Events in the Brecon Beacons in November.

You may be arranging a trip to the Brecon Beacons this November, there is plenty of fun things to see during your stay with us, here are a few upcoming events this month.  For the full event listing go our our website.

• EVEREST AND THE GOKYO LAKES – AN ALTERNATIVE ROUTE 4th November

An illustrated talk arranged by the Brecon Beacons Park Society at The Bear Hotel in Crickhowell, starting at 7.30pm.  Charles and Helen Henderson will describe their trek to the Everest Base Camp on an alternative route, taking us past the beautiful Gokyo Lakes and over the high Cho La pass with stunning views before dropping into the Khumbu valley.  They booked their trek through a locally based Nepalese firm, and will share their experiences of staying in the Sherpa teahouses and exploring the Kathmandu valley.  They will also give a quick update on the current situation there after the terrible earthquake in April.

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• Bonfire Night at Dering Lines 6th November

Gates open 5:45pm
Bonfire lit 7:00pm
Adults £3.00
Children £1.00

Gurkha curry, hot food and drink on sale. Professional fireworks display by Sandlings Fireworks.
Best Guy Competition

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• CRICKHOWELL CHRISTMAS VINTAGE & ANTIQUE FAYRE 7th November

We will be hosting our Christmas Vintage & Antique Fayre of the 7th of November in the Clarence Hall Crickhowell, this year we are raising funds with our charity raffle for the Wales air Ambulance. We will have over 20 dealers selling wonderful treasures and offering fab Christmas gift ideas!! Our vintage tearoom will serve homemade cake & refreshments doors open at 10am entry is £1.00 under 16 free.

tel.07977846509 www.facebook.com/VintageandAntiqueFayres

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• ART AUCTION FOR THE SOLDIERS’ CHARITY 11th November

The Oriel CRiC Gallery will over the Remembrance Day period in November 2015 be the venue for an Art auction hosted by Major General The Reverend R.M. Llewellyn  CB OBE DL BA,  in aid of ABF The Soldiers’ Charity. The ABF is the Army’s National Charity, helping soldiers, veterans and families from every conflict.  It is hoped to raise significant funds for the charity while showcasing artists’ work and spending a thoroughly enjoyable evening. An online catalogue will be available and sealed bids accepted. Please direct enquiries to auctionadmin@visitcrickhowell.co.uk
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• LLANDEILO CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OF SENSES 20th-22nd November 21:00

Llandeilo's annual pre-Christmas Festival of the Senses offers a unique, chic and free event for all the family! Shopping, crafts, food, drinks, entertainment, accommodation, stalls, fireworks..........what more could you want?

Visit the festival facebook page:
www.facebook.com/LlandeiloFestivalOfSenses                                            Find out more here

• CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION IN THE ORIEL CRIC GALLERY-21st November
  The Oriel cric gallery hosts this very popular annual exhibition to offer some of the best in Welsh art and craft in the run up to the festive season. An invitation is extended to gallery friends old and new to visit for  a mince pie and mulled wine Christmas celebration in the Oriel CRiC Gallery on Saturday 21 November from 12 pm onwards as part of  the “Christmas at CRiC” events. The Christmas exhibition runs from 18 November 2015 to mid-January 2016

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• HAY ON WYE WINTER FOOD FESTIVAL 28th November

Join Hay on Wye's  one-day Food Festival. It’s limited to just 50 local producers to ensure the quality is the best, and there’s entertainment from local brass bands, male voice choirs and folk musicians. The Hay Winter Food Festival is now in its 7th year. The event will be held in the Memorial car park in Hay-On-Wye.

• ROYAL WELSH WINTER FAIR 30th November
  First staged in 1990, the Winter Fair is now firmly established as one of the most popular attractions on the British agricultural show calendar. Leading stockmen from all over the UK compete for the top accolades in the competitions running throughout the two-day event.

Away from the judging rings the very best of Welsh food producers will be showcasing their produce and Christmas shoppers can explore the hundreds of tradestands, demonstrations and exhibitions, and festive atmosphere.

Gates open at 8am
FREE car parking
Christmas gifts                                                                                             Find out more here
Food hall and Farmers Market
Cookery, produce and handicraft
Santa’s grotto.