CRICKHOWELL’S CL ARENCE HALL NEWSLETTER & WHAT’S ON
A busy Autumn ahead!
There’s so much to celebrate in Crickhowell this month. Join us in congratulating the following:
Crickhowell Garden Society on an excellent Flower Show in mid August. It was wonderful to see the Hall filled with all sorts of vegetables, fruits, flowers, baking and crafts.
The Rotary Club of Crickhowell and Crickhowell Volunteer Bureau for a tremendous Duck Race, raising much needed funds for local causes.
Living with Dementia, who recently announced that their fundraising concert with Elvis (Darren Graceland Jones) at the Hall in July raised £5,900!
Always at the heart of the community, the Clarence Hall is set for a busy Autumn! Many of our regular groups are restarting in September following the summer break and we are delighted to be hosting a wide range of events that will showcase talent, both local and national.
These include: Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band in Concert; an evening with the Poet Laureate of social media, Brian Bilston; the Will Barnes Quartet Live; a lunch-time recital with the talented Uskulele; Crickhowell High School’s Awards; and a return of Mischievous Cow’s Vintage, Antique & Makers Market! All this, alongside our regular Bingo evenings, Persian rug sales, ESOL classes, u3a meetings, Dance Beats classes and Cantorion Phoenix rehearsals.
Work is also continuing on the Hall’s redevelopment, with the focus on our new extension and accessible entrance now that the refurbishment of the kitchen and main toilet facilities is largely complete.
Keep an eye out for posters, social media updates and the What’s On page of our website to find out more!
Crickhowell Place Plan
Crickhowell Town Council, with the support of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority, wants to shape a 15-year “Place Plan” for Crickhowell. The Plan aims to support the well-being of the local community. The Town Council wants to hear from residents, local businesses, voluntary organisations or anyone who has an interest in the future of the town. This is your opportunity to tell them your issues, ideas and ways to take Crickhowell forward.
One of the ways to get involved is to drop into the Clarence Hall from 10am to 5pm on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 September. Other opportunities for engagement will include the launch of a Place Plan website, survey and group based sessions.
u3a September meeting
Join Crickhowell’s thriving u3a for its September meeting on Tuesday, 5 September at the Clarence Hall. Emeritus Professor Averil MacDonald will discuss 'Getting to Net Zero - What are the Odds?’ Coffee is served from 10am, with announcements and u3a business matters at 10.30am, followed by the guest speaker. Non-members are welcome to attend monthly meetings free of charge. Further information at: https://www.crickhowellu3a.org/monthly-meetings
Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band
Presented by Global Promotions, Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band are coming to the Clarence Hall on Friday, 15 September. A 12 piece Classic Soul Band who have been together since 1990, they have played not only all over the UK, but in Vienna, Cairo, Tenerife, Germany and Dublin. Bring your dancing shoes! Tickets £17 from Crickhowell Resource and Information Centre and online at https://www.seetickets.com
Brian Bilston
Edge Street Live and SNG Live present An Evening
With Brian Bilston at the Clarence Hall on Friday, 27 October Described as the Banksy of poetry, with over 200,000 followers on social media, Brian has become truly beloved by the online community. Last few tickets available at https:// www.seetickets.com
Eyes Down!
Monthly Bingo returns to the Clarence Hall at 7pm on Thursday, 28 September to raise funds for our refurbishment project. Admission £10 which includes a bingo book of six games, a pen and your first drink. More information at: https:// www.clarencehallcrickhowell.o rg.uk/monthly-bingo-18/
