The Big Cheese

24th - 26th July 2009

Caerphilly

Friday 24th
6.15pm - Great Cheese Race
7pm - 10pm - Main Music Stage
10pm - Firework Display

Sat 25th & Sun 26th
from 11:00am - The Big Cheese Entertainment programme includes: Reenactment displays, musical entertainment, educational activities, food hall, craft stalls, activity marquee, Tommy Cooper tent, traditional funfair plus lots more.

For further info contact:
visitCaerphilly
Telephone: (029) 2088 0011
E-mail: tourism@caerphilly.gov.uk

TOWN CENTRE ENTERTAINMENT

Watch out for Sarah and Freddy the Giant Puppet on walkabout and listen to the traditional Welsh music of Helen and George as you browse the shops of Caerphilly Town Centre.

Sarah Carrot with Freddy the Giant Puppet

Sarah Carrot with Freddy the Giant Puppet

Sat 26th & Sun 27th
11:30-12:15am, 1-1:45pm & 2:30-3:15pm

Delightful walkabout with stilt-walking Sarah and her Giant Puppet Freddy. A pink and furry bundle of fun Freddy loves to go for a walk he is always peeking in people's bags and be careful if you are eating crisps or an ice cream as Freddy is always on the lookout for lunch. Sarah manages to keep him in control but only just.

Helen & George

Helen & George

Sat 26th & Sun 27th
12:15-1pm, 1:45-2:30pm & 3:15-4pm

Helen & George are an exciting acoustic duo comprising Helen on fiddle/vocals and George accordion/vocals and they will be playing outdoors in Caerphilly town centre during The Big Cheese Festival. Helen is a renowned composer and performer of traditional Welsh music whilst George is a member of legendary folk rock band Pressgang. Together they play modern and traditional tunes for dancing or listening - whatever, they’ll make the day go with a swing!

Caerphilly School of Samba

Sat 26th - 1:30pm

Oakdale Silver Band

Sun 27th - 4:00pm