Events Calendar

Below are just a selection of some of the best events happening across the region! Why not do something different this weekend? See below for details - and don't forget to let us know about your events, just fill in the form at the bottom of the page!

'The Last Illusion' performed by the pupils at Talysarn School
Wednesday the 2nd of April at Talysarn Community Centre at 6.30pm
Tickets available from Ysgol Talysarn on O1286 880885
 
Penderels Trust PA Finder in Flintshire Launch
Library HQ, County Hall, Mold, CH7 6NW
Thursday 3rd April 2014, 12 to 2 p.m.
Penderels Trust is launching its PA Finder service in Flintshire.  If you have care needs and wish to employ a personal assistant, using our online PA Finder service makes the whole process much easier.  It's free for people in Flintshire and can be accessed 24/7.  Come along to our launch event and find out more!  For more information, call 0845 6000 683.
 
Prestatyn Tennis Club Open Day 
Saturday 5th April. All ages are welcome to come along, enjoy some free coaching sessions from 12-3 or just play. Equipment is available to use so come along and have a go!

Glyndwr University students are performing'Under Milk Wood'

April 8,9,10th, as part of a double bill with 'Time Passes'by Peter Read, as Wales celebrates 100 years since Dylan Thomas was born.

Tickets are £5, concessions are £3, and are available on 01978293293 or online on the Glyndwr ticketing website (http://glyndwr.ticketsolve.com). 

 
Charity Gig with music by "Newborn" and "Perfect 10"
at Brymbo Sports and Social Complex on Friday 11th April 2014 (8.00pm)
Come along and enjoy a great event of entertainment with live bands Newborn and also Perfect 10 with the fantastic Zoe McDonald on vocals.  Tickets £5 each available from Brymbo Sports and Social Complex or tel 07599 406 198
 
EASTER BINGO
GRESFORD ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
12TH APRIL 2014 7pm for 7.30 start
Always a popular evening with lots of lovely prizes to be won. A good night is promised for all with a raffle and bar. Come along - it could be your lucky night. All proceeds go to support the men and women of our armed forces and their families.
 
Bunny Fun Run
on Llandudno Promenade, Sunday 13th April 2014.
Event to start at 1pm - Bunny dress code bunny ears given on the day. Entry fee £10.00 Adult & £5.00 children+sponsorship. For registration form call 01492 873674.In aid of St David's Hospice.
 
Wales FC v Barnstoneworth Legends O40's
Heswall FC, Gayton Park, Heswall, Wirral
Bank Holiday Friday 18th April, 3pm Kick Off
O40's Charity Match in aid of Awyr Las/Blue Sky Cancer Treatment Centre. Admission £3
 
British GT Championship
 
Oulton Park Circuit 19-21st April 2014, 9am-6.30pm
 
The British GT Championship returns to Oulton Park for the 2014 season. There is guaranteed to be plenty of excitement in store as powerful and expensive GT cars take to the track. With support races from the Ginetta GT5 Challenge, Volkswagen Racing Cup, and more, there is sure to be never a dull moment, as plenty of action takes place on the track right in front of you. There will also be an Easter egg hunt for children on the Saturday and Monday, with free face painting on Monday as well and a funfair of rides. Tickets are available to be purchased online at www.oultonpark.co.uk or at the gate on the days of the event, with grandstand seating available. Children under 13 go free.
 
Zip wire Challenge
in Bethesda on 20th April 2014
Would you like to try the longest Zip Wire in Europe At Penryhn Quarry whilst Raising valuable funds for St David's Hospice. Call fundraising department on 01492 873674
 
Porthmadog Antiques & Collectors Fair 'Easter Bank Holiday Monday'
Y Ganolfan, High Street, Porthmadog, Gwynedd, LL49 9LU
21st April 2014 opens 9.30.a.m.-3.30.p.m.
Antiques & Collectors Fair held at the Y Ganolfan, Porthmadog on Easter Bank Holiday Monday, April 21st 2014.  A good variety of stalls, refreshments also available. Opens 9.30.a.m.-3.30.p.m. Admission 50p, accompanied children free. Combine the Antique Fair with a great day out in Porthmadog as well. Contact Martin Heath 01492 547868 / 07462127133.
 
Autism Wishes Dinner Dance
Carden Park Hotel, Nr Chester Saturday 26th April 2014
A dinner dance to celebrate Autism featuring stars from X Factor, Britains Got Talent and Got to Dance.
 
Three course gala menu, live auctions and raffle.  An event for all the family and a great way to raise funds for local charity, Autism Wishes.
 
