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Much of 2009s varied programme of music, exhibits and entertainment, spread over various venues all over the town, is now available. However some events are still being organised.
Official Talgarth Festival Brochures will be available from July for £1 (plus postage and packaging if ordered online).____________________________________________________________________________
Festival Service
Sunday
Price: FreeA non-denominational service to celebrate life in the community. All welcome.
Further information from Brochure.
Roy Noble
Saturday, 12pm
Price: Free
The former headteacher is now one of Wales' best known broadcasters. Roy Noble OBE presents his afternoon Show from 2 PM - 4 PM every weekday on BBC Radio Wales.Roy will be officially opening the Festival at 12pm.
Fancy Dress Competition
Price: Free
No theme. Categories: Under 5; 5 - 8's; 8+
More information available in Brochure.
Dog Show
Price: 50p per class
More information available from Brochure.
Wine Tasting
Price £5With 6 - 8 wine tastings and discussions, a competition and raffle. Further activities and information announced shortly.
Further information from Brochure.
Candlelit Concert
Saturday, 7.30pm
Venue: St Ellwye's Church, Llanelieu
Price: £12
A candlelit concert in this Medieval Church, located at the foot of the Black Mountains, 2 miles out of Talgarth. Ticket price includes programme and cheese & wine. Artistes to include:Sioned Holland - Harp
Laura Beth Davies - Flute
Catrin Holland - Mezzo Soprano
Plus Hemiola Young Musicians Quartet
Tickets can be purchased from Talgarth TIC: 01874 712226 or Sue Lewis (organising officer): 01874 711177
Sponsored by Jean Hughes & Sue's Sewing.
Continental Market
Price: Free
Countryside & Rural Crafts
Price: Free
A wonderful selection of stalls and demonstrations relating to Welsh rural living and agriculture - from blacksmiths and woolspinners to alpacas and rabbits.
Further information from Brochure.
Craft Fair
Price: Free
A selection of crafts from wooden toys to jewellery.
Further information from Brochure.
Food Fayre
Price: Free
A selection of local produce stalls and more...Further information from Brochure.
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Bronllys Castle Tours
Price: Free, but ticketed
Bronllys Castle, a late eleventh or early twelfth century motte with an 80ft tall round masonry keep, has recently reopened following the completion of essential conservation maintenance.As part of Cadw’s 25th anniversary celebrations this year, Cadw will be exhibiting at the local Talgarth Festival and Dr Sian Rees, Cadw’s Inspector of Ancient Monuments, will conduct guided tours to Bronllys Castle as part of the Festival celebrations.
Sponsored by Cadw
Further information from Brochure.
Grahame Davies
Sunday
Price: Free, but ticketed
Anglo - Welsh Poetry readings from this award-winning poet, editor, and literary critic.Tickets can be obtained from Talgarth TIC: 01874 712226
or Adam Price (organising officer): 07881844869 or email: aprice2004@hotmail.com
Sponsored by Academi. Event in collaberation with Christopher Meredith.
Christopher Meredith
Sunday
Price: Free, but ticketed
Welsh novelist and poet, award winning Christopher will be reading a selection of his works.Tickets can be obtained from Talgarth TIC: 01874 712226
or Adam Price (organising officer): 07881844869 or email aprice2004@hotmail.com
Sponsored by Academi. Event in collaberation with Grahame Davies.
Duck Race
Price: £1 per duck from Talgarth TIC or Festival Box Office
Prizes:
1. £60.00 2. £50.00 3. £30.00 4. £20 5. £10 6, 7, 8 all £5.00 and Booby Prize. £5.00.
Baby Show
Entry £2
Prizes. Entry form available from Talgarth Shops.
Categories: 0-6 months; 7-12 months.
Further information from Brochure.
Celtic Links
Price: Free
The local celtic dance group return to the Festival. Providing the opportunity for the public to get involved!
The Widders (TBC)
The black and purple colours of the Widders Border Morris dance group visit the Festival to demonstrate their alternative Morris dance.
Salsa Caprice
Price: Free
With their ladies team will be attending Talgarth along with their teacher for some salsa demonsrations. The chance forthe public to get involved!
_________________________________________________________________Talgarth Male Voice Choir
Price: £5
Celebrating their 40th Anniversary, the choir return to their hometown for what will be yet another very special performance.
Tickets can be purchased on the door only. Further information from Brochure.
F.L.A.M.E
Price: Free
Simon and his team will be offering circus skills workshops throughout the day on Sunday, and their extraordinary Fire Show will take place in the evening.
Further information from Brochure.
Children's Activities
Fairground rides; goal shoot; coconut shy; bouncy castles; teddybears picnic; storytelling, puppet shows, putting competition and lots more!
Further information from Brochure.
Fireworks
Price: Free
A wonderful finale to the Festival.
Further information from Brochure.
Photographic Competition
To be announced...
Fly Fishing Demonstration
Price: Free
by Paul Sharman, former Fly Fishing Champion of Wales
Poetry Competition
Price: Free
Enter this fun poetry competition. Entries to Sydna at the Bell Hotel before the Festival. 01874 711467. All pieces are displayed in the Lower Bar during the Festival.
Horticulture Show
Price: Free
Talgarth Gardening Club hold their very impressive annual show at the Bell Hotel once again this year. All produce is sold by auction at the Bell Hotel on Sunday evening, after the fireworks display. Also, Raffle.
Further information from Brochure.
Fire Station Open Day
Price: Free
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Flower Festival
Price:
Visit Talgarth Ancient church and the highest quality flower arrangements. Theme of which to be announced.
Refreshments also available and church records open.
Further information from Brochure.
Historical Society
Price: Free
Talgarth Historical Society's annual history displays and Powys Family History Society are present for your queries.
Refreshments provided by Talgarth WI and Talgarth Young Farmers Club.
Further information from Brochure.
Cycling Event
Hire and routes
Details coming soon...
Sponsored by: www.adventurecyclingwales.co.uk
Bicycle Hire in the Brecon Beacons & Black Mountains near Talgarth
Outdoor activities including mountain biking, bicycle touring, fell running and walking.
Pyscho Baby
Price: FreeFeel good, trashy rock and roll, with just a pinch of glam and punk...
Rhythm Thieves
Price: Free
Lively five piece dancy folk-rock band. Have been entertaining audiences through Mid England and Wales with their idiosyncratic,self composed music and silly hats for over five years.
Discovered
Price: Free
The rock duo comprise of Stewart on lead guitar and Tracey on vocals and acoustic guitar. Covering a wide range of artists from the 70s to the present day providing their own unique take on each song.
Rock Sausage
Saturday
Price: Free
DJ Huw Morris
Saturday and Sunday
Price: Free
Keeping you entertined with some up to the minute tracks during the intervals.
Bob Still's Blues Sensation
Price: FreeLong established members of the band promise not to disappoint and keep things far from turgid and predictable...
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Further music acts being organised
Further details will be available shortly, watch this space!For full programme details, including venues, times and further information please purchase our Official Brochure for £1.
(Plus P&P If dlivered out of Talgarth area). All funds go towards Talgarth Festival. Please contact the Secretary or Webmaster on our contact page.
Please keep checking back for updates...
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