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Woodfest - Wales

Watch chainsaw carving, pole climbing and sawing competitions at Woodfest

Wales’ Woodfest aims to showcase traditional woodcraft and skills, and takes place on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th July, with chainsaw carving and pole climbing competitions…

Woodfest - Wales

Chainsaws at the ready for Woodfest Wales

Wales’ Woodfest, 24th – 26th June, aims to showcase traditional woodcraft and skills, with timber carving, pole climbing and the Lumberjack Championships…

Woodfest - Wales

A world of wood in Wales this weekend

Celebrate a world of wood at this year’s Woodfest in North Wales with chainsaw carving, traditional crafts, pole climbing and axe racing…

Woodfest - Wales

Chainsaws at the ready for Woodfest

Wales’ Woodfest is a family-friendly event which aims to showcase wood crafts and skills. It takes place from 27th to 29th June 2014…

Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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HandleBards hit the pedals again to bring you a summer of outdoor theatre
HandleBards A Midsummer Night's Dream ©Rah Petherbridge Photography

The HandleBards are a Shakespearean troupe who tour by bike. And to celebrate their 10th anniversary, they’re climbing back into the saddle…

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