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Reduce the footprintCome to our events by bus to reduce your carbon footprint. The “Vale Rider” covers the beautifulVale of Clwyd while the “Coast Rider” takes in the breathtaking seascape of Denbighshire.

For further information:The Passenger Transport Group 01824 706 968 Traveline Cymru www.traveline-cymru.info 0300 200 2233

Please telephone to check in advance directly with the venues or event organisers if youhave any concerns regarding disability issues.

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Whilst every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of information contained in this guide, Denbighshire County Council cannot accept responsibility in respect of any errors or omissions which may have occurred. If you wish to have your event published in the next edition please submit your details to [email protected]

Bustling market towns. A unique Welsh culture. Delicious food and drink.One of the most beautiful protected landscapes in Wales.

You won’t find yourself too short of ideas about what to do Denbighshire.But just in case we’ve collected a wide range of experiences to tempt you: everything from bug hunts and medieval banquets to wilderness walksand big-name musicals.

2017 is officially the Year of Legends in Wales – and Denbighshire is the perfect place to create a few epic stories of your own. We’re a big part ofthe reason why Lonely Planet voted North Wales one of the world’s top10 regions to visit this year.

Legendary Denbighshire

For more information, call one ofour Tourist Information Centres:

North 01745 344 515South 01978 860 828www.discoverdenbighshire.waleswww.northeastwales.wales

DiscoverDenbighshire

@DiscoverDenbs

Denbighshire County Council is committed

to promoting all that a diverse and vibrant

county has to offer. This booklet gives you a

flavour of what’s on offer but it doesn’t claim

to cover all there is to see and do. Keep up

to date at www.denbighshire.gov.uk/events.

For all activities, unless otherwise stated,

please contact the event venue for more

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The big screen scene

Vue Cinema, RhylSituated on the promenade in Rhyl,with spacious screens, wheelchair access, digital sound and a widerange of refreshments.www.myvue.com 08712 240 240

Denbighshire leisure

For full details on events, programmes and our range of memberships, go to www.denbighshireleisure.co.uk or contact your local leisure centre:

Denbigh Film ClubPresents monthly film shows at Theatr Twm o’r Nant, Denbigh.www.denbighfilmclub.co.uk

Scala, PrestatynSituated on Prestatyn High Street.www.prestatyn.merlincinemas.co.uk01745 850197

Corwen 01490 412 600Denbigh 01745 816 311Llangollen 01978 861 830Prestatyn 01745 855 632Rhyl 01745 352 900Ruthin 01824 703880St Asaph 01745 583 368

Nova Prestatyn www.novaprestatyn.co.uk 01824 712323

www.discoverdenbighshire.wales

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Agriculture and Rural Life around DenbighSaturday 25/3 - Sunday 25/6

The museum’s spring exhibition will look at people’s life and work in the rural areasaround Denbigh and how they shaped theland to how it looks today. See website for times.

Denbigh Museum, Grove Road LL16 3UUwww.visitdenbigh.co.uk /Denbigh Museum @denbighmuseum01745 814323

Lifted by Beauty: Adventures inDreamingFriday 31/3 – Sunday 2/4

A production by National Theatre Wales with performances at various locationsthroughout Rhyl town centre. Made with thepeople of Rhyl, Lifted By Beauty: AdventuresIn Dreaming is a response to the austerityagenda. Together we re-imagine how wemight live and in doing so, find ourselves celebrating the simplicity of kindness, of tenderness, of love. This is an odyssey,

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an antidote to the darkness and the fear. A hymn to the unremarkable, daily acts ofheroism made by people who offer a lifelineto others who may have lost their way. Joinus for an adventure in dreaming.

www.nationaltheatrewales.org

MAKE: A celebration of craftUntil Saturday 23/4

For the past two years the Paul Hamlyn Foundation has funded Ruthin Craft Centre’sWhat is Craft? project. The project looked atmany aspects of craft examining differentideas and approaches to making through materials, decoration, process and function.This engaged our audience in a creative dialogue. This exhibition of the work of over50 applied artists continues the conversationof what it is to MAKE.

