What’s On Events Swansea National


Waterfront Museum If you’re in the middle of planning what to do for the half term holidays, then make sure Swansea’s National Waterfront Museum is firmly on your list. The next couple of months are bursting with a range of fun-packed events and exciting exhibitions. To celebrate National Science & Engineering Week, families will get the chance to Make Soap with Mum (17th & 18th March, 11.30am, 1pm & 3pm), a hands-on workshop where those taking part can have a go at making their own luxury bar of soap. Then during the Easter break, families put themselves in the picture (2nd-5th April & 9th-15th April, 11.30am-1pm & 2pm-3.30pm) as they transport themselves into an old photo before turning it into a postcard. Rounding things off will be a special Willy Wonka Easter Fun Day (6th April, 12pm-4pm) complete with a golden ticket train and chocolate. Visit www.museumwales.ac.uk or contact 01792 638950 for more information.


Family History Day Rhondda Heritage Park, Trehafod,


Nr Pontypridd CF37 2NP Saturday 19th May 11am - 4pm


Whether you are interested in local history or researching your family tree visit the Rhondda Heritage Family History Day for lots of useful advice. Tel: 01443 682036. Free admission


A Fun Family Easter Dyffryn Gardens


6th – 9th April 10am – 6pm Visit the stunning Dyffryn Gardens this Easter for 4 days of Easter family fun and entertainment. Take your


time soaking up the beauty of the Edwardian gardens, while indulging in an array of activities including face painting, storytelling, craft workshops, magic shows and much, much more - designed to keep the whole family entertained. Normal admission charges apply. Celebrate Mothering Sunday on March 18th with free admission into the gardens for Mums. For further details on events visit www.dyffryngardens.com or call: 02920 593328


Bridgend Mash Up 2012 Bridgend Town Centre


This year’s Mash Up is going to be bigger and better and couldn’t be more relevant with many of the sporting activities tak- ing place, featuring in London 2012. As Olympic fever starts to grip the country, the Mash Up is placed to give South Wales their own mini sporting spectacle with a twist! Taking place on the 19th May in Bridgend Town Centre and with the Olympic torch running through the town centre the following weekend, the Mash Up offers the visitors to Bridgend an event to remember whether your just watching or having a go! Free Event. For more info visit www.bridgendbites.com


Sunday March 25th


The Sport Relief Mile Ynysangharad Park. From 10am.


Get a spring into your step for the annual run that’s as much about having a laugh and helping others as it is about breaking records. The Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile in lovely Ynysangharad Park offers one, three and six mile courses to suit every level of fitness, and if you want your pooch to jog along with you or you’d like to run in an Incredible Hulk suit you’re more than encouraged to do so. Register online and start badgering your friends for that sponsorship cash for one of Britain’s most popular charities. Registration fee: Children £3, adults £6, families £15. www.sportrelief.com


Saturday 19th May Macmillan Cancer


Rhondda Walk 2012 Treherbert to Rhondda Heritage Park. What better way to spend an early summer’s day than strolling through the beautiful Rhondda Valley and helping to support Macmillan Cancer in the process. The Rhondda Walk this year is an 11 mile meander from Treherbert to the Rhondda Heritage Park – rated as moderate in difficulty. Dogs, children and pushchairs are all welcome on a route that is largely paved. There’s a £10 registration fee and you’ll get a goody bag as well as free shuttle coaches. Register online and get fundraising. Registration: £10. www.macmillan.org.uk/walking


Saturday 16th June


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