February, 2012

• Weighty Matters

  16 January 2012 - 14 April 2012

  Wrexham County Borough Museum - Map

  Rods, poles and perches; pecks and bushels, furlongs and fathoms - these once commonplace terms seem baffling to the modern metric mind. Discover how our ancestors measured the world around them without the help of modern technology in this family friendly exhibition on weights, measures and more. Venue: Gallery 3 Opening Times: Monday-Friday: 10am-5pm, Saturday: 10.30am-3pm, Sundays and Bank Holidays: Closed For more information contact Wrexham Museum on 01978 297460 or e-mail museum@wrexham.  Explore

• Medieval Minds

  21 January 2012 - 30 June 2012

  Wrexham County Borough Museum - Map

  The Middle Ages is the term used to describe the period in Welsh history between the first incursions of the Normans in the late eleventh century and the union with England in 1536.  Explore

• Mike Gunn and Sean Collins- Still on the Roadshow

  01 February 2012

  Glyndwr University, Wrexham - Map

  Two of the UK's most sought after stand-ups have teamed up to present a unique double-headline show.  Explore

• Snowdrop Days

  01 February 2012 - 29 February 2012

  Chirk Castle - Map

  Chase away those winter blues with a bracing walk around Chirk Castle award winning gardens.  Explore

• Welsh National Opera

  01 February 2012 - 25 May 2012

  Wrexham County Borough Museum - Map

  The exhibition showcases some of the Welsh National Opera's recent productions and the work being created for 'Nine Stories High', Wrexham's own soap opera and includes hands-on activities for all ages.  Explore

• Diana Springall - Ruthin Craft Centre

  05 February 2012

  Ruthin, Denbighshire - Map

  June Hill in conversation with Diana Springall A long-standing advocate for textiles, Diana Springall has formed a unique collection of twentieth century embroidery.  Explore

• As You Like It

  09 February 2012 - 10 March 2012

  Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Flintshire - Map

  As You Like It celebrates the power of love in one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies.  Explore

• Chris Ramsey - Offermation

  10 February 2012

  Glyndwr University, Wrexham - Map

  Offermation (n): Information that is given without being asked for; especially information that is useless or is unwanted.  Explore

• Wrexham Antiques and Collectors Fair

  11 February 2012

  Memorial Hall, Bodhyfryd - Map

  Monthly fair with up to 50 stalls selling a wide range of items including Jewellery, Militaria, Ceramics, Glass, Clocks & Watches, Postcards, Pictures & prints, etc.  Explore

• Day out with Thomas

  11 February 2012 - 12 February 2012

  Llangollen, Denbighshire - Map

  A Fantastically FUN Family Event! Gates open at 10am, Thomas will arrive at Llangollen Station between 10am & 10.  Explore

• Aladdin Pantomime

  11 February 2012 - 17 February 2012

  Glyndwr University, Wrexham - Map

  A traditional family pantomime. Aladdin is a classic Arabian fantasy jam-packed with music and dance, fun and laughter, bravery and love, a magic lamp, and, of course, the dream that Aladdin will marry his very own beautiful princess.  Explore