{"id":6448,"date":"2024-04-26T11:12:17","date_gmt":"2024-04-26T11:12:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/montylitfest.com\/?page_id=6448"},"modified":"2024-06-06T04:50:21","modified_gmt":"2024-06-06T04:50:21","slug":"make-a-day-or-weekend-of-it-2024","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/montylitfest.com\/?page_id=6448","title":{"rendered":"Monty Lit Fest 2024: Make a day or weekend of it"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Make a day or weekend of it in Montgomery<\/b><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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As well as the main programme, there will be so much to see and do in Montgomery over the Festival weekend
<\/strong> that you\u2019re sure to want to make the most of it when you\u2019re in town.<\/strong><\/p>

All community events are free and open to all – and we hope you’ll enjoy the array of tasty treats on offer.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Community events<\/strong><\/h4>

Art exhibition: a picture paints a thousand words<\/b>
<\/b><\/span>Friday 7th and Saturday 8th<\/sup>\u00a0June, 10.00am \u2013 4.00pm
<\/em>Sunday 9th<\/sup>\u00a0June, 10.00am \u2013 2.00pm
<\/em>The Montgomery Institute, Arthur Street
<\/em>Following the success of previous years\u2019 art exhibitions, Josette Gresty will once again be curating an arts and crafts exhibition over the Festival weekend, featuring the work of over 20 local artists and crafters.<\/span><\/p>

Children\u2019s storytime
<\/strong>Saturday 8th<\/sup> June: 3.00-3.30pm
<\/em>Sunday 9th<\/sup> June: 10.00-10.30am
<\/em>Montgomery Library, Arthur Street
<\/em>Join local storytellers Georgia Dickinson and Cyndy Humphreys for two sessions of stories and fun for the under-7s on the Saturday and Sunday of this year\u2019s Monty Lit Fest. Full details here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>

Street music with Monty Folk and friends
<\/em><\/strong>Saturday 8th June:
<\/em>9.00-9.55am, outside the Town Hall
12.45-1.30 Town hall or Montgomery Community Garden, Arthur Street
5.15-7.30pm: Montgomery Community Garden, Arthur Street
Sunday 9th June:
<\/em>9.00-9.55am, outside the Town Hall
<\/em>12.45-1.30pm, Town Hall\/Montgomery Community Garden, Arthur Street
4.15-4.55pm:\u00a0 Welsh tunes on Broad Street\u00a0
<\/strong><\/em>Hear from a stunning array of local talent who will be performing in the town over the Festival weekend.<\/p>

Montgomery creative writing group readings<\/strong><\/div>
Saturday 8th June, 4.30-5.30pm<\/em><\/div>
The Montgomery Institute, Arthur Street<\/em><\/div>
Hear from members of our local creative writing group, who will be reading extracts from their work.\u00a0<\/div>
Introduction from Sheila Hall,\u00a0 founder member of the group.<\/div>
Gerald Jones: reading from his novel,\u00a0 The Consequence<\/em>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/div>
Sheila Hall: Clive<\/em>,\u00a0a short story.<\/div>
Maryline Leese:\u00a0 The Blackbird, <\/em>a contemporary nature essay.<\/div>
Morgan Park:\u00a0 A Finch, <\/em>a\u00a0fictional nature essay.<\/div>
Bob Webster: Westray Winter, <\/em>a poem.<\/div>

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Eat, drink and be merry<\/strong><\/h4>

As well as Montgomery\u2019s usual eateries \u2013 more below \u2013\u00a0visitors to the Festival will also be able to sample some extra food and drink delights.<\/p>

Festival coffee and cake
<\/em><\/strong>Saturday 8th<\/sup>\u00a0June and Sunday 9th June
9.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm \u2013 4.30pm
Montgomery Town Hall, Broad Street<\/em>
Back by popular demand, coffee, tea and home-made cake at the main Festival venue courtesy of four Montgomery community groups raising funds for the Montgomery Street Fair; Trefaldwyn Ladies Club; the Montgomery Show and St Nicholas Churchyard.\u00a0<\/p>

Book Bistro from SHED38
<\/em><\/strong>Saturday 8th<\/sup>\u00a0and Sunday 9th<\/sup> June, 12.00pm \u2013 7.00pm<\/em>
Montgomery Community Garden, Arthur Street
<\/em>SHED38 will be offering a pop-up bistro with food influenced by literature and its characters. Tapas, light meals, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and homemade savoury snacks.<\/p>

Amore Pizzas<\/em><\/strong>
<\/strong>Sunday 9th June, 12.00pm \u2013 5.00pm
Broad Street
<\/em>Delicious wood-fired pizzas straight from the oven. Enjoy traditional favourites like pepperoni or Hawaiian or customise with your own toppings. Veggie and gluten free options available.<\/p>

Cegin Cae Ffynon with Nia Carruthers
<\/b><\/em>Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th June, 11.00am-5.00pm\u00a0\u00a0
<\/em>Broad Street
<\/em>Grab a lunch box with a range of quiches, cold meats and salads or enjoy some delicious hearty soup.<\/span><\/p>

And don\u2019t forget the usual Montgomery favourites:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>

The Checkers
<\/b><\/em><\/b>Lunch: Thursday \u2013 Saturday 12.00 \u2013 1.30pm\u00a0
<\/em>Dinner: Wednesday \u2013 Saturday 7.00 \u2013 8.30pm, Broad Street
<\/em>5-star restaurant with rooms: c<\/span>heckerswales.co.uk<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Castle Kitchen Cafe<\/i><\/b>\u00a0will also be open over the Festival weekend<\/div>
Friday 7th\u00a0and Saturday 8th\u00a0June: 9.00am – 4.00pm (lunch served 12.00 – 2.00pm)<\/i><\/div>
Sunday 9th\u00a0June: 10.00am – 3.00pm (lunch served 12.00-2.00pm)<\/i><\/div>

Delicious food all freshly prepared and baked on the premises, served in the gorgeous courtyard garden or indoors.<\/p>

The Crown
<\/b><\/em>Open 6.00pm \u2013 11.00pm; Castle Street\u00a0<\/em><\/p>

The Dragon Hotel
<\/b><\/em>Lunch: 12.00pm -2.00pm; evening meals 6.00pm \u2013 8.30pm,<\/em>\u00a0<\/span>Market Square
<\/em>Bar meals and bistro; to book call 01686 668359.<\/span><\/p>

Ivy House Cafe<\/em><\/strong>
Open on Saturday until 6.00pm and Sunday until 2.00pm; Church Bank\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>

Montgomery Fish Bar
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\u00a0 Make a day or weekend of it in Montgomery As well as the main programme, there will be so much to see and do in Montgomery over the Festival weekend that you\u2019re sure to want to make the most of it when you\u2019re in town. All community events are free and open to all …<\/p>\n

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