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RWCMD SUMMER SCHOOLS - ACTING SUMMER SCHOOL with Simon Trinder (Theatre)

Location:RWCMD

On these fascinating courses you will work with a professional actor and choreographer from the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Laban School of Contemporary Dance, for an intensive, energised and educational two week course.
You will also have the opportunity to work with a voice coach and on audition techniques with a professional film, television and theatre casting director.
July 19 - 30 (16 - 20 yrs)
August 9 - 20 (over 21 yrs)

More info:http://rwcmd.ac.uk

RWCMD SUMMER SCHOOLS - SHAKESPEARE with Michael Bogdanov (Theatre)

Location:RWCMD

An opportunity to work with internationally acclaimed director Michael Bogdanov. A specialist in Shakespeare, Bogdanov takes students through some of the great works, the tradgedies, the comedies, the histories and the "problem" plays.
July 12 - 23

More info:http://rwcmd.ac.uk

RWCMD SUMMER SCHOOLS - LIVE ELECTRONIC ENSEMBLE (Music and Gigs)

Location:RWCDM

A 3-day electro-acoustic workshop. The workshop sessions are designed for instrumentalists to create new sound worlds, and interact with real-time sound manipulation, through experimentation and ensemble collaboration.

The course will culminate in a CD recording of the works and pieces realized during the week.
Participants should bring their own acoustic instruments, but full electronic/technical resources are provided.

More info:http://rwcmd.ac.uk

RWCMD SUMMER SCHOOLS - CHAMBER MUSIC (Music and Gigs)

Location:RWCMD

Ensemble playing is one of the most satisfying types of music making. As well as improving your technique you will learn to listen and respond to your fellow players and feel the pleasure of playing in a small intimate group.
This course is led by international chamber musician Ioan Davies, and is suitable for players of Grade 6 level and above. (over 18s)

More info:http://rwcmd.ac.uk

RWCMD SUMMER SCHOOLS - GRADE V THEORY, INTENSIVE BOOT CAMP (Music and Gigs)

Location:RWCMD

A sure solution for those who need to pass the Grade V Theory Associated Board Exam; necessary for those wishing to progress further through the Associated Board practical grade exams.

More info:http://rwcmd.ac.uk

RWCMD SUMMER SCHOOLS - BRASS CHAMBER MUSIC SCHOOL (Music and Gigs)

Location:RWCMD

Join our outstanding brass staff in an exploration of the vast collection of brass chamber music held at the RWCMD.
Applications from existing brass quintets are encouraged and group applications will receive a discount. Individual applicants will be placed in an ensemble with players of a similar standard. You will perform in mixed chamber groups, individual master classes and specialist ensembles.

More info:http://rwcmd.ac.uk

Cardiff to Cardiff (Charities)

Location:EUROPE

In July I will be riding a motorbike to 14 countries around Europe visiting 14 childrens hospitals in the capital cities of each one. The journey is around 12500kms & I hope to raise £12500 for Noah's Ark Appeal/Children's Hospital for Wales... For further details please look at website.

More info:http://www.charityride.eu

Swansea Bay Summer Festival (Kids/Family)

Location:Swansea Bay

Swansea has a great series of events lined up from May right through until September, and the Swansea Bay Summer Festival is the ultimate guide to make sure you’re at the right place at the right time!
Maritime, music, family, theatre, classical, sport or just some pure fun, whatever you fancy, there’s something in the Festival for you.

More info:http://www.swanseabayfestival.com

Blysh Festival (Music and Gigs)

Location:Wales Millennium Centre

Wales Millennium Centre will put some colour back in your cheeks this summer with the return of its weird and wonderful Blysh Festival.

Now in its second year, Blysh Festival will amuse and amaze, as some of the best acts in music, comedy and cabaret from across the world bring their magic to Cardiff bay.

More info:http://www.wmc.org.uk/blysh

Summer Track Attack Cycling (Sports)

Location:Newport & Cardiff

Time:09:00:00 to 14:00:00

Welsh Cycling will be running a variety of Youth Track Attack sessions over the summer holidays based at Newport Velodrome and Maindy Centre, Cardiff.

Riders under the age of 16 are encouraged to come and have a go at Track Cycling, BMX and Mountain Bike. All of the sessions are run by British Cycling qualified coaching staff and there is also the opportunity to win a Mountain Bike supplied by Halfords for any rider who attends a session and completes a form.

Sessions will involve various fun ativities all aimed to help improve riders bike skills and handling in a safe and controlled enviroment.


Please contact Welsh Cycling via bookings@welshcycling.co.uk or call 01633 670 540 to reserve a place.

Riders are able to book onto more than one session over the summer period.

Please go to the Welsh Cycling website for a full list of session times and dates.

More info:http://www.welshcycling.co.uk

Princes Trust Team 102 (Education)

Location:Cardiff Central Fire Station

Time:09:30:00 to 16:00:00

13 week self development course with Princes Trust based at Cardiff Central Fire Station for 16-to 25 year olds only, £50 per week with travel reimbursed if you under 18. Over 18 extra benefits please contact Dee Ford on 0794 6607187

Torfaen Sports Development Family Fun Sports Day (Sports)

Location:Cwmbran Stadium, Torfaen

Time:10:00:00 to 14:00:00

Torfaen Sports Development Team are hosting a Family Fun Sports Day on the 27th September 2009.
The day includes a primary school netball & tag rugby tournament, the aim of the day is to get the whole community involved in taking part in various activities. Have a go at the climbing wall, dance, athletics, basketball, golf, tennis and more. Families can take part in fun challenges to be in with a chance of winning an Ipod.

Walk for the Heroes (Charities)

Location:Brecon

Time:12:00:00 to 12:00:00

Walk for the Heroes is a charity walk from brecon town center to Cardiff and on to caerphill totaling 120 km in 4 days

New Community Choir in Merthyr Tydfil (Music and Gigs)

Location:Merthyr Tydfil

Time:13:00:00 to 15:00:00

Have you seen "The Choir" on the BBC? There is a New Community Choir in Merthyr Tydfil - Merthyr Aloud! Come along to our fun voice workshops with Heather Murray - Natural Voice Practitioner - and learn some beautiful harmonies from different musical traditions. No experience needed - all songs taught by ear. St David's Church Hall. Thursday afternoons 1-3pm. For more information call Jenna at Glamorgan Gates on 01685 729940

More info:http://www.naturalvoice.net

Romeo and Juliet- accessible outdoor theatre (Theatre)

Location:Wales

Time:19:00:00 to 21:00:00

Taking Flight Theatre present this classic play with live, original music, British Sign Language and The Company’s unique promenade style.Performed against a backdrop of the country’s places of natural beauty. Featuring a cast of physically disabled, sensory impaired and non disabled actors. We hope Mother Nature will be kind, but this is Wales and an outdoor, promenade show so dress accordingly! Taking Flight is a professional theatre company, based in Cardiff, creating accessible performances to be enjoyed by all. Touch Tours are available for blind and visually impaired audience members and additional assistance can be provided for those with limited mobility. All pathways and venues are wheelchair accessible. All performances are supported with British Sign Language.
PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS AS DATES, TIMES AND VENUES VARY- NOT AS LISTED HERE

More info:http://www.takingflighttheatre.com