Saturday 5th May
11:30am
Festival Parade
Starts Methodist Hall, finishes Old Church Rooms
Join the procession (starts Methodist Hall approx 11:30am) – theme ‘Memories’ – as it threads its way to the Old Church Rooms led by Broadcaster, Beti George, and the Festival Queen, Joy Lee. Think of a costume that reflects the theme and be part of the celebration. There will be lots of colour, music and […]
12:00pm
Festival Fete
Old Church Rooms
The Festival Fete will be opened this year by Radyr Resident, Beti George, the well known BBC television and radio broadcaster. With her will be the Festival Queen, Joy, and her two attendants, Indiana and Ella. Come and enjoy the stalls, music, […]
7:30pm
Charity Concert with Cantorion Creigiau Singers
Radyr Golf Club
An evening with a fantastic mixed choir who have performed throughout Wales, UK, and abroad. Organised by Cardiff West Rotary. Bar opens 6.45pm.
Sunday 6th May
8:00am
Triangular Tournament with the Golf, Tennis and Cricket Clubs
Golf, Tennis and Cricket Clubs
8.00am – 5.00pm A contest for club members wishing to show off their skills in all three sports. Each club to have a squad of 18, mixed but 16+ All day event starting at approx. 8am 8.30 Golf match play in pairs 11.30 Tennis doubles 14.30 Cricket eight a side For details, contact Jonathan […]
2:30pm
Festival Walk around Llandaff
Meet at the entrance to Llandaff Castle in the High Street
A walk of about a mile looking at how the city of Llandaff developed, led by Allan Cook. See Llandaff in a way you haven’t noticed before. Duration, approx two hours.
6:30pm
Civic Service
Christ Church
Radyr & Morganstown Community Council invite everyone to this Civic Service to celebrate your community. The service is inter-denominational and we welcome people of all faiths or none. For information, contact the Clerk to R&MCC, on 029 2084 2213
Monday 7th May
10:30am
Radyr Primary / Bryn Deri Primary Schools Fun Run (5 Km)
Radyr Primary School
Fancy dress welcome. Serious and non-serious runners welcome. Adults £3 children £2 (if entry forms returned to school by Wednesday 2 May). Entries on the day Adults £5, Children £3 (pre-race registration from 9:00am to 10:00am). Helpers also required on the day to marshall. To offer help or to request an application form contact radyrprm@cardiff.gov.uk . Application forms […]
2:00pm
Festival Crowning Ceremony
Windsor Gardens
The Festival Queen, Joy Lee, will be crowned by the Chair of the R&MCC. In attendance will be her two princesses, Indiana Rayner and Ella Wales, Cllr Rod McKerlich, David Silver and Maggie Roberts. Dancing: There will be performances of Maypole dancing by pupils of Bryn Deri School and Radyr Primary School. Children are encouraged […]
4:00pm
Children’s Tea Party for Children up to 11 years
Morganstown Village Hall
With professional entertainer Long Tall Lizzie. Please mention when paying if there are any allergies that might affect your child at the party. Festival Queen & attendants will attend. Further details from Janet Thomas 029 2084 2226.
Tuesday 8th May
10:15am
Festival Story Time for Under 5s
Radyr Library
Pre-school story time. Details from Radyr Library 2078 0996.
2:15pm
Festival Story Time for Under 5s
Radyr Library
Pre-school story time Details from Radyr Library 2078 0996.
7:30pm
Y Noson Gymreig
Hen Ysgoldy'r Eglwys (Old Church Rooms)
To celebrate S4C’s 30th birthday we shall be showing the award winning film Solomon and Gaynor. Shot in Welsh, English and Yiddish, with English subtitles. The all star cast includes, Ioan Gruffydd – (Hornblower, Poldark, 102 Dalmations) – Nia Roberts, Maureen Lipman and Mark Lewis Jones. It’s 1911 and a travelling Jewish salesman falls in love […]
Wednesday 9th May
10:30am
Amser Stori (Welsh rhyme and story time for under 5s)
Radyr Library
Welsh language stories, rhymes and songs (led by Ceri from Menter Caerdydd). Details from Radyr Library 2078 0996.
2:30pm
Older children’s Welsh Story time
Radyr Library
Welsh language stories with Sioned Jacques Details from Radyr Library 2078 0996.
7:30pm
Summer Kitchen
Old Church Rooms
International Chef Angela Gray, who runs a cookery school at the Llanerch Vineyard in the Vale, will be demonstrating from her latest book, the third in a series of five.
Thursday 10th May
7:30pm
Tenovus Festival Quiz
New School Rooms, Christ Church
Bar and Raffle. Please form teams of eight. All are welcome. (Help will be given to form teams if needed).
Friday 11th May
1:00pm
Lunchtime Concert
Methodist Church
Another visit by the ever popular Wales Academy of Voice. Mezzo-soprano, Monique Simone, Tenor, Henry Ngan accompanied by Llyr Simon.
