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Open Doors and Food Fair at Llanfyllin Wokhouse
Llanfyllin’s historic Workhouse holds its 7th annual Food Fair and Open Doors on Sunday, 8 September. It’s not just about food! Topping the bill on stage is acclaimed Welsh folk singer Gwilym Bowen Rhys who won Best Solo Artist in the Welsh Folk Awards and has performed from Aberystwyth to Argentina. Joining him will be Club Mambo, with an eclectic mix of Latin, Caribbean and Reggae music, and local band Art Blank Combo offering a blend of jazz, funk, rhythm and blues.
Harpist John Browne will play on the attractive terrace or in the Meadows Gallery, which will feature a varied exhibition of works in two and three dimensions by professional artists from Mid-Wales and the borders. Among the open studios will be Wild and Woody, making willow baskets and sculptural pieces and Ewe and Ply who will be hand-dying knitting wools. In Liz Neal’s Chapel Gallery the etching press will be in action with fun activities for all the family.
There will be guided tours and displays on the restoration of the historic building - Britain’s best preserved workhouse from the Victorian New Poor Law. Children can try on workhouse costumes, join in craft activities with Arts Connection or bake their own pizza in a wood-fired cob oven.
The Food Fair will showcase the best of food and drink from Mid-Wales and the border, with a range of street food to enjoy and artisan products to sample. All this takes place in the beautiful setting of the Cain Valley, by the A490 on the way to Lake Vyrnwy. For this heritage open day, promoted by Cadw, entry and parking are free but the Workhouse welcomes donations towards its ongoing restoration.
Harpist John Browne will play on the attractive terrace or in the Meadows Gallery, which will feature a varied exhibition of works in two and three dimensions by professional artists from Mid-Wales and the borders. Among the open studios will be Wild and Woody, making willow baskets and sculptural pieces and Ewe and Ply who will be hand-dying knitting wools. In Liz Neal’s Chapel Gallery the etching press will be in action with fun activities for all the family.
There will be guided tours and displays on the restoration of the historic building - Britain’s best preserved workhouse from the Victorian New Poor Law. Children can try on workhouse costumes, join in craft activities with Arts Connection or bake their own pizza in a wood-fired cob oven.
The Food Fair will showcase the best of food and drink from Mid-Wales and the border, with a range of street food to enjoy and artisan products to sample. All this takes place in the beautiful setting of the Cain Valley, by the A490 on the way to Lake Vyrnwy. For this heritage open day, promoted by Cadw, entry and parking are free but the Workhouse welcomes donations towards its ongoing restoration.
10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Free admission and parking: donations welcome to fund restoration of the historic building.
Llanfyllin Workhouse, Y Dolydd, Llanfyllin, Powys SY22 5LD
Sun 8 September
Website:
www.llanfyllinworkhouse.org.uk