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Jul
12
Fri
Unicorn Day supporting St David’s Hospice Care @ Wherever you are!
Jul 12 all-day

Unicorn Day

Unicorn Day

This year, we are celebrating 10 years of our Unicorn Service and we want you to celebrate with us! Unicorn Day is a chance for you to have fun whilst raising money to help us provide a very important service of ours.

Get together in your class, with your church, with your colleagues, with your family or whoever you have most fun with and get creative with Unicorn day, helping us celebrate in the most magical way!
Bake a unicorn cake, paint your face, and throw a unicorn party or whatever colourful unicorn idea you can think of! There’s no limits this unicorn day!

What is the Unicorn Service?

For the last 10 years, the Unicorn Service has been developed to help support children and young people deal with the life-threatening diagnosis or loss of a loved one, helping them understand and cope in such a difficult time.

Unicorn Party Day

Request your FREE fundraising pack here

Request Pack

Contact the fundraising team on 01633 851051 or email fundraising@stdavidshospicecare.org if we can help in any way!

Have fun!

For more information on the amazing events and work that the Charity does give the Facebook page a like and follow over on Twitter.

Unicorn Day

Moonlight Walk 1 for St David’s Hospice Care @ Pen y Fan
Jul 12 @ 7:00 pm

Moonlight Walk 1

Moonlight Walk 1

Want a chance to climb Pen y Fan to see the Sun setting and the Moon rising? This is your chance and support St David’s Hospice Care at the same time.

We have organised the Moonlight Walk again with a slight name change from our previous moon walk event. Some of the key details of the event are below but you can find full details on the St Davids Hospice Care website which is linked in the details above for tickets and website link.

  • The walk starts at Pont ar daf car park (Grid Ref 988199, Postcode LD3 8NL), on the A470 between Brecon & Merthyr Tydfil.
  • The distance is 6km (3.7 miles) and takes roughly 2.5 hour on average.
  • Registration from 7.00pm.
  • Begin ascent of Pen y Fan between 7.30pm and 8.30pm.
  • The walk includes the option of climbing to the summit of Corn Du on the ascending trip.
  • Families welcome; under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult, and parental consent must be given.
  • “Moonlight Walk” certificate issued at the end of the walk.
  • Refreshments available.
  • Entry fee £15 per person; £5 for under 16’s.
  • Please note: Participants are also asked to give a further donation, or to gain sponsorship to support the vital work of St David’s Hospice Care in the community.
  • Sponsorship forms and kit list available to download on the main website.
  • Moonlight Walk T shirts available to buy on the night; watch this space for details of the new design!

On the evening we will be joined by the Bagpiper in South Wales – John Campbell. This creates a wonderful atmosphere, so we are very lucky to have John with us again.

Special Offer! If you register for both Moonlight Walk I and Moonlight Walk II at the same time, pay the reduced rate of £25 per adult. Call 01633 851051 for joint entry.

For more information on the amazing events and work that the Charity does give the Facebook page a like and follow over on Twitter.

Moonlight Walk 1

Jul
13
Sat
Bowel Cancer UK – Sunrise Trek Challenge @ Pen y Fan
Jul 13 @ 3:00 am – 7:00 am

Sunrise Trek Challenge

Bowel Cancer UK – Sunrise Trek Challenge

Join us as we climb South Wales’ highest peak, Pen Y Fan in a trek like no other. We will reach the summit as the sun rises, illuminating the land for as far as the eye can see. Experience breath-taking views and a spine-tingling atmosphere to celebrate your achievement together. Enjoy the dawn of a new day in the knowledge that the money raised will help us to achieve a future where nobody dies from bowel cancer.

Further details of the event and tickets are available on the link below –

www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/support-us/fundraise/treks/sunrise-trek-challenge/

Click the event page link above to find out more about the Sunrise Trek Challange on Pen y Fan, Powys.

Bowel Cancer UK – Sunrise Trek Challenge

Jul
14
Sun
Ponty Plod – Bring back the 80s and raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support! @ Ynysangharad Park
Jul 14 @ 11:30 am – 3:00 pm

Ponty Plod – Bring back the 80s and raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support!Ponty Plod

ARE YOU UP FOR A CHALLENGE?

The Ponty Plod on Sunday July 14th 2019 starting at 11am is the answer!

This family friendly, dog friendly walk takes place in Ynysangharad Park. The route is 5K. There will be an 80’s theme, music, and an after walk party. All adult walkers will also receive a Macmillan Tote Bag (sponsored by Egan Waste) and all those adults who complete the walk will receive a Macmillan medal.

This year we will be using JustGiving in order to register places for the walk.

