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Coed y Brenin in Winter

Events

These events are mostly within a half hours drive of the cabins.   Events which are further away but still worth a visit are marked as such.

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Event organisers, tourist attraction managers get your events mentioned here for FREE - Contact us if you'd like us to mention your event.

Every Monday through Thursday until end of March 2010 Rhiw Goch Inn - our local pub, just 5 minutes walk from the cabins.  Special Offer Two meals for the price of one!
Every Tuesday (check before you travel)

Tremadog - The Golden Fleece (01766 512421) - Acoustic jam / folk sessions

Every Tuesday Maentwrog - The Grapes - Quiz Night around 9pm
Wednesdays and Saturdays Spoke'n'History rides down the Mawddach Trail.  Gentle cycle ride with frequent stops so don't worry if you think you may not be fit enough.  En-route you'll hear snippets of info about the local environs that you maybe didn't know - or maybe you can fill your guide in on something that they're missing!  Scheduled for Wednesdays and Saturdays phone for more information or to ask about other days  01341 430628
Every Thursday Coed y Brenin - Nordic Walking Club. Contact Catrin Roberts: 01766 830568 / 07900615380 for times, exact meeting place and for more information
Every Thursday (closed January)

Dolgellau Country Market Free Library, Mill Street, Dolgellau 9.15am to 11.45am

2010 March 4th Theatr Harlech - Nine - film
2010 March 5th Theatr Harlech - Esllt Harker - Bi-lingual singer and story teller
2010 March 7th Mawddach Gold Rush Mountain Biking Event  - See their website for entry form and a chance to win GOLD!  Start is just 2 miles from Cadair View Lodge.
2010 March 7th Theatr Harlech - The Leopard - Harlech Film Society
2010 March 12th Dolgellau Music Club - The Nicholas Jones Trio - Nicholas Jones (cello), David Campbell (clarinet), Tom Poster (piano)
2010 March 12th Theatr Harlech - Sherlock Holmes - film
2010 March 14th Mother's Day
2010 March 14th Talyllyn Railway - Invite Mum's to a day out in spectacular scenery followed by a special Sunday lunch.
2010 March 14th Theatr Harlech - Catrin Finch & Cimarron
2010 March 16th Dolgellau Free Library - A Wildlife Trust of Wales talk by Chris Hall  Email for further information nwwt@wildlifetrustswales.org
2010 March 19th Dolgellau - Theatr Fach - "A Night To Remember" Your Favourite Poems - as nominated by Theatr Fach Dolgellau Amateur Dramatic Society members and friends
2010 March 20th Aran Fell Race - Eagles Inn, Llanuwchllyn Nr Bala
2010 March 20th Theatr Harlech - Scottish Falsetto Puppets
2010 March 20th Tan-y-Bwlch - Paranormal Investigation and Mind, Body, Spirit Fair - Oakley Arms
2010 March 20th Spring Equinox
2010 March 20th Join the 2010 Dark Skies Star Watch Event.  Come to see the stars at Cadair View Lodge.  Hopefully we'll have a clear sky... there's just a sliver of moon so the sky will be dark. Dark Skies 2010 is a worldwide celebration of star lit skies and a protest against light pollution.  Follow the project at Darkskies2010 Twitter Page
2010 March 20th Coed y Brenin - Nordic Walking Extended Weekend Walk. Catrin Roberts: 01766 830568 / 07900615380 for times, exact meeting place and for more information
2010 March 21st Theatr Harlech - Singing Bones
2010 March 22nd King Arthur's Labyrinth and Corris Craft Centre Reopen
2010 March 25th Theatr Harlech - Everlasting Moment - Harlech Film Society
2010 March 26th Dolgellau Music Club - The Harriet Earis Trio - Harriet Earis (celtic harp), Sam Christie (drums + Percussion), Andy "Wal" Coughlan (double bass + electric bass)
2010 March 26th Theatr Harlech - Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
2010 March 27th GoApe Opens in Coed y Brenin
2010 March 27th Theatr Harlech - Open rehearsal of Fauré Requiem with Côr y Werin
2010 March 27th Theatr Harlech - Amy Wadge - Twice winner of the Best Solo Female Artist in Welsh Music Awards
2010 March 27th Dolgellau - Sesiwn Aid Concert - Raising money for Sesiwn Fawr.  Canolfan Hamdden Glan Wnion.  4pm - 12am Tickets £12 in advance £15 on the door. Acts include: Celt, Y Tebot Piws, Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog, Gai Toms, Delwyn Sion, Brigyn, The Loaded Dice, Doppler Shift, Radwm, DJ Dyl Mei, Candelas.
