Woolly wonders

Wonderwool Wales celebrates the green credentials of Welsh wool and its versatility as a material for creative crafts, designer clothes and home furnishings. Taking place on 22nd-23rd April at the Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells, the festival covers all aspects of the creative process – from live sheep to an amazing selection of yarns, equipment and books; from demonstrations to superb examples of finished textile art and crafts. There’s plenty to

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WHAT’S ON IN BRIEF 14TH-30TH APRIL

see and do at Wonderwool, including knitted maps and a record-breaking longest scarf. Why not attend a Woolschool workshop to learn or perfect your skills with help from an expert?

These are available to book online. The show is open 10am-5.30pm on Saturday, 10am-4.30pm on Sunday. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate, and cost £12 per day or £22 for the weekend. www.wonderwoolwales.co.uk

Magic And Laughter At Wyeside Arts

e Greatest Magician, 11th March Dazzling feats by James Phelan, most famous for jamming the BBC switchboards as he correctly predicted the lottery. is astonishing show will leave you laughing and dizzy in disbelief. 7.30pm. Tickets from £10.

Hal Cruttenden – It’s Best You Hear It from Me, 1st April After 21 years and 224 days, Hal’s back being single. But it’s all going to be ne. Instead of

Into the dragon’s lair

Grotty the dragon has hidden her eggs across Silver Mountain while she waits for them to hatch. From 9th-24th April, see if you can spot them all to win a tasty reward.

ere’s also three guided tours to enjoy, a brand-new play area and so much more. You’ll nd opening times and prices at www.silvermountainexperience.co.uk

Spring At Talyllyn

getting the therapy he clearly needs, he’s made a cracking show about it! 8pm. Tickets £19. www.wyeside.co.uk

Fine Fabrics

Ruth Jen Evans’ colourful quilts express her Welsh identity using a variety of techniques and are on display at the Welsh Quilt Centre in Lampeter from 18th March-15th April. Vivien Finch unveils two lockdown collections: doll bedcoverings and quilts from vintage Laura Ashley prints, and there are new acquisitions from Jen Jones. Tues-Sat 11am-4.30pm. Free. www.welshquilts.com e Baguley Birthday Bash, 22nd April Talyllyn’s Baguleys are turning 40 – join them for a rare diesel running! No 11 Trecwn and No 12 St Cadfan will be out, and YouTube’s Lawrie Rose will be on hand to chat. 8am-5pm. Prices and full timetable at www.talyllyn.co.uk

•14th April, Matthew Frederick – The Obsolete Tour, National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth Enjoy Frederick’s fusion of acoustic pop, indie folk and blues, plus a touch of Cymrucana and contemporary classical. 7pm. £8.

•16th April, Joe Martin & Band, The Cellar, Cardigan A night of new wave Americana, with moving stories and songs from Joe’s new album Empty Passenger Seat. 7pm. £12.50.

•20th April, NT Live: GOOD, Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells David Tennant returns to the West End in a blistering reimagining of one of Britain’s most powerful political plays. Filmed live at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London. 7pm. From £12.

•23rd April, West Wales Plant Fair, Rhosygilwen Mansion, Cardigan Nurseries from South and West Wales will be selling a huge range of plants. Why not tour Rhosygilwen’s gardens including the restored Victorian glasshouses? 10am-3pm. Free entry.

•29th April, Barley Saturday, Cardigan Barley Saturday was originally the day when farmers came to hire workers and to inspect horses. Nowadays there’s a parade around the town of beautiful horses and vintage vehicles from noon.

Photo Charters, 19th-22nd March A must for railway enthusiasts. Meet like-minded folks and take some fantastic photos. ere’ll be two locomotives in changed livery and lots of opportunities for socialising.

•Until 30th April, ‘It’s Raining Elderly Ladies and Sticks’, Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown An exhibition celebrating Welsh ladies and a whimsical Welsh world of old-fashioned warmth and humour. TuesSat 11am-4pm. Free entry.

WHAT’S ON IN BRIEF 1ST-4TH MARCH

•Every Saturday, CRC Saturday Foundation Ride, Chester A Chester Road Club ride with an average speed of 13-15mph (no racing) ensures everybody has fun, enjoys their ride and is not under pressure. Leaves 9am.

•Every Sunday in March & April, iPhone & Smartphone Photography Workshop, The Cafe at The Walls, Chester This course is for anyone who wants to learn how to take better photos with their phone, without the bulk of traditional camera gear. 9-11am. £40.

•Various dates, Shire Horse Encounter, Cotebrook Shire Horse Stud, Tarporley Working alongside expert handlers, enjoy getting up close and personal with some of the biggest horses in the world! 2.5 hours £75, full day £195.