Ruthin Craft Centrewww.ruthincraftcentre.org.uk01824 704774



Guided Tour Walks Every Saturday and Sunday April - September10.30am

An interesting guided walk of Denbigh taking inmany historic locations – 1hr 30 min in duration.Meet outside Denbigh Library.

www.denbightowncouncil.gov.uk/news.html01745 815984

Ruthin Butterfly Project Every day Saturday 1/4 - Saturday 15/410am-3pm

Ruthin Butterfly Project invites people to taketime out to help produce a colourful extravagantEaster display and at the same time considerthe gift of “new beginnings” – in work or atplay, among friends or family, in life in generalor throughout our faith journey. A simple,stimulating arts activity suitable for all ages.

St. Peter’s Church, Ruthinwww.missionarea.info01824 702068

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Llangollen to Corwen Railway Real Ale Train Saturday 1/46pm

Real Ale Train leaving Llangollen station and taking two scenic trips to Carrog. There will be a real ale bar on board. Booking is essential.

Llangollen Railwaywww.llangollen-railway.co.uk01978 860979

The Searchers in Concert Saturday 1/47.30pm

Starring John McNally, Frank Allen, Spencer Jamesand Scott Ottaway. With total record sales well in


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excess of 50 million, The Searchers still have great appeal to audiences of all ages. Combinedwith anecdotes and reminiscences, this concertincludes all their famous hits, plus many albumrecordings, B-sides and a selection of other collector and well-known favourites. Tickets £22,concessions £2 off.

Pavilion Theatre, Rhylwww.rhylpavilion.co.uk01745 330000

Jane Eyre Wednesday 5/4, Friday 7/4, Saturday 8/4 1pm and 7pm, Thursday 6/4 10am and 7pm

ABD Productions present Anne Dalton’s brilliantnew musical adaption of the Charlotte Bronteclassic Jane Eyre. Tickets £13 all seats, groups 10+ £10.50.


Prestatyn Kite Festival and Funfair Friday 7/4 - Monday 17/41-8pm

Family fun fair.

Bastion Road Playing Fields, Prestatyn.www.come2thefair.co.uk

Denbigh Choral Society Easter ConcertSaturday 8/47-9.30pm

Denbigh Town Hall01745 812944


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Creative Crafts Association –Craft and Gift Fair Saturday 8/4 - Sunday 9/4 10am-4pm

£1 admission.

Llangollen Pavilionwww.creativecrafts-online.co.ukJenny Barlow 01745 815984

Making Connections: Easter ActivitiesSaturday 8/4 – Sunday 23/4

As part of its Making Connections programme, Ruthin Craft Centre is holding amini-festival over the Easter period celebrating the art of clay. The fortnight will include a mixture of clay activities andevents led by North Wales ceramic artists for all ages to enjoy and get involved with.Includes a clay-building drop-in event on Saturday 8 April, a two-part Make, Build,Glaze and Fire workshop on Sunday 9 April

and Saturday 15 April or Sunday 16 April (please call to book), slip trailing clay workshops on Tuesday 18 April and Wednesday 19 April and an adult clay workshop on Sunday 23 April (please call to book).


The Amazing BubblemanMonday 10/4 2pm

Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiencesworldwide for over 30 years with the art,magic, science and fun of bubbles. An Edinburgh Fringe favourite, he has sold outthere for the last 10 years. Tickets adults £12, children £10, family ticket £40.



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April in Paris Tuesday 11/47.30pm

A John Godber comedy classic. Journey withAl and Bet to Paris on their first trip abroadand watch them navigating their way aroundthe famous sights, with aching feet, confusingmaps and a not very useful phrasebook. Atouching and sweet story with moments ofpoignancy and a big dose of northern humour.Tickets £16, concessions £1 off.


4 Counties ChoirThursday 13/47pm

Llangollen PavilionAled Marshman 01352 704130 / 07768 738485 [email protected]

Medieval BanquetsFriday 14/4, Saturday 22/4 and Friday 28/47pm

Revellers assemble in the presence chamberfor the partaking of bread and salt, age-oldsymbols of hospitality. The fully costumedcourt steward will then escort you into thelofty banqueting hall where the ladies of thecourt will entertain, sing (in both Welsh andEnglish), jest and lead the evening’s feastingwith daggers and fingers accompanied by atoast of mead and a goblet of wine.

