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Iolo Williams: Welsh Rarebit @ Blackwood Miners’ Institute
Iolo Williams takes us on a wildlife tour of his Welsh homeland from mountain tops to seashore. On the way we meet disco-dancing black grouse, the Lamborghini of the bird world, Britain’s largest spider and a sex-changing fish. Iolo is Wales’ best-known naturalist and his witty, enthusiastic and friendly style is sure to please budding naturalists of all ages. Iolo has presented more than 25 series in English and Welsh for S4C and BBC. Although most of his work is screened in Wales, he has appeared on network series such as Visions of Snowdonia (1997), Birdman (1999), Countryfile (2001) and Nature’s Top 40 (2008). He has recently completed a landmark series on the landscape of Wales called ‘Tir Cymru’ for S4C and is currently working on a series on Birds for BBC Wales and a series on Welsh Wildlife for BBC 2 network. Over the last few years Iolo has been one of the presenters on BBC 2’s SpringWatch & AutumnWatch. Original Article
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Craft sessions @ Llancaiach Fawr
Come along to Llancaiach Fawr on Saturday 30th January for a jewellery making taster course which will kick start a series of craft sessions for adults running throughout April. Booking your place is important. The session costs £17.50 per person and gives craft lovers the opportunity to make beautiful pieces of jewellery during the tutorial. Quilting, carving cawl spoons, sugarcraft sessions, wire based jewellery and a blacksmithing session to make your own toasting fork will provide hours of creativity during the month of April for those who would like to have a go at learning a new skill. Prices range from £25 per person to £35 per person for each class for 4 hours tuition, including tea and coffee. For more information on forthcoming events please contact Llancaiach Fawr Manor on 01443 412248.
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Holocaust Memorial Day 2016
Caerphilly Council will mark Holocaust Memorial Day with an exhibition of poignant artwork and poetry from local school pupils and artist David Garner, in the heart of Blackwood Town Centre opening on Monday 25 January. The owner of a vacant shop in The Market Place Blackwood, opposite Peacocks, has kindly loaned the premises to the council to be transformed into an art exhibition from 25 and 30 January. The exhibition will comprise of work from pupils from Cwmcarn High School, Blackwood Comprehensive School and Risca Community Comprehensive School, together with Garner’s artwork B for Defiance, an exact replica of the sign at Auschwitz. A special event will take place at 11am on Wednesday 27 January to officially mark Holocaust Memorial Day, the international day of remembrance for victims of the Holocaust and other genocides. The day will honour the survivors and remember those who have lost their lives. It will also provide an opportunity to reflect on the way we live our lives today. Artist David Garner said, “Sadly, one thing that we’ve learnt is that we seldom learn from history. But we won’t learn from history if we forget the Holocaust. It is not only important to remember, but to educate, create dialogue and be aware that fascist views and behaviour are ever present.” Leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council, Cllr. Keith Reynolds, said: “This is the second year we have hosted a community event to commemorate this important national day of remembrance. The pupils have been hard at work creating some moving pieces for the interactive exhibition…
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River of Light workshop – 13th December 2015
Light up December and come along to a River of Light workshop on either the 5th, 6th, 12th or 13th December at Caerphilly Leisure Centre. Each workshop will be held from 10am until 5pm. The lantern workshops will take place in preparation for the River of Light parade on Thursday 17th December, which will be Disney themed for 2015! The parade will start at 6:30pm from Caerphilly Railway Station park and ride. The River of Light workshops are FREE and provide fun for the whole family. Lantern makers will be on hand during the workshop to help visitors create a unique lantern of their very own!
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River of Light workshop – 12th December 2015
Light up December and come along to a River of Light workshop on either the 5th, 6th, 12th or 13th December at Caerphilly Leisure Centre. Each workshop will be held from 10am until 5pm. The lantern workshops will take place in preparation for the River of Light parade on Thursday 17th December, which will be Disney themed for 2015! The parade will start at 6:30pm from Caerphilly Railway Station park and ride. The River of Light workshops are FREE and provide fun for the whole family. Lantern makers will be on hand during the workshop to help visitors create a unique lantern of their very own!
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River of Light workshop – 6th December 2015
Light up December and come along to a River of Light workshop on either the 5th, 6th, 12th or 13th December at Caerphilly Leisure Centre. Each workshop will be held from 10am until 5pm. The lantern workshops will take place in preparation for the River of Light parade on Thursday 17th December, which will be Disney themed for 2015! The parade will start at 6:30pm from Caerphilly Railway Station park and ride. The River of Light workshops are FREE and provide fun for the whole family. Lantern makers will be on hand during the workshop to help visitors create a unique lantern of their very own!
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River of Light workshop – 5th December 2015
Light up December and come along to a River of Light workshop on either the 5th, 6th, 12th or 13th December at Caerphilly Leisure Centre. Each workshop will be held from 10am until 5pm. The lantern workshops will take place in preparation for the River of Light parade on Thursday 17th December, which will be Disney themed for 2015! The parade will start at 6:30pm from Caerphilly Railway Station park and ride. The River of Light workshops are FREE and provide fun for the whole family. Lantern makers will be on hand during the workshop to help visitors create a unique lantern of their very own!
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River of Light Parade 2015
Light up December and come along to a River of Light workshop on either the 5th, 6th, 12th or 13th December at Caerphilly Leisure Centre. Each workshop will be held from 10am until 5pm. The lantern workshops will take place in preparation for the River of Light parade on Thursday 17th December, which will be Disney themed for 2015! The parade will start at 6:30pm from Caerphilly Railway Station park and ride. The River of Light workshops are FREE and provide fun for the whole family. Lantern makers will be on hand during the workshop to help visitors create a unique lantern of their very own!
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The Winding Engine!
Come and see the original Victorian engine in action! This remarkable machinery was used to operate the cages which transported men and coal between the surface and the mine below, in the former Elliot Colliery. The Winding Engine, runs at 12pm and will last for approximately 10-15 minutes. Search for us on twitter and facebook ‘WindingH’ for more updates and information. For more information call 01443 822666 or visit the website The Winding Engine! phone: 01443 822666 fax: Winding House Cross Street New Tredegar Caerphilly NP24 6EG Wales Tel: 01443 822666
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