WHAT’S ON MID WALES

You’re havin’ a laugh!

is year’s programme includes big-name stars such as Justin Moorhouse, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Jessica Fostekew and Huge Davies. Wi-Fi Wars make their Aberystwyth debut with the all-ages live comedy game show where you all play along

Boot up

Enjoy guided walks around the Mawddach Estuary and southern Snowdonia at Barmouth Walking Festival from 16th-25th September. ere are options for all abilities from easy rambles to full-day, high-level hikes, all in some of the nest walking countryside in Wales. Highlights include: a Celtic Rain Forest Trail; the RSPB Reserve at Coed Garth Gell; Coed Lletwalter ASSI, along with an evening social on 22nd (tickets £10). Walks are free – just register at the Lunchbox Café, Barmouth. www. barmouthwalkingfestival.co.uk

BOOK NOW…

Aberaeron Book Festival 20th-22nd October kicks o with an evening of poetry and music. A great line-up includes Caryl Lewis, author of Drift – Wales Book of the Year 2023. Plus there are creative writing workshops, discussions, interviews, readings, poetry and music, and a fabulous book fair. www.gwisgobookworm.co.uk

Around 40 shows are happening in venues across Aberystwyth, allowing you to watch as much or as little as you wish. ere’s plenty going on in town too, including the o cial festival bar overlooking the sea, so come along and soak up the atmosphere. www.abercomedyfest.co.uk

Mighty ne

Where else can you indulge a passion for bold tastes and big trucks? Mid Wales Autumn Fayre on 7th-8th October o ers foodie delights from over 40 artisan food and drink producers from across Wales – as well as classic vehicles and a Truckfest. ere’ll be cookery demonstrations too, and arts and craft vendors will be selling local handmade products. Most importantly, for Rugby World Cup lovers there’ll be a fan zone on Saturday evening! Gates open 10am, tickets from £6 (under-12s free). www.mwaf.wales

Best fest baa none

Ever wanted to knit like a Viking or learn herbal medicine? Llandovery Sheep Festival on 16th -17th September has a workshop for you! Much more than just sheep, this celebration of all things rural brings performance art, cookery demos, storytelling, a fashion parade, sheepdog trials, music and unique artisan craft and food stalls. Entry free (charges for workshops). www. llandoverysheepfestival.co.uk

WHAT’S ON IN BRIEF 7TH–24TH SEPTEMBER

•3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th

September, Sunday Craft Workshops at Newtown Textile Museum Have a go at peg loom weaving (3rd), handloom weaving (10th, 24th) and weaving artworks (17th). £50, booking essential. Note the Museum closes for winter on 30th September.

•Thursdays from 7th

September, Heritage Skills: Leather Worker, Llanerchaeron Visit this beautiful National trust property and watch experienced leathersmith David Evans at work. 10am-4pm. Normal admission applies.

•9th September, Introduction to Renewables for Households, Centre for Alternative Technology, Machynlleth

If you’d like to install renewables in your home but are unsure how, what option to go for and the likely costs and benefits, this course is for you. 9.30am-4pm. Tickets £125.

•17th September, Thereby Hangs A Tale, Willow Globe, Llandrindod Wells Storytellers Milly Jackdaw and Halo Quin uncover tales that might have influenced Shakespeare’s works, including some from Welsh myth. 3pm. Tickets from £6.

•22nd September, Mathilde Milwidsky, Dolgellau Music Club Violinist Mathilde is joined by pianist Joseph Havlat in a programme including Ravel, Bartók and Elgar. 7.30pm. Tickets £12.

•Until 24th September, Vicky Lindo & Bill Brookes, Aberystwyth Arts Centre An exhibition of illustrated slip-cast ceramics inspired by the work of potter Frances Richards and printmaker Christine Penn. Free.

WHAT’S ON IN BRIEF

•30th September, Newtown

Male Voice Choir, Hope Church, Newton Returning after a four-year hiatus, the choir will be joined by guest artists Rhys Meirion and harpist Cadi Glwys Davies from Llansilin. 7.30pm. Tickets £15, call 07484 731 278.

•7th October, Eddy Gartry’s Big Magic Dance Band, Montgomery Town Hall Get up and dance to Eddy’s seven-piece jive party band. 8pm. Tickets £10.