WAG 2014 Mini Brochure - World Alternative Games

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World Alternative Games
Gemau Byd Arallddewisol
Llanwrtyd Wells, Mid Wales
August 8th- 25th 2014
This programme is free but a donation to one of our selected
charities, KWT or Wales Air Ambulance, would be appreciated!
Photographs by kind permission of Chris Prichard
The World Alternative Games
The Coolest Place to be in 2014 (Lonely Planet).
The first Games held in 2012 proved an astounding success with over 2000
competitors taking part in 35 events, from Worm Charming to Chariot
Racing, from the Bathtubbing Championships to the Wife Carrying
Championships.
The 2014 Games is set to become even bigger and better with some 60
events now being planned for the two weeks, including World Alternative
Games visiting the seaside, with events being held at Pendine Sands in
conjunction with and inaugural events at both Whitland, St. Clears, Porth
Eirias and Newport who will be hosts to the International Underwater
Hockey matches and a demonstration of underwater Rugby.
There will be days designed purely for the youngsters, with child-friendly
events such as Pooh Sticks and Rock, Paper, Scissors and taster sessions
by courtesy of Manor Adventure. Events that are held every year in
Llanwrtyd, by Green Events, such as the World Bog Snorkelling
Championships will also be part of the World Alternative Games in 2014.
Quirky new events such as belly flopping and water slide have been
introduced and there are a variety of cycling events to participate in
organised by Red Kite Events.
Our charity partners KWT have devised a Keep Wales Tidy Triathlon
and Air Ambulance will be present during the Manor Adventure day.
The Games will be run under the ethos of the 'Corinthian Spirit'. Although
there are no plans to take away the competitive edge of the Games, with
gold, silver and bronze medals being awarded for first, second and third
placed competitors,
Please also visit our website at www.worldalternativegames.co.uk where you
can register on-line.
We thank and acknowledge our supporters
Opening Ceremony - Friday 8th August
Competitors, Organisers and Friends will gather in the Neuadd
Square and the Games will be officially opened. A procession,
accompanied by a Samba Band, will collect Spa Water from the
Dol-y-Coed Well and place it in the Town Fountain - no doubt with
generous libations of different liquids!
To celebrate the opening of the games there is a concert in
Victoria Hall from the Builth Wells Male Voice Choir at 7.00pm.
Heritage Trail
Any Time
Heritage Free or
Centre Donation
Go on a 30 (or 60) minute stroll around the town to discover things of
historical interest about Llanwrtyd or download an app onto your phone
for a longer walk.
Organiser: Jen Walsby
Heritage & Arts Centre (Chapel opposite the
garage)
Turn up any time at the
Heritage & Arts Centre
to collect instructions.
A new Heritage and Arts Centre is planned to open in 2015 in the
former Congregational Chapel. Our vision is that visitors will not
only be offered an enjoyable and interesting experience within
the building itself, but they will also be inspired by the
exhibitions to explore the surrounding area. Visitors to the World
Alternative Games will through these heritage trails be able to
have a preview of what is in store , especially by downloading the
Powys County Council's free Mid Wales Trails app (available for
iOS and Android devices) written by Dan Boys and use it to
explore parts of the area around Llanwrtyd Wells.
Day 1 - Saturday 9th August
Red Kite Cycling Festival Road Sportive
9.00am
Llanwrtyd
Wells
£15.00
50, 80 or 130 mile well marked routes in the stunning countryside
surrounding Llanwrtyd Wells including food and medical cover
Organiser: Neil Delafield
Red Kite Events Tel: 07791204855
Restrictions See Website
Registration Details:
On Line @
www.redkite-events.co.uk
Mountain Bike Challenge
9.00am
Llanwrtyd
£15.00
Wells
50, 80 or 130k courses will cover varying terrain/challenges and include
food and medical cover
Red Kite Even ts Tel: 07791204855
On Line @
Observed Trials
5.00pm
Belle Vue
Free
Hotel
Complete this technical riding challenge without putting your feet down.
