September 2025
Exciting events coming soon to Llan Idris. Some are virtual and some in person. Please follow individual links where available for more info / booking. These events may be independent and are not necessarily managed by Llan Idris.
Everyday, The Magic Lantern Cinema, Tywyn
Films, live music, special events, theatre on screen, accessible screenings, film club, bar and cocktails - what's on this month
Lunar eclipse of the red corn moon: 7th September 19:30
Lunar Eclipse of the Red Corn Moon 16:30 - 22:00 (maximum 19:30).
As the Moon will be low on the horizon and quite difficult to see, find a high point with a clear view to the East to see the most of this eclipse.
More info: https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/space-astronomy/lunar-eclipse-guide
Photo credit: Kurt Bauschardt from Edmonton, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
August 2025
Exciting events coming soon to Llan Idris. Some are virtual and some in person. Please follow individual links where available for more info / booking. These events may be independent and are not necessarily managed by Llan Idris.
19:30 Friday 1st August 2025, Friog & Fairbourne Village hall
Sound Bath
Friog & Fairbourne Village Hall
FRIDAY 1st August 7.30-8.30pm
Join me for a soothing Sound Bath.
Please bring blanket and a cushion & something comfortable to lay on. Can be enjoyed sat on a chair (provided) too.
£10
Louise 07817960161
10:30 - 18:00 Saturday 2nd August 2025, Centre for Alternative Technology Machynlleth
Free Public Open Day
Don't miss out - we've a whole host of inspiring activities for all the family, perfect for a fun and thought provoking day out exploring sustainability.
See full programme below and book your free tickets
Everyday, The Magic Lantern Cinema, Tywyn
Films, live music, special events, theatre on screen, accessible screenings, film club, bar and cocktails - what's on this month
10am 11th August - 4pm 15th August 2025
!!!Free Film School!!!
Calling young creators aged 12–18!
Join a week-long filmmaking workshop designed for young people (ages 12–18) to discover the myths, legends, and local history of Dolgellau—and bring them to life on screen.
Over 5 exciting days, you’ll:
Develop ideas inspired by Welsh myths
Write a script and storyboard your film
Learn hands-on skills in cinematography, directing, and acting
Edit your short film with professional guidance
Premiere your 3-minute film at a public screening in Tŷ Siamas
All equipment, expert training, and support provided. No experience needed!
Led by Wild Kindness Films in association with Arloesi Dolgellau and Tŷ Siamas and a local heritage expert.
Bilingual (Welsh/English) – we welcome both fluent Welsh speakers and learners.
This course is made possible due to a Culture Fund Grant from the Welsh Government and Gwynedd Council
July 17th - August 24th 12am - 5:30am
The Perseid Meteor Shower
Eryri (Snowdonia) has been ranked as the best place in the UK to see the Perseid meteor shower, according to research. The Perseid meteor shower is active between July 17 and August 24, with the number of meteors increasing every night until it reaches a peak of up to 60 meteors per hour on the night of August 12. The best time to see them will be between 12am-5:30am.. More info...
Our shows are Friday 1st August 2:30 and 5:30,
Saturday 2nd August 2:30 and 7:30,
Sunday 3rd August 2:30 and 5:30.
Peregrine Circus
A humans only, enchanting show full of skilled acrobats, heartwarming humour and live music. Come in and share the magic from within the stone circle with us this weekend!
No scary clowns!
10% of with promo code VIK10 if you book on www.peregrinecircus.com
Photos by Andrew Payne the tickets link
10:30 - 16:30 Sunday 17th August 2025
Aberdyfi Food Festival
Aberdyfi's 8th Food Festival showcasing local food and drink vendors from Wales and The Borders. Ein 8fed Wyl Fwyd yn arddangos gwerthwyr bwyd a diod lleol o Gymru a'r Gororau.
Daniel Lee, a champion of 'Masterchef - The Professionals' 2021 will be cooking some of his amazing dishes on the Sauce Supper Club stall. Come along & savour his wonderful food.
Menu: Tumeric, Coconut & Lime Curry served with Jasmine rice.
Beef Rendang - Diced beef, homemade fragrant spice paste, coconut milk, toasted coconut, slow cooked for hours, then served with Jasmine rice, pickle and coriander kimchi
Chicken Panang Curry - served with Jasmine Rice, Pickle & lime
Cold Noodle Salad - refreshing cold rice noodle salad with a sharp & tangy Thai style dressing. Wow!
10am Saturdays in August 2025
Wild Yoga, Cefn Coed
Reconnect. Reset. Rewild.
Join us for a grounding and heart-opening yoga session in the open meadow at Cefn Coed, Penmaenpool, surrounded by ancient woodland and panoramic mountain views.
Led by Frankie Walker—an experienced teacher from some of London’s top studios and a guide on award-winning retreats—this outdoor class invites you to move mindfully, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself and the natural world. Whether you're a total beginner or a regular practitioner, Frankie’s creative, welcoming style supports all levels in finding balance and presence in nature.
Practicing yoga outdoors amplifies its benefits. In this peaceful wild meadow, birdsong, fresh air, and open skies offer a full-sensory experience of calm and connection. It’s forest bathing through movement—a natural reset for the nervous system. When the weather doesn’t hold, practice continues beneath our open-sided gazebo, where the gentle sound of rain on canvas only deepens the feeling of stillness.
