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dentist

We've tracked down dentist at Sandeman Canoe Company. For the rest of the intel, you'll want their website.

Thu 23 JulSandeman Canoe Company(14.5mi)

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Likely freeCommunity

Warden’s Walk: Coed Abergwynant

Join us for this month’s Warden Walk, led by Robat Davies, Mawddach Area Warden, taking place in the beautiful woodlands of Coed Abergwynant.

Sat 25 JulFoel Ispri(13.4mi)

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Around £50.00 – £150.00

Mid Summer Gathering

Our next 24-hour escape is coming up on Saturday 25th July. The Midsummer Gathering in the woods—slow down, eat some great food cooked over the fire, and just disconnect under […]

Sat 25 Jul12:00Caru Coed Woodland Adventures(14.5mi)

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Mid Summer Gathering -24 hour escape

A Midsummer Gathering: A 24-Hour Escape Our next 24-hour escape is coming up on Saturday 25th July. Come join us for our midsummer gathering—no screens, no alcohol, just time to […]

Sat 25 Jul12:00Caru Coed Woodland Adventures(14.5mi)

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Men’s Fire & Feast – Bangor

Men’s Circle: Fire & Food Treborth Botanical Gardens – Bangor – 30th July Come join us for a men’s circle evening around the fire. An opportunity to come together and […]

Thu 30 Jul18:00Caru Coed Woodland Adventures(14.5mi)

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A Day with "Alice the Little Welsh Engine"

This year 'Alice' will be returning to star in her fourth "Day with Alice the Little Welsh Engine" since receiving a new boiler so come along and meet her along with 'Winifred' from Pauline Hazelwood’s beautiful children's books.

Sat 1 AugBala Lake Railway - Bala (Pen-y-Bont) Station(6.4mi)

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Wellness & Wellbeing

Guided Mindfulness Walk: Llyn Mair, Maentwrog

Join Davy Greenough, on guided mindfulness walks around some of Eryri National Park's most beautiful locations.

Sat 1 Aug06:00Foel Ispri(13.4mi)

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Likely freeCommunity

Emotional Intelligence in Practice: Working with the Kleshas

The heart/mind of each one of us is essentially open, dynamic, and connected to all life. However, we easily lose track of that open-hearted fluidity and feel isolated and disconnected. This is due to our limiting habitual tendencies, which can be very tenacious. These tendencies are called 'kleshas’ – afflictions that both stir us up and narrow our view of ourselves and life. On this retreat we’ll explore how we tie up energy, and how it can be freed into something much more creative and unlimited. Through learning and practising the 5 meditative methods set out in a Tibetan text…

Sun 2 AugVajraloka Buddhist Retreat Centre(13.2mi)

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Around £7.50

Barbeque Specials

Join us for an evening outing by steam train along the full length of the railway, with an extended stop by the lake at Llangower on the return journey to enjoy a fresh burger or a hot dog. Watch the sun going down over the lake – a magnificent sight on a clear evening.

Thu 6 AugBala Lake Railway - Bala (Pen-y-Bont) Station(6.4mi)

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Men’s Fire & Feast – Betws y Coed

Men’s Circle: Fire & Food Betws y Coed – Woodland Location – 6th August Come join us for a men’s circle evening around the fire. An opportunity to come together […]

Thu 6 Aug18:00Caru Coed Woodland Adventures(14.5mi)

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Children & Family

24 Hours – Family Escape to the Woods

Our family 24-hour escape! Location: Llanfair Talhaiarn Date: Saturday August 15th to Sunday August 16th Come join us in the woods for a night under the canopy. You’ll get to […]

Sat 15 Aug12:00Caru Coed Woodland Adventures(14.5mi)

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Festivals & Events

August Steam Gala

One for the diary — August Steam Gala at Bala Lake Railway - Bala (Pen-y-Bont) Station. The organiser's keeping schtum on the details, but that's half the fun.

Sat 29 AugBala Lake Railway - Bala (Pen-y-Bont) Station(6.4mi)

via Bala Lake Railway - Bala (Pen-y-Bont) StationLocal gem

Book your Autumn Escape | UK Autumn Holidays and Staycations

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Around £25

Book your Autumn Escape | UK Autumn Holidays and Staycations

Book an Autumn Escape and enjoy 20% off a two night bed and breakfast stay with dinner included on the first evening!

Tue 1 SeptShallow Falls Complex Betwys-Y-Coed. North Wales(13.4mi)

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Tiafipenllyn Meirionnydd

Fun sessions full of singing, stories, crafting, and chatting in a relaxed Welsh atmosphere.

Tue 8 SeptNeuadd Bentref Dinas Mawddwy(13.9mi)

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Tiafipenllyn Meirionnydd

Fun sessions full of singing, stories, crafting, and chatting in a relaxed Welsh atmosphere.

Mon 14 SeptNeuadd Bentref Dinas Mawddwy(13.9mi)

via Neuadd Bentref Dinas MawddwyCurated

Community

Tiafipenllyn Meirionnydd

Fun sessions full of singing, stories, crafting, and chatting in a relaxed Welsh atmosphere.

Thu 17 SeptNeuadd Bentref Dinas Mawddwy(13.9mi)

via Neuadd Bentref Dinas MawddwyCurated

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Bala Model Railway Show

The 2026 Bala Model Railway Show will be held at Ysgol Godre’r Berwyn Secondary School, Ffrydan Road, Bala, Gwynedd LL23 7RU.

Sat 19 SeptBala Lake Railway - Bala (Pen-y-Bont) Station(6.4mi)

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Gwynedd, Wales

Arenig Fawr is in north-west Wales, with coast, mountains and small-town community life close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Arenig Fawr events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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