R ed Kite Events Tel: 07791204855
On Line @
Downhill Course
9.00am
Llanwrtyd
£15.00
Wells
An exciting Downhill Mountain Bike Challenge
Red Kite Events Tel:
On Line @
Day 1 - Saturday 9th August - continued
Kids Skills Day
10.30am
Dolwen
Fields
You never know what skills you have until you try!
Organiser:
World Alternative Games – Arthur Tel: 01591610836
Bring a standard bike
Mountain Bike Bunny Hop
On the day
7.00pm
Belle Vue
Hotel
Free
How high can you Bunny Hop on your mountain bike?
World Bathtubbing Championship (Round 4)
On Line @
North
Wales
All day International Bathtubbing action
Organiser: Tony Bain
Green Dragon Activities
Restrictions: Pre-registration required
[email protected]
Evening Music at the Stonecroft – Universal Translators - Free Entry
Day 2 - Sunday 10th August
Food Fayre
10.00am Bromsgrove Free to
to 4,00pm
Hall
Enter
A mix of stalls with local cheeses, meats, ciders, beers, preserves and
much more ….
Organisers: Taste Llanwrtyd.
Delyth Thomas & Penny Lane
Tables to be booked at £20.00 each by 1 st August if
possible and contact Delyth
07862726246 or 015916 10144
Worm Charming
10.30am
Ysgol Ad. £6.00
Dolafon Ju. £5 .00
How many worms can you charm out of the ground with just a garden
fork?
Organisers: Pete Brown, Karen Perkins, Ruth Shepherd
& Karen Gibson.
Categories: Adults – 16+ and Juniors - Teams of two
(Bring your own fork)
Space Hopper Race
www,worldalternativegames.co.uk
Spare pitches allocated on the day
11.15am
Ysgol Ad. £5.00
Dolafon Ju. £3 .00
Race around the marked course – suitable for both children and adults.
Organiser: Josh Perkins, Carol Prichard and
Ruth Shepherd
Categories: Open, U16 and Over 16
Or register on the day
World of Grip
10.00am
or Victoria £5.00
to 3.00pm Hall (If wet) See Below
Ysgol Dolafon
Come and see the experts compete in this fast growing sport with three
Holding events and World of Grip Medals up for grab!!!
Organiser: David Horne
Categories; First Timers and Women Free
Weigh in prior to 10.00am is
available
Day 2 - Sunday 10th August – continued
Egg Throwing
11.45am
Ysgol £4.00 per
Dolafon Team
Pairs of competitors throw raw eggs for each other to catch over
increasing distances until the inevitable happens!
Organiser: Bob Greenough, Ruth Shepherd and Josh
Perkins
Categories: Open;U11;U16 & Adults
Porta Putt
10.30am
Ysgol Ad. £4.00
Dolafon Ju. £3.00
Crazy Golf comes to Llanwrtyd
Organiser: Cindy, Jas and Seve Kukielka
Just turn up on the day!
Categories – Men’s, Women’s and Pro
Finger Jousting
10.30am
Ysgol Dolafon
or Victoria
Hall (If wet
£4.00
The Official World Finger Jousting Championship comes to Llanwrtyd –
how good is your prodding finger?
Organiser: Richard Gottfried 07941 263974
On the Day
Categories - Age 18 or over Pro; Amateur & Female
Hide N Seek
5.00pm
Top of
£12.00
Victoria Rd per Team
Teams of seven compete in 10 minute matches in a designated “hiding
area” – including a special children’s competition.
Organiser: Karen Perkins & Josh Perkins
Min 2 max 7 participants Adults and Juniors
Red Kite Cycling Festival Sportive
nd
2
9.00am
Llanwrtyd
Wells
£15.00
day of this event with different course
On Line @
Mountain Bike Challenge
9.00am
2
nd
Llanwrtyd
£15.00
Wells
day of this event with different course
On Line @
Downhill Race
9.00am
Llanwrtyd
£15.00
Wells
An exciting Downhill Mountain Bike Challenge
Unicycle Race
On Line @
pm
Llanwrtyd
Free
Wells
See the expert’s race through the town on these difficult to ride bikes.
