Events

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Our teams are going to be walking the Welsh Coast for more than two months through hundreds of Welsh communities, large and small.  WOW is the perfect opportunity for communities to come together to raise funds for this amazing cause, to have fun and to bring people together to welcome the Walkers as they pass through.

Events can take all forms. A cake bake, sponsored car wash or pub quiz can raise hundreds of pounds; beach barbeques, concerts and fetes can raise even more: there are hundreds of ways you can get involved and support us. If you would like  to host an event to support WOW, you can advertise it here - please email details to admin@walkonwales.org.

Take a look below, click on the red arrow and see what events are taking place close to you.

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    Events Prior to the Walk

    • 04Aug
      Family Funday, Chester Racecourse

      Walk on Wales will have a stand at the Family Funday

    • 06Aug
      Ryan Jones Testimonial Raceday, Ffos Las, Llanelli

      Come and support the Ryan Jones Testimonial Raceday at Ffos Las and place your bets on the 3.15 pm Walk on Wales Handicap!

    • 13Aug
      Anglesey Show

      The Anglesey Show will take place on 13/14 August and Walk on Wales will have a stand at the Show.

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    Stage - 1 25-28 Aug: Cardiff Bay to Chepstow read more

    • 25Aug
      Cardiff Bay - Peterstone Wentlooge

      See your event here

    • 25Aug
      Launch of the Walk

      Following the service at 1100 at Llandaff Cathedral when the baton will be blessed, the walkers will set off from the Senedd at 1400 at the start of the Walk. 

    • 26Aug
      Peterstone Wentlooge - Goldcliff

      See your event here

    • 26Aug
      Bangor-on-Dee Bank Holiday Race Meeting

      Walk on Wales Exit Collection to be held at Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse

    • 27Aug
      Goldcliff - Black Rock

      See your event here

    • 28Aug
      Black Rock - Chepstow

      See your event here

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    Stage - 2 29 Aug-2 Sept: Chester to Bangor read more

    • 29Aug
      Chester - Flint

            

    • 29Aug
      Walk on Wales North Wales Launch, Chester Racecourse

      Family friendly launch of Walk on Wales in North Wales at the start of Stage 2 of the Walk to be led by Garrison Sergeant Major Bill Mott.  Band of the Welsh Guards, fun fair, inflatable assault course, historical military vehicle desplay, Forces 80 re-enactment group and lots more. 

      Time:   From 0930 (walkers will depart at 1000)

      Refreshments:   Chester Racecourse pub will be serving food and refreshments all day

      Come and join in the fun!

    • 29Aug
      Walk on Wales Night, Deeside Naval Club, Connah's Quay

      Starting at 8pm, a great evening of music and entertainment!

      Get your dancing shoes on and come over to the Deeside Naval Club for a great evening in aid of Walk on Wales dedicated to Malcolm Wigley.

    • 30Aug
      Flint - Prestatyn

      Sponsored by Medico-Legal Conference

    • 31Aug
      Prestatyn - Rhos-on-Sea

      Sponsored by Coastline Taxis (JWS Cars Ltd)

    • 31Aug
      Charity Ball at Rhuddlan Golf Club

      To be held at Rhuddlan Golf Club
      Three course meal, cheese and biscuits, coffee and chocolates.
      Charity Auction and Raffle.
      Singer and Band.

      Tickets price:
      £50 per person.

      Venue:

      Rhuddlan Golf Club
      Meliden Road
      Rhuddlan
      Rhyl
      LL18 6LB

      Local accommodation:

      Premier Inn. Morfa     Rhuddlan   0871 5278932
      Kinmel Manor Hotel    Abergele  01745 832014
      Beaches Hotel           Prestatyn  01745 853072

      All proceeds of the charity ball, auction and raffle will go to Walk on Wales.

      For tickets and information:

      E mail: lespeake69@yahoo.co.uk
      Telephone: 01745366666
      Mobile: 07919946356

       

    • 31Aug
      Cheese and Wine Reception at Glan Conwy Church House

      To be held at Glan Conwy Church House at 7pm

      Cheese and Wine Evening with raffle

      Ticket Price: £5 to include a glass of wine

      Admission by ticket only

      Tickets available from Mary Oliver tel:  01492 593898

    • 01Sep
      Conwy Council Civic Reception

      Conwy Council are holding an "Evening with Bill Mott" at the George Hotel, Llandudno in aid of Walk on Wales, with drinks and canapes.

