{"id":8339,"date":"2025-03-24T15:13:38","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T15:13:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/montylitfest.com\/?page_id=8339"},"modified":"2025-06-06T11:54:44","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T11:54:44","slug":"2025-make-a-day-or-weekend-of-it","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/montylitfest.com\/?page_id=8339","title":{"rendered":"2025 Make a day or weekend of it"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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As well as the main programme and Monty Mini Fest, there will be so much to see and do in Montgomery over the Festival weekend
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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: enjoy the work of our talented local creatives<\/em>
<\/strong>The Montgomery Institute, Arthur Street<\/em><\/p>

Friday 6th June: 10.00-4.00pm\u00a0
Saturday 7th\u00a0June, 10.00am \u2013 5.30pm
Sunday 8th\u00a0June, 10.00am \u2013 4.00pm<\/em><\/p>

Following the success of previous years\u2019 exhibitions over the Festival weekend, Celf Trefaldwyn will bring together a vibrant collection of art and craft in an exhibition by over 20 creative individuals from across Montgomeryshire.<\/p>

\u00a0<\/strong>NEW for 2025:\u00a0<\/strong>Art workshop: m<\/em><\/strong>ake a miniature artist\u2019s book with artist Catherine Jones
<\/b><\/em>Montgomery Activity Centre, School Lane, Montgomery<\/em><\/em><\/p>

Sunday 8 June, 2:30 \u2013 4.00pm<\/em><\/p>

Unleash your creativity in this fun and playful workshop! Learn to fold a simple book and transform it into a tiny masterpiece using drawing, painting, collage, and stamping.\u00a0Suitable for adults and children age 12 upwards.<\/span>
<\/span>The workshop is free on a first-come-first-served basis, but there are only 15 places, so\u00a0<\/em>reserve your place\u00a0<\/em><\/a>now!<\/em><\/p>

Street<\/strong> music with Monty Folk and friends
<\/strong>Broad Street, outside the Town Hall<\/em><\/p>

Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th June<\/em>\u00a0<\/div>
9.00am – 9.55am <\/em><\/div>
12.50pm-1.25pm\u00a0<\/em><\/div>


<\/em><\/strong>Hear from a stunning array of local musical talent who will be performing in the town over the Festival weekend.<\/span><\/p>

Montgomery creative writing group readings<\/b>
<\/b>The Montgomery Institute, Arthur Street<\/em><\/em><\/p>

Saturday 7th June, 4.30-5.30pm<\/em><\/p>

Join members of our local creative writing group, who will be reading extracts from their work:\u00a0<\/p>

Sheila Hall:
A glimpse into the adventurous life of a Welsh heroine.<\/p>

Gerald Jones:\u00a0
An extract from his book The Consequenc<\/em>e.<\/div>
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Marilyne Leese:\u00a0
The first stirrings of Spring<\/em>.<\/div>
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Bob Webster:<\/div>
Westray Winter II<\/em>.<\/div>
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Morgan Park:\u00a0
To be announced.<\/div>

Eat, drink and be merry<\/strong><\/p><\/div>

Festival coffee and cake
<\/em><\/strong>Montgomery Town Hall, Broad Street
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Saturday 7th<\/sup>\u00a0June and Sunday 8th June
9.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm \u2013 4.30pm
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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>

Amore Pizzas
<\/em><\/strong>Broad Street<\/em>
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Saturday 7th<\/sup> June, 12.00pm- 4.00pm
Sunday 8th June, 12.0pm \u2013 5.00pm<\/em><\/p>

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>

Castle Kitchen
<\/em><\/strong>Broad Street<\/em><\/p>

Friday 6th\u00a0and Saturday 7th\u00a0June
Caf\u00e9: 10.00am – 3.00pm (lunch served 12.00 – 2.00pm)
Pop-up Wine bar<\/strong>: 5.30pm-9.30pm: wine,\u00a0 delicious charcuterie, cheese and veggie boards and piano music courtesy of Elsie Anton-Stephens<\/em><\/p>

Sunday 8th\u00a0June
Caf\u00e9: 10.00am – 3.00pm (lunch served 12.00-2.00pm)<\/em><\/p>

Delicious food all freshly prepared and baked on the premises, served in the gorgeous courtyard garden or indoors \u2013 and why not stay for an early evening glass of wine too?<\/p>

The Checkers
<\/em><\/strong>Broad Street <\/em><\/p>

Lunch: Thursday \u2013 Saturday 12.00pm \u2013 1.30pm\u00a0
Dinner: Wednesday \u2013 Saturday 7.00pm \u2013 8.30pm <\/em><\/p>

5-star restaurant with rooms: checkerswales.co.uk<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>

The Crown
<\/em><\/strong>Castle Street, o<\/em>pen 6.00pm \u2013 11.00pm <\/em><\/p>

The Dragon Hotel
<\/em><\/strong>Market Square <\/em><\/p>

Lunch: 12.00pm -2.30pm; evening meals 6.00pm \u2013 9.00pm<\/em><\/p>

Bar meals and bistro; to book call 01686 668359.<\/p>

Ivy House Cafe<\/em><\/strong>
Church Bank\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>

Friday 6th<\/sup> and Saturday 7th<\/sup> June: 10.00am – 5.00pm<\/em><\/p>

Sunday 8th<\/sup> June: 10.00am – 2.00pm<\/em><\/p>

Montgomery Fish Bar
<\/em><\/strong>Broad Street, o<\/em>pen 12.00pm \u2013 11.00pm every day\u00a0<\/em><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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