Please note: all events of the 2020 Festival have been postponed for public safety due to the Covid-19 restrictions. Details will be updated should we be in a position to run any re-arranged events later in the year.
The Festival programme for 2020 is building below as details of events are confirmed. Select an event for more details or to buy tickets.
A Welsh language version of this Programme will be available once our full list of events has been confirmed.
Radyr Primary School Fields
Come along and see Lucy Owen, of BBC Wales, set off the runners and open the Fete – new venue this year with plenty of space and lots of activities. With her will be the our Festival Ambassadors Come and enjoy the stalls, music, displays, competitions, games, bar & BBQ, and more. Bring the family. […]
Radyr Primary School
Fancy dress welcome. Serious and non-serious runners welcome. Adults £3 children £2 (if entry forms returned to school by Wednesday 29 April). 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 . […]
Christ Church
An evening with a mixed choir that celebrated its 40th Anniversary last year under its Musical Director and founder Linda Morgan. Organised by Cardiff West Rotary. Bar opens 18:45
Windsor Gardens
Our new Ambassador Team will be given their sash of office by the Chair of the Festival Committee before they introduce themselves and our Festival Charity, Tenovus. In attendance will be representatives of the RMA, R&MCC and Tenovus. Dancing: There will be performances of Maypole dancing by pupils of Bryn Deri School and Radyr Primary […]
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 Radyr & Morganstown Community Council, on 029 2084 2213
Meet at the entrance to the car park behind the Town Hall in Cowbridge
Come and see what Cardiff would have looked like in the late 17 c. We will follow in the footsteps of the Romans, the Normans and the gentry of Glamorgan who had town houses here, which they used during the meetings of the quarter sessions. A walk of about 1 mile on the flat it […]
Radyr Library
Pre-school story time. Details from Radyr Library 2078 0996.
Radyr Library
Pre-school story time Details from Radyr Library 2078 0996.
Radyr Library
We will explore the lives of people from Cardiff and South Wales, including home life in the 1940s, the Blitz, and the evacuation of children and families from across the UK. We will also look at everyday life after WWII. Suitable for ages 5+ Details from Radyr Library 2078 0996. Free entry
Hen Ysgoldy'r Eglwys (Old Church Rooms)
Testun y sgwrs, gan Gwynn Matthews, fydd Catrin o Ferain.
Radyr Library
Welsh language stories, rhymes and songs (led by Menter Caerdydd). Details from Radyr Library 2078 0996.
Old Church Rooms
Lisa Fearn, who runs the Pumpkin Patch Kitchen and Garden near Carmarthen, will talk about and demonstrate from her latest book.
Christ Church, Radyr
Another visit by the ever popular Wales Academy of Voice. Bolivian-American soprano Elizabeth Sywulka and American Tenor Adrian Li Donni with a programme of arias and duets, and some lighter classics as well.
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).
Play Area, Parc Radur
Come and join us for a whole range of music starting with youth bands and choirs from all the local Primary Schools and Radyr Comprehensive Big Band. Then listen to local musicians through the afternoon, featuring The Radyrcals, Wolf Moon, Lipstick on the Mic, The Regular Mexican and returning from 2018 to headline, The Dunlops. […]
Starting at the Cardiff Harlequins Rugby Ground.
Two races to choose from, marathon and half marathons. Both trail races, showing the best countryside Cardiff has to offer. Hills, mountain views and SSSIs – very special routes. Trail Half Marathon An excellent trail run for new runners and veterans alike. A fully signed route, with two checkpoints, and marshals to look after you. A […]
Old Church Rooms
Reflections on WWII by Radyr and Morganstown residents, in support of the R&M Alzheimer’s Society.
Old Church Rooms
For children aged 5-12 Come into the tent and make and decorate four cupcakes! Certificates awarded to all participants. A cake themed craft activity is provided whilst the cakes cook, together with refreshments for the thirsty bakers! £15 per person with a percentage going to the Festival Charity, Tenovus. Booking essential: Contact annette@cookstars.co.uk or book […]
Various
You are invited to visit a number of garden spaces open for viewing, including: Gill Evans, 2 Ty Mynydd Close; Antonia Wigley, 21 Windsor Road; Pat & Trevor Jones, 4 Bryn Hyfryd; Rosanne & Nick Holmes, 11 Park Road; Vicki & Rick Wales, 13 Park Road. Each is sure to delight and inspire even the […]
Community Area, Lychgate Gardens, Radyr Sidings
Come and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon featuring: VINTAGE TRACTOR RALLY organised by the South Glamorgan Vintage Tractors 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 […]
Radyr Library
Pre-school story time Details from Radyr Library 2078 0996.
Radyr Library
Pre-school story time Details from Radyr Library 2078 0996.
Old Church Rooms
This 1963 classic with Steve McQueen jumping on his motorcycle. A true-life WWII saga with Hollywood’s gift for storytelling.
Radyr Library
Welsh language stories, rhymes and songs (led by Menter Caerdydd). Details from Radyr Library 2078 0996.
Bryn Deri Primary School
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. Contact Maggie Roberts, […]
Radyr Guide Centre
Come along and join in the fun – Beetle is an easy to play paper-based game. All welcome. Contact Julie Davies, 2084 2923.
Old Church Rooms
The Railway Correspondence & Travel Society South Wales will provide a slide show which will comprise a review of the final years of steam traction on the rail network of the South Wales Valleys, featuring long lost scenes at many places which are no longer on the rail network, and many that have changed out […]
Morganstown Village Hall
“They say I’m meddling in the foreign affairs of the United States Government. Now, that’s too bad, ‘cause I’m going to have to continue to meddle…” Paul Robeson is a world-famous actor, singer and civil rights campaigner. When over the years he gets progressively too radical and outspoken for the establishment’s liking, he is branded […]
Morganstown Village Hall
Outfits from Samantha B of Ewenny. Wine Bar and raffle. All proceeds to Tenovus, the Festival Charity.
Methodist Church
Pianist Dominic Ciccotti, winner of the Eric Hodges Memorial Beethoven Competition at the RWCMD in 2019, plays Beethoven.
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)
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. Roaring 1920’s theme. Dress up to join in with the event theme and 1920s music! Ticket numbers are limited to 60 – early booking […]
Morganstown Village Hall
Radyr Musical Society bring you an all singing, all dancing celebration of hits from the era of Swing. There will be a pre-show and interval licensed bar. Bring your own nibbles! Any questions? Phone Sue Thomas on 07544 289 434
Radyr Golf Club
Two course Hog Roast lunch followed by musical entertainment. Vegetarian option available on request. Dress code – smart casual. Any enquires, please ring Ralph Vaughan on 2084 3051.
Christ Church, Radyr
The concert will feature performances from the Tenovus Cancer Care’s ‘Sing with Us’ choir as well as a fantastic Brass Quintet. Compere – Brian Willis There will be an interval bar. The Festival Draw will be made during the concert interval.