Happy Valley

June is buzzing with activity at Greenfield Valley Heritage Park in Holywell. Dino Day & Fossil Fun on 1st June welcomes detailed static dino models, fossil discovery sand digs and an amazing animatronic dinosaur.

Try a spot of therapeutic Spoon Carving on 2nd June or learn about Wonderful Weeds on 11th June – there’ll be nettle fertiliser for sale, dandelion coffee to taste, and herb and foraging plant sales. Live at the Valley on 24th

June brings music, circus skills and more for all ages to enjoy. www.greenfieldvalley.com

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The fastest ever speed for a tractor was clocked at 135mph in 2019!

Richard Gant will be upstairs. From 3rd June, the Royal Watercolour Society of Wales exhibits pieaces inspired by the Principality. Tues-Sat 11am-5pm. Free entry. www.rcaconwy.org

•11th June, Grimethorpe

Colliery Band, Venue Cymru, Llandudno Grimethorpe’s diverse concert performances include the FIFA World Cup, BAFTA Awards, BBC Proms, Eurovision and London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony. 7.30pm. Tickets £25.

Enjoy three very different exhibitions at the Royal Cambrian Academy in Conwy. Running until 27th May, the exciting work of five New Members will be displayed in the Lower Gallery, whilst a challenging series of 3D works by

Setting Wrexham’s Stiwt alight…

Fun and games at the Castle

•17th June, Make a Pet or Lap Quilt in a Day, Abakhan, Mostyn This workshop will introduce you to sewing squares accurately to create a gorgeous small patchwork quilt, perfect for a baby’s play mat or pet bed. 10.30am-4.30pm.£49.50.

18th June, Iwan

Llewelyn-Jones, Ucheldre Centre, Holyhead In choosing music, international concert pianist Iwan has drawn inspiration from the Welsh landscape. Join him as he performs some of the best-loved classical piano works. 3pm. Tickets from £4, to book call 01407 763 361.

Ride the rails this summer

Rail-Ale, 9th-10th June

Sample the real ales on offer at the historic Goods Shed at Dinas Station, which will be transformed into the festival ‘tap-room’. There’ll be a large marquee housing live music and convivial socialising.

Welsh Highland Railway 2023 Centenary Celebrations, 23rd-25th June This event will re-create scenes from the original WHR operation and showcase the history of this iconic line right through to the scenic tourist trains that operate today. www.festrail.co.uk

Pinked Floyd in Concert, 20th May With a stunning laser and video show to complement their amazingly accurate renditions, the tribute band perform tracks spanning Floyd’s entire output. 7.30pm. Tickets from £13.

Xplore - Science Discovery Show, 10th June Learn about the amazing world of renewable energy, the explosive material at the heart of batteries, and much more in this show full of bangs, whizzes and family fun. 11am2pm. Free but booking essential. www.stiwt.com

Medieval board games, and clay and weaving workshops are all part of the fun at the Medieval Craft Showcase at Denbigh Castle on 13th May, from 10am-4pm. There’s more merriment in store on 18th June at the Family Fun Dog Show. There’ll be numerous categories suitable for the whole family and your pets – could you win the ‘Scruffiest Mutt’ rosette? 11am-3pm, standard admission applies, plus £1 per category. www.cadw.gov.wales

Wrexham Symphony Orchestra