News from Cariads Local

Articles, news and updates from our Wye Local, Local Beacon and Local Ludlow magazines.

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Fungi Town Returns!

Hay-on-Wye will transform into the UK’s only ‘Fungi Town’ this autumn, as the three-day festival celebrating mushrooms, toadstools, yeasts and moulds returns from Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th October…

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Community Archaeology

On 5th & 6th August, the Brecknock Society organised a ‘no dig’ community archaeology project to investigate a site near Penpont, 5 miles west of Brecon, known as ‘Castell Einion Sais’…

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The Local Story Behind Abergavenny Food Festival

Every September, Abergavenny Food Festival transforms the town into a bustling food hub, filling its streets with local producers, live cooking, inspiring talks and thousands of people brought together by a shared love of food…

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Public Go Mad for March Hares

Visitors to St Laurence’s Church in June were treated to an exhibition of photographs by Ludlow Photographic Club, displayed in the Lady Chapel, beneath the awe-inspiring Tree of Jesse window…

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Hereford Military History Festival returns

Following a hugely successful first year, the Hereford Military History Festival is back for its second festival, which will take place from Friday 25th to Sunday 27th September 2026.

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Music with Purpose: Inspiring Young Musicians Across South Powys

At South Powys Youth Music, we believe music changes lives by building confidence, empathy, creativity, and a vital sense of belonging. Our mission is to provide music tuition with a purpose: a pyramid of opportunities offering inspiration and motivation through learning and performing together.

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Discover a Summer of History at Ludlow Castle

August is always one of the busiest months at Ludlow Castle. As schools break up and visitors arrive in the town, the Castle takes on a different atmosphere, with its ancient walls providing the backdrop to a month of medieval entertainment, historical experiences and hands-on activities.

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Escape to the River: Discover the Magic of the Wye

There is something undeniably magical about seeing the world from the water. The gentle lap of the river, the sudden flash of a kingfisher darting along the bank, and the quiet rhythm of a paddle dipping into the flow. Want To Canoe are much more than just a hire company; they are a passionate, local team dedicated to sharing this magic with you.

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Ludlow Farmshop Named 2026 Large Farm Shop of the Year

The winners of the 2026 Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards were revealed on 13th April, when Ludlow Farmshop were crowned Large Farm Shop of the Year! The largest category for 2026, Ludlow Farmshop beat off competition from nine other Large Farm Shop finalists.

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Hay’s New Community Campus Starts to Take Shape

After years of anticipation, the Forest Road sports facilities are moving from vision to reality, thanks to the dedicated efforts of local volunteers and financial support from Powys County Council. This milestone is a significant shift for Hay.

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The Small Breeds Farm 35th Anniversary

This year marks the 35th Anniversary of The Small Breeds Farm Park, and we’re celebrating with a Country Anniversary Fete on Saturday 4th July. We’d love you to join us for this special family fun day…

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Ludlow Photographic Club Annual Exhibition

Ludlow Photographic Club is delighted to present its annual exhibition in the Lady Chapel at St Laurence’s Church from Saturday 6th to Sunday 21st June. Now in its fourth year, the exhibition will feature work by club members covering a range of genres.

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Local Brecknock History Society

The spring and summer months are an exciting time for the Brecknock Society and Museum Friends, with a variety of events and activities celebrating the history of the historic county of Breconshire.

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Hay Markets in Hay-on-Wye

In Hay-on-Wye, market days are at the heart of community life, bringing together local producers, makers and visitors in one of Wales’ most distinctive towns.

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Powys National Garden Scheme

May is a beautiful time to find a garden. Visit these open gardens for a lovely day out, explore formal gardens and shrubberies, take self-guided tours, or pack a picnic.

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Hay Festival is here!

Hay Festival runs 21st – 31st May with talks, film screenings, classical music and more. There’s still time to book your tickets. The Festival site is completely free to enter. Drop in for a coffee, browse the Bookshop and market stalls, enjoy free BBC recordings, then book individual tickets for the events that interest you.

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It’s Showtime!

The pinnacle event in the British agricultural calendar, the Royal Welsh Show returns to the showground in Llanelwedd, Builth Wells from Monday 20th - Thursday 23rd July 2026. Each year, thousands of visitors flock to the heart of Mid-Wales to celebrate the very best of Welsh and British agriculture.

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