What's on in Maesmawr

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Hands-On (TBC)

Something's afoot at Cae Du Woodturning and Craft Shop and it goes by the name of Hands-On (TBC). Their site has the particulars.

Sun 9 Aug10:30Cae Du Woodturning and Craft Shop(5.9mi)

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Children & Family

Messy Play | Chwarae Anniben

Create and explore magical kingdoms in our messy, sensory and craft session for the under 5s Dewch i greu ac archwilio teyrnasoedd hudolus yn ein sesiwn synhwyraidd, grefftus a llawn llanast i blant dan 5 oed Feel free to stay or just drop in | Croeso i chi aros neu dim ond galw heibio! Please come dressed to get messy and bring a towel to dry off! Dewch wedi gwisgo i fod yn flêr a dewch â thywel i sychu! Booking essential! You may be turned away if event is at capacity | Rhaid archebu! Efallai y cewch eich gwrthod os yw’r digwyddiad yn llawn. 10am – 12pm Mon 27 July | Dydd Llun 27 Gorffennaf Main Hall | Y Plas | Machynlleth 🅿 Monday 3 August | Dydd Llun 3 Awst Main Hall (Upstairs) | The Institute | Llanfair Caereinion Free | Am Ddim Pobl | People: Bryony Wesson & Zarena Allan Funded by the Playworks Holiday Project | Ei ariannu gan Prosiect Gwyliau Gwaith Chwarae 1 Booking | Archebu - Messy Play | Chwarae Anniben Parent / Carer First Name | Rhiant / Gofalwr Enw Cyntaf Parent / Carer Surname | Rhiant / Gofalwr Cyfenw Parent / Carer Email | Rhiant / Gofalwr Ebostemail Parent / Carer Phone | Rhiant / Gofalwr Ffônmobile or landline // ffôn symudol neu linell dir Town | Tref Please add the names and age of children attending below: | Ychwanegwch enwau ac oedran y plant sy'n mynychu isod:0 / Date and Location | Dyddiad a LleoliadMachynlleth - Mon 27 July | Dydd Llun 27 GorffennafLlanfair Caereinion - Monday 3 August | Dydd Llun 3 Awst I agree that any photos, film, music or art...

Mon 10 Aug11:00Llanfair Caereinion Library(10.5mi)

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Community

Around £4

Arts Extravaganza | Strafagansa Celf

Arts Extravaganza | Strafagansa Celf – Making a Musical | Creu Sioe Gerdd A 5-day summer programme for adults with learning disabilities | Rhaglen haf 5 niwrnod i oedolion gydag anableddau dysgu This year’s theme is “Making a Musical” – we’ll be celebrating some of our favourite musicals and getting inspired to create our own! | Y thema eleni ydy “Creu Sioe Gerdd” – fe fyddwn ni’n dathlu rhai o’n hoff sioeau cerdd a chael ein hysbrydoli i greu rhai ein hunain! 10:30am-3pm (lunch | cinio – 12pm-1pm) Fridays | Dydd Gwener 24 & 31 July | Gorffennaf 7, 14 & 21 August | Awst Neuadd Gymunedol | Castle Caereinion | Community Centre 🅿 £4 per participant per session | £4 y cyfranogwr y sesiwn Artists | Artistiaid: Stuart Thomas and Murphy Benner Enablers | Galluogwyr: Jamila Walker and Jessica Morgan Book | 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂 Please note: We will only have a maximum of 20 spaces available so please make sure you book your space/s in advance. Please bring a packed lunch and support if needed.

Fri 14 Aug11:30Castle Caereinion Community Hall(11.9mi)

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Community

Around £4

Arts Extravaganza | Strafagansa Celf

Fri 21 Aug11:30Castle Caereinion Community Hall(11.9mi)

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Festivals & Events

Steam & Diesel Gala (plus Garden Railway Show)

Our annual celebration. Intensive train timetable, road steam, vintage vehicles, model railway exhibition, and lots more to explore. Includes Garden Railway Show at Llanfair Leisure Centre More info and tickets coming soon.

