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Chepstow Walking Festival 2020
**** See the 2022 event here – Chepstow Walking Festival 2022 ****
Join this popular walking festival now in its 7th year exploring the rich heritage and beauty of the Lower Wye Valley and beyond. A packed programme of 35 guided walks led by experienced walk leaders some who are specialists in the their field such as Dr Mark Lewis Senior Curator at the Roman Legion Museum Caerleon, Rob Dingle Trail Officer for Offa’s Dyke Path, David Morgan, Chair of Long Distance Walkers Association who has devised the Monmouthshire Way, a long distance circular trail starting/finishing at Chepstow and Gavin Jones, Community Engagement Officer for the Living Levels Landscape Partnership scheme who will be joining two brand new walks along the levels to reconnect people and communities to their landscape and provide a sustainable future for this historic and vibrant place.
Some of the walks visit establishments which are rarely or never open to the public such award winning Wye Valley Gin and the farm where the award winning Brookes ice cream is made.
Whether you are a seasoned walker or just enjoy a short walk with the dog there should be something to suit.
Chepstow Walking Festival Tickets cost £5 single or £10 for a Supersaver which is offers 1 walk free. Under 16’s are fee as is the Walk for Health. For Full programme and booking visit walksinchepstow.co.uk alternatively from Chepstow Tourist Information Centre NP16 5EY
Keep up to date with the latest from Chepstow Walkers are Welcome on Twitter and also you can like the Facebook page for updates
Chepstow Walking Festival 2020
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Join us for this amazing charity golf event at the Masters of Newport
The David “Bomber” Pearce Legacy Charity 1182541 will be hosting the Masters of Newport charity golf event ?♂️⛳
? thewelshrocky@gmail.com to request an invoice for you to secure your team.
£280 per four ball team. This includes your breakfast and admission for evening dinner and dance ?
There are sponsorship opportunities for businesses, as outlined in poster.
All funds raised will support the advancement of sport within South Wales. We look forward to seeing you and hosting a fantastic event.
#WelshRocky ???????
Follow the latest news and updates on the Welsh Rocky Facebook page, Over on Twitter and don’t forget those images on Instagram.
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Battle for Heroes – Charity Evening Function
Our Evening Event will take place at the Rodney Parade home to the Dragons from 7pm which will include the following
Guest speakers – Ex-Welsh Rugby Internationals Alix Popham & Ian Gough
Three course meal
Silent auction
Live entertainment
Tickets will be at a cost of £40pp and we recommend to contact us to purchase these as soon as possible as demand is high.
Follow our social media accounts and Join our Facebook event for updates and more information.
There are sponsor opportunities for the event, so if you know of any businesses that might consider sponsoring us, please ask them to get in touch with me to discuss the various options.
#battleforheroes
A big thank you to all the Battle for Heroes event sponsors check them out and give them a follow
Make sure you are following across our social media channels and check the Battle for Heroes website for the latest updates.
Battle for Heroes – Charity Evening Function
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***Events Postponed until 2023 ***
Chirk Castle Trail Run – Wrexham County Trilogy series
This multi distance multi terrain trail run which will take you past the front of the castle before entering the trails leading to the amazing antient woodland in the beautiful grounds of Chirk Castle. The run will take place over a 5K out and back loop on a multi-terrain surface which is in great condition. The course has a mixture of flat areas as well as some climbing.
Throughout the course there will be marshals in key locations as well as signs to ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment.
The Wrexham County Trilogy series is made up of three trail running events in North Wales.
02.10.2022 – Chirk Castle
22.10.2022 – Alyn Waters Country Park
06.11.2022 – Erddig
All finishers will receive a custom designed eco friendly medal as well as awards for the top 3 finishers in each category per race.
Distances Available (Adults)
Half Marathon
15K
10K
5K
Juniors (10 to 15 years old)
3K
For more information or to sign up, please visit www.uksfa.co.uk/running-events, you can also follow along or contact them by social media on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Chirk Castle Trail Run – Wrexham County Trilogy series
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***Events Postponed until 2023 ***
Alyn Waters Country Park – Wrexham County Trilogy series
Alyn Waters offers a beautiful setting for the second part of the Wrexham County Trilogy. The starting point is near the coffee shop and leads you a long a mixture of surfaces while you drop down to running along the beautful river Alyn. The run will take place over a 5K out and back loop on a multi-terrain surface which is in great condition year round. The course has a mixture of flat and undualting areas with one challenging climb.
Throughout the course there will be marshals in key locations as well as signs to ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment.
The Wrexham County Trilogy series is made up of three trail running events in North Wales.
02.10.2022 – Chirk Castle
22.10.2022 – Alyn Waters Country Park
06.11.2022 – Erddig
All finishers will receive a custom designed eco friendly medal as well as awards for the top 3 finishers in each category per race.