Red Kite Events Tel:
On Line @
Slow Bicycle Race
1.00pm
Ysgol
Dolafon
£2.00
Ride a straight line course as slow as possible - Tricky!!
Organiser: World Alternative Games: Chris Perkins &
Nick Jones
Bring your own standard bike – no fixed wheels
On the Day or contact 01591
610836
North
Wales
Fun in the Sun “SUP” Race
Ever tried Stand Up Paddleboarding? – now’s your chance plus Coracles and
Kawheelies
to try.
Organiser: Tony Bain
Green Dragon Activities
Details:
On Line @
[email protected]
The World Alternative Games would not take place without the dedicated
work of a small band of volunteers including Gordon Green, pictured
above, receiving the Welsh 2013 Outstanding Achievement in Tourism
award for his work in promoting our town with quirky events. Thanks also
go to Pete Brown and Karen Perkins the Chairman and Secretary and all
the people who assist in staging the events.
Day 3 - Monday 11th August
Young Children’s day
10.00 am
to 4.00pm
Ysgol
Dolafon
£5.00
Fully supervised fun events.
Organiser: Mrs Lynn Ball
Restrictions – maximum age 11 Please bring a packed
Lunch, drinks will be provided.
Rock, Paper Scissors
3.00pm
Ysgol
Dolafon
£3.00
The favourite game for all ages under competition rules – great fun!
Organiser: Ruth Shepherd & Karen Gibson
Pooh Sticks
6.30pm
Wooden
Bridge
£3.00
Throw your stick into the River Irfon at the wooden bridge and see whose
stick makes it to the road bridge first.
Organiser: Bethan Hodges, Ruth Karen Gibson & Pete
Brown
Zombie Race
5.00pm
Victoria Ad. £5.00
Wells Ju. £3.00
Who will be the scariest runner?
Organiser: Josh Perkins, Bob Greenough & Karen Perkins Registration Details:
Fancy Dress is essential Prizes for U11,U16 & over 16 Or register on the day
Day 4 - Tuesday 12 th August
Scooter Slalom
Victoria Rd
Ad. £4.00
10.30am
& Ysgol
Ju. £3.00
Dolafan
Show off you scooter skills over this slalom course for children and adults.
Organiser: Pete Brown, Karen Perkins & Ruth Shepherd Registration Details:
Classes – U11, U16 & Adults
Helmets must be worn, safety gear advised.
Snail Racing
1.00pm
Ysgol
Dolafon
£3.00
No saddles required – you choose your snail and then wait!!
Organiser: Dimitri & Denis
Turn up on the day
Open Competition – no age limit!
The World Alternative Games is pleased to support the Wales Air
Ambulance.
Wales Air Ambulance is funded by
the people of Wales. The charity
operates three of the most
advanced air ambulances in the
UK, saving precious time and lives
– all thanks to you.
Donate online at:www.walesairambulance.com
Weather and emergencies permitting the Wales Air Ambulance will be
attending the Open Day at Manor Adventure on Saturday 23 rd August
Day 5 - Wednesday 13 th August
Guided Walk – Approximately 6 miles
10.00am
Neuadd
Square
Free
A Guided walk around our magnificent Countryside
Organiser: Gordon Green & the Walking Club
Sturdy Walking Boots etc
Guided Cycling
Phone 01591 610270
On the Day
10.30am
Neuadd
Square
Free
Guided cycling in our beautiful countryside
Organiser: World Alternative Games – Nick Jones
On the Day
Bring a standard Bik e – helmets to be worn.
