The annual Midsummer Festival in Denbigh takes place from Saturday the 14th to Sunday the 22nd of June this year.
It is an important event in the calendar of the historic market town of Denbigh. Here are some of the highlights of the Welsh activites at this year’s Festival:
Allotment session with Iwan Edwards, Pont y Tŵr from 12:00 to 16:00 Saturday afternoon 14 June. The whole family is invited to Glas Meadows, behind Morrisons supermarket, to see what’s going on within the wildlife and nature world. Insects, invertebrates and food – all three will be there for you to learn more and to leave with home grown food from the allotment to take home with you. The event will include discussions in Welsh and English and there is no need to register in advance.
Two Story Time and Song sessions for babies, toddlers and their parents with Magi Ann, on Monday, 16 June in Denbigh Library. First session at 10 is now full. Second session 11:15am available to book. This is a FREE event, limited numbers, please contact the Library to book.
A concert with the talented harpist, Elinor Bennet on Wednesday, 18 June at Theatr Twm o’r Nant. Llais Hen Delynau begins at 7:30pm. Elinor Bennett’s passion for music and her ingenuity with the harp puts her as one of Wales’ most notable musicians. An evening of bilingual recital, focusing on the voice of the harp. Tickets from Siop Clwyd, or from Gaynor on 01745 812349 or online www.theatr-twm-or-nant.org.uk
Gŵyl Dewin a Doti a festival vibe on Friday, 20 June at Theatr Twm o’r Nant. Come and join in the fun of this show, full of songs, dance and entertainment for little children and their parents. Tickets are £5 each and FREE for children under 1 years old available through www.theatr-twm-or-nant.org.uk or from Mudiad Meithrin.
The unique museum we have in Denbigh, the Wireless in Wales Museum in Lenten Pool will be open every day of the Festival, except Sunday. 1pm to 4pm with FREE admission but donations are gratefully accepted. This is where you will find the history of broadcasting in Wales throughout the ages, the influence of broadcasting on our national identity and the contribution of the Welsh to the development of wireless technology. It’s worth a visit!
For a comprehensive view of Denbigh’s Midsummer Festival events go to Facebook @denbighmidsummer or visit the website: www.darganfoddinbych.cymru. Leaflets will also be available around town or at Denbigh Library.