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is year’s Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod runs from 4th-9th July, with competitions held during the daytime. e main competitions will be held in Llangollen Pavilion arena, with eld activities such as dance, talks and workshops in various locations on the Eisteddfod Maes, from mid-morning until 9pm. Most Pavilion concerts start from 8pm. is year’s headliners include Al e Boe with supergroup Welsh of the West End, Guy Barker’s Big Band, and Propellor Ensemble presenting their new theatrical work Flight. Massed choirs gather for e White Flower: Into the Light, a concert of

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Anglesey Agricultural Show on 15th-16th remembrance for the fallen of Ukraine, Bosnia and Srebrenica.

Saturday night at 7.30pm sees the hugely popular Choir of the World, Dance Champions and Voice of the Future 2023 performances, while an all-new live competition, Stars of Tomorrow, rounds o the festival on Sunday at 6.30pm.

For a full programme and to book (or take part) visit www.international-eisteddfod.co.uk

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•Every Thursday, Antique & Vintage Fair, St Mary’s Church Hall, Betws-y-Coed This small, friendly fair has treasures to suit all budgets – china, collectibles, glass, books, postcards, linen, and fine and costume jewellery. 9am. Entry 50p (under-16s free).

•Until 1st August, ‘Up The Town; The Fans of Wrexham AFC’, Wrexham Museum, Regent Street This outdoor photography exhibition by North Wales documentary photographer Carwyn Rhys Jones is part of a wider project about the life experiences of Wrexham AFC supporters and their commitment to the club. Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 11am-4pm. Free.

August is a great day out for the whole family. Visitors can see fantastic displays of livestock, discover great local produce, arts and crafts, take a ringside seat for a host of equestrian events, browse a wide range of trade stands showcasing everything from farm machinery to country pursuits, and enjoy live acts and family activities at the all-new Entertainment Zone. Open 8am-6pm, tickets from £20 (ages 5-15 £5, under-5s free). For a programme see www.angleseyshow.org.uk e Dee Valley Picturesque bus service is running again this year, providing access to some of the key destinations in this beautiful and historic landscape. e circular route runs every Saturday until October, and links Llangollen and the surrounding villages to popular local attractions including Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Wen rwd Nature Reserve, Horseshoe Falls, Valle Crucis Abbey, Plas Newydd and the Horseshoe Pass. It aims to reduce congestion at some of the busiest sites in the Dee Valley. For a link to the timetable and prices see www.clwydianrangeanddeevalleyaonb.org.uk