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Early Summer [ Winter ] [ Spring ] [ Early Summer ] [ School Holidays ] [ Late Summer ] [ Autumn ] Over the last few years it has been very warm in May and June. The lambs are growing and the valley is full of the sound of them. The swallows begin to arrive and can be seen taking the mud out of the river for their nests
The last of the daffodils can still be seen along the banks of the valley and the bluebells are around still, as are the primroses. There is a lot to see by foot, by bike or by arranging a horse ride across Beacon Hill. Lots of nesting going on and the heath land is positively alive with all types of birds and birds of prey.
The Buzzards have been known to land in the garden at Rose Cottage and we have seen a fox curl up and go to sleep by the shed. Mostly though there are nuthatches, willow tits, woodpeckers, dippers, kingfishers, tree creepers the odd blackcap and many more to be seen through the window.
The main tourist attractions are open and getting a steady trickle of visitors. Powis Castle is a joy all the summer and autumn.
A trip there to Welshpool can also take in several gardens in the vicinity as well as the Llanfair and Welshpool light railway www.wllr.org.uk On the way home the old railway station building on the ring road is now a retail outlet with a delightful café. Lots of things to buy and something to take home for the folk who are looking after the cat! Events locally The same events continue as per Spring-news of valley events as they happen, available in the cottage. Clun Green Man Festival 4th April-7th May is a short drive away (30 mins) and it is great fun to watch the medieval customs. http: www.clungreenman.org.uk Events 2012 May 21st to June 10th The Hay literary festival at Hay on Wye said to be the largest literary festival in the world-there is certainly lots to see, to eat, to read and to listen to. (Just over an hour’s drive) June 1st-30th Exhibition of wool and willow craft at Llanidloes (35mins) www.quilt.org.uk June 15th to July 1st Gregynog festival - This was the home of the famous patrons of the arts, the Davies sisters and is now owned by the University of Wales. This is a musical event well worth a visit (40min drive) www.gwylgregynogfestival.org June (tba) Walk the Borders – Spring garden tour of Powis Castle with the National Trust explaining both its history and the planting of the gardens –Welshpool June 7th / July 31st Dam open day – explore the inside of the spectacular Elan Valley dams www.elanvalley.org.uk June 9th Man versus Horse 22mile marathon-Llanwrtyd Wells www.green-events.co.uk July 13th-15th Country and Western Music Festival in the grounds of Powis Castle Welshpool - see www.heulwentrust.co.uk June 23rd Drovers walk Llanwrtyd Wells. A 10, 15, or 25mile walk along the old Drovers route beginning from the square at 9am. Llanwrtyd Wells can also be reached by train from Knucklas. June 23rd-July 8th Ludlow Festival – Cultural festival of which the highlight is a Shakespearean play in the grounds of Ludlow Castle see- www.ludlowfestival.co.uk June 24th /July 15th Dambusters walk Elan Valley- A 4 mile guided walk to look at the history and natural history of the area, including the remains of Nant y Gro Dam which was used for tests before the WW2 Dambusters Raid www.elanvalley.org.uk July 9th Minerva Quilt Exhibition of antique and new quilts –Llanidloes www.quilt.org.uk July 21st-August 31st Kids summer scavenge- a family event run by the élan valley visitor centre where you can call in to pick up your bag and instructions as to what to do! www.elanvalley.org.uk July 20th/21st/22nd Titley Jazz Festival www.titleyjazz.com Just 20 minutes from Rose Cottage this festival is a must for Jazz lovers. July 23rd-26th The Royal Welsh Show- RW Showground Builth Wells (45min drive) a true highlight for lovers of all things rural and agricultural. Lots to see, buy and experience www.rwas.co.uk
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© Helen J Rickerby 2006-2012 Self catering holiday accommodation in Powys: Rose Cottage, Dutlas, Knighton, Powys. LD7 1YB. |