Golf Cross – From 10.30am
am/pm
Plas y Cadno
Farm
Join us at this demonstration of an amazing new game
of Golf Cross. Golf played with an oval ball into a rugby style goal post
and recently introduced into Britain. Bring your own clubs (you don't need
a putter!! ) or we will supply them. Balls are supplied but you will be
charged if you lose one! Tuition supplied and you will play on the first few
holes of the first Golf Cross course planed for Wales (Possible Charge )
Organiser: Gordon Green & Bob Greenough
Find out more on
www.golfcross.co.uk/oval_ball.asp
Tippit
8.00 pm
Stonecroft
£1.00
Inn
Come along and try your luck in this team game
Organiser: Dewi Evans
On the Night
Day 6 - Thursday 14 th August
Pea Shooting
10.30am
Plas y Cadno Ad. £4.00
Farm
Ju. £3.00
The classic target challenge – no laser sights allowed!
Organiser: Josh Perkins,& Carol Prichard
Belly Flopping
10.30am
Farm
Ju. £3.00
You know you want to try this once in your life!
Organiser: Ruth Shepherd, Karen Perkins & Pete Brown
Water Slide
1.00pm
Farm
Ju. £3.00
How far can you slide?
Organiser: Pete Brown, Josh Perkins & Carol Prichard
The World Alternative Games Office and Shop, located just over the
Bridge, would welcome visitors and be happy to supply further details of the
events and local information including the many places to stay and eat in the
town. Telephone No 01591610451
The Tourist Information Centre is based in the Neuadd Arms Hotel and has
details of the extensive attractions around our area
Day 7 - Friday 15th August
Russian Egg Roulette
10.30am
Ysgol
Dolafon
Ad. £4.00
Ju. £3.00
Six players per round with six eggs but one is RAW – do you feel lucky!
Organiser: Dimitri & Pete Brown
Crempog Race
11.00am
Ysgol Ad. £4.00
Dolafon Ju. £3.00
Welsh pancake tossing
Organiser: Karen Perkins & Josh Perkins
Welsh Open Corinthian Conker Championship
1.00pm
Ysgol Ad. £4.00
Dolafan Ju. £3.00
Classic conker match using our conkers and stings but your knuckles!
Organiser: Tony Thorpe
Multi Sport Time Trial
3.00pm
Ysgol Ad. £4.00
Dolafan Ju. £3.00
Test yourself at a variety of sports including football, cricket, rugby,
hockey
Organiser: Bob Greenough & Josh Perkins
Classes- Under 16 & Adults
Day 7 - Friday 15th August – continued
Barrel Rolling
6.00pm
Llanwrtyd Ad. £4.00
Ju. £3.00
Wells
Roll a firkin barrel round the marked course in the best time- fancy dress
is optional!
Organiser: Pete Brown & Josh Perkins
Classes – U11, 11+ & Adults - Gloves recommended
The World Alternative Games is a fun event to promote the town
we all love but we also aim to raise funds for our Charities. This
year Keep Wales Tidy had been chosen as our official charity.
A Wales wide environmental charity, Keep Wales Tidy’s
mission is to protect and enhance our environment,
contributing towards a sustainable future.
Donations can be made via Virgin Money Giving
(http://tinyurl.comodwc49q) or contact Cath
(catherine.moulogo@keepwalestiday,org or 02920 381736)
Day 8 - Saturday 16th August
Llanwrtyd Wells Agricultural Show Day £3.00 Entry
The day includes horse, dog and sheep events with opportunities
for locals and non-locals alike to enter various competitions
including poetry, painting, cooking, horticulture and photography.
There are also sports for children and refreshments available.
This year the Show is playing host to two of the World Alternative
Games events.
Hay Bale Tossing
pm
Llanwrtyd
£3.00
Show Ground
Select your pitch fork and find out how high you can toss the bale of hay.
Organiser: Jen Walsby, Paul Schofield, Pete Brown,
Josh Perkins Karen Perkins
Categories: 16+ Ladies & Gents
Woolsack Carrying
pm
Llanwrtyd
£3.00
Show Ground
How fast can you run the course carrying a traditional sack of wool
Organiser: Jen Walsby, Paul Schofield, Pete Brown,
Josh Perkins Karen Perkins
Categories: 16+ Ladies & Gents
Evening entertainment at the Stonecroft Inn -Whitefern String
Band. A night of great music from this Resolven based band.
