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Exciting new craft workshop opens in Wales for fans of fantasy and battle games
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (233+ words) A new craft workshop has opened to delight fans of tabletop fantasy and battle games. Crafty Gamer, located at Corris Craft Centre near Machynlleth, offers a space for visitors to pick, paint, and play a range of popular tabletop games....
Powys wool handler joins Welsh team for world contest in New Zealand
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (297+ words) A Brecon wool handler is representing Wales on the world stage. Sarah Rees, from Powys, is competing in the 2026 World Shearing & Wool Handling Championships in Masterton, New Zealand, which runs from March 4 to March 7. The event, featuring competitors from 28 countries,…...
Mid Wales producers to showcase 'taste of Wales' in London for St David's Day
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (369+ words) Welsh food producers are set to bring the flavours of Wales to the heart of London. Two mid Wales-based food and drink producers will join more than a dozen Welsh food and drink producers at Spitalfields Market in London during…...
'Come & Sing Day' gathers 120 participants at third annual event
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (171+ words) The third 'Come & Sing Day' in Welshpool gathered 120 participants. Held by the Guilsfield Singers at Welshpool Methodist Church, the event saw both experienced and novice singers unite. Under the guidance of James Llewelyn-Jones and Sarah Garrett, ably accompanied by Heather…...
Llandrindod Wells singers hit the right note for charity
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (320+ words) Llandrindod's Bracken Trust Singers have raised more than "3,000 for The Bracken Trust Cancer Support funds in 2025. The group raised the funds for The Bracken Trust cancer support service through a number of pre-Christmas concerts held in November and December, performing…...
Early bird tickets now available for popular Royal Welsh Winter Fair
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (511+ words) Early-bird tickets for the Royal Welsh Winter Fair are now available. The popular fair will take place on Monday, November 24, and Tuesday, November 25, at the Llanelwedd showground. At the heart of this two-day event is the prime stock show where…...
Wool depots open doors to the public to mark organisation's 75th anniversary
6+ mon, 3+ day ago (421+ words) British Wool held a celebration its 75th anniversary with a series of open days and public events, including one in Newtown. The UK's national body for sheep farmers and promoters of British fleece marked the milestone by opening its depots to…...
Fizz fends off thousands of felines to be named Britain's top cat
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (600+ words) A SOCIABLE cat that has become the darling of his Powys community has been named National Cat of the Year by Cats Protection. Fizz, a four-year-old ginger puss from Llandrindod Wells, become famous for his travel exploits in the spa…...
Inaugural Powys town event saying farewell to summer hailed a success
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (214+ words) SUMMER may well and truly feel over, but Llandrindod Community Events (LCE) were able to wave goodbye with a bang after the success of their Big Bash event on Sunday, August 24. The inaugural family-friendly event sold all 1,000 tickets, welcoming people…...
Cyclists gather in Builth in honour of Welsh cycling legend
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (348+ words) A cycling event in Builth honoured Welsh cycling legend Geraint Thomas. The Builth Bike Bash 2025 " Ride-like-G Festiva took a special turn this year as it paid tribute to Thomas, who is known for his significant achievements in the sport, including…...