5miles. Meet at Llannerch y Cawr car park at 6pm, back 8.30pm.
