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St David’s Day Celebrations
There will be a number of St David’s Day celebrations going on around the Caerphilly County Borough on Saturday 1st March at the following locations: Bargoed – Hanbury Square Blackwood – The Dragon Circle (next to Asda) Caerphilly – The Twyn Community Centre Risca – Tredegar Park Bargoed, Blackwood, Caerphilly and Risca will all be host to a wonderfully welsh celebration of our heritage as we are joined by a fantastic selection of local choirs and brass bands and treated to delightful performances from local dance and music groups. There will also be stilt walkers and face painting thrown into the mix at each town centre, creating some great free family fun for both residents and visitors alike to enjoy. The celebrations in Risca will also coincide with a medal presentation awards ceremony and parade for the 203 (Welsh) Field Hospital who will be returning from a tour of duty in Afghanistan as part of Operation HERRICK. Each concert will come to a finale with a sing-along to the Welsh National Anthem, so why not put on your favourite welsh shirt or dress as a traditional welsh lady and join us for the celebrations. For more information call the Event Hotline on 02920 880011 or email events@caerphilly.gov.uk Keep up to date with the latest event news by following the Events Team on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
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Step 1 – Get all the advice you need to start your business
Step 1 is an event which brings all of the people you should speak to before starting up into one room. Working in partnership with Business in Focus, Business Wales, Caerphilly County Borough Council, Centre for Business, Job Centre Plus and the Prince’s Trust, we are gathering together all of the key organisations that can give you valuable advice on starting a business. Just drop in on the day! Step 1 information leaflet (PDF file) For more information and contact details, please visit www.welshice.org
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Ghost Tour Extra
As a guest on a ghost tour extra you will hear a collection of true ghost stories which are different to those you would hear on a ghost tour. You will also get to hear the links between these stories and paranormal theories, both traditional and scientific. Find out the fascinating truth about old and new methods of spirit communication. For further details please telephone Llancaiach Fawr Reception on 01443 412248
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River of Light Parade
The River of Light Lantern workshops and parade is the perfect way to welcome Santa this Christmas. The River of Light is the longest running Christmas event organised by Caerphilly County Borough Council and returns annually to spread joy and festive cheer to residents and visitors alike. River of Light Parade The annual lantern parade will take place on Thursday 19th December at 6:30pm. The parade will start from the Caerphilly Railway Station park & ride and then make its descent down to Caerphilly town, through Station Terrace, Cardiff Road, across St Fagans Street and to its finale on Crescent Road. The free parade will finish with a beautiful fireworks display over the skies of Caerphilly Castle. Come along and enjoy a magical evening with the family, showing off your lantern as you prepare to welcome Santa.
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Blackwood Lantern Parade / Carol Concert
The Lantern Parade will be taking place on Thursday 5th December at 7pm at the Market Place, Blackwood (please congregate by approx 6:45pm) followed by Carol Concert at Blackwood Methodist Church featuring Mynyddislwyn Male Voice Choir, Oakdale Silver Band and BlackwoodJunior & Libanus Schools Choirs followed by free refreshments. For further details please telephone John Hold on 01495 224636
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Blackwood Christmas Market
Blackwood Christmas Market is now entering its fourth year with the last three years proving to be a great success. There will be market stalls, animal displays, carol singing. Street entertainment and craft activities for all the family. See the town centre come to life with stalls along the high street, funfair rides and traditional entertainment. With real reindeer visiting….and Santa will certainly be putting in an appearance! Entry to this event is free. For more information contact the Visit Caerphilly Centre on 02920 880011. For all other Christmas events running in the Caerphilly Borough visit our Christmas page.
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Caerphilly Christmas Light Switch on
Christmas Light Switch On is a free event. There will be Carol singing by local school children and Caerphilly Community Chorus, also an appearance by The Caerphilly Lions Ukulele Band plus Father Christmas. For further details please telephone Ken Williams on 02920 888777
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Ystrad Mynach Festive Fayre
Saturday 23rd November 2013 in Ystrad Mynach Town Centre. The Ystrad Mynach Festive Fayre takes place 11:00am – 5:00pm when the lights will be turned on. Enjoy crafts and jewellery stalls, as well as entertainment by local choirs, jazz bands and much more.
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Bryn Meadows Christmas Market
Childrens Gifts, Sweet Trees, Jewellery, Wooden Craft, Golf Products, Arts and Craft, Stationary, Fusion Spa Beauty Products & many more Come & meet Santa plus a free gift for every child.
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