Exhibition: Rhayader Art Group
Mon 1 Jul to Mon 30 Sep / 10am - 4pm
Location: Elan Valley Visitor Centre
Rhayader Art Group's "Summer Exhibition" showcases their range of talents with all original artwork for sale. Prints and greetings cards also available.
Open daily from 10am until 4pm at the Visitor Centre.
Gorffennaf hyd Fedi
Grŵp Celf Rhaeadr
Arddangosfa o dalentau amrywiol a’r gwaith celf unigryw ar werth. Printiau a chardiau cyfarchion hefyd ar gael.
FULLY BOOKED - Dark Sky Wildlife Walk at Gilfach Nature Reserve
Thu 19 Sep / 7.30pm
Location: Gilfach Nature Reserve, Rhayader
Start in Oils Workshop - FULLY BOOKED
Sat 21 Sep / 10am - 4pm
Location: Elan Valley Visitor Centre
Local artist Angela May Lewis will provide you with full tuition to create an oil painting on canvas from start to finish, using various tools and techniques. Suitable for all abilities.
Places are limited, so please book in advance.
£30 per person, payable in advance.
Please contact the Elan Valley Visitor Centre on 01597 810880 to book.
Binocular Stargazing for Beginners
Tue 1 Oct / 7.30pm
Location: Elan Valley Visitor Centre
Booking is required - please book online via Eventbrite
Ticket cost: £11. Cost of the ticket includes a tasty soup and bread.
Elan Links: Local History Group
Tue 1 Oct / 7pm
Location: The Crown Inn, Rhayader
After a fascinating and informative Local History Day organised by Elan Links on 30th October 2018, Project 6 facilitated the setting up of a Local History Group. This happened in January 2019 and the group have met on the first Tuesday of every month (except August) since then. All are welcome and it’s free to come along - we meet at 7 p.m.
Exhibition: Fairy Tales from Middle Wales
Sun 6 Oct to Tue 31 Dec / 10am - 4pm
Location: Elan Valley Visitor Centre
A.K. Skipsey's colourful exploration into fable and myth, old and new, fantasy and truth, set in local landscapes. There's a story here for everyone depicted on lively vibrant canvases.
Open daily from 10am until 4pm at the Visitor Centre.
Powys Ramblers Walk
Thu 10 Oct / 10am.
Location: Meet at Penbont car park
Dave’s 10.5 mile energetic walk climbs up to Bwlch Croesnewydd, crossing moorland before dropping to Troed y rhiw felen and passing below Creigiau Rhydoldog up to the mountain road. The walk returns across moorland via Banc Trehesglog. No dogs.
Fungi Fascination
Sat 12 Oct / 2 - 5pm
Location: Meet Elan Valley Visitor Centre
A short walk to look at the fascinating world of fungi with Ray Woods.
Meet at the Visitor Centre.
Rhayader Dragon Festival
Sat 26 Oct to Sat 2 Nov / 11am - 4pm
Location: Rhayader
Join CARAD (Community Arts Rhayader And District) for a week of dragon-themed celebrations, including a procession, workshops and storytelling as well as live music, all with a little Halloween magic thrown in! For more information, visit CARAD's website: https://www.carad.org.uk/
Autumn Craft Fayre
Sat 26 Oct to Sun 27 Oct / 10am - 4pm
Location: Elan Valley Visitor Centre
Our Visitor Centre is packed with local crafters and artists offering handmade jewellery, wildlife art, wooden crafts, paintings, craft demonstrations, up-cycled products, and traditional Welsh crafts.
Dam Open Day - last one of 2019!
Tue 29 Oct / 1 - 4pm
Location: Penbont car park
Join our Rangers at our last Dam Open Day of the year - an exclusive chance to venture into Pen y Garreg Dam and up to the central tower. You’ll enjoy a bird's-eye view of the dam wall – and learn about the feat of engineering that made Elan.
Park at Penbont car park and take a walk through the woodland, up the steps to the dam entrance. There is no need to book, simply turn up anytime between 1pm and 4pm.
There are steps inside the dam which may be wet and in some areas there are low light levels. Children should be carefully supervised at all times.
Bushcraft Taster Session
Wed 30 Oct / 2 - 4pm
Location: Meet Elan Valley Visitor Centre
This is a great way to find out what bushcraft is all about or to build on your current experience. These sessions will cover a variety of subjects such as knife skills, foraging, and natural cordage to name a few.
These sessions will be led by our qualified bushcraft instructor. All tools and equipment provided.
Minimum age 12 years. No unaccompanied children please.
Places are limited so please book in advance on 01597 810880.
£10 per person, payable in advance.
Meet at the Visitor Centre.
Spooky Spectacular Halloween Crafts
Thu 31 Oct / 10.30am - 12.30pm & 1.30 -3.30pm
Location: Elan Valley Visitor Centre
Come along and make your own scary accessories in time for Halloween, with spooky glitter tattoos from Inky Sparkles!
No unaccompanied children please.
Meet at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre.
Please book in advance on 01597 810880.
£5 per child.
Moon Day
Fri 1 Nov / 10am-4pm
Location: Visitor Centre
Just in case you missed our July event, here’s a second chance to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. Come to the Elan Valley Dark Sky Park and take part in fun, astronomy themed activities for all ages, including an evening observing session. Held at the Visitor Centre and Penbont House.
