“I SHALL SAY ZIS ONLY ONCE...”

Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag for Welshpool 1940s Weekend on 29th September – 1st October. Experience a light-hearted look at wartime in a small rural town. Be captivated by reenactors and entertainers in period costume,

New traditions

including three original cast members from popular ’80s sitcom ’Allo ’Allo!

Events include the Spirit of the Blitz variety show; an Evening of Fish ’n’ Chips & Knees Up Mother Brown led by Johnny Victory; songs from the Castle Belles, and the Blitz Ball. See a Spit re and military and civilian vehicles, visit a vintage hairdresser, enjoy talks, displays and exhibitions and ride on the vintage funfair. You can travel on the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway at a discounted price if you wear 1940s dress! www. welshpool1940sweekend.co.uk

Artist Charlotte Baxter will show you how to make a lino print, adding areas of colour by chine collé.10am – 4pm. £89pp.

•27th October, Showaddywaddy, Pavilion Mid Wales, Llandrindod Wells. This 50th Anniversary Concert will be a dynamic and uplifting, featuring their greatest hits, including Three Steps to Heaven. 6.45pm. Tickets £30.80.

•27th October, The Jerseys Live, Welshpool Town Hall. Celebrate the timeless music of Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, with all the hits including Oh What a Night! 7.30pm. Tickets from £21.

Cerys Hafana, 30th September Machynlleth’s Cerys explores the creative possibilities of blending the triple harp with electronic sounds and archival material. Her second album Edyf was one of the Guardian’s top 10 folk albums of 2022. 7.30pm. Tickets from £13.

Ryan Young, 11th October 2022 e MG ALBA

Musician of the Year nominee brings new and exciting ideas to traditional Scottish music, and has received international praise for his spell-binding interpretations on the ddle. 7.30pm. Tickets £15. www.wyeside.co.uk

Ticket to Paddington

On 16th & 17th September, Paddington Bear visits Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway. He’s had tea with the late Queen – now you can meet him on a steam train! Meanwhile, Gala Weekend at on 1st-3rd September is a celebration of all things transport, with packed timetables. ere’ll be visiting locomotives, steam traction engines, vintage cars and more. Details of both events at www.wllr.org.uk

CARDIGAN’S ON!

Other Voices brings an incredible line-up of musical and cultural events to Cardigan from 26th-28th October, in intimate venues and atmospheric spaces throughout the town. With 80 live sets from Wales, Ireland and beyond, highlights include the genre-mashing Llareggub Brass Band, Elbow, Hozier, Imelda May, Cerys Matthews and many more. Headliners will be simultaneously broadcast live to Mwldan cinema and live-streamed worldwide. ere’ll be inspiring conversations and lively debate with leading thinkers across the arts, politics and journalism. Tickets from £25 (under-18s free). www.othervoices.ie

•28th October, The Invisible Man, Dragon Theatre, Barmouth. This fastmoving, hilarious adaptation boasts quick costume changes, prop manipulation and tons of fun! 7.30pm Tickets from £10.

•31st October, Nest, Hafren, Newtown.

Take a bird’s eye view of the humans in a brand-new family show from M6 Theatre: a show full of clowning, original song and beautiful shadow play. 10.30am & 1.30pm.

•31st October, Bo Lol Bogey with a Hole in its Belly, National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth. Join folklorist Dr Delyth Badder on a tour of Wales's ghostly folklore over the centuries, highlighting the unique motifs that belong to Wales. 5pm. Free.

WHAT’S ON

WHAT’S ON IN BRIEF 1ST-10TH SEPTEMBER

•1st-3rd September, Nantwich Food Festival, Nantwich Local heroes and celebrity chefs from across the county o er live cooking demonstrations, while two live music stages deliver an eclectic line-up. Plus a Kids’ Corner. Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 10am-5pm. Entry free.

•Until 3rd September, Bricklive Ocean Exhibit, Blue Planet Aquarium, Ellesmere Port Explore a stunning underwater world created entirely out of Bricks. Take part in interactive activities and challenges that will test your creativity and building skills. 10am. £25.25 (child £18.25, check website for o ers).