2010 March 27th Coed y Brenin - Explore your Digital SLR or join one of our 1-2-1 tailored photography courses at Cadair View Lodge (as featured in Digital SLR User) which are run on demand
2010 March 28th British Summertime Begins (clocks go forward - lighter evenings)
2010 March 30th - 31st Theatr Harlech - The Lovely Bones - film
2010 March 31st Galeri Caernarfon - The Age of Stupid - Film looking back from the future and asking why climate change wasn't stopped when we had the chance.  ** about 1 hour drive from Cadair View Lodge **
2010 April tbc Might it finally happen?  For all of you out there holding your breaths in eager anticipation... will trains finally run across the join between the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways?  See the Ffestiniog Railway website for latest news
2010 April 1st Theatr Harlech - How The Koala Learnt To Hug
2010 April 1st - 5th National Slate Museum Llanberis - Easter Trails.  Follow the Easter train around the site.  Find the bunnies and win a prize! ** about 1 hour drive from Cadair View Lodge **
2010 April 2nd Good Friday
2010 April 4th Easter Sunday
2010 April 4th + 5th Fairbourne Railway - Friendly Fairbourne Engines Fun Day - When Lord Bart, the Stout Director takes full control of his Railway, helped by Mrs Frendley, his guards and drivers. Goody bags for all children.
2010 April 5th Bank Holiday Monday
2010 April 5th Llanelltyd Art Sale - Local artist Sonja Benskin Mesher RCA (International Fine Artist and Illustrator) opens her studio for the day to visitors.  Art work for sale, exhibition and commission.  See her website for more details
2010 April 6th-9th Theatr Harlech - Dances from the Movies - Learn dances including Michael Jackson's Thriller and Camp Rock.  Two workshops 6-10 year olds 11-16 year olds
2010 April 6th - 9th Theatr Harlech - The Lightening Thief - film
2010 April 7th Snowdonia Society - Organised walk "The Geology and Scenery of Cwm Idwal" Contact Snowdonia Society for more information  ** about 1 hour drive from Cadair View Lodge **
2010 April 8th Coed y Brenin - Do you have a young Ray Mears' fan in the family?  Coed y Brenin are running Bushcraft Classes for 8 - 12 year olds  See their website. Booking essential £3 per child
2010 April 8th Theatr Harlech - Half Moon - Harlech Film Society
2010 April 9th Theatr Harlech - Showcase of the week's dance workshops
2010 April 9th Dolgellau Music Club - Robert Chesters (piano) - Re-scheduled from January
2010 April 11th Coed y Brenin - Bike Demo Day 2010 - Sponsored by Mountain Biking UK, Bikeradar.com and What Mountain Bike.  Chance to try out all of the latest equipment.  Pre-booking essential.
2010 April 17th Ras y Moelwyn 2010  More details to follow
2010 April 17th Samba Stiniog playing at Ras y Moelwyn
2010 April 23rd Coed y Brenin - Nordic Walking Taster Session. Catrin Roberts: 01766 830568 / 07900615380 for times, exact meeting place and for more information
2010 April 23rd Dolgellau - Theatr Fach - "For Harry & St George" Your Favourite Poems - as nominated by Theatr Fach Dolgellau Amateur Dramatic Society members and friends  Advance booking advisable
2010 April 23rd - 25th Machynlleth Comedy Festival  ** about 45 minutes drive from Cadair View Lodge **
2010 April 24th Snowdonia Society - Fundraising walk led by Margaret Thomas with the North Wales Wildlife Trust.  Five mile walk through Gwydyr Forest and Cors Bodgynydd nature reserve. Contact Snowdonia Society for more information  ** about 45 minutes drive from Cadair View Lodge **
2010 April 30th - May 3rd Porthmadog - Ffestiniog Railway "Quirks and Curiosities" Event  An event celebrating 2' rolling stock and curiosities.  Billed as "An unparalleled and diverse cornucopia of narrow-gauge oddities! Coming from far and wide these quirks and curiosities will delight and amuse your senses"  An event not to be missed!
2010 May 1st - 2nd Round 1 of the Welsh Downhill Mountain Bike Series - Llangollen  ** about 1 hour from Cadair View Lodge **
2010 May 3rd May Day Bank Holiday