Ruthin Castle Hotelwww.ruthincastle.co.uk01824 702664

Beauty and the Beast – The EasterPanto SpectacularFriday 14/4 3pm, Saturday 15/42pm and 6pm

Starring Keith Chegwin as the Jolly King, BasilBrush as the Beast’s hilarious sidekick and further celebrity casting yet to be announcedand supported by a full professional cast, livemusicians and local juvenile dancers… prepare yourself for an all-singing, all-dancing,laugh-a-minute ride through the fun and frolics of panto land. Tickets £15 concessions£2.50 off.


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Easter Day CelebrationsSunday 16/49am, 10.15am, 11.15am and 3pm

Christian celebration of Easter Day.

St. Meugan’s Church, Llanrhydd, St Peter’sChurch, Ruthin and St. Mwrog’s Church, Llanfwrog.www.missionarea.info01824 702068

Easter Sunday LunchSunday 16/4Lunchtime

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To complement their usual table menu CaféR will have a special Easter menu for EasterSunday with a free gift for children.

Café R – at Ruthin Craft Centre01824 708099

Yamato DrummersWednesday 19/47.30pm

Following their hugely successful tour in2015, the Yamato drummers are back in theUK by popular demand. Their acclaimed performances of Japanese Taiko drummingand music have captivated audiences of oversix million people in 53 countries across theglobe. Tickets £20, concessions £1.50 off.


Caffi Stori Llangollen Storytelling Café Friday 21/47.30pm

Meet for stories, songs, coffee and cake.


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Come with a tale or song of your own, or justto listen. Only £2.

The Courtyard Coffee Shop, Castle St, Llangollen LL20 8NY

A Day Out With ThomasFriday 21/4 - Sunday 23/49.30am-5pm

Thomas and friends will be at Llangollen Railway. Booking is essential.

Llangollen Railwaywww.llangollen-railway.co.uk01978 860979

Remembering FredFriday 21/47.30pm

Strictly Come Dancing stars, Aljaz andJanette, are bringing their “RememberingFred” tour to Rhyl to celebrate the legacy ofone of Hollywood’s true screen legends andentertainers. Audiences will hear from famousFred fans including Twiggy, Darcey Bussell,Don Black and Bruce Oldfield, who will sharestories of how the screen icon touched their

lives and discuss what made him so special. A magical evening of top hat, white tie andwonderful tales, backed by a full supportingcast of dancers, a live band and sensationalsingers. Tickets £56, £36, £30.50, £20.50, noconcessions.


Richard and Adam – The JourneySaturday 22/47.30pm

Local boys and Britain’s Got Talent finalistsRichard and Adam Johnson return to Rhyl tosing songs from their chart-topping albumThe Impossible Dream and other classics.Tickets £23, no concessions.




Wetland BirdsSunday 23/42pm

A walk down the Clwyd estuary with JohnBriggs. John will explain how he surveys theestuary for the BTO's WeBS project. Meet atRhuddlan main car park, LL18 5AL. Pay anddisplay (SJ 023 781).

www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/whats-onMark Hughes 07800 771570

Rod Stewart Songbook starringJim Cregan and Ben MillsThursday 27/47.30pm

“If you can’t afford my tickets, go see theseguys… they’re just as good and half theprice!” – Rod Stewart. Starring Jim Cregan,one of the most influential guitarists in RodStewart’s original band The Faces, and X Factor finalist Ben Mills. They are joined bythree other multi-talented musicians whohave played with the likes of Art Garfunkel,Frank Zappa, Etta James, The Who and JeffBeck. Tickets £23, concessions £2 off.


Doña Oxford’s This is SoulFriday 28/47.30pm

An evening of classic and contemporary soul,roots and rhythm and blues with the awesome powerhouse voice of Doña Oxford.Direct from the USA, Doña and her dynamicyoung band take audiences on a musicaljourney spanning more than 50 years withclassic hits from Stevie Wonder, the Stax andMotown catalogues, the Rolling Stones,Michael Jackson, Hall and Oates, Prince, AmyWinehouse and many more. Tickets £18.50concessions £1 off.


Exhibitions at Ruthin Craft CentreSaturday 29/4 - Sunday 16/7

Gallery 1 – FORGE, contemporary forgedmetal from 15 international metal artists.