Location: Cefn Coed, near Penmaenpool, Eryri National Park
Bring: A yoga mat if you have one, layers, water bottle
Booking essential – limited spaces
Let the mountains hold you. Let the meadow ground you. Let nature restore you
March 2025
Exciting events coming soon to Llan Idris. Some are virtual and some in person. Please follow individual links for more info / booking. These events may be independent and are not necessarily managed by Llan Idris.
19:00 Wednesday 5th March 2025, Plas Brondanw, Penrhyndeudraeth
Radical Criminology Talk
You are invited to an evening exploring the field of radical criminology in the company of two local academics who specialize in the field, namely Tegwen Haf Parry and Dr Lowri Cunnington, both from the University of Wales. More info...
10:00 - 16:00 Saturday 8th March 2025, MOMA Machynlleth
'Unfurling' - Mandala Painting Workshop.
Relax, restore and attune to the magic of spring unfurling, through the sacred art of Mandala painting.
Our shared attention in this workshop will include guided visualisation, sacred geometry, the intrinsic patterns of nature and the resonance of colour; tuning into the dynamic energy of Spring.
Suitable for all levels of ability, materials provided.
Children aged 11 and up welcome (accompanied by an adult).
Everyday, The Magic Lantern Cinema, Tywyn
Films, live music, special events, theatre on screen, accessible screenings, film club, bar and cocktails - what's on in March
10th - 14th March 2025 Centre for Alternative Technology, Machynlleth
Ecosystems and Ecosystem Services Course
Join our postgraduate students on a CAT teaching week for an exploration of the essential services ecosystems provide human society, how we use these services, and what this means if we want to create a more sustainable society in the face of a changing climate. More info...
09:00 Saturday 22nd March - 17:00 Wednesday 23rd April 2025, T.H. Coffee Shop, Dolgellau
2 Day Mountain Training Hills Skills Course
The Mountain Training Hill Skills course, perfect if you want to develop your hill walking skills for the coming year. Have a look at this link to the course details.
If you are a resident in Meirionnydd there are tickets available for £40 - please make an enquiry via the tickets link
16:00 Friday 28th March - 11:30 Sunday 30th March 2025, Dolgellau
Cadair Walking and Photography Weekend with No Mad Adventures and Helen Iles
Over the course of the weekend you’ll enjoy a sunset walk/photo shoot, full day walk with evening slideshow, and a photography workshop.
Come along, practise your photography skills with our experienced and professional hosts and enjoy the company of likeminded people.
This break is suitable for complete novices, and those more experienced. You can bring your professional camera if you have one - if not being your smart phone!
We will keep our group small, around 6 people. For more info...
Events in and around Llan Idris
February 2025
Exciting events coming soon to Llan Idris. Some are virtual and some in person. Please follow individual links for more info / booking. These events may be independent and are not necessarily managed by Llan Idris.
11:00 - 12:30 Sunday February 23rd 2025, Yr Ysgwrn
Stardust Hunters
Join us at Yr Ysgwrn for a unique hunt to uncover these cosmic specks and help scientists learn more about our early Solar System!More info: Prosiect Nos - Stardust Hunters
Magic Lantern Cinema, Tywyn - everyday
Films, live music, special events, theatre on screen, accessible screenings, film club, bar and cocktails - what's on in February
10:00 Sunday 16th February 2025, Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre
Coed y Brenin Wellnes Walk
Meet outside the visitors centre at 10am. Walk around 2-3 hours. Event led by Wellness Walks Gwynedd. Coed y Brenin is a forest in the Snowdonia National Park, North Wales near Dolgellau at. It is popular for its mountain bike trails and hiking paths. It has several man-made mountain bike singletrack courses in a woodland setting, varying in length from 12 to 38 km, and one dual slalom course.The site is owned and operated by Natural Resources Wales, and covers an area of some 9,000 acres around the valleys of the rivers Mawddach, Eden, Gain and Wen. There is no charge for using the trails, but there is a charge for the car park at Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre. This costs £1 for 1 hour, £3 for 3 hours and £5 for all day parking. All of the proceeds go towards the maintenance and improvement of the forest trails.
12:00 - 14:00 Thursday 13th February 2025, The Taj Mahal Community Hub, Machynlleth
Nietzsche: Genius or Madman
Machynlleth Pub Philosophy meets on the second Thursday of the month in the Skinner's Arms, Machynlleth to discuss interesting things. For more info...
10:30 16th February 2025, Penmaenpool Toll Bridge
WALK : MID WALES – Mawddach Trail and Abergwynant Woods
Meeting at Penmaenpool car park we will walk past the historic wooden toll bridge and past the George pub. The trail leads us along the side of the Mawddach Estuary with stunning views over to Uwch Mynedd. We will then take the trail up through Abergwynant Woods. This is an ancient woodland full of native trees and plants. We will then return back along the Mawddach trail.
This event is for plus size people of all genders to create a safe and inclusive space. We do not set a size restriction on this, but if you are smaller than a size 18/2XL we would ask you to consider if there might be other groups that you could attend. More info...
10:00 - 16:30 Saturday 15th February 2025, The Free Library, Dolgellau
Yoga Workshop
Incase you didn't know ESY is holding an all day workshop on the 15th of February. 10 a.m till 4.30 p.m
Asana ~ Pranayama ~ Propswork ~ Meditation ~ Great Food & Refreshments included.
A few places left, max 20 places due to room size.
Cost £25.
Event by Snowdonia Yoga. More info contact: graemesweetapple@hotmail.com