2010 July | The National Botanic Garden of Wales

Canadian Award for Garden Founder

The National Botanic Garden of Wales was delighted to receive the recent news that Dr Stan Hughes, a Welsh-Canadian, one of the Garden’s founder members, and one of the world’s most eminent mycologists, had been made a Member of the Order of Canada, the highest civilian honour given to Canadians for lifetime achievements. The Garden [...]

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Western Mail – National Botanic Garden Celebrates its 10th Anniversary

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Walking with Dinosaurs

Walking with dinosaurs There’s a chance to walk as the dinosaurs did in the National Botanic Garden this summer. Artist James Field’s stunning dino-paintings are on show in the Courtyard Gallery from July 22-September 5 and will be accompanied by a special trail round the Garden’s prehistoric plant collection and a ‘rock’ trail through the [...]

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Summer Harp Festival

On the 29th and 30th August, the Garden will be serenaded by the beautiful lilting sound of the harp. There’ll be two days of harp themed workshops, lectures, master classes, demonstrations and concert recitals. Want to know more? Then go to http://www.gardenharpfestival.com

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Special Day for our Forces

The National Botanic Garden of Wales is throwing open its doors free of charge to all servicemen and women on Sunday July 18. The day is by way of a “thank you” to all the armed services and will feature music and other family entertainment. There will also be complementary refreshments for our brave boys [...]

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Dancing at the Gardens

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Choral Treat

The Garden plays host to the Furness Music Centre orchestra and choir on Tuesday July 13, who will be performing from 11.30 – 12.30 and again from 2pm-3pm. Their director Anastasia Micklethwaite said the visit was an opportunity to enjoy a pot-pourri of summer music in a relaxed setting, including choral and instrumental gems by Baroque [...]

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