Fun at the Fringe

Exciting discoveries!

Organised by Xplore! Science Discovery Centre, Darganfod Science Festival returns to Wrexham city centre on 3rd-4th August

A fusion of science and art, the weekend provides an immersive experience for all, and promises to be the most diverse and exciting festival to date, with an interactive family programme celebrating the links between science, technology, maths, engineering and the arts. www.xplorescience.co.uk

History and mystery

A joint appearance by Welsh rockers Adwaith and Melin Melyn and a set by Funk and Soul Show’s Craig Charles are among the highlights of Llangollen Fringe Festival on 5th-13th July. Other headliners include Band Pres Llareggub, e Selecter, e Undertones and Catrin Finch and Aoife Ní Bhriain, plus comedy, dance, workshops and more. Full festival ticket £120. www. llangollenfringe.co.uk

Discover the secrets of Llywelyn the Great’s Cricieth Castle on a guided tour with Deian ap Rhisiart on 11th July or 22nd August. On 18th July, Some Tunes and Tales presents Welsh legends and myths accompanied on a variety of harps. Take part in Knight School on 20th-21st July and learn about medieval weaponry. On 25th-26th August see the living statue Silver Lady, and maybe take a photo or two. www.cadw.gov.wales

Walk this way

Corwen Walking Festival on 31st August o ers guided walks for most abilities. Shorter routes include Pen y Pigyn oak woodland and an ascent of Caer Drewyn Iron Age hillfort; longer hikes include the North Berwyn and Dee Valley Ways – or both together! Walks are free but a donation of £3 is encouraged. Advance booking advised. If you like a challenge there are three selfled races with checkpoints, entry from £21. See www. corwenwalkingfestival.co.uk

WHAT’S ON IN BRIEF 1ST–11TH JULY

•From 1st July, Monday Night is Music Night, St John’s Methodist Church, Llandudno The Harmony Singers perform everything from vintage pop to classics from the musicals. 8pm. Tickets £8.

•5th-7th July, Tonnau Festival, Llanfaethlu, Anglesey Enjoy international bands and DJs, culture, food and drink over five stages in the magical grounds of Carreglwyd Estate. Tickets £140.

•From 6th July, ‘NAU, NAU, DOH, CHAAR’, Tŷ Pawb, Wrexham A retrospective by multidisciplinary artist Liaqat Rasul, from his roots as a visionary fashion designer to the work that defines him today. Mon-Sat 9am-5pm (Fri till 8pm). Free entry.

•7th, 14th, 21st & 28th July, 18th & 25th August, Choral Evenings, St Mary’s Church, Betws-yCoed Enjoy performances by male voice choirs from across North Wales and even one from Perth, Australia! 7.30pm. Tickets £8.

•9th-13th July, Some Mothers Do ’ave ’em, Grove Park Theatre, Wrexham The beloved TV sitcom comes to the stage, with Frank Spencer as hapless and accident-prone as he was in the ’70s. 7.30pm. Tickets £10.

•11th-13th July, Les Misérables: School Edition, Theatr Colwyn, Colwyn Bay Powerplay Musical Theatre senior students present the iconic musical, featuring ‘I Dreamed a Dream’ and ‘One Day More’. 7pm. Tickets £24.

DID YOU KNOW?

Members of the Vocal Ensemble have sung with Elbow, Pet Shop Boys and Alfie Boe

A Grand Day Out

Teddy bear parachuting, a magic show and a display by the Mersey Morris are among the attractions lined up for Cilcain Show, near Mold, on 26th August. is year promises to be the largest show ever, with live music, a fun dog show, fancy dress contest and children’s races, as well as traditional competitions and entertainment from local groups and the farming community. e Cilcain mountain race and Cilcain Caper junior fell race take place too. e fun starts at 11am, and entry is £4 (child £1). For details see cilcainshow.wixsite.com

Fantastic beasts…

Celebrate summer at Anglesey County Show on 13th-14th August, at the Mona Showground, Holyhead. Expect lots of premium livestock, splendid shopping and enticing exhibition pavilions, plus competitions, cookery and crafts, a food hall, vehicle displays and much more. ere’ll be shows in the main arena, equestrian events, and live acts and family activities in the all-new Entertainment Zone. Gates open 8am. For ticket options see www.angleseyshow.org.uk