From the Fungi Forays website: These breaks are aimed at the beginner with an interest in edible fungi. They concentrate solely on the wide range of delicious mushrooms that thrive in our spectacular Mid-Wales scenery. Unlike many other forays, we positively encourage guests to pick mushrooms to taste later, believing that when it comes to […]
Organic Events in Wales
Winter Fair set to find Wales’ Woman Farmer of the Year
Now in its 15th year, the competition aims to celebrate the often forgotten contribution that women make to Welsh farming. Previous winners have gone on to hold key roles in the industry and win other awards. Shortlisted from Powys is Trefeglwys farmer …
See how cows are milked at the Royal Welsh Spring Festival
… livestock and food the better,” said Stephen Cavanagh, who has developed a dairy to produce butter and cream on the farm using traditional methods. The Head of Dairy Development Wales, Delyth Davies, said DairyCo, The Dairy Development Centre and …
Free entry to Botanic Garden
January highlights include: a ‘Local Producer’ Food Fair; Wood Craft Festival; and Wine Weekend – all taking place in the stunning surrounds of Lord…
Edible Mushroom Forays – Rhayader, Mid Wales
It’s a cliché to start with the phrase ‘owing to popular demand’ but in this case it is actually true. For years I’ve held out against catering for local would-be mushroomers for the very good reason that I don’t want competition. As time has progressed, I have realised my ‘special’ patches are actually not so special. There are mushrooms everywhere, so why be possessive?
The Anglesey Show Aug 10th & 11th 2010
Horticulture and produce marquee, more than 3,500 farm animals, entertainment marquee, main ring attractions and over 350 trade stands.
Wales Sustainability Week
The Welsh Assembly Government are organising the first Wales Sustainability Week which will take place from 17th to 23rd May 2010
Aberglasney’s Traditional Winter Fair 5th/6th Dec
The Aberglasney Traditional Winter Fair has earned the reputation over the last eight years as the best Traditional Winter Fair in South West Wales. The Winter Fair will host stall holders in the Mansion featuring gifts and crafts as well as a Marquee in the grounds showcasing the best Welsh produce for the festive season.
Fungus Foray at Elan Valley Estate – FREE – 17 oct
Fungus Foray at Elan Valley Estate, Elan Valley, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP Sat 17 Oct 2pm
World Bog Snorkelling Championship – 31st Aug
The event takes place in a bog on the outskirts of Llanwrtyd Wells, 11am start. Entry fee £15
