Special Events for 2010

Sunday 7th February

Wedding Fayre

Meet a range of local suppliers of wedding services and check out Llancaiach as a venue for your celebrations.

Half term: Monday 15th – Friday 19th February

Crime and Punishment

See justice in court as Colonel Prichard conducts trials of miscreants in the Great Hall of the Manor. Associated activities for children in the Education Centre (included in entry fees to the Manor or, for activities only, £3.75 per child).

St. David’s Day: Monday 1st March
Players Theatre of Gelligaer present:

Under Milk Wood by Dylan Thomas.

Evening performance in the Barn. Tickets £10. Contact Gareth Gibbs 01443 833440 or Carol Williams 01443 830911.

Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th March

Antique Fair organised by Amber Fairs

A wide range of antiques and collectables on sale in the Barn and Education Centre. Admission free.

Good Friday Friday 2nd – Easter Monday 5th April

Easter & All Fools Day

Ancient traditions in the Manor House plus daily Easter bonnet competitions, egg painting, Egg Hunt (Sunday only) and other activities for all the family in the Visitor Centre (included in the entry fee to the Manor or, for activities only, £3.75 per child).

May Day Bank Holiday Monday 3rd May

17th century Olympics

FREE family fun day with demonstrations of traditional sports, tug of war, local teams in competition, archery and have a go activities for all.

Sunday 16th May

Gwanwyn Day – Wellbeing

Part of the Gwanwyn Festival celebrating the opportunity of older age for renewal, growth and creativity.

Spring Bank Holiday Sunday 30th & Monday 31st May

Napoleonic Re-enactment

By the 41st Regiment of Foot and the Regency Club.

Half term: Tuesday 1st June – Friday 4th June

Celebrating Nature all around us

A wide range of activities for children in and around the Education Centre. Included in the entry fees to the Manor or, for activities only, £3.75 per child.

Sunday 18th July

Archeology Day

Free entry to archeological activities for kids of all ages

Wednesday 21st July – 11am to 4pm

Activity Day for young children

Organised in conjunction with the Welsh Pre-school Playgroups Association. Cost £3.75 per child (WPPA member £1 per child) adults free. No unaccompanied children or adults.

Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th August

Kings Weekend

Hustle, bustle and preparations on Saturday followed by a Royal visit from His Majesty King Charles 1st on Sunday. Pomp, ceremony, the Kings Feast, militia encampment and displays.

Wednesdays 11th and 18th August 11am – 4pm.

I’m bored – what can I do?

Is this a problem for you during the school summer holidays? Do you have 5 – 12 year old children? Bring them to Llancaiach for a range of sports, games and craft activities. Cost £3.75 per child, adults free. No unaccompanied children or adults.

11am Sunday 22nd August – Sunday 5th September 3pm

Bargoed & District Art Society 50th Anniversary Exhibition

Popular annual exhibition of artistic works in a range of media plus The Withers Cup competition on the theme of Celebration.

Bank Holiday Monday 30th August

Barking Mad Dog Show

Annual show organised in conjunction with Hope Rescue. Fun show classes, dog agility, animal charity stalls, Good Citizen awards for dogs, pet photographer and more. www.hoperescue.org.uk

Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th September

Rural Skills Show & Harvest Celebrations

Sheep dog demonstration, sheep shearing, hedging, drystone walling, threshing, winnowing, spinning, natural dyes. Harvest Festival service on Sunday.

Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd October

Antiques Fair organised by Amber Fairs.

A wide range of antiques and collectables will be on sale in the Barn and Education Centre. Admission free.

Half term: Monday 25th to Friday 29th October

Witches

Witchcraft and superstition played a large part in 17th century life. To celebrate Hallowe’en we will be holding Witch trials in the Manor House and offering a wide range of associated craft activities for children in the Education Centre. Included in entry fees to Manor or, for craft activities only, £3.75 per child.

Sunday 31st October

Hallowe’en

Details still to be confirmed.

CHRISTMAS 2010

Details to follow

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