2025 Popular Weekend Events in Aberystwyth(July Updated)

Dates & Times: Aberystwyth RFC 31st of May and 1st of June 9am to 4pm Phone: 07469379787 Email: aparry@wru.wales WRU Coaching Youths (12+) and AdultsQualification: WRU Level 1Course Cost: £120WRU LEVEL 1 Aims The course provides coaches with an introduction to the game of rugby union and the principles and practice of safe, ethical and effective management and coaching of players of all ages. The course qualifies the coach to act as an assistant to a more qualified coach. The Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Rugby Union aims to develop a coach's ‘How to Coach’ skills as well as improve their 'What to coach Skills'. The course includes the IRB Rugby Ready course.The course is a modular course made up of the following units: Unit 1- Introduction to Safe and Ethical Rugby Union The role of the coachWorking with ChildrenBasic Laws of the GameHealth and SafetyUnit 2 – Plan Rugby Union Coaching Sessions Planning for Delivery of Coaching SessionsUnit 3 - Deliver Rugby Union Coaching Sessions Principles of Warm up and Cool DownSkill Development (Generic and position specific skills)Communication SkillsObservation of Performance(All units are mandatory and unit certification is available) Entry Requirements: Minimum Age 18 Course Arrangements / Outline The course is 21hrs in duration (16hrs on course, 5hrs home study)The course is a competence based course and involves on-course appraisalThe course involves both classroom and outdoor practical sessions. Coaches are expected to participate fully in all activitiesLunch and refreshments will be provided on all courses Information Source: Welsh Rugby Union | eventbrite

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Outline Programme: 09.30 Registration (coffees available in Art Centre Café) 10.00 Welcome CGS /BSMGP 10.30 Speaker and Q&A: ‘Unearthing Connection’ - Linda Norris will talk about her recent work (some of which is currently on show in Aberystwyth Arts Centre) using glass and glaze to investigate aspects of archaeology and illuminate overlooked craft in society. 11.30 Coffee Break (Arts Centre Café) 12.00 Pecha Kucha (members of CGS and BSMGP share an aspect of their practise) 13.00 Lunch (Arts Centre Café or bring a picnic) 14.00 Speaker and Q&A: Verity Pulford will talk about her love of learning and experimentation most recently enabled by her QEST scholarship and Arts Council of Wales funding. How play is fundamental to making her pieces. She will show images of her latest works and discuss their conception. 15.00 Speaker and Q&A: 'Staying Positive and Making Things Happen' - Catrin Jones will talk about the background and process of making glass artworks for the public realm, remaining adaptable, the challenges involved in working to a brief, a budget and to a deadline, culminating in her most recent project for 'The Leri', a new cancer unit for Bronglais hospital, Aberystwyth. 16.00 Tea and Round Table discussion 17.00 Summary 17.30 Optional tour of The Leri, Catrin’s commission at Bronglais Hospital 18.15 Optional Sea Swim 19.00 Optional Evening Meal Medina Café Cost: £35 members CGS and BSMGP (non-members £40 and students £25) Lunch and refreshments will be available to purchase from the Arts Centre Café. Parking in the Arts Centre Carpark is free at weekends. If required overnight accommodation onsite can be arranged from £40pp at The Bunkhouse Getting there We encourage members to apply to share an aspect of their practise in a Pecha Kucha style session. Petch Kucha sessions will last 7 minutes and participants will show 10 images of their work. Apply here Cymdeithas Gwydr Cyfoes (CGS) - Symposiwm Gwydr yng Nghymru Canolfan y Celfyddydau, Aberystwyth Dydd Sadwrn 13 Medi 2025 09.30 – 17.30 Mae symposiwm Aberystwyth yn cynnig cyfle i wneuthurwyr gwydr (ac eraill sydd â diddordeb mewn gwydr yng Nghymru) ddod at ei gilydd, clywed siaradwyr, rhwydweithio a rhannu syniadau a gwybodaeth. Mae croeso i chi ddod â darn o waith i'w arddangos a'i drafod mewn sgwrs bwrdd crwn. Archebwch eich lle yma Rhaglen: 09.30 Cofrestru (lluniaeth ar gael yng Nghaffi Canolfan y Celfyddydau) 10.00 Croeso CGS / BSMGP (Cymdeithas Meistri Peintwyr Gwydr Prydain) 10.30 Siaradwr a sesiwn holi ac ateb: 'Datgelu Cysylltiad' - Bydd Linda Norris yn siarad am ei gwaith diweddar (mae rhai o’i darnau yn cael ei harddangos ar hyn o bryd yng Nghanolfan y Celfyddydau, Aberystwyth) gan ddefnyddio gwydr a gwydredd i ymchwilio i agweddau ar archaeoleg a goleuo crefftau sydd wedi'u hanwybyddu o fewn cymdeithas. 11.30 Egwyl Goffi (Caffi Canolfan y Celfyddydau) 12.00 Pecha Kucha (aelodau CGS a BSMGP yn rhannu agwedd ar eu hymarfer) 13.00 Cinio (Caffi Canolfan y Celfyddydau neu dewch â phicnic) 14.00 Siaradwr a sesiwn holi ac ateb: Bydd Verity Pulford yn siarad am ddatblygiadau diweddar yn ei hymarfer. 15.00 Siaradwr a sesiwn holi ac ateb: 'Aros yn Gadarnhaol a Gwneud i Bethau Ddigwydd' - Bydd Catrin Jones yn siarad am gefndir a phroses gwneud gweithiau celf gwydr ar gyfer y parth cyhoeddus, parhau i fod yn addasadwy, yr heriau sy'n gysylltiedig â gweithio i friff, gweithio i gyllideb ac i derfyn amser, gan arwain at ei phrosiect diweddaraf ar gyfer 'Y Leri', uned ganser newydd ar gyfer ysbyty Bronglais, Aberystwyth. 16.00 Te a thrafodaeth Bwrdd Crwn 17.00 Crynodeb 17.30 Taith ddewisol o amgylch Y Leri, comisiwn Catrin yn Ysbyty Bronglais (i'w chadarnhau) 18.15 Nofio Môr Dewisol 19.00 Pryd Nos Dewisol Caffi Medina Cost : £35 i aelodau CGS a BSMGP (£40 i’r rhai nad ydynt yn aelodau a £25 i fyfyrwyr) Bydd cinio a lluniaeth ar gael i'w prynu o Gaffi Canolfan y Celfyddydau neu dewch â phicnic. Mae parcio ym maes parcio Canolfan y Celfyddydau am ddim ar benwythnosau. Os oes angen, gellir trefnu llety dros nos ar y safle o £40 y pen yn The Bunkhouse. Cyrraedd Rydym yn annog artistiaid sy'n mynychu i wneud cais i rannu agwedd ar eu hymarfer mewn sesiwn arddull Pecha Kucha. Bydd sesiynau Petch Kucha yn para 7 munud a bydd y cyfranogwyr yn dangos 10 delwedd o'u gwaith. Gwnewch gais yma . Information Source: Contemporary Glass Society | eventbrite

