Big Green Festival

An exciting new family festival is coming to Crosskeys this May and the event promises to offer something for people of all ages.

The ‘Big Green Festival’ takes place at Waunfawr Park on Saturday 15th May and boasts live music, sporting sessions, animal displays, healthy activities and even worm charming.

Beach lovers will get the chance to build a sandcastle or just sit back, relax and enjoy the atmosphere at a special ‘urban beach’ that will also be created on the site!

The popular park has recently been awarded Green Flag Status, so this new festival is a perfect way to promote a range of activities that are ‘green’, healthy and fun.

For more information about the event please contact:
Natalie Haynes on 01495 235461 or Steve Trew on 01495 247962.

 

Visitor Information

Admission charge - This is a FREE event.

 

What's On

Marquee
Family game activity with Vik Yadh 12.30 to 1pm
Worm Charming Championship 2pm

Music Stage
Jon Airdrie and the Shellys 11am - 11.40am
Ysgol Cym Gwyddon 11.50am - 12.20pm
Tim Crahart 12.40pm - 1.20pm
Karen Davies (Welsh National Youth Opera) 1.40pm - 2.10pm
Lawfords Bell 2.20pm - 3.00pm
Albino Frogs 3.20pm - 4.00pm

Sports Activities - Large area

Timeslot	Activity / Description	Provider
11.00 - 12.00pm	Football Football skills session provided by coaches from Cardiff City FC	Cardiff City FC
12.00 - 1.00pm	Hockey Hockey fun and skills session provided in partnership with Risca Junior Dragons Hockey club, Welsh Hockey Union and Sport Caerphilly	Sport Caerphilly
1.00pm - 2.00pm	Rugby Rugby skills session provided by coaches from NG Dragons	NG Dragons / Sport Caerphilly
2.00pm - 3.00pm	Golf ‘Pick it up for the Ryder Cup’ Opportunity for children aged 7 – 11 to try their hand at golf, in partnership with the Golf Foundation and Sport Caerphilly	Sport Caerphilly / Golf Foundation
3.00pm - 4.00pm	Golf ‘Pick it up for the Ryder Cup’ Opportunity for children aged 7 – 11 to try their hand at golf, in partnership with the Golf Foundation and Sport Caerphilly	Sport Caerphilly / Golf Foundation
11.00am - 1.00pm	Beach Volleyball Visit the Urban Beach to try this exciting Olympic Sport. You might be the star of London 2012	Sport Caerphilly

 

Sports Activities - Small area

Timeslot	Activity / Description	Provider
11.00 - 12.00pm	--	--
12.00 - 1.00pm	Football Fastest shot competition with Cardiff City Football Club	Cardiff City FC
1.00pm - 2.00pm	Hockey Hockey fun and skills session provided in partnership with Risca Junior Dragons Hockey club, Welsh Hockey Union and Sport Caerphilly	Sport Caerphilly
2.00pm - 3.00pm	Rugby Kicking Competition with the NG Dragons	NG Dragons / Sport Caerphilly
3.00pm - 4.00pm	Cricket Try Kwik Cricket will skills and games provided by Sport Caerphilly	Sport Caerphilly
11.00am - 1.00pm	--	--

 

How to get there

Travel directions

By road

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By bus
Waunfawr Park is a short walk via Blackvein Road from the main bus stops at Crosskeys College and/or Medart Place.

These stops are served by the following buses:

56 Newport - Risca - Crosskeys - Blackwood - Markham - Tredegar
151 Newport - Risca - Crosskeys - Abercarn - Newbridge - Blackwood
X15 Newport - Risca - Crosskeys - Newbridge - Abertillery - Brynmawr
X16 Cardiff - Risca - Crosskeys - Newbridge - Abertillery
X18 Newport - Risca - Crosskeys - Newbridge - Trinant - Ebbw Vale

By Train
Alternatively, Crosskeys Station is within walking distance.

Details of timetable are available on the Council's website or by calling Traveline Cymru on 0871 200 22 33 or go to www.traveline-cymru.info