Wife Carrying
10.30am
Plas y Cadno
£12.00
Farm
Win the weight of your carried partner in beer
Organiser: Peter Brown, Karen Perkins, Gordon Green,
Josh Perkins
Teams of two adults
Husband Dragging
1.00pm
Plas y Cadno
£12.00
Farm
Drag your partner down the slippery slope to complete a series of chores!!
Organiser: Peter Brown, Karen Perkins, Gordon Green,
Josh Perkins
Teams of two adults
PINGPONGO
10.30am
Ysgol
Dolafon
Ad. £4.00
Ju. £3.00
Table Tennis but don’t let any of the obstacles get in the way!
Organiser: Karen Perkins & Carol Prichard
Juniors and Adults
Day 11 - Tuesday 19 th August
Hoop 2 Hoop
10.30am
Ysgol
Dolafon
Ad. £4.00
Ju. £3.00
Hoola Hopping with a twist and a target to hit
Organiser: Jessica Perkins & Rosie Jeffreys
U11, U16 & Adults
Horse Shoe Throwing
1.00pm
Ysgol
Dolafon
Ad. £4.00
Ju. £3.00
Throw your horseshoe around the peg
Organiser: Jen Walsby & Karen Perkins
U11, U16 & Adults - Horseshoes provided
Day 12 - Wednesday 20th August
International Underwater Hockey
Free to
9.00am to
Newport
5.00pm
Sports Village watch
Come and watch these stars of the future
Organiser: Andrew Stillwell
Guided Walk – Approximately 6 miles
www,gbuwh.co.uk
Registration by 16 th August
10.00am
Neuadd
Square
A Guided walk around our magnificent Countryside
Organiser: Gordon Green & the Walking Club
Sturdy Walking Boots etc
Phone 01591 610270
On the Day
Free
Day 12 - Wednesday 20th August - continued
Guided Cycling
10.30am
Neuadd
Square
Free
Guided cycling in our beautiful countryside
Organiser: World Alternative Games – Nick Jones
On the Day
Bring a standard Bike – helmets to be worn.
Golf Cross – From 10.30am
am/pm
Plas y Cadno Demonstrat
Farm
ion Free
Join us at this demonstration of an amazing new game
of Golf Cross. Golf played with an oval ball into a rugby style goal post
and recently introduced into Britain. Bring your own clubs (you don't need
a putter!! ) or we will supply them. Balls are supplied but you will be
charged if you lose one! Tuition supplied and you will play on the first few
holes of the first Golf Cross course planed for Wales (possible Charge).
Organiser: Gordon Green & Bob Greenough
www.golfcross.co.uk/oval_
ball.asp
Music Quiz
8.00pm
Stonecroft £4.00/T
Inn
eam
Test your music knowledge for the 50’s to the Naughties
Organiser: Dennis Reid
Teams of 4
On the night
Day 13 - Thursday 21st August
Gravy Wrestling - Sponsored by Cambrian Training 10.30am
Dolwen
Fields
£6.00
Come and wrestle in a slippery pool – fancy dress encouraged winners
chosen by public acclaim
Organiser: Karen Perkins, Jessica Perkins & Rosie
Jeffreys
Separate Female and Male matches over 16 only
Backward Running
11.30am
Dolwen Ad. £4.00
Fields Ju. £3.00
400m race around the track but not as easy as it sounds
Organiser: Pete Brown
U11, U16 and Adults
Bouncy Castle Wrapping
1.00pm
Dolwen
Fields
£6.00
How quick can your team deflate and pack up a bouncy castle back to its
original size?
