Events
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from July to late December
We won't be open every weekend but we do have a full programme of events you can enjoy.
Some will be very popular so it is advisable to book early!​
You would be made very welcome.
AUTUMN SEASON 2025.
Friday 3rd October 2pm
REPTILE WALK WITH JOE ROBERTS (ARC)
Joe, from Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust, will lead a slow walk around Pensychnant and the surrounding heathlands to look for snakes, slow- worms and lizards. We will have placed refugia (corrugated sheets) in the habitat
in the weeks prior, to increase our chances of seeing these wary and elusive animals. About 2 miles easy walking. This walk was cancelled last month because of rain - many thanks to Joe for kindly re-arranging. Free but booking essential - Email jpt.pensychnant@btinternet.com
Donations appreciated.
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Friday 3rd October 7:30pm
‘ADAR WLYPTIR CYMRU.
WETLAND BIRDS OF WALES’
BY GETHIN JENKINS-JONES
Gethin is responsible for expanding the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) volunteer community in Wales. He will be sharing some facts from the Wetland Bird Survey in Wales.
Cambrian Ornithological Society meeting. £1.
All welcome.
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Saturday 4th October 7:30pm
JONATHAN RICHARDS (GUITAR)
Jonathan Richards is one of North Wales' most highly acclaimed classical guitarists so we are fortunate indeed that he has taken Pensychnant to his heart and played several fund-raising concerts for us over the years. £15
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Sunday 5th October
2pm - 5pm
ANECDOTES OF PENSYCHNANT –
A CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP
WITH JULIAN THOMPSON & ALISON LAYLAND
Julian will relate some of the querky history of Pensychnant: the ascent of the Stott family; a case of arson; the ghost story. Hopefully this will inspire
you to weave your own creative writing under the creative guidance of a an experienced writer.
Free but please book -
Email jpt.pensychnant@btinternet.com
Donations appreciated.
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Monday 6th October 7:30pm
MOTH GROUP
Informal meeting of North Wales Moth Group. Donations appreciated.
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Wednesday 22nd October 7pm
‘THE WITCH TRIALS OF NORTH WALES’
BY MORGAN DITCHBURN
This talk by local historian Morgan Ditchburn, traces the history of the witch trials in North Wales, first setting them against the turbulent backdrop of
European and British witch-hunting, before delving into the remarkable and sometimes tragic cases that unfolded across the North Wales region. £6.
This talk has been a sell-out success throughout North Wales, so Booking essential
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Saturday 25th October
10am - 4pm
ARTISTS MASTERCLASS - FUNGI
WITH PHILIP SNOW
Philip Snow’s paintings of fungi are some of
his best. He will lead a short walk in the woods for inspiration and specimens before a masterclass in painting these subtle forms. He will demonstrate using a video link to show his brush strokes on the big screen, before an afternoon for your own efforts under his expert guidance. £65.
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Wednesday 29th October
6pm – 9pm
SILVER-SMITHING –
SEA-GLASS PENDANT
WITH EVIE ROBERTS
Make your own sea glass pendant using sterling silver to create a bezelsetting for your chosen piece of glass. (A selection of sea-glass will be available but you may bring your own).
All materials provided. No experience needed.
Tea & cake included. £65.
Book at emporiumconwy
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Saturday 1st November
10am - 5pm
FRESHWATER MICROBIOTA
WITH WYN HUGHES
Wyn will give an in-depth introduction to families and genera of the largely unknown, but vitally important, microscopic biodiversity in freshwater, followed by a microscope session which will introduce you to a World unimagined. £20.
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Sunday 2nd November
1pm - 4pm
GLASS FUSING WORKSHOP –
CHRISTMAS TREES
WITH MAD HOME CO.
We will teach you how to cut glass and design your own Christmas Tree decorations. You will create two trees which will be kiln-fired and delivered to your home 3 weeks later. £55
Contact Tracey@madchair.co.uk for information. Book at madhomeco
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Monday 3rd November 7:30pm
MOTH GROUP
Informal meeting of North Wales Moth Group.
