What's on near Gorsedd and Lloc in November
The Flintshire walking booklet for this corner of the county describes Carmel, Gorsedd, Lloc, Pantasaph and Whitford as the five villages of Whitford parish. It also notes that the Roman road between Chester and Caernarfon ran through Carmel and Gorsedd. Quiet lanes, long views and a settled community are what people tend to like about living here.
Village life slows down a little in November, and most of the month's diary is a short drive away in Mold and around Holywell. We have pulled together six dates worth writing down, all taken from the organisers' own listings.
NT Live: Golden Boy, 5 to 8 November
Theatr Clwyd's cinema is screening the National Theatre Live recording of Golden Boy, with Josh O'Connor leading the cast. It is a 1930s New York story about a talented young violinist who is pulled towards professional boxing, filmed live at the Almeida Theatre with a live string quartet. There are screenings at 2pm and 7pm, the running time is 2 hours 50 minutes, the film is rated 15 and tickets are £19.50.
Venue: Theatr Clwyd, Raikes Lane, Mold.
NovemberFest real ale festival, 13 and 14 November
Mold Town Council runs NovemberFest, a two-day real ale festival at The Pod (formerly St Mary's Church Hall) on Kings Street. Session times vary, so check the festival website before you book.
Venue: The Pod, Kings Street, Mold.
The Vicar of Dibley, 19 to 21 November
Phoenix Theatre brings the stage version of the much-loved comedy to Theatr Clwyd, with a new vicar and a big wedding in the village. Performances are at 7.45pm and 2.45pm, it runs for 2 hours 15 minutes including the interval, and it carries a 13+ content warning. Tickets start from £11.50.
Venue: Theatr Clwyd, Mold.
Pinocchio, the rock 'n' roll panto, from 21 November
Theatr Clwyd's annual panto opens on 21 November and runs until 16 January 2027. This year's show is Pinocchio, set among the folk of "Ye Olde Mold", with live music and rock, pop and soul hits. The theatre is marking its 50th year, and more than 2,500 tickets are available at £20. Child discounts are usually offered in November, early December and January. Tickets start from £21.50 including the booking fee.
Venue: Theatr Clwyd, Mold.
Mold Christmas lights switch-on, 24 November
Mold Town Council's annual switch-on runs from 3.30pm to 7.30pm. Stalls open on Daniel Owen Square from midday, there is music on the square from 3.30pm and a funfair on the High Street from 4pm. Father Christmas switches on the lights at 6.30pm and then meets children in his grotto.
Venue: Daniel Owen Square and High Street, Mold.
Greenfield Valley walking tours, various dates
Greenfield Valley Heritage Park near Holywell lists guided walking tours on various dates in 2026, from 11am to 12.30pm. The park is made up of 70 acres of woodland with lakes, streams and the remains of historic mills. Specific dates are listed on the park's website.
Venue: Greenfield Valley Heritage Park, Greenfield, Holywell.
Get out and join in
Local events only work when people turn up, and the organisers behind these are mostly councils, volunteers and small charities. Pick one date from the list and go along.
Two more are just over the border into December. Greenfield Valley has a Santa's Grotto Experience on 5 and 6 December from 10am to 5pm, and Mold Christmas Market is on 6 December from 10am to 4.30pm. Mold Town Council notes that events can change or be cancelled, so check with the organiser before you travel.
At ACREA we work in this part of Flintshire every day and are always glad to talk about what it is like to live here, whatever the month.