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Eleven must-do activities at this year’s Royal Welsh Show

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2 years ago

June 10, 2024

THE Royal Welsh Show is renowned for its livestock competitions, but there’s a lot more to enjoy around the showground.

The pinnacle event in the British agricultural calendar, the Royal Welsh Show takes place at the showground in Llanelwedd, Builth Wells from July 22-25.

The show attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors to the heart of Mid Wales to celebrate the very best of Welsh and British agriculture. The action-packed four-day event features exciting competitions, livestock, horticulture, forestry, crafts, countryside sports, shopping, food and drink, a 12-hour programme of non-stop entertainment, attractions, displays and much more.

Here are 11 fun things you can get up to at this year’s show:

Check out the brand new Horticulture Village, celebrating all aspects of horticulture in Wales, including talks and demonstrations, VIP guests, competitions, micro beds, a sensory garden, live music and food court.
Watch the opening ceremony on Monday morning. This year’s show will be officially opened by Charles Arch, a well-known voice who started commentating back in 1980.
Cool down with an ice cream – pop along to Minoli’s of Machen under the Grandstand who are celebrating 30 years of trading at the show!
Watch the Farmers Weekly Britain’s Fittest Farmer qualifying heats competition in the Sports Village on Thursday, where farmers face a series of tough physical challenges designed to test speed, strength and stamina.
Shop around the stalls – pick up all sorts of unique and interesting souvenirs and gifts from the hundreds of trade stands.
Enjoy a well-deserved rest and bite to eat in the Welsh Food Village, Gwledd | Feast.
Experience the buzz of the Meirionnydd Shearing Centre on Wednesday afternoon for the senior championships.
Watch the pole climbing competition – new poles have been sourced from the nearby Doldowlod Estate to re-introduce the much-loved pole climbing competition. Weighing five tons each and standing 90 feet long, the poles are made from trees planted more than 60 years ago.
Watch the Grand Parade – take in the atmosphere of the Main Ring as winning livestock and horses come together on Wednesday and Thursday afternoon.
Sample the delicious goods from around Wales in the renowned Food Hall – from savoury delights to sweet treats.
Catch the Main Ring entertainment from 8am-8pm everyday – including the JCB Dancing Diggers, a Heavy Horse musical display, the RAF Falcons, the Regimental Band of the Royal Welsh and Meirion Owen and his sheepdogs. To mark the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society’s 120th anniversary and celebrate the feature county of Ceredigion, a Celebration of Welsh Agriculture Display will include a larger than life-size puppet of a Ceredigion farmer with animals, performers and singers. A unique display, not to be missed.

Advance online tickets for the show are now available at www.rwas.wales / www.cafc.cymru .

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Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

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3 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Group marks December meeting with charity collection and Christmas celebrations

NARBELLES WI rounded off the year with a festive December meeting featuring a bring-and-share buffet, party games and a Secret Santa gift exchange.

Members also used the occasion to support families in need across the county, collecting food items and presenting a £120 cheque to Ann Watling from Pembrokeshire Food Bank. The donation represents the proceeds of the group’s bucket collection during Narberth Civic Week 2024.

A spokesperson for the WI said the group was delighted to finish the year “with fun, friendship and a chance to give something back to the community.”

(Photo: Narbelles WI members presenting the cheque to Ann Watling, Pembrokeshire Food Bank.)

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Annual charity carol service raises funds for good causes

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1 day ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

MID and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service held its annual Charity Carol Service on Wednesday (Dec 10) at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel in Crymych.

The event brought together members of the local community alongside Fire Service staff for an evening of carols, readings and festive refreshments, marking the Christmas season in a warm and inclusive atmosphere.

This year’s service supported two important charities — the Fire Fighters Charity and Cancer Research Wales — with all proceeds going directly towards their ongoing work.

A total of £597 was raised on the night, which will be shared equally between the two charities.

The Service thanked the congregation at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel for hosting the event, as well as everyone who gave their time, support and generosity to make the evening such a success.

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3 Amigos toy bike run under way across Pembrokeshire

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1 day ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Castle Inn fun runners back festive charity event

THE ANNUAL 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run is under way this afternoon (Saturday), with hundreds of motorcyclists setting off from Pembroke to raise funds for children’s services.

Riders gathered at The Commons car park in Pembroke from around midday before departing shortly after 1:00pm. The festive convoy is travelling along its traditional route, taking in Pembroke Dock and continuing through parts of the county including Neyland, Milford Haven and Haverfordwest.

The event is organised by the 3 Amigos and Dollies Motorcycle Group and has become a much-anticipated Christmas tradition in west Wales, with toys and donations collected for children receiving care within the Hywel Dda University Health Board area.

Also supporting the event are fun runners from the Castle Inn in Pembroke, who have been fundraising in aid of the 3 Amigos. The group are pictured alongside participants from today’s run.

The 3 Amigos have been raising funds for children’s wards and health charities for more than twenty-five years, with their Easter and Christmas events continuing to make a positive difference to young patients and their families.

Organisers have thanked the public for their support and asked road users to be mindful of the large convoy as it passes through towns and villages this afternoon.

Photo caption:
Festive fundraising: Fun runners from the Castle Inn, Pembroke, pictured supporting the 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run (Pic: Martin Cavaney/Herald)