The July Festival was a great success – the aftermath, a time to relax & reflect. However, the Festival is a continuous all year-round project, so it is also a time to plan and that planning has begun. In prospect, we have the traditional Festival Christmas Market on Saturday, 7th December, the Hen Galan / […]
Author: Caerleon Arts
TIME TO REFLECT
Annual Meadow Path Mow
Spring finally arrived a little while ago, and it was taken as a signal for the Annual Meadow Path Mow. On a lovely Sunday morning, Caerleon Festival volunteers cut and cleared foot paths through the meadow, to encourage and enable visitors to venture in to see what is growing this year, enjoy the sculptures and […]
To all Fellow Meadow Makers
Caerleon Festival’s SPRING FAYRE
On a glorious Spring Saturday, Caerleon Festival Volunteers held a Spring Fayre in the Town Hall freshly bedecked with bunting. Throughout the day, whilst not a torrent, a continuous stream of customers were tempted by an impressive array of gifts, goodies, crafts, food, wine & more. A big thank you to all our exhibitors and […]
St. David’s Day @ the Hanbury Arms
21st Caerleon Festival ends
Following a full & varied 11day programme, the Festival finally came to a close with the removal of marquees from the Meadow. Thanks are due to our performers, our exhibitors, our sponsors and the Caerleon Community who celebrated the 21st YEAR of their FESTIVAL – organised by the community for the community. A special vote […]
Sŵn y Gân
The Sound of the Song – Sŵn y Gân certainly rang out last night in St. Cadoc’s Church when this newly formed choir from Griffithstown, Pontypool sang to a large and hugely appreciative audience. They sang from Lerner/ Loewe to Elton to Disney to Handel; from Sondheim to Radiohead to a standing ovation. Hard […]
CATRIN FINCH in Concert
CATRIN FINCH is one of our most treasured classical harpists, and possibly the most gifted classical harp virtuoso of our times. She took us on a musical journey throughout her life, and talked about some of her influences inspirations and musical challenges, which have, at times, taken her outside the conventions of classical training to perform […]
2RUDE at The Ship Inn – Review
July 2, 2023 – The Ship Inn in conjunction with Caerleon Festival A wonderful evening of entertainment was delivered from a purpose-built stage on the banks of the Usk. This talented group of musicians got everybody up dancing and Wendy and staff at the Ship certainly made sure everyone was fed and watered in an […]