L l ŷ n Co a s t a l Fe s t i v a l Celebrating and enjoying L l ŷ n ’s s p e c i a l h e r i t a g e
events booklet
The Llŷn Coastal Festival is a series of interesting and exciting events, held every year for the whole family – free of charge! Llŷn is an area full of special qualities, such as the beautiful landscape and coast, diverse wildlife, historic remains and of course, the Welsh language and culture. These qualities were the basis for designating Llŷn as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Llŷn Coastal Festival aims to celebrate and raise awareness of those special qualities. This booklet contains a list of the events arranged for this year, by groups or organisations that work in partnership to protect and promote the area and its special qualities.
events organisers These are the joint-organisers this year:
Llŷn AONB Phone: 01758 704 176 E-Mail: ahnellynaonb@gwynedd.gov.uk Website: www.ahne-llyn-aonb.org
National Trust Phone: 01758 760 469 E-Mail: llyn@nationaltrust.org.uk Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/llyn-peninsula
Llŷn Maritime Museum and Heritage Centre Phone: 01758 720 430 E-Mail: amgueddfa@nefyn.net Website: www.llyn-maritime-museum.co.uk
Gwynedd Council’s Biodiversity Team Phone: 01286 679 381 E-Mail: biodiversity@gwynedd.gov.uk Website: www.gwynedd.gov.uk
list of events June •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Event: Date: Time: Location: Details:
Taste of the Sea, Aberdaron Sunday, June 8th 11am Aberdaron Local produce stalls, cooking demonstrations, and a chance to taste and buy local fresh produce. Activities also for children, music, artwork and more!
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Taste of the Sea, Porthdinllaen Saturday, June 21st 12 pm Porthdinllaen Demonstrations on the beach and a chance to taste and buy fresh local seafood. Activities also for children, music, kayaking and more!
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Dragonfly and Butterfly Guided Walk * Sunday, July 6th 1pm Mynydd Cilan Meeting at the National Trust’s car park. Bring waterproof clothing/wellies, nets and binoculars if you have any. No dogs. Grid Reference: SH295247
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Talk - “Wales and Llŷn in Naval History” Thursday, July 10th 7:30 pm Canolfan Nefyn Talk by J D Davies. Refreshments available.
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Talk -”The Welsh of the Cunard and White Star” Thursday, July 24th 7:30 pm Canolfan Nefyn Talk by Ifan Pleming. Refreshments available.
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Beach Fun Day at Porthor Monday, July 28th 11am Porthor Beach (Whistling Sands) A fun day for all the family.
list of events August •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Event: Date: Time: Location: Details:
Talk -“SS Gwynfaen—110 Years On” Thursday, August 7th 7:30 pm Canolfan Nefyn Talk by the Oswestry Sub Aqua Club and Llŷn Sub Aqua Club. Refreshments available.
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Beach Fun Day at Llanbedrog Friday, August 8th 11am Llanbedrog Beach A fun day for all the family.
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Talk - “My Grandfather’s Great War” Thursday, August 21st 7:30 pm Canolfan Nefyn Talk by Daniel Evans. Refreshments available.
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Beach Fun Day at Porthdinllaen Friday, August 22nd 11am Porthdinllaen Beach A fun day for all the family.
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Mynytho Area Guided Walk * Sunday, September 7th 1pm Mynytho A guided walk led by John Dilwyn Williams. Meeting at the car park near the local primary school.
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Sea Watch at Porth Ysgaden * Sunday, September 14th 10:30 am Porth Ysgaden A chance to see seabirds and perhaps mammals such as seals and porpoises. Meeting at the car park in Porth Ysgaden. Grid Reference: SH220375
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Garn Boduan Guided Walk * Sunday, September 14th 1pm Meeting at the car park near Capel Seion, Y Fron, Nefyn. A guided walk led by Rhys Mwyn to the summit and back.
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Talk - “The History of Llŷn’s Taverns” Wednesday, September 24th 7:30 pm Neuadd Sarn Mellteyrn Talk by John Dilwyn Williams about the taverns of today and yesteryear.
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Porthor Area Guided Walk * Sunday, September 28th 1pm Meeting at the car park in Porthor/Whistling Sands. (A parking fee applies to non-members of the National Trust).
Details:
A walk to taste a section of the Wales Coastal Path
* Advance booking essential