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Hay-on-Wye Winter Food and Arts & Crafts Festival

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Catriona

There is plenty to see and do in Hay this weekend. As well as the many bookshops there is the Winter Food Festival on Saturday 26th and the Arts & Crafts Festival on Sunday 27th. A large marquee is erected … Continue reading →

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Something For the Weekend in Chepstow

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Joanne

For any keen walkers – this Sunday, why not try the  Piercefield and Penterry walk? Approximately 3 and half hours long, you will join the Monmouthshire Countryside service and follow part of the 18th Century tourist trail through Piercefield Estate. … Continue reading →

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Hay-on-Wye Winter Festival 2nd – 4th December

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Catriona

The Hay Festival Winter Weekend will take place between 2nd & 4th December. This is a much more intimate affair than the main Festival with all the events taking place in the town. As well as talks (Johnny Ball, Adam Hart … Continue reading →

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News from the Cheltenham Literature Festival 2011

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Theresa

Well it has been a busy few days and the festival is now in full swing, here are my highlights so far,  Friday started off with The Language Wars, where I learnt a new if somewhat ugly word Webinar – … Continue reading →

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Monmouthshire Walking Festival starts 21st October 2011

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Theresa

‘The Monmouthshire Walking Festival kicks off on October 21st with ten days of action for everyone. There are over 30 walks with at least one ‘serious’ walk a day plus a whole host of special interest walks and events. The … Continue reading →

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Theme of the Month – October

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Tim

This month Theresa shares her enjoyment of the Cheltenham Literature Festival… “October is one of my favourite times of the year. Not just that it harbours the last vestige of summer warmth or the portent of the autumn still to … Continue reading →

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Old Station Tintern – Congratulations!

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Theresa

Congratulations to everybody at ‘The Old Station’ in Tintern and thank you to everybody who voted. Below is the email from John Sterry the site manager. “We won, we are officially the best site in the UK. Wow what can … Continue reading →

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3rd Festival of British Cinema

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Lorna

The 3rd Festival of British Cinema takes place in Hay this coming weekend starting on Friday 23rd September.  The brochure reads:  ‘Once again we celebrate at this, our 3rd Festival, the outstanding quality and range of British Cinema created since … Continue reading →

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Usk Show – 10th September 2011

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Joanne

The Usk Show is one of the largest one-day agricultural shows in Wales.  It is held at the Usk showground.  If you decide to visit this weekend, you will be able t0 see first hand many aspects of farming and country life.  There … Continue reading →

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Hay Walking Festival

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Catriona

Love books? Like walking and exploring new areas? Now you can combine the two at the inaugural Hay Walking Festival from 7th – 9th October. A varied programme of walks is on offer for all ages and abilities from a … Continue reading →

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