Distances Available (Adults)
Half Marathon
15K
10K
5K
Juniors (10 to 15 years old)
3K
For more information or to sign up, please visit www.uksfa.co.uk/running-events, you can also follow along or contact them by social media on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Alyn Waters Country Park – Wrexham County Trilogy series
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The Lion Speaks Tonight at The Riverfront
Brace yourself for what is going to be a unique and unforgettable evening at the theatre! For the first time rugby legend Scott Quinnell will share some of the most extraordinary stories and facts about his life both on and off the rugby pitch and how he has become one of the most recognised and respected Welsh figures. From growing up with Giants of the game to learning to read and write after his retirement and becoming a star of Television and Radio! Scott bares all with his hilarious tales, never seen before footage and colourful pictures of his colourful life. Which will leaving you ROARING in your seats!
Joining Scott on stage is his son “Steele” who whilst looking down at Dad (literally!) and maybe giving his side of some of the stories, will be performing some of the greatest songs from Musical Theatre!
You will have the opportunity to ask those questions you always wanted to ask! and there will be limited VIP tickets which will include priority seating, ‘Meet & Greet’ prior to or following the show; with signings, photographs and a general ‘chit chat’ with the lads! and of course your personalised souvenir programme.
The Lion Speaks Tonight at The Riverfront
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Lionfest 3
This is the 3rd year LIONFEST has been running, it started off as a Facebook streaming event, and this year it will be live at the Pill Harriers Sports Club, Newport. The Door Opens at 6.00pm – Ends at 12.00am.
We have 3 bands and 2 acoustic acts.
Big Sky
The Fatemakers
The Flying Spider Revival
Oxbowlake
Candy Mountain – Wales
If you are a live music fan then this event is for you! 100% of the ticket sales will go to charity! has each act of giving up their time for free, for which we are internally grateful…
The ticket price is only £5.00
You can purchase tickets online….
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/lionfest3/lionfest-3/e-jroqba
If you can’t make the event and would like to support Terminally ill Children living throughout Wales, then please visit our Just Giving page below!
https://www.justgiving.com/ieuanthelion/donate
Follow the latest information and updates from this amazing Charity with all social media links on the Ieuan the Lion Memorial Fund Website.
Lionfest 3
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***Events Postponed until 2023 ***
Erddig Trail Run – Wrexham County Trilogy series
The start finish line will be by the impressive Erddig Hall. The course will take you along some of the beautiful trails within the estate and along the Clywedog river before heading into the forest. The run will take place over a 5K out and back loop on a multi-terrain surface which is mostly in good condition though this may be weather dependant. The course has a mixture of flat and undualting areas with one challenging climb.
Throughout the course there will be marshals in key locations as well as signs to ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment.
The Wrexham County Trilogy series is made up of three trail running events in North Wales.
02.10.2022 – Chirk Castle
22.10.2022 – Alyn Waters Country Park
06.11.2022 – Erddig
All finishers will receive a custom designed eco friendly medal as well as awards for the top 3 finishers in each category per race.
Distances Available (Adults)
Half Marathon
15K
10K
5K
Juniors (10 to 15 years old)
3K
For more information or to sign up, please visit www.uksfa.co.uk/running-events, you can also follow along or contact them by social media on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Erddig Train Run – Wrexham County Trilogy series
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In Conversation with Crime Author Conrad Jones
Best-selling crime author, Conrad Jones from Holyhead, is to appear at one of Wales’ premier literary festivals.
The Wrexham Carnival of Words, now in its 9th year ‘hand picks authors’ to share their own back story, host readings and Q and A sessions with audiences in libraries across the county.
The 2023 festival will be held between 22-29 April.
Conrad Jones is a best-selling Amazon all-star author. His 29 novels have been translated into six languages. He’s best known for The Anglesey Murders series, which follows DI Alan Williams and connects to his Alec Ramsay detective books both soon to available as Magna graphic novels. The storylines are carefully woven around real places and landmarks across north Wales and Liverpool.
Conrad will be hosting an afternoon event at Chirk library on Thursday 27th April (2pm) Tickets £6
In Conversation with Crime Author Conrad Jones
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Hospice of the Valleys Go Yellow Day 5th May 2023
Wear something YELLOW to support the Hospice of the Valleys and make a suggested £1 donation or plan your own Go Yellow fundraiser.
#GoYellowForHospice
For more information contact; 01495 717277 or email Fundraising@hospiceofthevalleys.com
You can also download the pdf for the the Go Yellow day via the link below which also contains a poster and a blank one that can be used to colour in.
For more information on the event or the amazing work that the Hospice of the Valleys do you can check out the website on the following link
Hospice of the Valleys Website.