What we need from you:

£10 – this is the cost for walk entry for over 12s. Under 12 are free. Under 12s can be registered in advance by email at nwatkins2353@gmail.com or can be registered on the day.

SIGN UP NOW FOR THE PONTY PLOD BY PRESSING THE DONATE BUTTON ON OUR JUST GIVING PAGE:  www.justgiving.com/fundraising/pontyplod2019

For more information and updates about the event you can check the fundraising page 

Ponty Plod – Bring back the 80s and raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support!

Jul
21
Sun
Rock on the Roof @ Celtic Manor Resort - Rooftop Terrace
Jul 21 @ 2:00 pm

Rock on the Roof

Rock on the Roof

St David’s Hospice Care are once again delighted to bring you an unforgettable day of great food and fantastic music at Rock on the Rooftop 2019.
Tickets sell out quickly for this event so don’t delay – book today!

£50 adults
£20 children (12 years & under)
To book, call 01633 851051
Please note: we are unable to reserve places. Payment is required to secure your seats/table

Held on the Rooftop Terrace of the Celtic Manor – 5 Star Luxury Hotel Resort, it will be a unique experience and one you won’t forget in a hurry!

Join us from 2.00pm on Sunday 21st July where you will be greeted with delicious canapes and a drink on arrival. Admire the infinite green vistas of South Wales from the rooftop garden before sitting down to a lavish BBQ. Enjoy your meal ‘Al Fresco’ then soak up the atmosphere and get dancing as you are entertained by a host of fantastic musicians performing hits from a whole range of genres. Later in the evening, you can enjoy yet another meal, this time it’s pulled pork rolls!

Make sure you bring your dancing shoes because we are very pleased to announce that the evening’s returning headline act will be the fantastic

BIG MAC’S WHOLLY SOUL BAND
That’s not all! The bill is packed with fantastic artists. We also have…

Erin McNamara & Friends
Can Aderyn Choir
360 Duo (with Becky Barnbrook)
Tena Ladies
St David’s Hospice Choir
Ragsy
Apple Tree Theory
Brotherhood

There will be our traditional Balloon Raffle with some absolutely amazing prizes if previous years are anything to go by together with a LIVE charity auction!

Why not make a weekend of it and book a room at the hotel? Rooms can be booked directly through The Celtic Manor Resort by calling 01633 410262

The money raised from this event will go towards the continued work of St David’s Hospice Care

To book your tickets or for enquiries please feel free to get in touch with the Fundraising team on 01633 851051

*Please Note: In the event of inclement weather, Rock on the Roof 2019 will be moved into the Caernarfon Suite or the Exhibition Hall on the lower floor at the Celtic Manor. A decision regarding the weather will be made on Friday 19th July and in the unlikely event that we are forced to cancel, all tickets will be refunded.

Don’t miss out on event announcements by clicking ‘attending’ on the official Facebook event page

We look forward to welcoming you!

For more information on the amazing events and work that the Charity does give the Facebook page a like and follow over on Twitter.

Rock on the Roof

Jul
25
Thu
Bungee Jump 24th, 25th & 26th August 2019 @ National Diving & Activity Centre
Jul 25 all-day

Bungee Jump

Bungee Jump 24th, 25th & 26th August 2019 – EventsnWales

The ultimate challenge! Are you brave enough to launch yourself into a 400 foot drop?
It’s a challenge like no other that goes against every natural instinct, it’s about facing fears and pushing natural boundaries to the limit. This experience is all about one decision, the decision to jump that only you, the participant, can make!

The UK Bungee Club is holding a special event for three days only (24,25 & 26 August), at the National Diving and Activity Centre near Chepstow.

With highly trained and qualified staff, the UK Bungee Club has a 100% safety record working strictly in accordance with the BERSA code of safe practice. All equipment is independently tested and certified. Click on the link for more information about the club UK Bungee Club

The cost of the jump is £125 per person, and we request that you aim for a minimum of £200 in sponsorship for St David’s Hospice Care. Don’t forget to download your sponsor form!

Bungee Jump 24th August 2019

Bungee Jump 25th August 2019

Bungee Jump 26th August 2019

For further information or to book, please phone or email the contact above. Once you are booked in, you will receive full details and an event pack from the UK Bungee Club.

The event will take place at The National Diving & Activity Centre, Tidenham, Chepstow, Gloucestershire NP16 7LH

For more information on the amazing events and work that the Charity does give the Facebook page a like and follow over on Twitter.