2010 May 9th Harlech - Harlech Triathlon - 400m swim Harlech swimming pool, 30km bike ride along spectacular Cambrian coast, 6.5km run including Harlech beach with a 1:4 climb to the finish outside Harlech Castle!  Not that energetic?  Stand on the hill near the Castle and cheer the runners to the finish!
2010 May 9th Snowdonia Society - Mystic Megaliths and Manganese Mines.  Led walk along the northern Rhinogs.  Contact Snowdonia Society for more information
2010 May 14th - 16th Talyllyn Railway - Founder's Weekend and Tom Rolt Centenary Gathering.  A celebration of the birth of railway preservation on the Talyllyn Railway
2010 May 15th - 16th Snowdonia Society - Plant sale at TŶ HYLL.  Emphasis on plants beneficial to wildlife.  ** about 1 hour drive from Cadair View Lodge **
2010 May 21st Dolgellau - Theatr Fach - "Curiouser and Curiouser and evening of nonsense" Your Favourite Poems - as nominated by Theatr Fach Dolgellau Amateur Dramatic Society members and friends  Advance booking advisable
2010 May 24th Snowdonia Society - Wildlife cruise from Pwllheli.  Sunset cruise visiting seal and seabird colonies.  Contact Snowdonia Society for more information ** about 1 hour drive from Cadair View Lodge **
2010 May 25th Coed y Brenin - Nordic Walking Evening Walk. Catrin Roberts: 01766 830568 / 07900615380 for times, exact meeting place and for more information
2010 May 27th - 31st Dolgellau - Theatr Fach "Badger's Green".  A comedy of manners, adapted and directed by John Bond
2010 May 30th - 31st Fairbourne Railway - Little to Large Steam Engines in Action - Everything in steam including miniature models, traction engines and our own engines
2010 May 31st Spring Bank Holiday
2010 June 3rd Talyllyn Railway - The Children's Duncan's Day
2010 June 6th Coed y Brenin - Explore your Digital SLR or join one of our 1-2-1 tailored photography courses at Cadair View Lodge (as featured in Digital SLR User) which are run on demand
2010 June 6th Snowdonia Society - Led walk "Arctic Alpines on Snowdon"  Contact Snowdonia Society for more information ** about 1 hour drive from Cadair View Lodge **
2010 June 10th Talyllyn Railway - Victorian Train.  Travel in original carriages pulled by original trains with conducted tour and stops for photographs
2010 June 10th Snowdonia Society - Wildlife garden open day at TŶ HYLL.  ** about 1 hour drive from Cadair View Lodge **
2010 June 11th - 13th Talyllyn Railway - Roger Retro Weekend - a weekend of 1950s Rover cars touring the area.  Grand gathering at Tywyn Wharf Station on Saturday
2010 June12th Coed y Brenin - Natures' Big Day.  Lots of activities including nest box building, I-Spy in the forest.  Free event.  Dogs allowed.
2010 June 13th Snowdonia Society - Annual Dry Stone Walling Competition  Contact Snowdonia Society for more information ** about 1 hour drive from Cadair View Lodge **
2010 June 17th Talyllyn Railway - Victorian Train.  Travel in original carriages pulled by original trains with conducted tour and stops for photographs
2010 June 18th Dolgellau - Theatr Fach - "Water" Your Favourite Poems - as nominated by Theatr Fach Dolgellau Amateur Dramatic Society members and friends  Advance booking advisable
2010 June 20th Father's Day
2010 June 20th Talyllyn Railway - Dad's Travel Free - see conditions
2010 June 20th Coed y Brenin - Den Building Course - Fun for all of the family.  See their website Booking essential £5 per family
2010 June 23rd Snowdonia Society - Evening mountain bike ride followed by meal  Contact Snowdonia Society for more information
2010 June 24th Talyllyn Railway - Victorian Train.  Travel in original carriages pulled by original trains with conducted tour and stops for photographs
2010 June 25th - 26th Llangollen - Round 3 of British Downhill Mountain Bike Championship Series  ** About an hour's drive from Cadair View Lodge **
2010 July 1st Talyllyn Railway - Victorian Train.  Travel in original carriages pulled by original trains with conducted tour and stops for photographs
2010 July 3rd - 4th Talyllyn Railway - Have-A-Go Gala Weekend.  Help to run the railway.  Driving experience.  Firing Experience. Footplate passes.  Drive a diesel for a fiver! And more!!  Also Wharf Garden Railway Open Day
2010 July 8th Talyllyn Railway - Victorian Train.  Travel in original carriages pulled by original trains with conducted tour and stops for photographs