Activities held at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre and Penbont House.
Elan Links History group will be asking you for your memories of the Lunar Landing on 20th July, 1969.
Paint your own Coasters Workshop
Sat 2 Nov / 10am - 12.30pm & 1pm - 3.30pm
Location: Elan Valley Visitor Centre
Paint your own set of coasters on reclaimed Welsh slate with local artist A.K. Skipsey. All materials provided.
Places are limited, so please book in advance. £20 per person, payable in advance.
Two sessions avaialble: 10am-12.30pm and 1pm-3.30pm.
Please call 01597 810880 to book your place.
Blast Off! Bottle Rockets
Sun 3 Nov / 10am - 12 noon & 1 - 3pm
Location: Meet Elan Valley Visitor Centre
Come along to the Visitor Centre to design, manufacture and launch your own rocket.
Only £3 for your rocket materials.
Please book in advance on 01597 810880.
No unaccompanied children please.
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Dydd Sul – Chwythiad! Rocedi Potel
10yb – 12yp & 1 – 3yp. Dewch i’r Ganolfan Ymwelwyr i gynllunio, cynhyrchu a lansio’ch rocet eich hun. Dim ond £3 am eich deunydd roced. Dim plant digwmni.
Elan Links: Local History Group
Tue 5 Nov / 7pm
Location: The Crown Inn, Rhayader
After a fascinating and informative Local History Day organised by Elan Links on 30th October 2018, Project 6 facilitated the setting up of a Local History Group. This happened in January 2019 and the group have met on the first Tuesday of every month (except August) since then. All are welcome and it’s free to come along - we meet at 7 p.m.
Rhayader Community Walk
Sun 17 Nov / 10.30am.
Location: Caban Coch car park
Clive’s 7.5 mile energetic walk will take you round Caban Coch passing Nant y Gro and a Welsh longhouse on a mix of well walked paths through forestry and open hillside with good views of the reservoir. Meet at Caban Coch car park.
Taith Gerdded Gymunedol Rhayader
10.30yb. Fe fydd taith gerdded egnïol Clive o 7.5 milltir yn mynd â chi o gwmpas Caban Coch heibio Nant y Gro a Thy Hir Cymreig ar gymysgedd o lwybrau a gerddir yn aml trwy fforestydd a bryniau agored gyda golygfeydd da o’r gronfa ddwr. Man cyfarfod ym maes parcio Caban Coch.
Elan Links: Local History Group
Tue 3 Dec / 7pm
Location: The Crown Inn, Rhayader
After a fascinating and informative Local History Day organised by Elan Links on 30th October 2018, Project 6 facilitated the setting up of a Local History Group. This happened in January 2019 and the group have met on the first Tuesday of every month (except August) since then. All are welcome and it’s free to come along - we meet at 7 p.m.
Christmas Craft Fayre
Sat 7 Dec to Sun 8 Dec / 10am - 4pm
Location: Elan Valley Visitor Centre
Our Visitor Centre is packed with local crafters and artists offering handmade jewellery, wildlife art, wooden crafts, paintings, craft demonstrations, up-cycled products, and traditional Welsh crafts.
Elan Festive Evening
Sat 14 Dec / 4 - 6pm
Location: Elan Valley Visitor Centre
Come and join us on our festive evening - late night shopping, carols around the tree, mince pies, truffles and mulled wine with carols from 5pm with Rhayader Male Voice Choir.
Dambusters Walk
Fri 27 Dec / 10am - 1pm
Location: Meet Elan Valley Visitor Centre
A 4 mile guided walk to learn about 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 40metres up the steps to the top of the dam and then a very steep 140 metre climb.
Meet at the Visitor Centre.
27 Rhagfyr Dydd Gwener – Taith Gerdded y Dambusters
Reservoir Roundabout 2020
Sat 4 Jan / 7.15am onwards for Registration
Location: Elan Valley Visitor Centre
Annual Walking (or running) CHALLENGE EVENT held across OPEN AND CHALLENGING UPLAND TERRAIN in and around the Elan and Claerwen Valleys.
The route is waymarked in parts but MAP READING SKILLS ARE REQUIRED.
Either 13 or 20 mile courses are available. Entry Fee & Kit Check apply.
Start Times : 8.30am for 20 mile route Walkers; and 9.00am for 13 mile route and ALL RUNNERS on both routes.
Exhibition: Elan Links Partnership
Mon 6 Jan to Tue 31 Mar / 10am - 4pm
Location: Elan Valley Visitor Centre
Bearskins to Bowler Hats: A look at how the Elan Links Partnership is conserving and celebrating Elan’s human heritage.
Open daily from 10am until 4pm at the Visitor Centre.
Planetarium Show: Planets Around Distant Stars
Sun 16 Feb / 11am, 12 noon, 2pm and 3pm
Location: Elan Valley Visitor Centre
Join Martin Nelmes and his team from the University of Aberystwyth and be taken on an exciting planetarium journey of our Universe.
Four FREE Shows at 11am, 12 noon, 2pm and 3pm.
Places are limited so please book in advance by calling 01597 810880.
