Event Programme 2009
Festival Events
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Craft Fair
Saturday 28th February
Time:
10.00am - 4.00pm
At:
Clarence Hall, Crickhowell
Entrance:
Free
Details:
Stalls selling a fabulous range of locally produced products, food and drink. Meet the producers!
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Map Interpretation - Kevin Walker
Saturday 28th February
Time:
2.00pm - 4.00pm
At:
CRiC
Entrance:
£4
Details:
Kevin Walker is an experienced walk leader, instructor and author. Map interpretation allows you to read a map like a book. Once you have been introduced to this simple yet effective skill, you will never look at a map in the same way again!
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Geocaching Events
Saturday 28th February
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Talk on Alexander Cordell - Chris Barber
Wednesday 4th March
Time:
7.00pm - 8.30pm
At:
CRiC
Entrance:
£4
Details:
Well known local author, historian and guide, Chris Barber, will give a talk on the life and times of Alexander Cordell, author of “Rape of the Fair Country” as an introduction to his walk on 5th. Please note that the walk on the 5th is now fully booked, although there are still places for the talk.
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Survive to Race - Rob Lewis
Friday 6th March
Time:
7.00pm - 8.30pm
At:
Clarence Hall, Crickhowell
Entrance:
£4
Details:
Llanbedr resident Rob Lewis will share stories of survival and competitive racing from an expedition he led to the North Pole - how he battled frost bite, polar bears and 6 other professional teams to compete for the honours in what was the largest mass participant race to any pole. The expedition was the headline programme in the BBC documentary series ‘The Challenge’
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RAF Adventure Day for 6 to 12 year olds
Saturday 7th March
Time:
10.00am - 4.00pm
At:
Cwrt y Gollen FDTC, near Crickhowell
Entrance:
£3 per child (no adults!)
Details:
A day of excitement, games and fun for children. Bring rough clothes, towel and a spare set in case you get wet! Also bring your own packed lunch (drinks provided).
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Introduction to Navigation - Kevin Walker
Saturday 7th March
Time:
2.00pm - 4.00pm
At:
CRiC
Entrance:
£4
Details:
For his second session at the festival Kevin Walker is going to help you learn the basics of using a compass to find your way. This is suitable for families. Bring a compass, if you have one, but there should be enough around to borrow one for the lesson.
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Geocaching Events
Saturday 7th March
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Festival Twmpath
Saturday 7th March
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Family Walk - Coity Tip Nature Reserve
Sunday 8th March
Time:
10.00am - 1.00pm
At:
Big Pit, Blaenavon (bottom car park, no charge)
Entrance:
£4 per adult - children free!
Details:
A family walk to be led by children (aged 7-12) with the help of Sue Ball and Alvin Nicholas (Blaenavon World Heritage Site). Sorry no dogs.
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Introduction to Nordic Walking - sponsored by Leki
Sunday 8th March
Time:
10.30am - 3.00pm
At:
CRiC
Entrance:
FREE
Details:
Experts from Leki will introduce you to the technique of using Nordic Walking Poles which provide you with all round exercise whilst walking. There will be a number of sessions during the day—please contact CRiC to book your session.
Suitable for wheelchair users or for those with walking difficulties
Suitable for young children and families
This event is a special interest event.
Parents with children may book an RAF Adventure Day for their children if they are on this walk. See Events page for details.