Join repair artist Thea Batty in discovering the basics of applying Japanese sashiko to your well-worn clothing. Originating in Japan during the Edo period (1603-1867), sashiko is an ancient stitching practice that was traditionally used to mend and reinforce worn-out garments. Initially developed out of necessity, the art of sashiko has evolved into a decorative form of clothing repair and embroidery, passed down through generations. Today, it is often associated with mindfulness and seen as a subtle statement against fast fashion. What you will learn: The history and contemporary evolution of Japanese sashiko. Assess the damaged area and understand the fabric you’re about to mend. Identify complementary/suitable fabric to patch the damaged area. Prepare the area to be stitched, ensuring durability and movement to the garment. Future-proof your garments for lifelong wear with this newfound skill. Who is this for? This workshop is for complete beginners and confident stitchers alike, no prior experience needed. What do you need to bring? All equipment and materials will be provided. If you have something to mend, please do bring it along, if you forget – don’t fret! Thea will provide samples for you to work on. How can you prepare? If you can, please ensure your garment has been ironed before the session. This makes stitching the mend easier. No waterproof or coated fabrics, leather, or suede. Extremely fragile or crumbling fabrics may not be suitable for repair in-session. Information Source: Thea Batty | Power of Selection | eventbrite

The main theme of this year's conference is the importance of recording the birds you hear and see and how all records not only increase our knowledge of birds in Wales, but can help conservation, habitat restoration and maintenance. The theme will be illustrated with two keynote presentations by Andy King and Dr Stephanie Tyler (both holders of WOS Lifetime Achievement Awards) and a series of short presentations by amateur Welsh birders who enjoy participating in a range of surveys and projects. Julian Hughes (RSPB) and Richard Facey (NRW) will discuss how surveys and projects provide invaluable information for wider work by professional conservation organisations. Finally, Ieuan Evans (BTO) will talk about recording in the future, established and new techniques. Our President, Iolo Williams, will summarise the day's events and there will be the usual stalls, displays, raffle and Silent Auction (great prizes), excellent refreshments and the presentation of Lifetime Achievement, Student Research and Photo Competition awards and prizes. Booking is through Eventbrite - go to to book your tickets. We shall be limiting numbers to last year's record attendance of 165 delegates, so make sure you get your places as soon as possible. Young Conservationist Bursaries will be available to WOS Young Birders to help with the costs of attendance and travel. Information Source: Welsh Ornithological Society, in association with BTO and RSPB Cymru | eventbrite

Welcome to BSidesAberystwyth! Date: 22 November 2025 Location: Arad Goch Join us for a day of cybersecurity discussions, workshops, and networking with fellow enthusiasts in beautiful Aberystwyth. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, there's something for everyone at BSidesAberystwyth. Come share your knowledge, learn from others, and connect with like-minded individuals. Don't miss out on this exciting event - mark your calendar and get ready for a day of fun and learning! Information Source: eventbrite