For culture vultures
Check out the Cultural Olympiad programme Olympiad programme includes:
Following the Flame exhibitions at Langstone, near Newport
19 March – 28 April, Newport Museum & Art Gallery 30 March – 16 June and Shire Hall in Monmouth 7–29 May. This exhibition explores the history of often-forgotten Welsh Olympians and Paralympians through their own words and images. See an inspiring collection of photographs and sporting memorabilia.
www.wrexham.gov.uk/english/heritage/flame
Elemental at Blaenavon Ironworks 29 – 30 June Twilight performances combining music, words, dance and drama which celebrate Wales’ metalworking heritage.
head4arts.org.uk
The Pilgrimage 2012 A 22-day pilgrimage takes place between Llanthony Abbey in the Black Mountains and St David’s in Pembrokeshire, along the ancient pilgrimage route. In the 12th century Pope Calixtus II declared that two pilgrimages to St Davids equalled one to Rome and as a result many followed the path. Storyteller and guide Andrew Dugmore will be setting out from Llanthony on 16 June to walk the route, following in the steps of kings, saints, madmen and paupers. Visitors can join him by booking a place on the pilgrimage. At key points along the route, such as castles and holy wells, there will be events, performances and workshops. The journey asks can there be meaning for a modern day pilgrim?
pilgrimage2012.co.uk
Fast Facts Olympic medal winners from this area include : Sir Harry Llewellyn – show jumping (1952), David Broome – show jumping (1960 & 1968), Jamie Baulch – athletics (1996) and Tom Lucy – rowing (2008).
The inaugural World Alternative Games takes place on 1 & 2 September with some events, including underwater hockey – known as Octopush – being held in Newport.
worldalternativegames.co.uk
The city of Newport held its very first marathon in 2011. Put 28 October in your diary if you fancy taking part this year.
newportmarathon.org.uk
Top to bottom: Following the Flame exhibition Inspiration for the Elemental show at Blaenavon Ironworks
For armchair athletes Golf The Celtic Manor Wales Open 31 May – 3 June
walesopen.com
Horse Racing Chepstow
chepstow-racecourse.co.uk
Rugby Newport Gwent Dragons
newportgwentdragons.com
visitwyevalley.com
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