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We'd like to hear from local clubs, or societies that host regular events, as these can also be added.
We'd like to hear from local clubs, or societies that host regular events, as these can also be added.
Events...
FEB
2
Let's Get Quizzical
2nd February 2018
- 31st December 2018
First Friday of each month. MC Emma on the mic, free chips at half time! £2 entry fee, winner takes pot of money! Visit website
FEB
4
Lego Club
4th February 2018
- 31st December 2018
Lego Club happens every Sunday 11am to 12.30pm. Come along all ages welcome, including parents! Visit website
JUN
23
Enrico Tomasso
23rd June 2018
Four-time winner of the Best Trumpet category in the British Jazz Awards, Enrico plays and talks about his childhood on the road with his musician father and his own relationship with his mentor Louis Armstrong. St Mary's Church, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5ED. 7:30pm. Admission £12. Group discounts available. Visit website
JUN
30
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em: An Evening with Raymond Allen.
30th June 2018
Sole writer on 26 episodes of Some Mothers, Ray also wrote for the comedians Dave Allen, Little & Large and Frankie Howerd talks about the glory days of British Sitcom. Sponsored by The Globe. All proceeds to St Mary's. £10. Tickets from The Globe or on the door at St Mary's Church HR3 5ED. 7:30pm.
JUL
5
Afternoon Tea at Penymaes
5th July 2018
Join us for our annual garden party and afternoon tea in the wonderful gardens at Penymaes, Hay-on-Wye, by kind permission of Shan Egerton. Entry £7 and everyone is welcome. Raffle. Transport available for Hay Dial-a-Ride members. Proceeds in aid of Hay Dial-a-Ride. Visit Facebook page
JUL
6
Brecon Food Festival
6th July 2018
07779 012019 for details.
JUL
7
Piano Quartet
7th July 2018
Internationally acclaimed musicians Liza Ferschtman, Lilli Maijala, Amy Norrington and Alasdair Beatson will perform works by Dohnanyi, Dvorak and Brahms in the wonderful setting of Dore Abbey, Abbeydore starting at 7.30pm. Tickets £12-£20 from 01981 510570 or bookings@concertsforcraswall.org
JUL
8
The Norrington String Trio
8th July 2018
The Brussels-based Norrington String Quartet will play works by Bach,Beethoven,Martinu and Dohnanyi at 7.30 pm in Richard Booth's Bookshop. Tickets £14.00 from 01497 820322/822010 / Book online, or at the door.
JUL
11
Ladies Fashion Show & Pop-up Shop
11th July 2018
The Swan at Hay. Doors open 6.30, show starts 7.30.
Shop your favourite high street brands at 50% off or more! Tickets £5 from Londis, Golesworthy's, Cutting Room, Hey Hair, Lucinda, Jenesis, Gym & Tonic or from Hay Dial-a-Ride on 821616 (Mon to Fri 9am to midday). Tickets must be bought in advance. Visit Facebook page
JUL
21
Janice Day & Martin Litton: Great American Songbook - 1939
21st July 2018
With all new material from last year's (1929) concert, the internationally-renowned jazz pianist & vintage repertory vocaliste skip forward ten years and perform classic songs from 1939 (eg Begin the Beguine, Somewhere over the Rainbow, Moonlight Serenade). St Mary's Church, Hay HR3 5ED. £12. 7:30pm. Visit website
JUL
23
JUL
26
The Solem String Quartet
26th July 2018
The Solem,one of the finest young quartets in the UK, will play quartets by Haydn,Bartok and Beethoven at 7.30pm in Richard Booth's Bookshop. Tickets £14.00 from 01497 820322/822010,
Book online, or at the door if still available.
JUL
30
JUL
31
AUG
4
World War I Commemoration Weekend
4th August 2018
- 5th August 2018
Hay and surrounding villages commemorate the 100 years since the end of the First World War. Living History Exhibitions. Parade and Service. Choirs. Military Bands. Veteran Groups and more.
AUG
4
Thomas 'Spats' Langham: the story of Ukulele Ike
4th August 2018
One of the most technically brilliant musicians on the British Jazz circuit, Spats has worked with the Pasadena Roof Orchestra, The Temperance Seven, Monty Sunshine, Acker Bilk, Chris Barber etc. Accompanied by Martin Litton, Spats is a nationally popular entertainer. St Mary's Church. £12. 7:30pm. Visit website
AUG
10
Brecon Jazz Weekend
10th August 2018
- 12th August 2018
For information: 07926 196714
AUG
11
Llanigon Show
11th August 2018
Nr Hay-on-Wye. 01497 847342
AUG
12
Steam & Vintage Rally
12th August 2018
The Rally is an event which caters for all the family - nostalgic vintage items for the older generation, entertainment for the children and plenty to interest everyone else. Visit website
SEP
8
SEP
15
SEP
15
Keith Nichols: Classic Jazz - An Evening with the Maestro
15th September 2018
BBC Jazz Heritage Award-winning Keith is the UK's premier vintage pianist and classic jazz doyen, with an encyclopaedic knowledge of early jazz. Current projects include tributes to Fats Waller, Bix Beiderbecke and the show 'Jazz Classics Revisited'. St Mary's Church, Hay HR3 5ED. £12. 7:30pm. Visit website
NOV
5
Black Mountains Lions Bonfire & Firework Display
5th November 2018
Baskerville Hall, Clyro. Gates Open 6pm. Bonfire Lit at 6.45pm and Fireworks 7pm. Adults £4, Children £1. Free Car-Parking. Variety of Stalls including Soup and Hotdogs!!
NOV
22
NOV
23
Christmas Lights ‘The Big Switch ON!’
23rd November 2018
Venue: Cheese Market / Memorial Carpark. Time: 5pm – 7.30pm (lights switch-on at approximately 6pm). It’s free, just turn up! See Hay-on-Wye transformed into a winter wonderland brimming with festive cheer! Visit website
NOV
23
Hay Winter Weekend
23rd November 2018
- 25th November 2018
The festival offers four days of family fun within the picturesque surrounds of the Hay’s independent bookshops, cafés, and markets.
NOV
24
Fairtrade Christmas Market
24th November 2018
Fairtrade Hay's annual Christmas market brings the best fairly traded gifts, textiles, tools and foods from around the world to Hay's butter market, along with festive music, food and drink. Support crafts people in vulnerable communities at Christmas time by buying fair trade. Info: Louise, 01497 820069
NOV
24
Hay-on-Wye Winter Food Festival
24th November 2018
Over 50 companies, 10-4pm. Memorial Car Park, Middle of town. Free Entry. Contact Andrew Powell, 07779 012019
NOV
25
Hay Does Vintage
25th November 2018
Hay Does Vintage returns to the Market Square. Over 50 vintage and retro traders. Vintage tearoom, Jewellery Curios, Vintage Clothes, Furniture and much more. 10.30 till 4.30. Visit website
