CL ARENCE HALL NEWSLETTER & WHAT’S ON
Fundraising Raffle
We’re delighted to announce that the draw for our Fundraising Raffle took place on 19 March. The lucky winners have now been contacted by our Secretary to arrange collection of their prizes.
We’re extremely grateful to all those who generously donated the prizes and to everyone who bought (and sold!) tickets. All funds raised will go towards the Clarence Hall’s refurbishment.
Further information at https:// www.clarencehallcrickh owell.org.uk/ fundraising-raffleresults/
brought to the show. It’s obvious that Crickhowell High School pupils worked consistently hard to bring us a wonderful – and colourful – show which featured a wealth of talent. Well done to you all!
Elizabeth Siberry, Ryland Wallace, Eliane Wigzell and Crickhowell Archive for giving us an excellent insight into the Great Houses of Crickhowell at their book launch at the Clarence Hall on 17 March. An enthralled audience enjoyed finding out more about five of the significant estates in the area – Cwrt y Gollen, Gwernvale, Dan y Parc, Llangattock Park and Glanusk – and the families that occupied them.
The talented young musicians from Piano Orchestra South Wales who provided a spectacular evening of entertainment on 20 March. A packed audience was treated to a musical journey which included the greatest pop hits of the decades.
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Crickhowell FC Development Drive!
Founded in 1878, Crickhowell FC provides football to the communities of Crickhowell and surrounding areas for all age groups, from under 6s through to senior football.
The Club currently has around 250 registered players throughout these age groups but aside from this, it has many nonplaying members and supporters, making Crickhowell one of the best followed teams in the region! The Club considers itself to be one that the community can be proud of, bringing people together, whilst improving physical and mental wellbeing.
The Club’s home pitch, the Elvicta Football Ground, is the heart of the club. In order for the club to continue progressing, it needs to improve its home. The aim is to make the ground more comfortable for spectators and accessible for all. An early build of the proposed redevelopment has been put together by a local architect with an estimated cost of £80,000. As such, Crickhowell FC has launched a Development Drive.
One of the main fundraisers currently in planning is a Race Night at the Clarence Hall from 6.30pm on Friday, 19 April. Entry tickets for this can be purchased at Bacchus Off Licence & Wine Merchants or Cashells in advance for just £8 or arrive on the night and pay £10. With horse racing, a licensed bar, delicious food, live music by 99% Chimp and a raffle, this is a night not to be missed!
This is in addition to a recently launched Crowdfunder, which aims to raise £10,000 by early May. Further details on this are available at https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/ crickhowell-fc-development-campaign-fund. Momentum is key to the success of this fundraiser, so please support Crickhowell FC in their ambitious plans!
Crickhowell Raises the Roof
Join Treebeards for Crickhowell Raises the Roof, a music fundraising night on Saturday, 6 April at the Clarence Hall. Get ready to enjoy some awesome live music while supporting three great causes - Ukrainian Refugees in Wales, Tenovus and the Clarence Hall Refurbishment Fund. Featuring Don’t Tell Billy, the Tenovus Choir and 99% Chimp.
Tickets £15 from Treebeards Bar in Crickhowell High Street or online at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-crickhowellfundraising-music-night-tickets-843473019507
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U3A April Meeting
Join Crickhowell’s thriving u3a for its April meeting on Tuesday, 2 April at the Clarence Hall Crickhowell. Coffee is served from 10.00am, with announcements and u3a business matters at 10.30am, followed by the guest speaker. Nonmembers are welcome to attend monthly meetings free of charge. More information at: https://www.crickhowellu3a.org/ monthly-meetings
Rug Sale
Michael Lomax’s carpet and rug sale returns to the Clarence Hall from Wednesday, 10 April to Saturday, 13 April, 10am-4pm. Entering the Hall when Mike is there is like entering Aladdin’s Cave, with stunning, vibrantly coloured, and skilfully patterned, carpets.
Celebrate Spring!
Celebrate Spring with Abergavenny Borough Band and Cantorion Phoenix at the Clarence Hall on Sunday, 14 April at 3pm. This is an afternoon concert of band and choral music in celebration of Spring. Refreshments available. Tickets £6 from Band and Choir Members or from the Clarence Hall Ticketline on 01873 811293. All proceeds in aid of SSAFA and the Clarence Hall Refurbishment Fund. More information at: https://www.clarencehallcrickhowell.org.uk/celebrate-spring/
All Change!
Join Crickhowell Volunteer Bureau at the Clarence Hall on Friday, 19 April between 12 noon and 1pm, for All Change an opportunity to gain an understanding of perimenopause and menopause and how ‘the change’ can affect our day to day lives. This is also the chance to set up a future group to come together to talk and socialise. Further information from Crickhowell Volunteer Bureau on 01873 812177.
Crickhowell Music Festival
Two of the events at this year’s Crickhowell Music Festival are being held at the Clarence Hall. Launching this year’s event on Friday, 3 May at 7.30pm is one of the Welsh folk scene’s class acts – VRï. On Monday, 6 May at 3pm we’re also hosting the final event, with a performance of The Egg by May Street Opera, a South Wales company dedicated to creating accessible operatic experiences. More information at https:// crickhowellchoralsociety.org/events/
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Diary Dates @ Clarence Hall
u3a Meeting - 2 April
Knit & Natter - 2 April
Crickhowell Raises the Roof - 6 April
Computers for the Terrified - 8 April
Read & Remember - 8 April
Line Dancing - 8 April
Knit & Natter - 9 April
Walk & Talk (meet at the Hall) - 10 April
Rug Sale - 10-13 April
Celebrate Spring! Concert - 14 April
Mozart & More - 15 April
Computers for the Terrified - 15 April
Read & Remember - 15 April
Line Dancing - 15 April
Knit & Natter - 16 April
Line Dancing - 17 April
Monthly Bingo! - 18 April
All Change! - 19 April
Race Night - Crickhowell FC - 19 April
Computers for the Terrified - 22 April
Read & Remember - 22 April
Line Dancing - 22 April
Knit & Natter - 23 April
Line Dancing - 24 April
Computers for the Terrified - 29 April
Read & Remember - 29 April
Knit & Natter - 30 April
Crickhowell Music Festival - 3-6 May
Eyes Down!
The new season for local community choir, The Phoenix Singers/Cantorion Phoenix, begins on Tuesday, 9 April from 7.30pm-9.00pm at the Clarence Hall. Anyone wishing to enjoy a sing for the summer season will be made most welcome!
Clarence Hall 500
Monthly Bingo returns to the Clarence Hall at 7pm on Thursday, 18 April 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.org.uk/ monthly-bingo-24/
Join the Clarence Hall 500 to raise funds for the Hall’s refurbishment and be in with a chance of winning monthly cash prizes. Results of the March Draw, as drawn by random number indicator: £50 - 313; £15 - 114; £10 - 267.
Sign up at: https://
www.clarencehallcrickhowell.org.uk/jointhe-clarence-hall-500-2/
We will be issuing these newsletters periodically to keep our supporters up to date with events coming to Crickhowell’s Clarence Hall and also to tell you about progress with our plans to refurbish the Hall.
You can also keep yourselves informed by visiting our website at www.clarencehallcrickhowell.org.uk where there is a What’s On Diary and News Page, or you can follow @clarencehallcrickhowell on Facebook.
Any questions, please email us on clarencehall@btinternet.com
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