2010 July 15th Talyllyn Railway - Victorian Train.  Travel in original carriages pulled by original trains with conducted tour and stops for photographs
2010 July 15th Snowdonia Society - Mountain Navigation Workshop.  Free but donations appreciated.  Near to Trawsfynydd  Contact Snowdonia Society for more information
2010 July 16th Dolgellau - Theatr Fach - "All Creatures Great and Small" Your Favourite Poems - as nominated by Theatr Fach Dolgellau Amateur Dramatic Society members and friends  Advance booking advisable
2010 July 19th - 20th Coed y Brenin - BMC demo days
2010 July 22nd Coed y Brenin - Junior Forest Rangers' Club  Wild Woods Walk - join the Rangers for a walk in the woods to look for animal tracks and signs.  Aimed at 5 - 11 year olds.  Booking essential £3 per child
2010 July 26th Coed y Brenin - Do you have a young Ray Mears' fan in the family?  Coed y Brenin are running Bushcraft Classes for 8 - 12 year olds  See their website. Booking essential £3 per child
2010 July 26th - 27th Fairbourne Railway - Friendly Fairbourne Engines Fun Day - When Lord Bart, the Stout Director takes full control of his Railway, helped by Mrs Frendley, his guards and drivers. Goody bags for all children.
2010 July 29th Coed y Brenin - Junior Forest Rangers' Club  Mini Beast Safari - Come and delve into the forest floor and see which wonderful creatures liver there.  Aimed at 5 - 11 year olds.  Booking essential £3 per child
2010 July 30th Talyllyn Railway - Fish and Chip Special  Enjoy a rail journey through spectacular Snowdonia before returning to Porter's Platter for a seaside favourite.  Top quality fish will be served at your reserved table.
2010 July 30th Coed y Brenin - Nordic Walking Taster Session. Catrin Roberts: 01766 830568 / 07900615380 for times, exact meeting place and for more information
2010 August 3rd Talyllyn Railway - Murder Mystery Train - "Murder on the Talyllyn Railway"  can you solve the mystery.  Optional evening meal before departure
2010 August 3rd Snowdonia Society - Bats and moths at TŶ HYLL.  ** about 1 hour drive from Cadair View Lodge **
2010 August 5th Coed y Brenin - Junior Forest Rangers' Club  Wild Art - Have fun with leaves, sticks, cones and anything else that you can find and see what you can make..  Aimed at 5 - 11 year olds.  Booking essential £3 per child
2010 August 5th Talyllyn Railway - Teddy Bears' Picnic
2010 August 6th Talyllyn Railway - Fish and Chip Special  Enjoy a rail journey through spectacular Snowdonia before returning to Porter's Platter for a seaside favourite.  Top quality fish will be served at your reserved table.
2010 August 10th Talyllyn Railway - Floral Train - Evening out with specially decorated trains
2010 August 12th Coed y Brenin - Junior Forest Rangers' Club  Wild Woods Walk - join the Rangers for a walk in the woods to look for animal tracks and signs.  Aimed at 5 - 11 year olds.  Booking essential £3 per child
2010 August 13th Talyllyn Railway - Fish and Chip Special  Enjoy a rail journey through spectacular Snowdonia before returning to Porter's Platter for a seaside favourite.  Top quality fish will be served at your reserved table.
2010 August 14th - 21st TransWales 2010 MTB Stage Challenge - details and route to be announced
2010 August 16th Coed y Brenin - Do you have a young Ray Mears' fan in the family?  Coed y Brenin are running Bushcraft Classes for 8 - 12 year olds  See their website. Booking essential £3 per child
2010 August 17th Coed y Brenin - Nordic Walking Evening Walk. Catrin Roberts: 01766 830568 / 07900615380 for times, exact meeting place and for more information
2010 August 19th Coed y Brenin - Junior Forest Rangers' Club  Mini Beast Safari - Come and delve into the forest floor and see which wonderful creatures liver there.  Aimed at 5 - 11 year olds.  Booking essential £3 per child
2010 August 20th Dolgellau - Theatr Fach - Poetry and Prose Evening.  Advance booking advisable
2010 August 20th Talyllyn Railway - Fish and Chip Special  Enjoy a rail journey through spectacular Snowdonia before returning to Porter's Platter for a seaside favourite.  Top quality fish will be served at your reserved table.
