IT ’ S PLANE TO SEE IN SWANSEA
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IT ’ S PLANE TO SEE IN SWANSEA
With its beautiful sweeping seaside vistas , Swansea Bay provides the ideal location for the annual Wales National Air Show , which returns on Sat 13 and Sun 14 July . During the weekend , witness a wide variety of mind-blowing tricks by the professional aircraft teams against the stunning coastal backdrop . The captivating air displays will feature the renowned Red Arrows – one of the world ’ s premier aerobatic teams and acting ambassador of Great Britain – and the Battle Of Britain Memorial Flight which presents the Lancaster bomber – the legendary British heavy bomber used by the Royal Navy in the Second World War – as well as the Spitfire and the Hurricane . The RAF will also carry out an exhilarating search and rescue demonstration in which you will be able to see the invaluable work of the Sea King , and find out about its complex electrical communication devices and navigation system . As well as the astonishing air displays , there will also be a selection of interactive ground displays , where visitors will be able to get involved with the weekend ’ s activities .
Wales National Airshow , Swansea Bay , Sat 13-Sun 14 July . Admission : free . Info : www . walesnationalairshow . com
Margam Festival
A glorious combination of operatic black-tie dinners , a celebration of classical music talent , and a fantastic market day for all the family , the Margam Festival is a cultured stroll through the arts in the rolling grounds of Margam Park . Over the course of July , enjoy an evening of anecdotes with former Irish rugby legend Fergus Slattery , a meet and greet with Labour politician Tony Benn or the chance to experience a world-class opera dinner with some of the nation ’ s greatest performers . The main event falls to the fantastic Margam Market Day which hosts an unbeatable range of stalls , food and drink tasting , activities , children ’ s shows and all sorts of entertaining workshops and demonstrations on Sun 7 July . Whether inside the castle or at the beautiful Orangery , the intriguing festival programme features some fantastic variety in the bucolic surroundings of Margam Park .
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AS PART OF THE ON-GOING Cardiff summer festival , Cardiff Bay ’ s Roald Dahl Plass is to be transformed into an urban beach this as 3000 tonnes of sand are to be deposited from Sat 27 July- Sun 1 Sept . A child-friendly beach complete with deck chairs , rides , stalls , goal posts and volleyball nets , the attraction aims to bring a taste of the traditional seaside to the heart of Cardiff . For more on what ’ s taking place as part of this year ’ s Cardiff Festival , check out their website . Info : www . cardiff-festival . com
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SIGN UP TO BAFTA CYMRU ’ S membership scheme for 2013 / 14 and enjoy a whole heap of great benefits , including voting rights for the British Academy Cymru Awards , free cinema tickers , invites to attend preview screenings and other special premieres in Wales , and discount on food at various great restaurants across South Wales . Membership ranges from £ 35 for students to £ 175 for the full associate membership . Info : 029 2022 3898 / www . bafta . org / wales
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THE FANTASTIC DARKENED Rooms project presents Airplane on Fri 12 July at The Gate Arts Centre in Cardiff . Darkened Rooms are famed for presenting great films in unusual places across South Wales , and Airplane , the cult 1980 film starring the late Leslie Nielsen , promises to be one of their funniest screenings yet . Previous screenings include Alien at Techniquest , The Shining as The Angel Hotel and Dawn Of The Dead at Quadrant Shopping Centre in Swansea . Tickets : £ 5 . Info : www . darkenedrooms . com
Margam Festival , Mon 1-Sat 27 July , Margam Park , Port Talbot . Info : 01639 763214 / www . margamfestival . co . uk
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