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Caerphilly 10K Race 2014
Following the Caerphilly 10k’s hugely successful introduction in 2013, Caerphilly County Borough Council with support from Welsh Athletics and Run Wales will be running the Caerphilly 10k along with a new Junior 2k on Sunday 22nd June 2014. To sign up for the event visit http://your.caerphilly.gov.uk/10k Registration costs are as follows: Unaffiliated Entrants: £14.00 per person Affiliated Club/Welsh Athletics Entrants: £12.00 per person Concessions – Over 60’s & Wheelchair users £12.00 per person Early Bird discount of £2 will be applied to the above entry categories until Tuesday 22nd April Participants have the opportunity to enter as part of a corporate/community team, where teams consisting of 4-6 members will compete to win the coveted ‘Caerphilly 10k Team Challenge Trophy’. Registration costs £25.00 per person with members receiving additional entry benefits including a training t-shirt and sequential run numbers. Corporate/Community Teams £25.00 per person (min. 4) Junior Entrants (aged 8+) £3.00 per person Please note online bookings will incur an additional booking fee of £1.50
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Digital 2014 Event at Celtic Manor Resort
Continuing on from the positive messages conveyed at Digital 2013, the event will again take place at the Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, on the 9th and 10th June 2014. The event will provide a global platform for the ICT sector in Wales to progress, highlighting global trends, related skills gaps and areas for future investment. Digital 2014 will be focused around main plenary sessions including a programme of key note speakers and break-out sessions, sector workshops and an exhibition / brokerage area. The event will also focus on young peoples perceptions of the ICT sector, their thoughts on future sector developments and their involvement in addressing the identified skills gaps. The session will be hosted by Maggie Philbin, Founder and CEO TeenTech CIC. Speakers lined up to participate at the event will be globally recognised within the ICT Sector from world renowned organisations including Microsoft, IBM, HP and BT. To register your interest in the event, please follow the link below
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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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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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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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SENGHENYDD MEMORIAL CONCERT
Monday 14th October will mark the 100th anniversary of the Senghenydd Mining Disaster which killed 440 people in the UK’s worst ever mining tragedy. Join Boyd Clack, Mark Llewelyn Evans, Dan and Laura Curtis, Jamie Pugh, SERIN, Tom Crow and the Caerphilly Community Chorus and Children’s Choir for this special concert in aid of the Welsh National Mining Memorial. The concert will pay tribute through song to all the miners who worked and lost their lives underground. TICKETS £12.00/ £10.00 Buy tickets from the Blackwood Miners Institute website
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