      Tickets:  £25

      Time:   7.30pm for 8pm

      Venue:  George Hotel, Llandudno

      Contact:   Steve Jones on 07714 038698 or stevejones@uwclub.net

    • 01Sep
      The Llandudno Light Parade

      The Llandudno Light Parade is a mass rally of GoldWing motobikes, the largest of its kind in Europe.  This year it is taking place in Llandudno on 31 August and 1 September 2013 and on Sunday 1 September the Walk will be passing through Llandudno.  The GoldWing motobikes will line up their bikes along Llandudno Promenade on Sunday morning from about 09.30 am to form a guard of honour for the walkers as they make their way along the promenade.

    • 01Sep
      Rhos-on-Sea - Penmaenmawr

        

    • 02Sep
      Penmaenmawr - Bangor

           

    • 03Sep
      Bangor - This is a rest day

         

    • 03Sep
      Launch of Stage 3, 3 September 2013 - 16:30 to 19:30 Anglesea Arms Hotel

      Launch of Stage 3, 3 September 2013 - 16:30 to 19:30

      The Anglesey Arms Hotel, Mona Road, LL59 5EA Menai Bridge are very kindly hosting a launch for Stage 3. They will be providing a buffet and live entertainment will be provided by the fabulously talented 12 year old Katie Lou from Prestatyn. 

      Please invite all your family and friends. Sign up via Facebook (click here) in order for the team leader of Leg 3 - Keith Lewis - to know if you intend to come so that the hotel can cater for us. This will be a great opportunity for us all to meet each other prior to leg 3.         

    • 03Sep
      Galahad Lifeboat, Beaumaris

      Geoff Williams, the owner of  Galahad Lifeboat, has kindly offered to transport the baton across Menai Straits and to give members of the public a ride on the lifeboat for a donation to Walk on Wales. 

      Further details to follow.

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    Stage - 3 4-9 Sept: Bangor to Four Mile Bridge read more

    • 04Sep
      Bangor - Red Wharf Bay

           

    • 05Sep
      Red Wharf Bay - Bryn Fuches

              

    • 06Sep
      Bryn Fuches - Wylfa

            

    • 07Sep
      Wylfa - Llanfachraeth

             

    • 08Sep
      Llanfachraeth - South Stack

            

    • 09Sep
      South Stack - Four Mile Bridge

               

    • 09Sep
      Walk on Wales Track Day, Anglesey Circuit

      A track day is being held at the fantastic Anglesey Circuit for historic, classic sports and contemporary track day cars with all proceeds going to Walk on Wales.  Either bring your own car, drive a Lotus Elise or be a passenger in a supercar to drive or be driven around this spectacular track.

      For further details call Annette on 01407 811400 or email annette.freeman@angleseycircuit.com

    • 10Sep
      Holyhead - This is a rest day

         

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    Stage - 4 11-16 Sept: Four Mile Bridge to Whistling Sands read more

    • 11Sep
      Four Mile Bridge - Aberffraw

      Day 16 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of Sgt John Arty.

    • 12Sep
      Aberffraw - Foel Farm

      Day 17 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of Sgt Will Hughes.

    • 13Sep
      Foel Farm - Y Felinheli

      Day 18 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of Gdsm Mike Dunphy.

    • 14Sep
      Y Felinheli - Clynnog Fawr

      Day 19 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of Gdsm Tony Keeble.

    • 14Sep
      An Evening of Music and Celebration at Nefyn Golf Club

      An evening of live music and entertainment at Nefyn & District Golf Club, Morfa Nefyn.

      Time:  7.30 pm

      Contact:  Mike Metcalf on 07771 834650

    • 15Sep
      Clynnog Fawr - Morfa Nefyn

      Day 20 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of Private R W Middlewick.

    • 16Sep
      Morfa Nefyn - Whistling Sands

      Day 21 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of Gdsm Andrew Walker.

    • 17Sep
      Nefyn - This is a rest day

          

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    Stage - 5 18-23 Sept: Whistling Sands to Shell Island read more

    • 18Sep
      Whistling Sands (Porth Oer) - Plas yn Rhiw

      Day 22 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of Private A M Connett.

    • 19Sep
      Plas yn Rhiw - Abersoch

      Day 23 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of Private M A Jones.

    • 20Sep
      Abersoch - Abererch

      Day 24 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of CM M W Rollins.

    • 21Sep
      Abererch - Porthmadog

      Day 25 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of LCpl Tony Burke.

    • 22Sep
      Porthmadog - Llandecwyn

      Day 26 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of LCpl A R Streatfield.

    • 23Sep
      Llandecwyn - Shell Island

      Day 27 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of Gdsm Chris King.

    • 24Sep
      Harlech - This is a rest day

         

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    Stage - 6 25-30 Sept: Shell Island to New Quay read more

    • 21Sep
      Charity Dinner at Y Talbot, The Square, Tregaron

      Three course dinner with coffee and petit fours

      Tickets:  £40.00 per head

      Contact:  Aled Jones on 01570 422233 or awl@adve.co.uk

    • 25Sep
      Shell Island - Fairbourne

      Day 28 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of Private John Brackpool.