7:30pm
Twinning Fellowship Jazz Night
Old Church Rooms
Come and enjoy the musical repertoire of CUBE. Not to be missed. Advanced booking recommended as numbers are limited. Bar – Raffle – Nibbles (no supper)
Saturday 12th May
12:00pm
Concert in the Parc
Play Area, Parc Radur
Come and hear and join in a whole range of music starting with youth bands and choirs from all the local schools, including Radyr Comprehensive Big Band. Followed by acts from Rock Club Wales from around 1.30pm. Then listen to local musicians through the afternoon, featuring The Radyrcals, The Filharmonics, The Fairly Awesome Five and […]
Sunday 13th May
10:30am
Open Gardens Sunday
Various
You are invited to visit any or all of the four garden spaces open for viewing. Each is sure to delight and inspire even the most seasoned garden enthusiast! Gill Evans, 2 Ty Mynydd Close; Dan y Bryn, Heol Isaf; Antonia Wigley, 21 Windsor Road; Pat & Trevor Jones, 4 Bryn Hyfryd Refreshments will be […]
1:30pm
Dog Show & Vintage Tractors
Community Area, Lychgate Gardens, Radyr Sidings
Come and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon featuring: VINTAGE TRACTOR RALLY organised by the Tractor Boys of Aberthin and judged by Michael Craddock. FESTIVAL DOG SHOW (starts 2pm), Competition Entry, £1.50 per class. Register for entry on the day. Contact Val Allen, 2084 2579. Bring your dog on a lead, properly groomed and ready for novelty class competitions, […]
Monday 14th May
4:00pm
Junior School Boules Tournament
Bryn Deri School, Caer Graig, Radyr, CF15 8RD
Twinning Fellowship Cool School Boules Tournament, Bryn Deri School v Radyr Primary School . Three children’s teams and one adult team needed from each school (adult team can be made up of parents, staff or Governors), to be registered with Maggie Roberts one week prior to event. Presentation cups to winning teams. Note: Wet weather […]
Tuesday 15th May
10:15am
Festival Story Time for Under 5s
Radyr Library
Pre-school story time Details from Radyr Library 2078 0996.
2:15pm
Festival Story Time for Under 5s
Radyr Library
Pre-school story time Details from Radyr Library 2078 0996.
7:30pm
Film Night – Gumshoe
Old Church Rooms
An opportunity to see the 1971 BAFTA-nominated comedy/thriller ‘Gumshoe’, (Director Stephen Frears), starring Albert Finney, Billie Whitelaw and Frank Finlay. Rating AA.
Wednesday 16th May
10:30am
Amser Stori (Welsh rhyme and story time for under 5s)
Radyr Library
Welsh language stories, rhymes and songs (led by Ceri from Menter Caerdydd). Details from Radyr Library 2078 0996.
10:30am
Festival Coffee Morning
St Elmo, 36 Heol Isaf, Radyr, CF15 8DY
Kindly hosted by Cllr and Mrs R McKerlich, join members of the Radyr and Morganstown Volunteer Fundraising Group for a coffee morning to raise funds to support people living with dementia and their families. For more information and tickets please contact Sue McKerlich 2084 2764 or Cheryl George at cheryl.george@alzheimers.org.uk
4:00pm
Radyr Library Junior Book Club
Radyr Library
Stories on the theme of Memories. Details from Radyr Library 2078 0996.
6:00pm
Beetle Drive
Radyr Guide Centre
Come along and join in the fun – Beetle is an easy to play paper-based game. All welcome.
7:30pm
The Lady Vanishes
Morganstown Village Hall
Following the current trend for plays based on films, Fluellen present a stage version of Hitchcock’s immortal film. Bar.
Thursday 17th May
7:30pm
Audio Visual & Video Evening
Old Church Rooms
The village photograph club will present a slide and film show including “Festival 2018”, and other local events. Bar.
Friday 18th May
1:00pm
Lunchtime Concert
Methodist Church
A return visit by the International Welsh guitarist Rishiart Arwel.
Saturday 19th May
11:00am
Festival Gymkhana
Ty Gwyn Farm, Golf Course Lane
Register for entry on the day; schedule on display at local stores and the library, or contact Val Allen, 2084 2579. Come and support the pony riders displaying their skills, accuracy, training and speed. Prizes presented by the Festival Queen and her attendants. BBQ and soft drinks.
1:00pm
Vintage Afternoon Tea Party
Garth Room, Old Church Rooms
Indulge yourself with a waitress serviced luxurious afternoon tea, featuring a glass of prosecco, selection of finger sandwiches, delicious homemade cakes, pastries and freshly baked scones, with jam and clotted cream. Guest speaker (TBC) and live piano music. Ticket numbers are limited to 60 – early booking recommended.
7:30pm
Festival Barn Dance and Hog Roast and ‘Pignic’
Radyr Comprehensive School
A Twinning Fellowship event but open to all Radyr residents. Visitors from St.Philbert will be attending. Veggie option available if requested on purchase of ticket. Barn Dance caller Goronwy Jones. Disposable plates and cutlery will be provided. No Bar. Please bring your own drinks, glasses, desserts/cheese etc. Entry must be booked in advance before 11th May (for catering […]
Sunday 20th May
1:00pm
Hog Roast on the Patio
Radyr Golf Club
Two course Hog Roast lunch followed by musical entertainment by the Porthcawl Ukulele Band. Vegetarian option available on request. Dress code – smart casual.
7:30pm
Concert for Alzheimer’s Society Cymru
Christ Church, Radyr
A Concert to take you on a trip down Memory Lane performing favourite songs chosen by the R&M Community. We regret that Aled Powys Williams is no longer available but we are delighted to welcome four talented singers in his place. They are : Bree Evans (Only Kids Aloud) – see top picture There will […]