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2008 Events

Parks Services host a variety of events throughout the year, including children’s activities, Bands in the Park, and the Caerphilly Flower Festival.

To find out more about our latest events and activities, e-mail: parks@caerphilly.gov.uk

RHS Show, Cardiff - 18th, 19th & 20th April

RHS show exhibition

BBC's Gardeners World Live link

With a string of awards already to their credit, including a coveted RHS Gold medal and two best in show titles, the parks design team will once again be constructing a display garden for the annual Royal Horticultural Spring show in Cardiff.
Previous designs included the highly acclaimed New Horizon garden and the unforgettable Old Mill.
Twice invited to exhibit at the BBC Gardener World Live Show in Birmingham, if you miss the Cardiff event there is always another chance for a day out.

 

Greenpark Visual Arts Festival at Waunfawr Park, Crosskeys - Sunday May 11th 2008

More developments to come

 

Brass Bands In The Park - Sunday 1st, 15th, 29th June & 13th July

Brass Band playing in the Park

Come along to a lazy afternoon of music in one of Caerphilly's County Borough's parks. Sunday afternoons during July and August, weather permitting. Download the leaflet here (PDF, 78k)

 

Caerphilly Flower Festival - Friday 27th and Saturday 28th June

Participants in the Caerphilly flower festival

Set in the Wales in Bloom Award winning Town of Caerphilly, stunning floral displays, demonstrations from local arts groups, photographic exhibitions, entertainment and activities are all to be found at the Caerphilly Flower Festival.
There is something for all ages to enjoy, whether your tastes are listening to brass bands, browsing through the stalls from local floral gruops, horticultural societies and crafts people or simply enjoying the array of fabulous flower arrangements in the local churches. Visit the the continental market or listen to talks from the Garden Doctor, Roger Crookes. Why not take advantage of the free open top tour bus around Caerphilly, or take a leisurely walk and follow the floral trail around the town. Children can take part in potting activities in the visitor centre or enjoy the mini rides and young and old alike can test their horticutural knowledge at the big garden quiz.

 

The Big Cheese - July 2008

Big Cheese floral festival

Set in the shadows of one of Europe's largest Castles the town of Caerphilly comes to life as people of all ages come to The Big Cheese, an extravaganza of street entertainers, living history encampments, music, dance, traditional funfair, folk dancing, falconry, fire eating, minstrels, troubadours and much more.
The Big Cheese is a "must see" attraction for all visitors. Portraying the history, heritage and culture of Caerphilly, the 2006 event attracted over 70,000 people. Families from all over the country flocked to Caerphilly to experience this fun filled programme of activities and entertainment.

 

Bats, Owls, Moths and Stars Barbeque - August 2008

BBQ on the park

Hosted by Dave Beveridge.
Did you know, bats can consume over 3,000 biting insects every evening, so without them our night would be lot more itchy! Spend a summer evening at the battiest barbeque ever finding out about our only flying mamals and the world they occupy with the Valleys Bat Group, and Alison Jones, Caerphilly County Borough Council´s Ecologist.
The experts will be on hand with special bat detectors, so expect to see any of the 15 species found in South Wales

 

Childrens Music Workshops - August

Children playing drums

Why not learn DJ Mixing or African Drumming?
Throughout May and June 2008 Parks services in partnership Community Music Wales will be offered free sessions to any one who wanted to participate.

 

Caerphilly In Bloom Presentation date - Friday October 3rd 2008

More developments to come.

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