It’s the BIG one!

•8th July, Gregynog Press: A Celebration, Gregynog Hall, nr Newtown Celebrate the centenary of the first Gregynog Press publication, Poems by George Herbert, selected by Sir Henry Walford Davies. Includes presentations, morning co ee, bu et lunch, afternoon tea and cake, and guided viewing. Registration 9.30am. £65.

9th July, Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty, Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells Enter a wondrous world of fairies and vampires, where the familiar tale of good and evil is turned upside-down. Showtime is 2pm, tickets are £17 (children and concessions £16). www.wyeside.co.uk

Coldplay, Oasis, Arctic Monkeys, Abba… imagine dancing to all your favourite tunes in stunning surroundings while the sun sets – and with a great view of the stage! The Big Tribute Festival invites you to Lovesgrove, Aberystwyth on 25th-27th August for a weekend of live music, free camping and fun, without the high ticket prices and huge capacities of larger-scale festivals.

By using the finest tribute bands available – including Bruce Juice, Maybe Gaga, Totally Tina and Coldplace – The Big Tribute delivers an affordable, accessible weekend festival experience with a genuine feel-good vibe. There’s also a Little Rockers’ zone, an ale and cider festival, plus lots of quality food outlets to tempt your taste buds. Oh, and free parking of course! Ticket prices vary – check these and gate opening times at www.thebigtribute.co.uk