    • 26Sep
      Fairbourne - Tywyn

      Day 29 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of Gdsm Gareth Nicholson.

    • 27Sep
      Pub Quiz at the White Lion Hotel, Machynlleth

      The White Lion Hotel, Machynlleth are very kindly holding a pub quiz in aid of Walk on Wales at 8 pm on Friday evening. 

    • 27Sep
      Tywyn - Machynlleth

      Day 30 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of Lt Mark Evison.

    • 28Sep
      Machynlleth - Borth

      Day 31 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of Maj Sean Birchall.

    • 28Sep
      Walk on Wales Military Fun Day, Queens Square & Llwyn Isaf, Wrexham

      Wrexham Town Centre will host the Walk on Wales Fun Day on Saturday 28 September from 10am to 4pm.

      Plans are in place for a town centre market, a selection of craft and produce stalls and lots of fun activities including an inflatable assault course.

      The band stand will have live music and for those with an interest in all things military there will be vehicles, uniforms and decommissioned weapons.

      Collections will be made during the day for the Welsh Guards Afghanistan Appeal and Combat Stress.

      Anyone interested in having a stall at the event contact kay.rickard@wrexham.gov.uk or telephone 01978 292536.

      For more information see:   

      Walk on Wales Family Fun Day, Wrexham

       

       

       

    • 29Sep
      Borth - Llanrhystud

      Day 32 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of LSgt Toby Fasfous.

    • 30Sep
      Llanrhystud - New Quay

      Day 33 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of Gdsm Mike Marks.

    • 01Oct
      New Quay - This is a rest day

        

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    Stage - 7 2-7 Oct: New Quay to Whitesands Bay read more

    • 02Oct
      New Quay - Tresaith

      Day 34 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of Gdsm Nigel Rowberry.

    • 03Oct
      Tresaith - St Dogmaels

      Day 35 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of LCpl B C Bullers.

    • 04Oct
      St Dogmaels - Newport

      Day 36 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of Gdsm Ian Dale.

    • 04Oct
      The Brawl in Berea 2013

      The Brawl in Berea 2013 is being held this year in aid of Walk on Wales.  Following last year's success, they were going to give the brawl a break until 2014, but the opportunity to support WOW and hold the event during local lad, Jim Salmon's Stage 7 was too good to miss!

      Venue:Celtic Camping, Pwll Caerog Farm, Berea, Nr St David's, Haverfordwest, SA62 6DG

      Date:  Friday 4 October

      Time:  Doors open 6.30 pm for 7.00 pm start

      Tickets:  £25 which includes 3 course meal, cheap bar and entertainment

      Contact:  Jim Salmon 07790 971504 or email jim213@tiscali.co.uk

      SOLD OUT!


    • 05Oct
      Newport - Fishguard

      Day 37 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of Maj James Stenner.

    • 06Oct
      Fishguard - Abercastle

      Day 38 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of Sgt S K Bennett.

    • 07Oct
      Abercastle - Whitesands Bay

          

    • 08Oct
      St Davids - This is a rest day

        

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    Stage - 8 9-14 Oct: Whitesands Bay to Freshwater West read more

    • 09Oct
      Whitesands Bay - Lower Solva

      Day 40 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of Gdsm Paul Fryer.

    • 10Oct
      Lower Solva - St Brides

      Day 41 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of LCpl Lee Davies.

    • 11Oct
      St Brides - Dale

      Day 42 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of Gdsm Apete Tuisovorua.

    • 12Oct
      Dale - Llanstadwell

      Day 43 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of Gdsm Chris Mordecai.

    • 13Oct
      Llandstadwell - Pwllcrochan

      Day 44 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of Sgt Phil Jones.

    • 14Oct
      Pwllcrochan - Freshwater West

          

    • 15Oct
      Pembroke - This is a rest day

         

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    Stage - 9 16-21 Oct: Freshwater West to Burry Port read more

    • 16Oct
      Freshwater West - Freshwater East

      Day 46 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of LCpl Chris Frank Ward.

    • 17Oct
      Freshwater East - Saundersfoot

      Day 47 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of Gdsm Gareth Poole.

    • 18Oct
      Saundersfoot - Laugharne

      Day 48 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of Gdsm Chris Thomas.

    • 19Oct
      Laugharne - Llansteffan

      Day 49 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of Gdsm Glen Grace.

    • 19Oct
      Kids Can Do

      Sue Bazan, the Community Development Worker at Cavalry Barracks in Hounslow, has come up with a brilliant idea:  the children of the families 1Bn Welsh Guards really want to get involved with WOW, so they are going to hold their own "Walk on Wales" sponsored walk at the Barracks in Hounslow. 

