Events
AUTUMN PROGRAMME 2026
Pensychnant's Autumn Programme for 2026 is available now with some excellent events to celebrate our wildlife.
Please download it, save it, print it.
See them listed below along with online contacts for further information and booking.
We will hope to see you.
Very rarely, events may need to be cancelled or postponed
due to inclement weather, or for other reasons.
For confirmation and for further information about events:
phone Julian or Karen
at Pensychnant, (01492) 592595
or email
Julian.pensychnant@btinternet.com
Follow us on Facebook/Pensychnant & Facebook/Pensychnant’s Wildlife
for the most up-to-date info.
If pre-booked for an event we'll make every effort to keep
you informed of any changes.
Autumn Season 2026
Saturday 24th October
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. You will learn the complex taxonomy of this disparate group of plants, animals, and cyanobacteria; and learn to identify a few from samples taken at Pensychnant.
A professional level course but suitable for any keen naturalists.
Refreshments available but bringing a packed lunch advised.
£50 - Book here
Wednesday 28th October
6pm - 9pm
SILVER SMITHING WORKSHOP –
STUD EARRINGS
Learn how to make your own beautifully individual set of 4 mismatched sterling silver stud earrings that you can wear with pride forever.
All materials provided. No experience needed. Tea & cake included.
Book at www.emporiumconwy.co.uk
Friday 30th October 2pm
“WILDLIFE RECORDING”
by JULIAN
Anyone can record wildlife. By recording wildlife you are helping to conserve the nature that you love, and by looking, you may come to love it more. We will learn the simple processes of wildlife recording, but also consider why it is important, look at some examples, and consider some outcomes.
Monday 2nd November 7.30pm
MOTH GROUP
All those moths in your headlights now could be like those in the pic - November Moths agg. a grouping label used for three very similar moth species - the November Moth, Autumnal Moth, and Pale November Moth - that cannot be told apart easily by eye.
Informal meeting of North Wales Moth Group.
Donations appreciated.
Saturday 7th November
11am-5pm
FFAIR LYFRAU – BOOK FAIR
POSTPONED until 2027
Many apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
Saturday 21st November
10am-4pm
CHRISTMAS WILLOW WORKSHOP
with CRAFTY-AS-HEL
Make your own nut basket, star, and reindeer. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners.
All tools and materials provided, plus tea & cake.
£65
Book at www.crafty-as-hel-ynys mon.sumupstore.com
Saturday 28th 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, our 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.
All proceeds go to nature conservation at Pensychnant.
Sunday 29th November
6-9pm
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. Book here
Friday 4th 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
Saturday 5th 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.
Monday 7th December
7.30pm
MOTH GROUP
November Moth in November; December Moth in December. Easy!
Informal meeting of North Wales Moth Group.
Donations appreciated.
Tuesday 15th 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 2026.
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!