Donations appreciated.
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Wednesday 12th November 2pm
BIODIVERSITY AT PENSYCHNANT
BY JULIAN
Cofnod (North Wales Environmental Information Service) tells us that Pensychnant started the year with 29,916 records of 1,719 species. During the year, experts and amateurs have been active recording more plants and animals and fungi. Julian will talkabout some of them; some common; some rare; some surprising; some challenging to identify.
The 2025 programme of biodiversity events at Pensychnant was supported by Carneddau Landscape Partnership and Heritage Lottery Fund.
Thanks Carneddau!
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Friday 14th November
6pm - 9pm
SILVER-SMITHING –
SPOON RING
WITH EVIE ROBERTS
Join a class to make an individual sterling silver ring using a silver spoon of your choice.
(A selection of spoons will be available but you may bring your own).
All materials provided. No experience needed. Tea & cake included. £60 - £65.
Book at emporiumconwy
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Saturday 29th November
10am - 4pm
FFAIR NADOLIG
Pensychnant is a special place to start your Christmas festivities. With a 12’ Christmas tree and open fire,FairTrade tea and cake in the Aga Kitchen, Mulled Wine, and many various local craft stalls, Pensychnant‘s
Christmas Fair is a Dickensian ideal, somehow apart from
this modern clamouring world.
Various craft stalls: pottery, wood-turning, embroidery, Swedish logs, jams & chutneys, macramé, paper-crafts, paintings, jewellery & wind-chimes, bird boxes, photography, bulbs and wreaths, books, cards, and Pensychnant’s renowned bric-a-brac stall,..... An opportunity to find unusual and special gifts for Christmas.
All proceeds go to nature conservation at Pensychnant.
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Sunday 30th November
10am - 4pm
CHRISTMAS WILLOW WORKSHOP
This workshop is suitable for the complete beginner - we will be making an Angel using bark-on willow, a Flat Weave Star using bark-on and white willow and a chunky 'rainbow' Wreath Base using freshly cut green, purple and yellow willow from my willow beds. £60.
All tools and materials are provided plus fair trade tea/coffee and Cake provided - bring your own lunch.
Book here Crafty-As-Hel
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Monday 1st December 7.30pm
Moth Group
Informal meeting of North Wales Moth Group. Donations appreciated.
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Tuesday 2nd December
6pm - 8pm
CHRISTMAS WREATH WORKSHOP
WITH EVIE ROBERTS
In a fun, festive group, make your own Wreath for Christmas under the guidance of Evie Roberts.
All greenery and embellishments provided. £45.
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Friday 5th December 7.30pm
COS AGM & MEMBERS’ SLIDES
Details will be posted on Facebook and in the COS Bulletin, nearer the time.
The COS Christmas is always a fun evening with mince pies afterwards.
Cambrian Ornithological Society Meeting. £1.
All welcome.
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Saturday 6th December
10am - 4pm
FFAIR NADOLIG 2
Pensychnant now has so many craftworkers wanting to be part of its Christmas Fair that we’re doing it again. This fair will have a wholly different set of stalls to the first fair, so you must come twice.
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Tuesday 16th December 10.30am
PENSYCHNANT SUPPORTERS’
CHRISTMAS ELEVENSES
Pensychnant wishes its Supporters and friends a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Join us for elevenses by the big Christmas tree and log fire; not a big event, just a token of thanks for all your support throughout 2025.
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LAST DAY OF THE
WILDLIFE ART EXHIBITION
Sunday 28th September 11am – 5pm
The ‘Open’ has been a fantastic exhibition of art on the theme of Nature, Environment and Conservation. This will be your last chance to see it before the artworks return to their homes.
It will also be the last chance for Tea & Cake in the sunshine on the lawn!