Events

AUTUMN/W INTER 2017/2018

Get outdoors and enjoy some great events at the Garden. See stunning displays from the new British Bird of Prey Centre, or warm up with the butterflies in Plas Pili Pala... To keep up to date with what’s on, visit botanicgarden.wales. There, you can sign up for our newsletter. And don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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National Botanic Garden of WalesCarmarthenshire SA32 8HNApril - Oct: 10am - 6pmNov - March: 10am - 4.30pmbotanicgarden.wales01558 667149

Sat 7 - Sun 8 OctOberantiques WeekendGet ready for two days of treasure hunting among the curios and collectibles in various venues around the Garden.

Sat 7 OctOberStroud ukulele OrchestraThe popular Gloucestershire ensemble return to the Garden for more musical merriment.

Sat 30 Sept - Sun 1 Octthe Sealed KnotSir Henry Vaughan’s Company will set up camp at Pantwgan Farm (on the other side of the estate) and, on the Saturday morning will march to their ‘living history encampment’ in the main part of the Garden. They will then use this performance area as a village focus, ‘market place’ and stage for dramatic re-enactment/vignettes, and other demonstrations, firing muskets, theatrical re-enactments, etc.

Sunday 15 OctOber royal Welsh/castell Howell 5k fun runA brand new event to raise money for this year’s Royal Welsh Show. Sign up at RoyalWelshRun.org

Sunday 15 OctOber Our 6th annual Fungus Day promises a mix of science, fun, art and magic that will appeal to anyone curious about these most fascinating, and mysterious lifeforms.

The event includes:•Guided walks and talks about fungi in meadows,

flower beds, lawns and woods• Tony’s Table – a cornucopia of fresh fungal fruiting bodies• Fungi and fairy inspired ballet• Find out what fungi you can eat, and what you

really shouldn’t eat• The Fairy Wood Trail – look for signs of fairies deep

within our fungi-rich Fairy Wood and post a letter to the fairies in the fairy village

•Display of the Roy Watling fungi library• Last chance to see the enormously popular ‘From Another

Kingdom’ fungi exhibition•Displays of fungi-inspired

textiles, art and illustrations• Lots of fungi and fairy inspired

family activities • Stalls selling fairy and fungi

bits and bobs Admission is free to Anyone dressed As An elf or fAiry!

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Sat 21 -Sun 22 OctOber apple WeekendA stunning display of hundreds of varieties of everyone’s favourite fruit is the centrepiece of our annual Apple Weekend. Taste try and buy unusual and rare flavoured fruit and/or get your apples identified by our expert.

Oct: 2, 9, 14, 15, 16, 23, 30nOv: 6, 11, 12, 13, 20, 27dec: 2, 3, 4, 11, 18Jan:1, 6, 7, 8, 15, 22, 29Feb: 5, 10, 11, 12, 19, 26MarcH: 3, 4, 5, 12, 19, 26doggy days and WeekendsBring your pooch for a mooch around the Garden’s 568 acres of rolling Carmarthenshire countryside.

OctOber - MarcHHeritage toursStart at the western entrance of the Great Glasshouse at 2pm, first Wednesday and last Friday of the month.

Sat 21 - Sun 22 OctOberModel exhibition – commemorating the great WarCarmarthen Modellers pay tribute to the First World War in a series of amazing tableaux. Sunday 29 OctOberlate chrysanthemum ShowLate bloomers on display.

Sat 4 - Sun 5 nOveMber gift FairA nice early opportunity to bag that perfect gift for a loved one or friend.

Sunday 19 nOveMber their light Still ShinesTime to reflect and remember those we have lost with this special service in the Great Glasshouse. Saturday 25 nOveMber Star partyLet’s all take a long look into the night sky, plus talks and demonstrations by the Swansea Astronomical Society. 6pm-9pm Sunday 3 deceMberJingle bell JogA fundraising festive run organised by Tenovus Cancer Care. There’s a 2.5k and a 5k as well as the more challenging 10k run. Registration – Child £4, Adult from £6. To take part, contact the events team at events@tenovuscancercare.org.uk or call 029 2076 8863

Sat 28 Oct - Sun 5 nOvautumn half-termThere are fun and frolics galore throughout half-term with autumn art and craft, conker fights and pumpkin carving.

