BIKERS ASSEMBLE

•13th-14th May, Dingle

Nurseries Garden Open Day, Welshpool Surrounded by breathtaking views, the garden covers an area of four acres, including a small lake. May is the time for rhododendrons and azaleas, and fresh young foliage. 9am-5pm. £3.50 (children free).

Barbara Dickson with Nick Holland, 23rd June In this special acoustic performance Barbara and her pianist Nick explore her catalogue of songs at an intimate level. 8pm. Tickets from £28.

International Ceramics Festival, 30th June -2nd July Demonstrations, kiln builds and spectacular ring, sculptures, talks and discussions, lms, exhibitions and plenty of chances to get hands on!

Shoes vs hooves

Green Events in Llanwrtyd Wells are staging their famous Man v Horse Challenge on 10th June, when runners and riders race across 22.5 miles of hills and bogs, from 11am. And on 24th June you can join a Drovers’ Walk, retracing the steps of the herders who crossed the mountains to market –there’s a choice of 5-mile or 8-mile guided walks and 12 or 20-mile trails through the countryside. Entry from £5 via www. green-events.co.uk

Wild Wool

A felted eece course at Glyncanol Old Farm, near Welshpool, on 26th May o ers an introduction to wet felting, with all materials and equipment provided. Meet the various breeds of sheep – and their new lambs. e 10am-3pm course costs £70, details from www.glyncanololdfarm.co.uk

If you’re into motorbikes, then Nick Sanders’ MACH 23 Music & Motorbike Festival is for you. Taking place near Machynlleth from 25th-28th May, enjoy a celebration of riding, chilling out, listening to great music as well as home-cooked food, real ale and cocktails. Welsh Pinc F oyd headline, along with Aziz Ibrahim and Billy ompson Gypsy Style. Ten bands, lazy jazz and afternoons on the lawn. Participate in expertly observed ride-outs or relax into your own amazing ride and return to inspiring talks. Tickets from £89 via www.machfestival.co.uk