Organiser: Carol Prichard
Teams of two
Wheelbarrow Racing - Sponsored by Cambrian
Training
3.00pm
Dolwen
Fields
Ad. £4.00
Ju. £3.00
Load up your wheelbarrow and negotiate a bumpy course
Organiser: Pete Brown,
& Ruth Shepherd
U16 and Adults - Wheelbarrows provided
Day 13 - Thursday 21st August – continued
Toe Wrestling
4.00pm
Dolwen
Fields
£4.00
Lock big toes – best of three to ground your opponent’s toe wins
Organiser: Karen Perkins
16+
9.00am to
Newport
Free to
5.00pm
www,gbuwh.co.uk
Day 14 - Friday 22nd August
“Twinning Day ”
10.30am
Ysgol
Dolafon
FREE
10.30 a.m Horse Shoe Quoits (on the grass)
1.00 p.m. Marbles (Bromsgrove Hall)
2.00 p.m. Slow Bicycle Race
Organiser: Twinning Committee: Contact Bryn on
01591610633
Register on the day
Conditions: Please bring your own standard bike –
no fixed wheels
Stiletto Race – Sponsored by MidWales “My Way”
10.30am
Ysgol
Dolafon
£4.00
Run 60yds in 3 inch stiletto shoes – no problem!! But can you win the race?
Organiser: Karen Perkins & Ruth Shepherd
Restrictions 16+ Bring your own shoes
Mad Shopper – Sponsored by MidWales “My Way”
11.15am
Ysgol
Dolafon
£4.00
Load your buggy, pick up your “child” and away you go – who will complete
the obstacle course in the quickest time?
Organiser: Karen Perkins & Ruth Shepherd
Restrictions 16+
Office Chair Racing – Sponsored by MidWales “My
Way”
12.00am
Ysgol
Dolafon
Ad. £4.00
Ju. £3.00
How about a spin around the “office” – chairs provided!
Organiser: Bob Greenough & Pete Brown
U11, U16 & Adults
Sack Fighting – Sponsored by MidWales “My Way”
1.00pm
Ysgol
Dolafon
Ad. £4.00
Ju. £3.00
Knock your opponent of a slippery pole!
Organiser: Dimitri, Bob Greenough & Pete Brown
U11, U16 & Adults
Day 14 - Friday 22nd August – continued
Barbeque at the Stonecroft Inn on behalf of
Keep Wales Tidy – Friday Evening – Please come
along, enjoy yourselves and support our official
charity.
Keep Wales Tidy Triathlon
1.00pm
Victoria Road
£25.00
to Finish at
per Team
Ysgol Dolafon
Special team event consisting of trolleys, tyres and hoopla that challenges
ability, pace and strength to help raise funds for our chosen charity
Organiser: Cath Moulongo & Karen Perkins
Maximum 5/team - 16+
9.00am to
Newport
Free to
5.00pm
Underwater Rugby Demonstration
www,gbuwh.co.uk
6.00pm to Newport
Free to
8.00pm Sports Village watch
Come and watch this exciting new sport as detailed on the One Show
Organiser: Andrew Stilwell
Twmpath
7.30 pm
Victoria £1.00
Hall
entry fee
Come and learn how to perfect Welsh Folk Dancing or just come and have
some fun!!!
Organiser: Twinning Committee
Day 16 - Saturday 23rd August
World Bog Triathlon
11.00am
Waen
See Below
Rhydd Bog
8 mile run – 120yd bog swim and 12 mile mountain bike ride – shortened
“bite size” course for juniors 14-17 – bring your own snorkel and flippers
Organiser: Green Events
Individuals Adults £15.00 Juniors £12.00
Relay Teams Adults £25.00 Juniors £20.00
www.g reen-events.co.uk
World Mountain Bike Bog Snorkelling
1.00pm
Waen
Ad. £15.00
Rhydd Bog Ju. £10.00
Iconic event riding a weighted bike while snorkelling along a peat bog
Organiser: Green Events: Jen Walsby & Paul Schofield
Donation for On Site parking requested
Juniors 14 -17yrs and Adults – Fancy dress optional
World Human Bog Dredging Championship
www.green -events.co.uk
2.00pm
Waen
Rhydd Bog
£12.00
per Team
Inaugural event where a women will drag a man by rope through the 60
yard bog – the twist is that parts of “Pete Bog” must be rescued along the
way.
