We asked schools to pass on to us examples of artwork being carried out at home during these unprecedented times and many did. Here is work from PONTHIR CHURCH in WALES PRIMARY SCHOOL pupils – some inspired by the work of the Welsh artist, RHIANNON ROBERTS and her use of vibrant colours and busy Welsh […]
During this very hot week, a group of senior volunteer Caerleon Festival stalwarts gave our wild flower meadow a bit of attention. Over two sweltering days they cut and cleared pathways around the wildflower borders, sculptures and seating, so that visitors could walk through the meadow and enjoy the wild flowers close up. A list […]
The Caerleon Festival invited the Art Dept. staff of the Caerleon Comprehensive School and/or the students themselves to send in work that is being carried out at home during this period of isolation from friends, school and other social activities. The Festival has been overwhelmed by the extraordinary talent shown in the work that has, […]
Some of the WORK coming from CAERLEON PRIMARY SCHOOLS Throughout Wales, along with the rest of the UK, children are being taught at home, producing some exciting and interesting artwork. We asked to see some of the pictures being done in and around Caerleon and for young people (or their parents/guardians) to send photos of the […]
Regular supporters of Celf Caerleon Arts and Caerleon Civic Society may recall that the 2017 Festival commemorated the 80th anniversary of a group of child refugees from Bilbao, Northern Spain, arriving in Caerleon. An animated film has been commercially produced to mark these momentous events in 1937 and to ensure that the children themselves have […]
THE CAERLEON FESTIVAL IS POSTPONED. Celf Caerleon Arts is committed to safeguarding the health and safety of all. The coronavirus pandemic has caused us to review our plans for 2020 in the context of evolving circumstances. Taking into account – the danger of transmission to people of all ages; the vulnerability of people aged 70+ […]
CORONAVIRUS Celf Caerleon Arts is committed to the health and safety of all. Accordingly, unfolding developments will be carefully monitored and adjustments to plans considered and implemented as appear to be necessary. The Festival continues, but in the words of the song we shall be “reviewing the situation.” Tim Davidson Chair
Mari Lwyd in Caerleon – a Community event On Saturday 11th January the start of the traditional Welsh New Year – HEN GALAN – was celebrated with the arrival of the MARI LWYD in Caerleon. Thanks to Henry Lutman for once again presenting his Sidmouth Folk Festival Horse Trials prize winning Mari most ably […]
