What’s On?

The biggest and best events taking What’s on

place in North Wales this May...

Sunday 1st

Bangor Artisan Market

Come Along to the first ever

Artisan Market on Bangor High Street today!

Friday 6th

Rydal Penrhos open day

Rydal Penrhos has announced a special open day, which takes place today between 9am and 12pm for prep visitors and between 1 and 4pm for senior visitors

6th & 7th

Shark SUPs & Gladiator Paddleboards

Join Môr Sup at Porth Eirias in Colwyn Bay for their first

ever spring Stand Up Paddleboard demo/taster session. Each 45-minute session will be supervised by a WSA instructor who can show you the basics and offer tips

10th & 11th

Spinning masterclass with Jeni Frost

Jenni will be holding another of her half hour spinning masterclasses at Afonwen today. Jenni uses wool from her own flock of sheep, and has made some gorgeous scarves,

shawls, cushions and more, which she will have on display

Thursday 12th Totally Tina

Come shake a tail feather with the UK’s original, award-winning Tina Turner tribute… aka Justine Riddoch and her talented cast. Playing at Rhyl Pavillion this evening, Justine will be playing all of Tina’s hits making it the closest thing possible to a live Tina Turner concert! Thursday 12th

Jasper Carrott - Stand Up and Rock

Come along to Venue Cymru this evening to see Jasper Carrott back where he belongs – up front and centre stage. Jasper is joined by his mate, the thunderous rock legend Bev Bevan (founding member of Electric Light Orchestra and The Move), who brings his stunning band along with guest star Andy Bennett, former Ocean Colour Scene guitarist

Saturday 14th Paddle and Porpoise Join the

NWWT Living Seas team and Sea Môr as they look for wildlife, both on and above the water. Book early to avoid disappointment – only 16 places available…

Saturday 14th

The Real Ale Trail

A shuttle bus picks you up and drives you around the North Wales coast visiting multiple all in one day. Tickets cost just £20 and the event starts at 11am

14th & 15th

Aber Falls Market

Aber Falls Whisky Distillery, located in Abergwyngregyn, is continuing to host its hugely popular Aber Falls Market this month and beyond. The market showcases the best local independent food, drink, arts, crafts and more. The market is open this weekend from 11am to 5pm

Sunday 15th

Paul Merton – Impro Chums

Paul Merton, Richard Vranch, Suki Webster, Mike McShane and accompanist Kirsty Newton are at Venue Cymru this evening. The collective improvisational experience embodied in the Chums is a joy to behold. Come and see for yourself as they flex their improvisational muscles to delight and entertain

Thursday 19th Encounters with barn owls Join the

NWWT for an online talk, plus live viewing via their special ‘Owl Cam’. Get up close with their barn owls as Chris Wynne, senior reserve manager, explores their journey over the spring and summer months. 7-8pm

19th & 20th

Jackie at Jewels

Jackie makes lovely jewellery, using many different stones, with some being semi precious. Jackie is also able to undertake some repairs to your own broken pieces of jewellery, and she is displaying her craft at Afonwen

Saturday 21st

St David’s College open day

If you want to know more about the St David’s College Rugby Programme, why not go along to their next Open Day where you can learn more about their unique approach?

Saturday 21st

Colwyn Bay Artisan Market

Come and discover a host of unique handmade artisan arts and crafts from local artists, designers and makers. Alongside an array of artisan cheeses, breads, olives, chocolates, cakes and, of course, the delightful street food trucks…

Saturday 21st

Ospreys and cuckoos

A walk around the NWWT’s largest nature reserve on the shore of Llyn Brenig. You’ll be listening and looking out for cuckoos and stopping off to view the osprey nest. 10:30am - 1:00pm

Saturday 21st

The Bryn-y-Maen Show

The Bryn-y-Maen Show is returning this year for the third year since its resurrection in 2017. Thanks to the Jones Family of Bryn y Maen Farm and Mr C. Roberts of Geufron Farm, this year is very special as it will be held on the original fields

in the heart of the village for the first time since the 1980s! For further information please

visit www.brynymaenshow.org.uk Widely considered one of the most charismatic performers on stage, Steve Harley will be playing at Pontio Bangor this evening. The Acoustic Band for 2022 will find Steve supported by long-

standing violinist/guitarist Barry Wickens, Oli Heyhurst on double bass and Dave Delarre on lead acoustic guitar. Tickets are available from www.thegigcartel. com

21st & 22nd

No. 1 Ladies Accordion Orchestra

The No.1 Ladies Accordion Orchestra is a group of women from across the UK. This all-squeezing cake-loving band of talented ladies has enthralled audiences across the UK, and they are playing at Llanfairfechan Town Hall this Saturday and The Old Courthouse in Caernarfon this Sunday. Visit www.no1ladiesaccordionorchestra.co.uk for further information

27th – 31st

Criccieth Memorial Hall Centenary

Celebrations In order to celebrate its 100th Anniversary, Criccieth Memorial Hall is hosting a range of events this weekend. From wine tasting to a Centenary of Song, there really is something for everybody. To find out more,

and to purchase tickets for specific events, please visit

www.cricciethfestival.org.uk

Monday 30th Pond-dipping

Come looking for animals hiding in the urban pond and learn how to make one of your own! All ages welcome at this North Wales Wildlife Trust event which takes place at Llys Garth, Bangor, between 10:30am and 12:30pm

Saturday 28th

Christopher Kerr book signing

Novelist Christopher Kerr will be appearing at Waterstones in Llandudno from 11am today for the unveiling and signing of his new WW2 fiction thriller novel The

Barbarossa Secret. Packed with shocking revelations for the modern world, Christopher’s second novel is a must read so be sure to come down and grab a copy!

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