Organiser: Gordon Green, Jen Welsby & Paul Schofield
16+
Children’s Day - Sponsored by Manor Adventure
am/pm
Manor
Adventure
Free
Archery, climbing and other activities combine to provide a brilliant fun
day out for the children while the adults stone skim and chariot to
victory.
Organiser: Pete Griffiths
Restrictions 6+
On the day
Day 16 - Saturday 23rd August - continued
Corinthian Stone Skimming Championship
Sponsored by Little Dragon Stones
10.30am
Abernant
Lake
£5.00
This skilful event brings hoards of experienced and novice skimmers aiming
to beat the records.
Organiser: World Alternative Games
U11 £4.00, U16 & Adults £5.00
Corinthian Mountain Bike Chariot Racing
2.00pm
Manor
Adventure
£18.00
per Team
Chariots and teams with skill and courage complete round a set course
Organiser: Green Events
Prizes for best Roman Costumes
www.green -events.co.uk
9.00am to
Newport
Free to
5.00pm
Underwater Rugby Demonstration
www,gbuwh.co.uk
6.00pm to Newport
Free to
8.00pm Sports Village watch
Come and watch this exciting new sport as detailed on the One Show
Organiser: Andrew Stilwell
Evening Music
Sean Saye at the Stonecroft Inn – a great party atmosphere
with music from the 50’s to the 70’s.
Jake Manning & Becca O'Hara (Folk duo) at the Nueadd Arm
Tractor and Truck Pulling at Plas-y-Cadno Farm on the 24th (2.00pm) and 25 th
(11.00am)
August. For those not in the “know” you will see powerful vehicles
trying to pull an increasing heavy sledge the maximum distance. Bar and
Caterer in Attendance – a great day out for All Ages.
Dyke Jumping
3.00pm
Plas y Ad. £4.00
Cadno FarmJu. £3.00
A new event to test jumping ability over a series of ditches
Organiser: Pete Brown & Karen Perkins
16+
Hooper’s World Bog Snorkelling
10.00am
Waen
Rhydd Bog
£15.00
The World Famous event – come along and attempt to beat Dineka
Maguire’s world record of 1min 23.13secs or Jack Everist’s Junior record
of 2min 20.38secs – or come and watch the fun for free but bring your
Welly boots.
Organiser: Green Events; Jen Walby, Paul Schofield
Donation for On Site parking requested
www.green-events.co.uk
Juniors 14 -17yrs and Adults – Fancy dress optional
Entries close 17th Ausgust
Ditch Racing
11.00am
£4.00
Missed out on Bog Snorkelling – then this is your chance to get wet!
Organiser: Denleigh Jones & Bridie March
15+
Sunday Evening entertainment
Floyd Earl Band at the Stonecroft Inn,
The Heather Bebb Band (Rock/Blues/Pop) at the Neuadd Arms
Vintage Tractor and Truck Road Run
Quadrathlon
10.30am
Manor Ad. £4.00
Adventure Ju. £3.00
Running, Cycling, Archery etc
Organiser: World Alternative Games
11to 16 yrs and Adults
5 KM Run
10.30am
Plas y Cadno
£6.00
Farm
Classic Cross country run through our magnificent scenery
Organiser: Bob Greenough & Karen Perkins
Restrictions 16+
Cani Cross
11.30am
Plas y Cadno
£6.00
Farm
Bring your dog along as company for this run!
Organiser: Gordon Green & Karen Perkins
Restrictions 16+
Closing Ceremony
This will commence at 2.00 p.m. and will include the return of the
spa waters to the Dol y Coed Well. Other activities will be
incorporated into the afternoon with a barbecue and music
celebration for all at the Stonecroft Inn to end a wonderful 2½
weeks of fun, laughter and quirky events.
For further information on all of the events or camping please
contact:01591610332, 01591610836, 01591610270, 01591610451,
01591610666 or visit our website, or event organisers individual
websites.
