Views, cake and a fascinating story at Mary Jones World

Experience a day out at award-winning visitor centre Mary Jones World, and discover the story of Mary Jones, the teenager who walked 26 miles barefoot cross-country to buy a Welsh Bible. Set in idyllic surroundings on the edge of Lake Bala, in the heart of Snowdonia National Park, Mary Jones World makes an exciting visit for children and adults alike. e café serves refreshments and light lunches in a beautiful setting with a picnic area, facilities and a children’s playground – it’s the perfect place for a family day out. Interactive displays, videos and artefacts tell how one young

Hold out for a hero

To celebrate the unsung superheroes of the world, Llanberis Lake Railway is holding a Super Hero Week on 7th-11th August

All children who come dressed as their favourite superhero can travel free of charge on the train, and there will be a prize for the best-dressed hero of the week! 10.30am-4pm, tickets £9 (child £5). www.lake-railway.co.uk

Coastal cookout

Discover the world of wild food on a foraging experience with local expert Jules Cooper and head skipper Charles Harris. Cook fresh sh on an open re, make seaweed popcorn, sample Llanfairpwll Gin’s Menai Oyster Gin and discover the endless opportunities in coastal foraging. Departing from Menai Bridge by RIB at 10.30am on 13th September, the trip will last 5-6 hours. Numbers are limited so book early. Over-16s only.

Well crafted

Welsh girl changed the life of millions…

Awarded Visit Wales’ Hidden Gem award, the centre is on some of the best walking and cycling routes in the UK, and the beautiful backdrop of the Welsh mountains provides an ideal stop on any journey.

DID YOU KNOW?

Young Mary saved for six years to buy her copy of the Welsh Bible e centre is open Wednesday-Sunday and Bank Holidays from 10am-4pm. Entry is free, but donations are welcomed. For more information visit www.bydmaryjonesworld.org.uk

All You Ever Wanted

Triple BRIT Award winner Rag‘n’Bone Man is coming to Stadiwm CSM in Colwyn Bay on 23rd July, as part of Access All Eirias. Ticket prices start at £49.50, available from www.orchardlive.com

Rag‘n’Bone Man, aka Rory Graham, found fame in 2016 with the worldwide hit ‘Human’, a stunning blend of traditional blues, hip-hop and, of course, an era-de ning voice.

Into the woods…

Ruthin Craft Centre is hosting a two-day workshop on 22nd-23rd July, where participants can explore approaches to drawing and composition. Led by Gizella Warburton, Weaving the Line will consider linear relationships, experimenting with bres, cloths and papers. Sessions run 10.30am-4pm, and the cost is £190. www. ruthincraftcentre.org.uk is colourful, new family musical by Ce n Roberts, Steven Evans and Sioned Webb is based on schoolchildren’s feedback about pollution and global warming. Mynd i’r Coed (Go to the Woods) tells the tale of a young boy and his little dog Smwt escaping the streets for the safety of the forest. But will the forest still be there when they arrive? It’s at eatr Bryn Terfel at Bangor’s Pontio Centre on 14th & 15th July, starting at 7.30pm. Tickets are £15 (child/senior £12). www.pontio.co.uk