Events May 2012

 

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Jean Walcot - Solo Exhibition

Tues 15 May - Sat 9 June, 10am-4pm, Tues - Sat

Art Central, Barry Town Hall, King Square

Walcot's paintings are greatly influenced by her travels between Wales and the USA.

Cost: Free admission.

Tel: 01446 709 805. www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/arts

 

 

Bat Night

Wed 23 May, 7:45pm

Dyffryn Gardens, St Nicholas 

An illustrated talk and guided walk around the gardens watching and listening for bats. Places limited. Please book in advance.

Cost: £8 (child/concession £6)

Tel: 029 2059 3328. www.dyffryngardens.com

 

 

Howard Marks: An Audience With Mr Nice

Fri 25 May, 8pm

Memorial Hall and Theatre, Barry

Howard Marks, writer of the best-selling autobiography, Mr Nice, performs his critically acclaimed one-man show.

Marks once assisted and worked with the British Secret Service and has been connected with the Mafia, the IRA, MI6 and the CIA. The film about his life, starring Rhys Ifans, was a cinema box office smash in 2010. Now the stage show is once again selling out in venues UK-wide, with Marks' spellbinding and hilarious life story.

Cost: £16

Tel: 01446 738622. www.memorialhalltheatre.co.uk

 

 

London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay and Celebrations

Sat 26 May, From 7am

Dinas Powys, Barry and Barry Island

A once in a lifetime chance to line the streets and welcome the Olympic flame as it makes its way through the Vale of Glamorgan. Torchbearers will run through Dinas Powys between 7am and 7:10am, while the relay will continue through Barry and Barry Island between 7:16am and 8:47am. Following the torch relay a free Beach Sports Party will be held on Barry Island (9am-2pm), where you can see some sporty demonstrations and have a go at Olympic sports, including beach vollyball, wheelchair basketball and freestyle street football. Zumba taster class along the promenade at 2pm. Further Olympic sports will also be on offer at King Square, Barry town centre, 9am-12pm. For more details on the relay and the events visit: www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/olympics or call 01446 704737.

 

 

Art4U Drum and Percussion Workshop

Sat 26 May, 11.30am - 1pm

Victoria Park, Cadoxton, Barry

Join Glyn Pooley and friends from Art4U in our restored bandstand, and have a go at drum and percussion with some talented players. If you have your own drum or percussion instrument then bring it along and join in.

Call Glyn 07854 375891 or Jon on the number below to reserve a place as spaces are limited.

Cost: Free admission.

Tel: 07809 551465. Email: JGreatrex@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

 

 

Eurovision Evening

Sat 26 May, 6.30pm

The Little Blue Deli, 3 Thompson Street, Barry

An unusual and fun event. Come along for supper (a variety of tastes from the Euro Zone), watch the song contest and cheer on your finalist (early bookers allotted first choice of country!). Prizes for the winners. Tickets available from The Little Blue Deli or one of the numbers below. More information for Facebook fans on The Little Blue Deli page. All proceeds to the All Saints Organ Appeal Fund.

Cost: £10, includes supper (bring your own wine).

Tel: 01446 401101 or via Suzanne Grover on 01446 748621.

 

 

Indoor Car Boot / Table Top Sale

Sun 27 May, 9am - 1pm

Llantonian Hall, Llantwit Major (behind the rugby club)

Fundraising event for the Vale of Glamorgan National Eisteddfod 2012. Come and get rid of unwanted stuff or have a rummage for something new! Table spaces limited, please book in advance. Light refreshments available.

Cost: £5 per table.

Tel: Ros Lewis, 01446 793530.

 

 

Ewenny Arts Festival

Ewenny Priory Church

Tel: Ewenny Pottery 01656 653020, Helen 01656 667047 or Mari 01656 664105.

 

 

Dan Antopolski – Turn of the Century

Thurs 31 May, 8pm

Memorial Hall and Theatre, Barry

Monthly comedy club at the Memo, featuring some of the finest comedians from The Comedy Network. Book three Comedy Network gigs and get 20% discount – more giggle for your money!

Cost: £8

Tel: 01446 738622. www.memorialhalltheatre.co.uk