Visit http://www.worldalternativegames.co.uk where the
registration link is open for events and camping. Bog events and
mountain bike chariot racing information can be found at
http://www.green-events.co.uk and cycling at www.redkiteevents.co.uk
For accommodation providers please visit
http://www.visitmidwales.co.uk/destination/Llanwrtyd-Wells.aspx
Llanwrtyd Wells – the smallest town in Britain
Llanwrtyd Wells lies at the heart of one of the last remaining wilderness
areas in Great Britain. Official figures have proven that the area has the
cleanest air in the land, and the low light pollution levels make it one of the
few remaining places in which you can still observe the Milky Way and other
constellations at night. It lies astride the River Irfon on the A483 between
Builth Wells and Llandovery. The River Irfon begins in a Site of Special
Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is an upper tributary of the River Wye, to
which salmon return to spawn each year. The river flows through mountains,
hidden valleys and many conservation sites surrounding Llanwrtyd, which
provide habitats for many rare species of flora and fauna. If you are lucky
enough you may have the privilege of spotting a rare red squirrel.
With the successful re-population of the Red Kite following its near
extinction, they are frequently to be seen soaring
wild and free in the skies above the town, the area in which the few
remaining birds in the middle of the last century survived.
If you enjoy the outdoors, Llanwrtyd Wells is a fantastic centre for activities
such as mountain biking, walking, fishing and bird watching. We have miles of
unspoilt scenery and wonderful hills and river valleys to walk. Many of the
routes you can follow are old Drovers' roads, used for over 500 years by
farmers to 'drove' their flocks of cattle, sheep, geese and other livestock to
sell in the profitable markets of England.
For the more leisurely inclined, the mountains, valleys and surrounding
villages can be explored by scenic car tour or using the Heart of Wales
railway line. In close proximity there are old Roman roads, ancient standing
stones, tiny chapels and churches to discover, as well as small market towns
and local farmers' markets. For the visitor with an interest in history, why
not explore our links with Bromsgrove in the west Midlands, Czeskjt Krumlov
in the former Czechoslovakia, and Meriel in France.
Llanwrtyd Wells began its life as a tiny hamlet called PontRhyd-y-Ffera u
(Bridge over the ankle deep ford). The original Llanwrtyd, known today as Old
Llanwrtyd, is centred around the church of St David's a mile or so up the
valley towards Abergwesyn. It was the discovery of the mineral waters in 1732
that originally brought fame to Llanwrtyd. Today the town is better known
for eccentric sports such as The World Bog Snorkelling Championships, The
Man Vs Horse Marathon and The Real Ale Wobble! There were numerous
mineral springs in the ancient volcanic area around Llanwrtyd Wells, but it
wasn't until 1732 that the benefits of the sulphur spring waters at Dolycoed
were discovered by the Rev. Theophilus Evans, vicar of Llangammarch Wells.
The Rev. Evans suffered from scurvy, and whilst walking through the
Dolycoed Park, he saw an extremely healthy looking frog in the spring.
Supposing that, despite its foul smell, the water in the spring might have
helped the frog, he decided to take the water himself, and his scurvy was
cured. From then on the fame of such treatments spread until a group of
four wells dominated Llanwrtyd: Dolycoed, Victoria, Abernant and Henfron.
The arrival of the railway turned the town into a fabulous holiday centre
attracting huge numbers from the mining communities of south Wales. Trains
began to run through Llanwrtyd Wells, along what is now the Heart of Wales
Line, on 8th June 1868. Prior to this the town was on a stagecoach route (now
A483) between Swansea and Llandrindod Wells. Some of the visitors formed
entertainment committees and held Eisteddfodau. One of these resulted in
the composition of Sospan Fach - now heard at every rugby match the Welsh
team plays.
We trust you will enjoy the Games and come back to see us to experience our
fantastic town and the many events we hold throughout the year. Please keep
in touch via www.llanwrtyd.org.uk
Location Map
Camping - including camper vans
Camping areas are available at Plas-y-Cadno Farm & Dolwen Fields

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