Bungee Jump 24th, 25th & 26th August 2019 – EventsnWales

Jul
26
Fri
Bungee Jump 24th, 25th & 26th August 2019 @ National Diving & Activity Centre
Jul 26 all-day

Bungee Jump

Bungee Jump 24th, 25th & 26th August 2019 – EventsnWales

The ultimate challenge! Are you brave enough to launch yourself into a 400 foot drop?
It’s a challenge like no other that goes against every natural instinct, it’s about facing fears and pushing natural boundaries to the limit. This experience is all about one decision, the decision to jump that only you, the participant, can make!

The UK Bungee Club is holding a special event for three days only (24,25 & 26 August), at the National Diving and Activity Centre near Chepstow.

With highly trained and qualified staff, the UK Bungee Club has a 100% safety record working strictly in accordance with the BERSA code of safe practice. All equipment is independently tested and certified. Click on the link for more information about the club UK Bungee Club

The cost of the jump is £125 per person, and we request that you aim for a minimum of £200 in sponsorship for St David’s Hospice Care. Don’t forget to download your sponsor form!

Bungee Jump 24th August 2019

Bungee Jump 25th August 2019

Bungee Jump 26th August 2019

For further information or to book, please phone or email the contact above. Once you are booked in, you will receive full details and an event pack from the UK Bungee Club.

The event will take place at The National Diving & Activity Centre, Tidenham, Chepstow, Gloucestershire NP16 7LH

For more information on the amazing events and work that the Charity does give the Facebook page a like and follow over on Twitter.

Bungee Jump 24th, 25th & 26th August 2019 – EventsnWales

Aug
30
Fri
The Big Cwtch Festival @ Glanrannell Park House
Aug 30 @ 12:00 pm – Aug 31 @ 11:45 pm

The Big Cwtch is a magical award winning family festival set in a stunning lakeside location in the heart of Carmarthenshire.

A small festival with a big heart – “it’The Big Cwtch Festivals all in the name The Big Cwtch is intimate, beautifully curated, friendly and just like a big hug from someone you really love”  

Now in its sixth year the festival has grown from a one day charity event to welcoming over 3,000 visitors throughout the weekend. The 2019 line up is bigger than ever with over 30 breakthrough and emerging Welsh artists performing on the spectacular lakeside stage and acoustic venues across the festival site hosted alongside award winning welsh street food and a jam packed programme of family activities and outdoor adventures.

Festival features include kids walled garden with activities and fun and games for all ages, music, art and circus workshops, laser tag, bushcraft, craft fields, paddle boarding, wellbeing sanctuary with wood fired hot tubs, therapies, yoga, pilates, mindfulness and dance classes, talks, tastings and demonstrations, street food alley, lakeside feasts, quirky bars and a stunning riverside camping and glamping fields.

Tickets can be booked online at www.thebigcwtch.com

All profits from The Big Cwtch go to supporting local charities and community projects.

You can also stay up to date during the build up to the Big Cwtch Festival on social media via our Facebook page our Twitter account or Instagram why not follow all 3.

The Big Cwtch Festival

Nov
16
Sat
Coeliac UK’s Gluten Free Food Show @ Cardiff City Stadium
Nov 16 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

gluten free food show

Coeliac UK’s Gluten Free Food Show

Our Gluten Free Food Show in Cardiff is the only one of it’s kind in Wales.

Come and join us for your chance to sample and buy a whole range of gluten free delights, from national and local producers, and see what new products are available

We’ll have inspirational cooking demos, 1-2-1 dietetics clinics, specialist talks and workshops and our popular panel debate, chaired by Dr Dai Lloyd.  And what’s more,  charity supporter and MasterChef Champion Jane Devonshire will be there to demo a tasty recipe from her book Hassle Free Gluten Free. You’ll even be able to buy your own copy and have it signed by Jane on the day.

Tickets are free and everyone is welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information you can check Coeliac UK’s Social media accounts listed on the website

Coeliac UK’s Gluten Free Food Show

Nov
30
Sat
Harlech Craft Fair at Neuadd Goffa Harlech Memorial Hall @ Memorial Hall
Nov 30 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Harlech Craft Fair at Neuadd Goffa Harlech Memorial HallHarlech Craft Fair

Come and Join us as we once again bring the Harlech Craft Fair to the Memorial Hall which is just opposite the spectacular Harlech Castle.

Including a wide range of high quality handmade  arts and crafts on show you would be mad not to pop in to take a look. Amazing ideas and products for your Christmas gifts for the whole family from Art & Wood turning to textiles & Jewellery as well as a lot more.

Refreshments will be available and sold in aid of local charity.

To keep up to date with the Fair you can follow on Twitter or visit and like the Facebook Page also follow our new instagram account too.

Harlech Craft Fair at Neuadd Goffa Harlech Memorial Hall