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West End Weekend WorkshopSaturday 29/4 and Sunday 30/410am-4pm

Have you always wanted to sing, dance oract alongside West End performers? Led byindustry professionals, West End Workshop is two days of acting, singing and danceworkshops and master classes for childrenand adults – followed by a Sunday eveningconcert performance. Tickets £45.


Llangollen Walking FestivalSaturday 29/4 - Monday 1/5

The festival includes a Tweed Walk and Prosecco (a guided walk with a tweed-cladguide and stories of history and local legends), Offa's Dyke Path 18-mile challengewalk with free beer, a 15-mile wildernesswalk with a steam train ride with free beer,and two eight-mile meanders, one with asteam train ride. Try a free Nordic walkingtaster session for beginners. Enjoy walkingthe local landscape, see the horse-drawncanal boats with an experienced Blue BadgeGuide in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.Most walks also have free CLIF Energy barsand Cerist spring water from Snowdonia. Allthe festival walks are within the ClwydianRange and Dee Valley AONB and start fromthe Courtyard Café and Corn Mill, Llangollen– see website for details. Like us on Facebook: /LlangollenWalkingFestival.

www.LlangollenWalkingFestival.co.uk01978 721306

Mayor’s Charity EventSaturday 29/4

Please see website for further details.

Denbigh Town Hallwww.denbightowncouncil.gov.uk01745 815984

Gallery 2 – Newfoundland, an exhibition ofwork by contemporary jeweller RomilySaumarez Smith and artist Verdi Yahooda.

Gallery 3 – Terry Bell-Hughes, new ceramics.

www.ruthincraftcentre.org.uk01824 704774

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All or NothingMonday 1/5 - Wednesday 3/57.30pm, matinee 3/5 at 2.30pm

The Mod musical based on the life and musicof the Small Faces, whose raw, soulful music inspired a whole new generation of stars including Paul Weller and The Jam, Oasis, Blur,The Verve, Ocean Colour Scene and The ArcticMonkeys – not to mention millions of fans.Tickets Monday £22.50, Tuesday £24.50,Wednesday matinee £21, Wednesday evening£24.50. Concessions £1 off.


The Celtic Tenors Thursday 4/57.30pm

The Celtic Tenors announced themselves tothe world with their self-titled, double-platinumdebut album – topping the charts in Irelandand Germany and scoring a number two hit inthe UK. Sixteen years and seven top-selling albums later, the trio are now internationally

Medieval BanquetsSaturday 6/5, Friday 19/5, Saturday 20/57pm

Revellers assemble in the presence chamber for the partaking of bread and salt, age-oldsymbols of hospitality. The fully costumedcourt steward will then escort you into thelofty banqueting hall where the ladies of thecourt will entertain, sing (in both Welsh andEnglish), jest and lead the evening’s feastingwith daggers and fingers accompanied by atoast of mead and a goblet of wine.


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recognised as the only tenor group with a trulyglobal following. The Celtic Tenors genuinelylove what they do and that shines through inrenditions of beautiful Celtic songs like thehaunting Danny Boy and exhilarating classics likeNessun Dorma. Tickets £20.50, no concessions.



Birdsong and Spring FlowersSunday 7/510am

For those of you who can't get up for the dawnchorus, join us for a visit to Coed Cilygroesllwydfor pied flycatchers, spring flowers and lotsmore. Pwllglas village hall and shop car park,LL15 2PB (SJ 118 548).


Beastly Bug Hunt!Monday 8/511am

A guided nature hunt around The Lord’s Garden to identify and learn about the fascinating bugs that live here. Suitable for all ages, children must be accompanied by anadult. Included in admission price: adult £5,concessions/students £4, family £14, under 5s free.

Nantclwyd y Dre, Ruthinwww.nantclwydydre.co.uk01824 709822

Ruthin Junior Triathlon and Sprint TriathlonSaturday 13/5 - Sunday 14/5

Ruthin Leisure Centrewww.ruthintristars.co.uk

Be Bop A LulaSaturday 6/57.30pm

Celebrating the music of Eddie Cochran, GeneVincent, Billy Fury and Roy Orbison this show is guaranteed to get you bopping in your seatsand dancing in the aisles. Tickets £21, concessions £1 off.


International Dawn Chorus DaySunday 7/54.15am

A very early start but the dawn chorus in a Welshwoodland is an unforgettable experience! Joinus for a visit to Coed Cilygroesllwyd for piedflycatchers and lots more. Pwllglas village halland shop car park, LL15 2PB (SJ 118 548).


