THE TREOCHY MALE CHOIR Friday 4th November 2022 A seemingly endless list of superlatives springs to mind when reflecting on this memorable evening. To summarise – The Treorchy Male Choir delivered a world class performance to a capacity audience in Caerleon’s St Cadoc’s Church. Song, music, poetry, humour were all there to keep everyone captivated from […]
MEADOW SOWING Autumn 2022 In the last few days, we have been working on the meadow, mowing,clearing and harrowing. On the Sunday morning 9th October an energetic group of volunteers raked up the detritus from the harrowing (we often seem to be raking in our field). Then we hand-sowed the whole field with a large […]
OUR FRIEND HENRY Henry Charles Lutman 24th February 1948 – 16th June 2022 Just before the Summer Festival our dear friend Henry suddenly passed away – a sad loss to Loraine, his family and the community. Henry was a great character – friendly, helpful, kind, humane, humorous, energetic, creative, a problem solver, team player – a man with a unique range of talents – artist, designer, musician, […]
As a warm up to this year’s Festival, beginning on Saturday 1st July, the meadow was mowed and the paths to sculptures and benches were cleared so that visitors could walk through the meadow to enjoy the wild flowers close up. The weather was beautiful and a good number of volunteers joined in. A list […]
Daoiri’s return to Caerleon was triumphant. At ease in the splendid Church where the accoustics so suit him, his voice soared, perfectly synchronised with his magnificent bouzouki playing. The songs described by Daoiri as some tragic, some happy – all beautifully written, he aspires to serve well. Performed with such passion and precision he succeeded. […]
CAERLEON FESTIVAL, OUR 20th YEAR! The programme in brief. Daoiri Farrell, Folk Star, St. Cadoc’s Church 6th May – an aperitif for…. THE SUMMER SPECIAL 25th June ’til 10th July Spiers & Boden, Folk Stars, in the Church 25th June The Grand Opening, 30th June, Hanbury Quayside with Piping Hot & the Blues Sisters ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, 1st July, Amphitheatre supported by Caldicot M.V. Choir ‘Lit. […]
THE 20th CAERLEON FESTIVAL in 2022 Looking forward…. The raising of a new standard in the Hanbury Tower marks the 20th year of the Caerleon Festival. There is much to reflect upon, including Sir Colin who maintains his steely gaze across the river. What lies ahead? None can tell. Events eclipse expectations. Here is what […]
Christmas came to Caerleon! After an enforced break the Market was back! In the Town Hall enthusiasm was the mood of the day as customers, in a steady stream, negotiated the one way system to view the impressive array of goodies and gifts on display. Business was brisk. Smiles were discernible beneath masks. The Community […]
