Hello Fellow Meadow Makers! Suddenly it’s Spring – time to cut and clear paths, as we did last May da-dah! Sunday 19th May looks to be fine – 10.30am seems a reasonable time to start – so see you in the Meadow. If you haven’t got a big rake, garden forks are best and I’m […]
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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
Fairy Tale in Newport
Thoughts on the Festival Market Sunday 9th December: convivial, atmospheric, entertaining, seasonal music, goodwill abounding, great gifts, community spirit, busy all day, all exhibitors happy, all raffle tickets sold, 5 Xmas hampers won, punters pleased, great teamwork… In short – a Fairy Tale in Newport. Thanks to Loraine for organising the day and your helpers. […]
Meadow Autumn Update
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 […]
The BIG FREE – programme
Saturday, 8th July Start THE BIG FREE – The Hanbury Arms 12.30 Kinetic Theatre Arts Cardiff. Performers 6 – 16 years 1.30 Aled Hughes. Acoustic pop, folk, rock ‘n roll and indie 2.25 Tiny Toes Ballet. Cardiff, Newport and Cwmbran 3.10 Bois Y Bryn. Welsh Shanty band from Cwmbran 4.20 Kings of Caerleon. Rock ‘n […]