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Llangollen Mind Body Spirit FestivalSunday 14/510am-4.30pm

More than 60 stalls offering alternative therapies, psychic one-to-one readings, complementary healing, mediumship, tarot,angel cards, well-being and beauty products,ethical cosmetics, crystals, incense, fair-tradegifts and alternative crafts. £1 admission.

Llangollen Pavilionwww.llanmbsfestival.yolasite.com

Making Connections: Messy PlayWednesday 17/510-11.30am

For parents and toddlers: come along with yourtoddler to an assisted viewing of our exhibitionsfollowed by a messy play session in the education room.


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Prestatyn and Clwydian RangeWalking FestivalFriday19/5 - Sunday 21/5

A firmly established festival offering a diverse range of free walks with something foreveryone, whatever their ability. See websitefor booking and a full programme.

www.prestatynwalkingfestival.co.uk01745 857185

VANgollen – Bands and VansFriday 19/5 - Sunday 21/5

New for 2017, the VANgollen festival promisesa relaxed vibe of VW camping, daytime chillingand evenings of good company and greatmusic. Bring your van and stay the weekend, orcome as you are and bask in the buzz. Bandline-up includes Razorlight, The Icicle Works and The Christians.

Llangollen Pavilionwww.vangollen.com


Caffi Stori Llangollen Storytelling Café Friday 19/5 7.30pm

Meet for stories, songs, coffee and cake. Comewith a tale or song of your own, or just to listen.Only £2.

The Courtyard Coffee Shop, Castle St, Llangollen,LL20 8NY

Britannia WrestlingSaturday 20/57-9.30pm

The Superstars of Britannia Wrestling Promotionsreturn with another monthly show. Guaranteedthe absolute best of Welsh wrestling family entertainment.

Denbigh Town Hallwww.britanniawrestling.co.uk07713 566658

Spoon CarvingSaturday 20/5 and Sunday 21/510am-5pm

Spoon carving workshop with tutor Steve Tomlin,who has been carving spoons for over 10 yearsand is acknowledged as a leading expert in theUK. Cost £120, places are limited. Please bookthrough the website.

Woodland Skills Centre, Bodfariwww.woodlandskillscentre.uk01745 710626

Introduction to Willow WorkSunday 21/510am-5pm

Learn how to make willow rings, willow stars, sunflowers and candle holder with tutor HelenWaterfield. Cost £60, places are limited. Pleasebook through the website.


Nathan Carter and his Band Wednesday 24/57.30pm

Following on from a 2016 that saw him beat bothBeyoncé and Drake to a number one album in hisnative Ireland, country-pop crossover star NathanCarter embarks on a nationwide UK tour. Tickets£26.50, no concessions.


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Rhuddfest ’17Saturday 27/510am - 12 late

A family and community based music eventwith camping, refreshments and stalls.

Morfa Lodge Farm, Rhuddlan LL18 [email protected]

Gwledd Rhuddlan FeastSaturday 27/510-4pm

Food and craft fair.

Parliament Street, [email protected]

Prestatyn Fun FestivalSaturday 27/5 - Monday 29/510am-6pm

Family fun with inflatables, small family rides,

trampolines and stalls.

Bastion Gardens, Prestatyn

www.itsaknockout.com

Prestatyn Classic Car ShowSaturday 27/5

Classic car, club and trade stands with musicand refreshment.

Former vicarage gardens, Prestatynwww.prestatyncarshow.blogspot.com

A Vision of Elvis – Rob KingsleySaturday 27/57.30pm

Now regarded as Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute, A Vision of Elvis leaves audiences all shook up with an uplifting andauthentic Elvis experience. Tickets £24, noconcessions.



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Red Dragon Music FestivalSaturday 27/5 - Monday 29/5

Three-day music festival featuring everything from heavy metal, blues and folk to grunge, punk and even didgeridoo.

Llangollen Pavilionwww.llanreddragonmusicfest.com

Introduction to Green WoodworkSaturday 27/5 and Sunday 28/510am-5pm

Learn the basic techniques of green woodwork, cleaving the green wood and shaping it with a draw-knife on a shave-horseto make three stool legs. On the second dayyou will cut and prepare a solid wood seat, drillthe mortices and assemble your stool. Cost£125, places are limited. Please book throughthe website.


