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The Llandudno Festival of Music and Arts – until 17 July Exciting line up includes 9Bach, the annual Mostyn Instrumentalist Competition, the Rhyl and District Musical Theatre Company and the Welsh Sinfonia. Visit www.llandudnofestival.org for more details. Llandudno Sea Triathlon – 11 July A 1500m swim along the North Shore, a 40km cycle route around the Great Orme and a 10km run to finish off on the Promenade – the ultimate challenge!! Individual and relay team entries available. Visit www.xtramileevents.com for more information. Botanical Walk – 14 July A short botanical walk led by Wendy McCarthy, BSBI recorder at Pensynchnant, Conwy. With expert tuition the aim is to learn to critically identify the common and rare species. Bring a picnic. Admission £3. Visit www.pensychnant.co.uk. National Garden Scheme Day – 17 July Enjoy a guided tour with Bodnant Garden’s Careership Gardener and help Bodnant Garden to support the work of the NGS. Visit www.bodnant-garden.co.uk. Conwy Classical Music Festival – 18-24 July Week-long festival of classical music in Conwy featuring nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians. Lunchtime and evening concerts in many styles by vocal and instrumentalist soloists, chamber groups, choirs and the Festival Orchestra. Phone 01492 592166. Jazz Evening – 24 July Bring your picnic (no barbecues), folding chairs or rugs and join in for an evening of rousing tunes from the RiverCity Jazzmen at Bodnant Garden. Booking advisable as ticket numbers limited. Ring 01492 650460 or visit www.bodnant-garden.co.uk. Craft Fair – 24 & 25 July Selection of local crafts including jewellery, leather goods, art, ceramics, pottery, clothing and soft goods at the Town Hall in Llandudno from 10am to 4.30pm. Waiter/Waitress Race – 25 July Come and cheer on The Imperial team as they carry trays with glasses full of water along the Promenade in aid of Ty Gobaith. Visit www.tygobaith.org.uk. Conquests and Crossings in Conwy – throughout July and August Take a guided tour of Conwy and see all that the town has to offer other than its Castle or the longest uninterrupted length of mediaeval town wall in Europe. You’ll get to walk down the narrow streets and alleyways which reveal a fascinating history spanning over 900 years – they’ll show you an early 14th Century merchant’s house – possibly the oldest in Wales, a magnificent 16th century town house - certainly one of the finest in the country and, of course, the famous “Smallest House in Great Britain”, once inhabited by a 6'5" sailor, on the town’s picturesque and recently re-designed quayside. The tours last an hour and half and are every Monday night at 7pm with a cost of only £4 per adult and £2 per child. Other guided tours include Beaumaris and Caernarfon. Visit www.towntrailswales.co.uk for more information. Male Voice Choir Concerts – every Tuesday and Thursday night till 28 October Renowned male voice choirs singing in the beautiful St John’s Church in Llandudno. Thursday nights also have a soloist. Doors open 7.15pm, admission £6. Phone 01492 860439 for more details. 128th Annual Summer Exhibition of the Royal Cambrian Academy – to 13 September One of the finest places in Wales where you can see the cream of fine art in Wales under one roof. Stunning paintings and sculptures, all available to buy. Royal Cambrian Academy at Conwy is open 11.00am to 5pm Tuesday to Saturday or 1pm to 4.30pm on Sundays. Visit www.rcaconwy.org. Family Golf Competition – every Tuesday till 28 September Dads and Daughters v Mums and Sons – free golf competition (9 holes) for families, clubs etc so get yourself into the Ryder Cup spirit. Held at Great Orme Family Golf in Llandudno with prize of free golf for the rest of the week. Visit www.ormegolf.blogspot.com
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