CL ARENCE HALL
NEWSLETTER & WHAT’S ON
A sparkling season ahead!
Christmas at the Clarence is shaping up to be one of our busiest and most festive yet. From concerts and comedy to community meetings, workshops, wellness sessions, fairs, a visit from Santa and even wrestling, the Hall is full of life this season.
We begin with Crickhowell Volunteer Bureau’s much-loved Christmas Fair and Santa’s Grotto — always a joyful way to start the season.
Music runs right through the month, from a Christmas concert with Ebbw Valley Brass to a magical Musical Piano Journey into Winter Wonderland, performed by talented young musicians, a fundraising evening for Cancer Research Crickhowell featuring the rich harmonies of Dowlais Male Choir, an uplifting performance from Uskulele and Cantorion Phoenix, and a concert from Abergavenny Borough Band and Gilwern Primary School Choir
Our community groups are at the heart of the programme too. Crickhowell U3A meets early in December for its monthly meeting and AGM, the Luncheon Club gathers for its Christmas meal and the Clarence Hall has its AGM.
Alongside its usual programme of social events, the Volunteer Bureau is co-ordinating this year’s Santa Appeal, collecting gifts to brighten Christmas for children who may otherwise go without.
For those looking for something a little different, December also includes a Persian Rug Sale, a festive matinee from Kitsch n Sync and Black Mountains Comedy Festival, a traditional Carol Service with Christ Church Crickhowell and a family-friendly afternoon with British Kingdom Pro Wrestling to round off the year with energy and fun.
With something for everyone, this festive season offers plenty of reasons to visit the Clarence Hall. More details are available on our noticeboards, on social media and our website.
Some of the events coming up at Clarence Hall
Clarence Hall - where community meets, stays active, learns skills & volunteers
Christmas Fair & Santa’s Grotto
Crickhowell Volunteer Bureau is gearing up for a day of celebrations on Saturday, 29 November, with a festive programme centred around the Clarence Hall and shops across the town.
Santa will arrive in Crickhowell at 9.30am, before settling into his grotto at the Clarence Hall from 10am–3pm. The Christmas Fair will run alongside the grotto from 10am–4pm, with stalls, refreshments and plenty of seasonal cheer. Families can also enjoy jewellery-making at the Crystal Shop in Latte-Da and gingerbread decorating at the Dragon Inn. Throughout the day, children can join the hunt for Santa’s nine reindeer hidden in shops around town.
There’s also a full line-up of live music at the Hall, including Crickhowell Community Band, Uskulele, Ebbw Valley Brass Band and Black Mountains Recorders.
This event supports the work of the Volunteer Bureau and everyone is invited to take part!
Santa Appeal 2025
Powys Children’s Services and Crickhowell Volunteer Bureau have launched this year’s Santa Appeal, collecting gifts to brighten Christmas for children aged 0–16 who may otherwise go without.
Donations of new toys, CDs, make up, toiletries, cash or gift vouchers are warmly welcomed. Items can be dropped off at Crickhowell Volunteer Bureau at the Clarence Hall, Monday to Friday, 9.30am–2.30pm. Collections can also be arranged by contacting Kerry on 01873 812177.
The final date for donations is Wednesday, 17 December.
Thank you for your support. Together, we’ll help ensure every child receives a little festive cheer this Christmas!
Diary Dates at Clarence Hall
Christmas Fair/Santa’s Grotto - 29 November
Chess Club - 1 December
Time to Reminisce - 1 December
Line Dancing - 1 December
U3A AGM & Meeting - 2 December
Knit & Natter - 2 November
The Painting Room - 3 December
Luncheon Club - 3 December
Line Dancing - 3 December
Neck & Shoulder Massage - 4 December
Indoor Bowls - 4 December
Ebbw Valley Brass - 4 December
Rug Sale - 6 December
Musical Piano Journey into Winter
Wonderland - 7 December
Chess Club - 8 December
Time to Reminisce - 8 December
Line Dancing - 8 December
Knit & Natter - 9 December
The Painting Room - 10 December
Neck & Shoulder Massage - 11 December
Indoor Bowls - 11 December
Clarence Hall AGM - 11 December
Dowlais Male Choir - 12 December
Eyes Down!
Monthly Bingo returns to the Clarence Hall at 7pm on Thursday, 8 January 2026 to raise funds for ongoing repairs and maintenance. Admission £10.
More information at: https:// www.clarencehallcrickhowell.org.uk/ monthly-bingo-01-26/
Uskulele & Cantorion Phoenix - 13 December
CANCELLED - Legend - 13 December
Abergavenny Borough Band - 14 December
Chess Club - 15 December
Time to Reminisce - 15 December
Knit & Natter - 16 December
Indian Head Massage - 16 December
The Painting Room - 17 December
Luncheon Club - 17 December
Christmas Flower arranging - 17 December
The Night before Kitschmas - 20 December
Christ Church Carol Service - 21 December
Family Friendly Wrestling - 28 December
Looking ahead to 2026!
In the Bleak Midwinter - Rareseed Theatre 16 & 17 January
Treasure Island - Crickhowell Panto 22, 23 & 24 January
Black Mountains Comedy Festival 28-31 January
Black Coffee - Theatre Adhoc 5 February
Hayseed Dixie in Concert 28 February
Clarence Hall 500
Join the Clarence Hall 500 to raise funds for the Hall and be in with a chance of winning monthly cash prizes. Results of the November draw will be published on the Hall’s website. Sign up at: https:// www.clarencehallcrickhowell.org.uk/ clarence-hall-500/
We will be issuing these newsletters periodically to keep our supporters up to date with events coming to the Clarence Hall and also to update you on our ongoing 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
Clarence Hall - where community meets, stays active, learns skills & volunteers