All Folk’d UpSunday 28/57.30pm

Unique brand of traditional Irish music. Tickets£17.50 concessions £1 off.



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Rhuddlan – It’s a KnockoutMonday 29/511am-9pm

Family fun.

Morfa Farm, Rhuddlan

SeafestMonday 29/510am-5pm

A land lifeboat ride, drumming, live music, giant sun birds and origami and much more.Intrigued? Come and have a look for yourself!

Rhyl Events Arena and High Streetwww.rhyltowncouncil.org.uk

Holiday ClubWednesday 31 May – Friday 2 June10am-4pm

For 7-14-year-olds, Holiday Club takes place in Warren Woods near Bodfari and is run byfully qualified and experienced Forest Schoolleaders. The children will be able to explore the woods and learn about the trees, plantsand wildlife in them. A range of activities includes basic bushcraft such as shelter building, games and craft. Cost £20 per day,£35 for two days, two children from same family – £35 per day, places are limited. Please book through the website.



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Denbigh Midsummer FestivalVarious dates, times and venuesthroughout June

Vibrant celebration of all things Denbigh.

www.visitdenbigh.co.uk01745 815984

Captured on CameraThursday 1/610.30am-12.30pm and 1-3pm

Have your own “wanted” poster taken. Becomecaptured in photos and explore the lives of theprisoners. General admission applies: adult £5,concessions/students £4, family £14, under 5sfree. £1 per poster.

Ruthin Gaolwww.ruthingaol.co.uk01824 708281

Petals and ClawsThursday 1/610.30am and 1.30pm

May half-term activity. Come and see howmany owls you can find in the Petals and Clawsexhibition and join artist Liz Ellis is a clay modelling workshop and make your own

owl/bird. Free, no need to book.


Make a Rustic ChairFriday 2/6 – Sunday 4/610am-5pm

Make a rustic chair with coppice hazel andyoung birch from our woodland. Cost £150,places are limited. Please book through thewebsite.


Tea DanceSaturday 3/61-4 pm




Introduction to BushcraftSaturday 3/610am-5pm

Open your eyes to the wonders of Britishwoodlands. Make fire, create shelters, cookfood over the camp fire, identify trees andplants and learn how they can be used in medicine, crafts and cooking. Cost £60, placesare limited. Please book through the website.


Milkshake Live – The Magic StoryBookSunday 4/62pm

Starring Milkshake! favourites Bob the Builder,Little Princess, Wissper, Fireman Sam, Pip fromPip Ahoy!, Winnie and Wilbur, Shimmer andShine, Milkshake’s very own Milkshake! Monkeyand two Milkshake! presenters, this musicalmasterpiece will take audiences on a journeythrough the world’s favourite fairy tales. Ticketsadults £16, children £14, family ticket £56.


CD FayreSaturday 10/610am- 4pm

A chance to buy and sell CDs.


Joint Male Voice Choir Concert Saturday 10/67.30pm

Choir concert with Côr Meibion Trelawnyd andFelling MVC from Gateshead. Tickets £10.

St Asaph Cathedralwww.trelawnydmalevoicechoir.com01745 827123 / 01352 710134

Medieval Banquets Saturday 10/6, Saturday 17/67pm

Revellers assemble in the presence chamber for the partaking of bread and salt, age-oldsymbols of hospitality. The fully costumedcourt steward will then escort you into thelofty banqueting hall where the ladies of thecourt will entertain, sing (in both Welsh andEnglish), jest and lead the evening’s feastingwith daggers and fingers accompanied by atoast of mead and a goblet of wine.



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Caffi Stori Llangollen Storytelling Café Friday 16/6 7.30pm

Meet for stories, songs, coffee and cake. Come with a tale or song of your own, or justto listen. Only £2.

The Courtyard Coffee Shop, Castle St, Llangollen, LL20 8NY

Henllan ExtravaganzaSaturday 17/610am-4.30pm

Family fun day.

