The full Festival programme of events is shown below. Click on an event for more details or to buy tickets.
Saturday 4th May
11:30am
Festival Parade
Starts Methodist Hall, finishes Old Church Rooms
Join the procession (starts Methodist Hall approx 11:30am) – theme ‘Children in Action’ – as it threads its way to the Old Church Rooms, led by ITV Weather Presenter, Kate Lewis, and the Festival Queen, Megan Vigliotta. Think of a costume that reflects the theme and be part of the celebration. There will be […]
12:00pm
Festival Fete
Old Church Rooms
The Festival Fete will be opened this year by ITV Weather Presenter, Kate Lewis. With her will be the Festival Queen, Megan, and her two attendants, Crystal and Maycee. Come and enjoy the stalls, music, displays, competitions, games, bar & BBQ, and more. Bring the family. Come and have lunch. Contact Nick Hawkins, 2084 2561 […]
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 5th May
2:00pm
Festival Walk around Morganstown
Meet at the Quarry entrance on Ynys Bridge Road.
The walk includes a visit inside the quarry and will end at the Guide Centre in Bryn Derwen. We suggest parking around Bryn Derwen as most of the parking around Pugh’s will be taken up with the Football Festival. Duration, approx two hours.
6:00pm
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. Please note the slightly earlier start time this year – 6:00pm. For information, contact the Clerk to R&MCC, on 029 2084 2213
Monday 6th 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 1 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 . […]
2:00pm
Festival Crowning Ceremony
Windsor Gardens
The Festival Queen, Megan Vigliotta, will be crowned by the Chair of the R&MCC. In attendance will be her two princesses, Maycee Tustin and Crystal 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. 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 7th 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)
Byw Drwy Lyfrau. Sgwrs gan yr awdur Jon Gower. Mae Jon Gower wedi llenwi hanner silff gyda llyfrau sy’n cynnwys Y Storïwr wnaeth ennill Llyfr y Flwyddyn yn 2012 a The Story of Wales. Bu’n ohebydd celfyddydau a chyfryngau’r BBC am rai blynyddoedd cyn canolbwyntio ar ‘sgrifennu. Mae’n gweithio ar ddilyniant i’r nofel Y Duwch […]
Wednesday 8th 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
Night must Fall, by Emlyn Williams
Morganstown Village Hall
The Fluellen Theatre Company return with Emlyn Williams’ edge-of-your-seat thriller. One of his best known plays, it involves a remote woodland bungalow, a wheelchair bound woman and a shocking discovery. “A brilliant and entertaining thriller”. The Guardian. “A thriller to knock ’em dead”. Daily Mail. Bar.
7:30pm
Railways of Radyr and the Glamorgan Valleys
Old Church Rooms
The Railway Correspondence & Travel Society South Wales will provide a slide show. Further details from Peter Fortune 07963 439903
Thursday 9th 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). Winning RMA Team last year
Friday 10th May
10:30am
Giant Wiggle
Methodist Hall, Park Road, Radyr
Join in with our Teeny Tots as we celebrate 50 years of Eric Carle’s ‘Very Hungry Caterpillar’ book. Bring your toddlers dressed as caterpillars, butterflies and enjoy some Giant Wiggle-y fun. If you’d like to collect sponsorship for your little ones participation in the Giant Wiggle please contact nina.rice@actionforchildren.org.uk for your sponsorship form.
1:00pm
Lunchtime Concert
Methodist Church
Another visit by the ever popular Wales Academy of Voice. Lyric Soprano, Lucy Elstan, and Lyric Tenor, Stian Økland, 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 11th May
7:30am
R&M Trail Half Marathon
Starting at the Cardiff Harlequins Rugby Ground. See website above for details.
An excellent trail run for new runners and veterans alike. A fully signed route, with two checkpoints, and marshals to look after you. A five and a half hour cut off allows plenty of time to enjoy the wonderful scenery. All proceeds to local charities. Registration opens at 7.30am and closes at 8.45am. More information […]
12:00pm
Concert in the Parc
Play Area, Parc Radur
Come and join us in a whole range of music starting with youth bands and choirs from all the local schools, including Radyr Comprehensive Big Band. Then listen to local musicians through the afternoon, featuring The Radyrcals, Trip’d, The Regular Mexican and a regular band under a new name, Lipstick on the Mic will headline. […]
Sunday 12th May
10:30am
Open Gardens Sunday
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 Each is sure to delight and inspire even the most seasoned garden enthusiast! Refreshments will be served between 11am and 4pm at the […]
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 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 […]
Monday 13th May
7:30pm
Sing-along-a-Sound of Music
Methodist Church, Windsor Road, Radyr, CF15 8BP
Join us for a thoroughly entertaining night with our Singalong Sound of Music film. Words for all the songs will be shown across the film screen for everyone to singalong throughout the evening. Fancy dress optional. Refreshments will be available to purchase. All proceeds to Action for Children.
Tuesday 14th 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 – The Kid (U) & Associated Shorts
Old Church Rooms
The opening title reads: “A comedy with a smile–and perhaps a tear”. This 1921 Black and White Silent classic is not only the first Feature Film starring Charlie Chaplin, it is also the first appearance of child star Jackie Coogan. In this later print the original images are combined with a unique recording of the […]
Wednesday 15th May
10:00am
Festival Charity Coffee Morning
Methodist Church, Windsor Road, Radyr, CF15 8BP
Come and enjoy tea and cake with us and support Action for Children. Various stalls will also be available. Tickets £3, from Gillian Phillips on 07976 475841 or Marilyn Rivron on 029 2041 9864 / 07802 665354
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.
4:00pm
Junior School Boules Tournament
Radyr Primary School, Park Road, Radyr CF15 8DF
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 […]
4:00pm
Radyr Library Junior Book Club
Radyr Library
Stories on the theme of Children in Action. 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
Cookery Event
Old Church Rooms
Beca Lyne-Perkis, a finalist in ‘The Great British Bake Off’, will talk about and demonstrate from her latest book Bwyd Beca/My Food and also talk about appearing on The Great British Bake Off.
Friday 17th May
1:00pm
Lunchtime Concert
Methodist Church
International Welsh harpist Eleri Darkins, will play works by Handel, Haydn, John Field and David Watkins amongst others.
Saturday 18th 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. Eurovision Song Contest theme! Ticket numbers are limited to 60 – early booking recommended.
7:30pm
Pirates of Penzance
Old Church Rooms
One showing only of this film of a delightfully funny Australian stage production of the Gilbert and Sullivan favourite, not seen in public in the UK. There are only 60 seats. When they’re gone they’re gone.
Sunday 19th 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. Any enquires, please ring Ralph Vaughan on 2084 3051.
7:30pm
Concert for Action for Children
Christ Church, Radyr
The Amici Choir will perform a range of music, including the Vivaldi Gloria. There will be an interval bar. The Festival Draw will be made during the concert interval.
Friday 31st May
7:30pm
2019 Festival – Audio Visual Night
Old Church Rooms
Relive all the excitement of this year’s Festival. Bar.