      The event will take place at 12 noon on Sunday 19 October and everyone taking part has to wear blue!

      For more details please contact Sue on 07796 628262.

    • 20Oct
      Llansteffan - Ferryside

      Day 50 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of Gdsm Eirwen Phillips.

    • 21Oct
      Ferryside - Burry Port

         

    • 22Oct
      Llanelli - This is a rest day

        

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    Stage - 10 23-28 Oct: Burry Port to Porthcawl read more

    • 21Oct
      Penclawdd Rugby Club

      Penclawdd Rugby Club will host an evening reception for Walk on Wales during which the Penclawdd Brass Band will entertain guests.  Food and refreshments will be served.

      Time:  7.00 pm

    • 23Oct
      Burry Port - Penclawdd

      Day 52 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of Gdsm David Thomas.

    • 24Oct
      Penclawdd - Llangennith

      Day 53 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of Gdsm James Weaver.

    • 25Oct
      Llanennith - Port Eynon

      Day 54 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of Gdsm Brian Jasper.

    • 25Oct
      Welsh Guards Association Golf Day

      Welsh Guards Association Golf Day at Fairwood Park Golf Club, Gower, Swansea, South Wales, SA2 7JN.  The day will consist of an 18 hole stable ford competition, playing for the Effion Jones Trophy.  The golf day will be followed by an evening function with Simps Hospitality providing the band and food, at which all the Walk on Wales team and walkers will be present.

      Times:

      10.30 Arrive

      11.00 Tea, Coffee and bacon roll

      12.00 First Tee Off

      17.30 Prize Giving

      19.30 Evening Function

      Cost:

      Golf Day and Evening Function:  £20

      Evening Function only:  £5 for members of Fairwood Park Golf Club, £10 non members

      Contact:

      Martyn Griffiths

      Tel:  01792 298279 or mob: 07764 531125

      Email:  griffithsfam88@btinternet.com

      Accommodation:

      Westwinds Bed & Breakfast located next door to the Golf Club

      Tel:  01792 281573

      Email:  s.cutfosth@sky.com

       

       

    • 26Oct
      Port Eynon - Mumbles

      Day 55 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of LCpl Phil Sweet.

    • 27Oct
      Mumbles - Aberavon

      Day 56 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of LCpl Dane Elson.

    • 27Oct
      Charity Lunch and Family Walk, Towers Hotel & Spa, Swansea Bay

      The Towers Hotel & Spa in Swansea Bay are organising a Sunday lunch in aid of Walk on Wales.  After lunch people can join the walkers to walk from the Hotel to the end of the day's walk at the RNLI building in Aberavon

      Tickets:  £15.00 per person for a two course Sunday Lunch

      Contact:  The Towers Hotel & Spa on 01792 814155

    • 28Oct
      Aberavon - Porthcawl

      Day 57 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of Gdsm Ray Thomas.

    • 29Oct
      Porthcawl - This is a rest day

         

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    Stage - 11 30 Oct-2 Nov: Porthcawl to Cardiff Bay read more

    • 30Oct
      Porthcawl - Dunraven Bay

      Day 58 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of LCpl Steve Newbury.

    • 31Oct
      Dunraven Bay - Aberthaw

      Day 59 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of Gdsm Mark Gibby.

    • 01Nov
      Aberthaw - Swanbridge

      Day 60 of the Walk is dedicated to the memory of Gdsm Craig Roderick.

    • 02Nov
      Swanbridge - Cardiff Bay

      Day 61 is the final day of the Walk and is dedicated to the memory of Lt Col Rupert Thorneloe.

    • 02Nov
      The Homecoming, Saturday 2 November

      We will all meet on Saturday at the Captain's Wife in Sully at 9am.

      Parking is very restricted so we would recommend that everyone either makes arrangements to get a lift or come by bus on the 94 bus route from Cardiff City Centre to Sully.  Alternatively, parking is available at Cosmeston Country Park which is approximately 1.5 miles from the start.

      We have a few stops on the way for refreshments and will arrive in Cardiff Bay at approximately 1315.

      The walkers will be met by the Band of the Welsh Guards at the Barrage who will march them all to the steps of the Senedd for a brief homecoming ceremony.

      Finally, there will be a reception in a marquee in the Bay for all the walkers.

    • 08Nov
      Dinner at Cardiff Arms Park

      A dinner is being held at Cardiff Arms Park, Cardff to mark the end of the Walk.

      Four course meal, entertainment and disco.

       

      Ticket Price:

      £25 per head or £250 per table

       

      Venue:

      Cardiff Arms Park
      Westgate Street
      Cardiff
      CF10 1JA

       

      All money raised will be donated to Walk on Wales.