2010 August 21st Snowdonia Society - Led walk around slopes of Tryfan looking at the ferral goats  ** about 45 minute drive from Cadair View Lodge **
2010 August 21st Talyllyn Railway - Race the Train.  Man pitted against machine!  See the official website for all (yes there is more than one race) events.
2010 August 26th Coed y Brenin - Junior Forest Rangers' Club  Wild Art - Have fun with leaves, sticks, cones and anything else that you can find and see what you can make..  Aimed at 5 - 11 year olds.  Booking essential £3 per child
2010 August 26th Talyllyn Railway - The Children's Duncan's Day
2010 August 27th Talyllyn Railway - Fish and Chip Special  Enjoy a rail journey through spectacular Snowdonia before returning to Porter's Platter for a seaside favourite.  Top quality fish will be served at your reserved table.
2010 August 28th Talyllyn Railway - Young Volunteers' Day.  The younger, qualified volunteers take over the running of the Railway for the day.  See website for how to become a volenteer
2010 August 29th Talyllyn Railway - Land Rover Rally.  Series one Land Rover rally.  A meeting of enthusiasts of Land Rovers built between 1948 and 1958
2010 August 30th August Bank Holiday
2010 September 7th Snowdonia Society - Lecture at Plas Tan y Bwlch on Surviving in Snowdonia.  Contact Snowdonia Society for more information
2010 September 9th Talyllyn Railway - Victorian Train.  Travel in original carriages pulled by original trains with conducted tour and stops for photographs
2010 September 16th Talyllyn Railway - Victorian Train.  Travel in original carriages pulled by original trains with conducted tour and stops for photographs
2010 September 17th Dolgellau - Theatr Fach - Poetry and Prose Evening.  Advance booking advisable
2010 September 18th Snowdonia Society - Mike Cousins Memorial Underground Trip.  A visit to Rhiw Bach slate mine.  Contact Snowdonia Society for more information
2010 September 23rd Talyllyn Railway - Victorian Train.  Travel in original carriages pulled by original trains with conducted tour and stops for photographs
2010 September 25th Coed y Brenin - Den Building Course - Fun for all of the family.  See their website Booking essential £5 per family
2010 October 8th - 10th Porthmadog - Ffestiniog Railway Heritage Weekend - A celebration of the FR's special heritage and a chance to see and experience the line's collection of vintage engines and stock; from more than a century and a half of history, it is all still running on its original railway. Always an un-missable event!
2010 October 15th Dolgellau - Theatr Fach - Poetry and Prose Evening.  Advance booking advisable
2010 October 15th - 17th Dolgellau - Taste Dolgelau Food Festival  More information to follow
2010 October 28th - 29th Talyllyn Railway - Halloween Specials.  Fun for all of the family on a spooky evening journey by steam train to spooky Dolgoch woods.  Children will receive goody bag.  Two course Halloween Feast included.  Fancy dress (parents too) encouraged!!
2010 October 29th Coed y Brenin - Nordic Walking Taster Session. Catrin Roberts: 01766 830568 / 07900615380 for times, exact meeting place and for more information
2010 October 30th Fairbourne Railway - Halloween Evening Train and Party.  Booking essential Starts 6.30pm
2010 October 31st British Summer Time Ends (clocks go back - darker evenings)
2010 October 31st Halloween
2010 October 31st Talyllyn Railway - Take part in The Big Draw - A day of drawing and children's fun at the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum
2010 November 2nd, 4th and 6th Talyllyn Railway - Autumn Specials - A magical journey through unspoilt Snowdonia.  No need to drive, just relax and enjoy!
2010 November 19th Dolgellau - Theatr Fach - Poetry and Prose Evening.  Advance booking advisable
2010 December 3rd Coed y Brenin - Nordic Walking Taster Session. Catrin Roberts: 01766 830568 / 07900615380 for times, exact meeting place and for more information
2010 December 18th - 19th Talyllyn Railway - Santa Specials
2010 December 18th - 19th Fairbourne Railway - Santa Special - Trains leave Fairbourne 11.30 and 13.30 each day.
2010 December 24th Talyllyn Railway - Santa Specials
2010 December 26th - January 1st 2011 Talyllyn Railway - Mince Pie Specials

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