Garn Parc, Henllan.www.HCLA.info

John Owen Jones and specialguestsSaturday 17/6 7.30pm

John Owen-Jones shot to musical theatre stardom in 1998 at age 26 when he becamethe youngest person ever to play Jean Valjeanin Les Miserables. He went on to play prominent roles in popular theatre classics including The Phantom of the Opera, where heenjoyed success as the longest running LondonPhantom, playing in nearly 1,400 shows. Tickets £19, concessions £1 off (age restriction14 years and over).


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Antiques and Vintage FairSunday 18/610am-4.30pm

Admission £1.

Llangollen Pavilionwww.antiquesandvintage.yolasite.com

Denbigh Junior Triathlon andSprint Triathlon 2017Saturday 24/6 - Sunday 25/6

Denbigh Leisure Centrewww.ruthintristars.co.uk

Rhyl RunFestSaturday 24/6

A road and path race which will start and finish in the Events Arena.

Events Arena, Rhylwww.runwales.com



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Denbigh Carnival and Motor ShowSaturday 24/611am-5pm

Fun-filled day for all the family with a processionof floats, carnival royalty and performers. Procession starts at Caledfryn and finishes atMiddle Park (next to Denbigh Town FC behindDenbigh Infirmary).

Middle Park, [email protected]

Corn DolliesSaturday 24/610am-5pm

Learn about the history and traditions of corndollies, understand the varieties of wheat

suitable for corn dollies and how it is grownand harvested. Prepare the straw and make upto three types of corn dolly to take home. Allmaterials provided, no experience necessary.Cost £55, places are limited. Please bookthrough the website.


The Lady Boys of Bangkok Tuesday 27/62.30pm

The Lady Boys of Bangkok return to the UKwith a lavish new production – Who Runs theWorld! Escape the drab greyness of everydaylife and luxuriate in a colourful euphoric bubble of laughter, beauty, glitz and music. The entertainment never lets up as the attractive seductiveness of Hollywood and the stylish glitz of Las Vegas meet the great traditions of classic British music hall. Tickets£25, concessions £2 off.



For more Denbighshire events,

download the 2017 essential

guide to family fun, guided

walks and practical activities

in the Clwydian Range and

Dee Valley AONB. Visit

denbighshirecountryside.org.uk

/news-and-events

...in july

North Wales Coast BikeathonSaturday 1/7

8.30am registration, 9am start

Cycle to beat blood cancer. Come and

join us for an eight-mile leisurely bike

ride along Cycle Route 5 of the National

Cycle Path, hugging the shoreline,

making it safe for a family ride. Riders

ranging from five to 75 years old will

cycle along the beautiful North Wales

coast from Prestatyn to Abergele then

after a break return by the same

route – a total distance of 16 miles.

Find us on Facebook at Bloodwise Flint

or follow us on Twitter @bloodwiseflint.

Prestatyn Nova Centre

www.bloodwise.org.uk/north-wales-

coast-bikeathon

Loz Harrison 07901 922951

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Llangollen International Musical EisteddfodMonday 3/7 – Sunday 9/7

For one week in July, Llangollen welcomesthousands of visitors and musicians anddancers from all over the world. Eachevening the best and most colourful competitors share the stage in renownedconcerts given by major professionalartists. This year one of the world’s greatbass-baritones, Sir Bryn Terfel, sings Puccini’s Tosca, soul legend Gregory Porter makes his North Wales debut andthe week closes with a concert on the festival field by the incomparable ManicStreet Preachers.

Llangollen Pavilionwww.international-eisteddfod.co.uk01978 862001

For more information on our markets:denbighshire.gov.uk/en/visitor/places-to-visit/markets

local markets

DenbighEvery Wednesday9am-4pm

Traditional weekly market.

Denbigh Market Hall

Denbigh People’s MarketLast Friday of every month9am-2pm

Home-produced goods from garden produce, allkinds of baking preserves to crafts.

Denbigh Market HallGaynor 01745 814895 or Nancy 01745 812184

Denbigh Country MarketLast Friday of January and Februaryand every Friday from 1 March8am-1pm

Various stalls selling local produce and crafts.

Denbigh Market HallMrs Costello 01745 812787

LlangollenEvery Tuesday morning8am-3pm

Market Street, Llangollen

Llangollen Country MarketEvery Friday (closed January and February)9.45am-12.30pm

Town Hall, Llangollenwww.country-markets.co.uk

PrestatynEvery Tuesday and Friday8am-4pm

Gas Works Lane, Prestatyn


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