Tickets cost £45 adults / £25 children. Contact Jo on 07769 210919 or check out www.autismwishes.co.uk for more information.
 
Monster Truck Event
Coming... May 2014 to Buckley Town Centre.
This free-to-attend event will see a giant monster truck drive over a whole host of vehicles and other large items, thrilling the crowds! It will also be able to give rides to children, so that they can experience what it's like! For more information, contact Andy White:  01244 544 540
 
A NIGHT OF TAKE THAT AGAIN!
at The Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa on Friday 9th May at 7:30pm
Experience the UK’s No. 1 tribute to Take That! Enjoy a delicious 3 course meal plus coffee, before dancing the night away to the fabulous Take That Again! And as if that isn’t enough, you will then enjoy a disco to finish off your evening! 7:30pm arrival for an 8:00pm sit down. Carriages at 1:00am. For more information and to book your place, call the Events Office on 01244 570560 or email: events@grosvenorpulfordhotel.co.uk
 
Menai Bridge Carnival 
Saturday 31st May, the procession will start from Cae Waen Car Park. All Floats have been asked to assemble from 11.00am onwards to start ' 12.00 noon prompt.
The Procession will travel along the High St. then right at Menai Bridge Square along Dale St. up to the Britannia Round About, it will proceed around the Round About and up Pentraeth Road to its destination at Ysgol David Hughes.
The Event will be on going through out the afternoon to 5.00pm.
 
Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship
Oulton Park Circuit 7-8th June 2014, 9am-6.30pm
The British Touring Car Championship returns to Oulton Park for the 2014 season. There is guaranteed to be plenty of excitement in store as an incredible seven previous champions will go wheel to wheel right from the very first round in a bid to repeat their previous success. With support races from the Ginetta GT Supercup, Renault Clio Cup, Formula Ford, and the young chargers of the Ginetta Junior Championship, there is sure to be never a dull moment, as plenty of action takes place on the track right in front of you. Tickets are available to be purchased online at www.brandshatch.co.uk or at the gate on the days of the event, with grandstand seating available. Children under 13 go free
 
Fun Dog Show
at Alyn Waters Country Park, Mold Road, Wrexham. on Saturday 21st June 2014
Greyhound Rescue Wales Fun Dog Show open to all breads of dogs.  Lots of charity stands will be there plus a dog display team.  We will also have a Grand Raffle with some fantastic "holiday" prizes and much more up for grabs.  Visit www.greyhoundrescuewales for details of all the prizes and to purchase your lucky tickets
 
Dragon Boat Festival
at Llyn Padarn Lake, Llanberis on Sunday 6th July 2014 (from 10am-4pm)
Fun day out for all the family. To register a team please contact Pam at St Davids Hospice on 01492 873664. The price is based on £10.00 per person with a team of 20 people in each dragon boat.
 
Mold & District Carnival Mascot Race
on Sunday 13th July 2014.
Come on down and have fun at this year's Mold Carnival! We'll have the usual parade, mascot race and all the fun of the fair! 
 
Mini Festival
Oulton Park Circuit 12th July 2014, 9am-6.30pm
The Mini Festival comes to Oulton Park for the 2014 season. There is guaranteed to be plenty of excitement in store as Minis from all generations take to the track, with unique and classic cars on display. With the addition of a Scalectrix MINI Challenge, there is sure to be never a dull moment, as plenty of action takes place on the track right in front of you. Tickets are available to be purchased online at www.oultonpark.co.uk or at the gate on the days of the event, with grandstand seating available. Children under 13 go free
 
The sky’s the limit for Gofal Gwynedd Carers
in Witchurch on 26th July 2014
Three domiciliary carers from Porthmadog are hoping to raise over £1500 for the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association by taking part in a charity skydive. Delyth Jones, Charlie Jones and Catrin Nottingham will be throwing themselves out of an aeroplane at Whitchurch on 26th July 2014.
 
MCE Insurance British Superbikes
Oulton Park Circuit 8-10th August 2014, 9am-6.30pm
The MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship returns to Oulton Park for the 2014 season. There is guaranteed to be plenty of excitement in store as big names battle it out on track for the title. With support races from the Superstocks, Supersports, and Motostars, there is sure to be never a dull moment, as plenty of action takes place on the track right in front of you. Tickets are available to be purchased online at www.oultonpark.co.uk or at the gate on the days of the event, with grandstand seating available. Children under 13 go free
 
Balloon Race
August, Bank Holiday Weekend at New Brighton Cricket & Bowling Club
We are raising funds to buy a second Heart Defribilator for the area, so why not come down and take part! There's a family fun day to get involved with too! So, will we see you there?