Coast & Countryside

March

Viewpoint - An exhibition of paintings
Carmarthenshire County Museum, Abergwili.
Carmarthen Museum 01267 ​228696

Throughout March up to 3rd April

Reap & Sew. Contemporary Craft & Design
Oriel Myrddin Gallery, Church Lane, Carmarthen.
A seasonal spring time exhibition of craft & design. Free admission.
Oriel Myrddin Gallery 01267 222775

1 March

St David’s Day
National Botanic Garden of Wales.
Free for all plus entertainment.
www.gardenofwales.org.uk 01558 668768

1 March

St. David’s at the Garden
Aberglasney Gardens.
www.aberglasney.org 01558 668998

1 March

Celebrating St, Davids’s Day at Dinefwr Park and Castle
(The National Trust) Llandeilo SA19 6RT.
Celebrate St David's Day with us. Traditional food, music and stories. www.nationaltrust.org.uk 01558 824512

1 March

Celebrating Our Saint - St. David’s Day
Carmarthen town centre.
Activities include singing by local primary schools, choirs and traditional dancing groups. The annual St. Davids Day message of goodwill was announced by the Mayor and relayed to the Senedd in Cardiff. 01267 235119

2, 3 & 4 March

Caucasian Chalk Circle
Halliwell, College Road, Trinity College, Carmarthen, SA31 3EP.
A servant girl sacrifices everything to protect a child abandoned in the heat of civil war. Order restored, she is made to confront the boy's biological mother in a legal contest over who deserves to keep him. The comical judge calls on an ancient tradition - the chalk circle - to resolve the dispute. Who wins? A morality masterpiece, The Caucasian Chalk Circle powerfully demonstrates Brecht's pioneering theatrical techniques. www.trinity-cm.ac.uk 01267 222252

3 & 4 March

Storïau Caerfyrddin - Carmarthen Stories
St. peters Civic Hall, Carmarthen.
Partnership event with the Carmarthen Journal to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the newspaper and exhibit civic archived material. Invitations made to local organisations who are celebrating a significant anniversary in 2010 and local history groups. 01267 235199

6 March

Ceri Dupree Concert
Gwili Railway.
www.gwili-railway.co.uk 01267 230666

6 & 7 March

Carmarthen Antiques Fair
United Counties Showground, Carmarthen.
10am-5pm (10am-4pm on Sunday)
www.unitedcounties.co.uk 01267 236569

7 March

Llanelli Waterside Half Marathon
Millennium Coastal Park Festival Fields, Llanelli.
Listed as one of the UK’s top 100 races by Runner’s World magazine, this 13mile race along the Coastal Park is a great challenge for all abilities.
www.halfmarathon.org.uk 01554 758036

8 March

Ffos Las Racecource & Conference Centre
Celtic Day. Jump Racing.
First Race: 2:20pm. Last Race: 5:40pm
www.ffoslasracecourse.com 01554 811092

11 March - 26 June

Garden open for charity under The National Gardens Scheme
Gelly Uchaf.
Llandeilo SA19 7PY. Visitors welcome by appointment, Thurs, Fri & Sat. Admission £2.50, children free.
www.thegardenimpressionists.co.uk
www.ngs.org.uk 01558 685119

13 March

Tom Hart-Dyke
National Botanic Garden of Wales.
Illustrated Talk by orchid hunter Tom Hart-Dyke at 11am, Principality House. For tickets, call Lynne Harrendence 01558 668492.
www.gardenofwales.org.uk

13 March - 30 April

Victorian Mining
Dolaucothi Gold Mine (The National Trust).
Specialised Victorian underground tours, displays and photos, Victorian mining and estate history activities - a Victorian mining work day, food and tools. www.nationaltrust.org.uk 01558 825146

14 March

Mothering Sunday at the Garden
Aberglasney Gardens. www.aberglasney.org 01558 668998

14 March

Mothers’ Day
National Botanic Garden of Wales.
Half price for mums plus music, choirs, food and craft fair in the Great Glasshouse. www.gardenofwales.org.uk 01558 668768

14 March

Mothers’ Day at Dinefwr Park and Castle
(The National Trust) Llandeilo SA19 6RT.
Treat Mum to a special day out Edwardian style. Spoil her with a fascinating free tour, a delicious lunch or tea and make her a gift to take home. www.nationaltrust.org.uk 01558 824512

14 March

Carmarthenshire Snooker Junior Open under 14’s
Terry Griffiths Matchroom, Llanelli.
Former World Champion Terry Griffiths oversees the best young snooker players. www.terrygriffithsmatchroom.co.uk 01554 774494

19-21 March

Sports Relief
Millennium Coastal Park Llanelli.

20 March

Ffos Las Racecource & Conference Centre
6 Nations Race Day. Jump Racing.
First Race: 2:25pm. Last Race: 5:50pm
www.ffoslasracecourse.com 01554 811092

21 March

Llanelli Duathlon
Millennium Coastal Park Festival Fields, Llanelli.
01554 758036

26 March - 24 May

Carol Gwizdak
National Botanic Garden of Wales.
Artist jeweller, in the Gallery.
www.gardenofwales.org.uk 01558 668768

26 March - 8 April

Pembrokeshire Craft Makers Exhibition
Aberglasney Gardens.
www.aberglasney.org 01558 668998

27 March

Garden Party!
Oriel Myrddin Gallery, Church Lane, Carmarthen.
An invitation to plants, cakes, beekeeping and bunting. Free admission.
Oriel Myrddin Gallery 01267 222775

27 & 28 March

Train Club Spring Rally
Pembrey Country Park.
www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk 01554 833913

29 March

The Hidden House Tour at Dinefwr Park and Castle
(The National Trust) Llandeilo SA19 6RT.
Tours every day from 29 March. www.nationaltrust.org.uk 01558 823902

29 March - 9 April

Easter Egg Hunt and other Easter Activities
Pemberton Victorian Chocolate Farm, Llanboidy.
www.welshchocolatefarm.com 01994 448800

All events subject to amendments.