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Events Calendar

Throughout the year, the Centre for Alternative Technology hosts a variety of events and activities designed to enhance your experience as a visitor. These range from hour-long specialist tours to all day events and children’s activities. We also have free audio tours to guide you around the Centre.

Our 2008 events are listed below. Check again soon for more details and additional events throughout the year.

On occasion it is necessary for us to alter the timings or content of these events. Consequently, we advise that you check the website shortly before you visit us to confirm the details.

Contact: events@cat.org.uk

NOW OPEN ON THURSDAY EVENINGS: THE QUARRY CAFE
Spend an evening relaxing in the Quarry Café, CAT’s vegetarian wholefood restaurant in Machynlleth.

Whether you want a light meal for two or a chat with friends over a slice of cake, the Quarry Café will offer a warm welcome and as always, delicious locally sourced organic meals, drinks and snacks.

Thursday evenings, open till 11pm, last food orders 9pm
Bring your own alcoholic drinks

DISCOVER: Apple Days
Saturday 11th and Sun 12th October 2008
Apple tree With CAT gardeners and Ian Sturrock
Free with entry ticket.

DISCOVER: Energy Saving Week
Monday 20th to Sunday 26th October 2008
It's economical, it's ecological, it's... Energy Saving Week!
Energy saving light bulbs Fun practical tips and demonstrations for all, including energy efficiency workshops and a talk with our experts. This popular event returns in October 2008.
Free with entry ticket.

GUIDED TOURS
Sunday 26th October - Sunday 2nd November 2008
CAT building For a personal insight of the Centre for Alternative Technology, take a guided tour with one of our staff members, at 2pm daily.
Free with entry ticket

KIDS' ACTIVITIES: Autumn Half Term
Sunday 26th October - Sunday 2nd November 2008
Children's holiday activities Special holiday activities where kids can learn how to reduce their impact on the earth. The programme includes interactive theatre, bug and slug hunts, hands-on workshops, and the amazing video-kaleidoscope shows.
Free with entry ticket.