Fri 4 SeptWelshpool & Llanfair Light Railway(11.9mi)

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Garden Railway Show

LLANFAIR GARDEN RAILWAY SHOW 2026 CAEREINION LEISURE CENTRE Sat 5th September More details coming soon.

Sat 5 SeptWelshpool & Llanfair Light Railway(11.9mi)

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Community

Tails on the Rails

Join us and celebrate our Canine Friends.

Sat 19 SeptWelshpool & Llanfair Light Railway(11.9mi)

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Community

Demonstration: Jason Breach

We've tracked down Demonstration: Jason Breach at Cae Du Woodturning and Craft Shop. For the rest of the intel, you'll want their website.

Sun 20 Sept10:30Cae Du Woodturning and Craft Shop(5.9mi)

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Community

Around £5

Simon Rees Memorial Hare ‘n Hounds

One more for the Calendar! Sunday 27th September – Simon Rees Memorial Hare ‘n Hounds This will be the 23rd running of this popular event. Again this will take place […]

Sun 27 Sept12:00Rhayader M.C. & L.C.C. Ltd(14.8mi)

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Community

Paddington Visits

Come and meet Paddington at intervals on 3rd & 4th October! Begin your journey at Llanfair Station, where you will enjoy a scenic narrow gauge steam train journey through the heart of mid Wales. Children can enjoy complimentary activity sheet, crayon, biscuit and juice to enjoy during the journey, before seeing Paddington back at the station when you return, so don’t forget your camera!

Sat 3 OctWelshpool & Llanfair Light Railway(11.9mi)

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Likely freeCommunity

Paddington Visits

Come and meet Paddington at intervals on 4th October! Begin your journey at Llanfair Station, where you will enjoy a scenic narrow gauge steam train journey through the heart of mid Wales. Children can enjoy complimentary activity sheet, crayon, biscuit and juice to enjoy during the journey, before seeing Paddington back at the station when you return, so don’t forget your camera!

Sun 4 OctWelshpool & Llanfair Light Railway(11.9mi)

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Community

Demonstration: Dan Smith

Demonstration: Dan Smith at Cae Du Woodturning and Craft Shop. That's all we've got, but sometimes a good title is all you need. Intrigued? Us too.

Sun 18 Oct10:30Cae Du Woodturning and Craft Shop(5.9mi)

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Children & Family

Halloween Half Term

Join us for Halloween Half Term! Spooky fun, family craft activities, and heritage train rides. Kids in fancy dress travel FREE with an accompanying fare-paying adult (discount added automatically at check-out).

Mon 26 OctWelshpool & Llanfair Light Railway(11.9mi)

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Community

Santa Specials

Celebrate the festive season with a magical journey through beautiful Mid-Wales to meet the family’s favourite Christmas cheer bringer, Father Christmas! Arrive at our vintage station, Llanfair Caereinion, board our heated carriages hauled by a historic steam engine to be transported through a wintery landscape to our middle station at Castle Caereinion and back. All […]

Sat 12 DecWelshpool & Llanfair Light Railway(11.9mi)

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Community

Garden Club

Starting 9 January 2026, join us on Friday afternoons 1.30pm-3.30pm at CARAD for a relaxed session of garden planning, a cup of tea and a biscuit.

Sat 9 Jan13:30CARAD Rhayader Museum and Gallery(14.8mi)

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Likely freeCommunityWorkshops & Classes

Crafternoons: Rock Painting

Come and try rock painting craft activities with a warm welcome and refreshments. This event is suitable for ages 11+.

Wed 20 JanCARAD Rhayader Museum and Gallery(14.8mi)

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Likely freeCommunity

Crafternoons

Weekly craft activities with a warm welcome and refreshments. Age 11+ FREE

Wed 20 JanCARAD Rhayader Museum and Gallery(14.8mi)

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Powys, Wales

Maesmawr is in Powys, with local places and neighbouring communities 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 Maesmawr 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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