CRICKHOWELL’S CL ARENCE HALL
NEWSLETTER & WHAT’S ON
It’s Panto time!
We’re excited to announce that plans are now in place for next year’s Crickhowell Pantomime which is Puss in Boots! Once again, this will be a show by a local society for the local community with lots of fun for all the family. In age-old tradition, the performance will be held at the Clarence Hall, Crickhowell in January 2024.
If you’re interested in getting involved, on or off the stage, please come along for our first meeting on Monday 2 October at 7.00pm. We’re looking for cast and backstage crew, young and old; speaking and nonspeaking parts available. Don’t fancy being on stage but are a whizz with a paintbrush? Our producer, Cara, is welcoming interest in all departments!
Anniversary Celebrations for u3a!
Crickhowell u3a celebrates its 15th anniversary on the evening of Wednesday, 11 October in the Clarence Hall.
There will be an Anniversary Quiz; supper (cheese plate and biscuits); launch of the Writing for Pleasure Group’s latest Anthology; entertainment by Cân Aderyn; the Clarence Hall bar will be available; and there will be Birthday cake!
Admission is by ticket only, £5, which is subsidised by the u3a. Tickets can be bought from the Committee.
Crickhowell’s u3a has weathered the pandemic storm and flourishes, with 400 members and close to 30 Special Interest Groups.
Monthly meetings are held in the Clarence Hall on the first Tuesday of the month at 10am for 10:30am, visitors are always welcome.
Lunchtime Recital Programme
We’re delighted to announce the next performances in our series of Lunch-time Recitals This varied programme of events is sponsored by the Clarence Hall and designed to encourage live music in Crickhowell, enabling audiences to listen to a diverse range of music without being charged for admission. Our next event on Saturday, 14 October will see the stars of Crickhowell Pantomime Society take to the stage to entertain us with a range of solos, duets and trios! The programme continues on Saturday, 11 November when Ian Cooper and the Uskulele Group will undoubtedly bring a smile to our faces with the many differing styles of music the group performs. Other events are taking precedence in December, but the series will return in 2024 with performances from Eos Wind Quintet, Choral Scholars from Crickhowell Choral Society, Abergavenny Band Quintet and Junior Band, a Piano Spectacular and a singalong with community choir, Cantorion Phoenix
We are fortunate to have the opportunity to showcase the tremendous talent in our locality and are very grateful to the musicians and organisers who give so generously of their time and resources to create this special series of music. Each recital runs from 12.30-1.30pm. Admission is free, with complimentary tea and coffee available, but there will be a collection for the Clarence Hall Refurbishment Appeal.
Crickhowell Place Plan
Crickhowell Town Council, with the support of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority, is creating a 15-year “Place Plan” for Crickhowell The Town Council wants to hear from residents, local businesses, voluntary organisations or anyone who has an interest in the future of the town.
Following the Community Drop In sessions at the Clarence Hall in September, other opportunities for engagement are set out at www.crickhowellplaceplan.org, including a survey and more information on how you can get involved. This stage of the consultation closes on 16 October.
u3a October meeting
Join Crickhowell’s thriving u3a for its October meeting on Tuesday, 3 October at the Clarence Hall. Emeritus Professor Dr Rhian Morgan will discuss ‘Richard III – from car park to Cathedral’. 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, 20 October. This event has been rescheduled from 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, 19 October 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-19/