Fri 8 - Sun 17 deceMberWinter WonderlandCome ‘To the Park After Dark’ this festive season and enjoy:•Amazing lights show• Stunning owl display• Free mulled wine and

mince pie•Bar, barbecue, turkey rolls,

candy floss and other yuletide treats

• Fun, games and musicSpecial entry 8 - 17 December between 4 - 7 pm: £6 adults, £3 children, free for members.

Winter WOnderland

Sat 9 - Sun 10 deceMberChristmas Craft Fair and Winter Wonderland Including Santa Show ‘Tinsel’s First Christmas’ with special help from the British Bird of Prey Centre and some real live owls. Wed 13 deceMber carolau yn yr arddA special evening of carols, mulled wine and mince pies. Sat 16 - Sun 17 deceMberchristmas Food Fair and Winter Wonderland Including Santa Show ‘Tinsel’s First Christmas’.

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Saturday 24 FebruaryStar partyLook into the night sky with the Swansea Astronomical Society. Bring your ’scope along too and ask the experts in our special telescope clinic.

Sat 20 - Sun 21 JanuaryFood Fair The finest food and drink from in and around West Wales.

Sat 27 - Sun 28 Januaryantiques Fair WeekendA vast vintage cornucopia ofcurios and collectibles.

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Sat 13 - Sun 14 JanuaryWoodcraft WeekendAll that is good about wood featuring turners, carvers, stickmakers and traders.

Fit FOr FreeTake advantage of FrEE entry on weekdays in January to keep fit with a choice of walks, with plenty of plants and wildlife to enjoy on the way.

Sat 3 - Sun 4 FebruarySnowdrop WeekendCome and explore our mile of snowdrops and get tips on growing and caring for your collection from snowdrop expert and self-confessed galanthophile, Naomi Slade.

17-25 FebruaryFebruary half-termFun and games are guaranteed. 12noon-4pm every day of the holiday

Sunday 25 February St david’s celebration dayA special FrEE Entry For All day to honour our patron saint with a Welsh food and craft fair, music, choirs and harps.

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EXHIBITIONSFairy WoodHidden among the trees are remnants of a fairy tea party, a toadstool village and you might even see signs of the pint-sized residents of the wood.

1 Sept - 1 nOv Peter Roy WilesFrom Capricorn to Cancer

4 nOv - 16 Jan Mad Mountain Stitchers Go Botanical

19 jAN - 20 MarcHjulie Ann SheridanSymbiosis: Lichens, small but critical

Ghost Forest10 giant tree stumps from a sustainably managed tropical rainforest in Ghana.

Apothecary’s HallDiscover how Welsh chemists used to dispense plant-based pills, potions, lotions and tinctures 100 years ago.

£35/£30 (concessions) except * £75/£70. Details correct at time of publishing.

10.09.17 Felting: 3D wet felting17.09.17 Art: Drawing and Painting23/24.09.17 Stained Glass: Copper foil *14.10.17 Willow: Berry basket21/22.10.17 Stained Glass: Leaded Panel *28.10.17 Art: Drawing & Painting Trees28.10.17 Photography: Part 329/10/17 Willow Reindeer Sculpture05.11.17 Willow: Reindeer Sculpture12.11.17 Felting: Ruffle scarf18.11.17 Silversmithing: Make a silver ring in a day26.11.17 Needle Felting: Make a Christmas Decoration02.12.17 Digital Photography – Critique Day03.12.17 Needle Felting: Parent and child Christmas Decorations09.12.17 Willow: Christmas Decorations27.01.18 Willow: Frame Baskets03.02.18 Digital Photography: Part 110.02.18 Willow: Hedgerow baskets18.02.18 Art: Drawing in Charcoal10.03.18 Willow: Random weave baskets and bowls24/25.03.18 Stained glass: Glass terrarium *

Day Courses

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