Christ College Brecon Whats On 2019/2020

WHAT’S ON 2019 -2020

Bringing our community together

WELCOME TO 'WHAT'S ON' 2019/20 At CCB we believe activities and opportunities outside the classroom are just as important as academic studies, so we are proud to once again have a wide range of events planned for this academic year.

In this booklet we have compiled the events that are coming up month by month, so that you can get them in your diary. At the time of going to press some dates were yet to be confirmed, so please keep an eye on the online calendar for those.

We extend a warm welcome to our parents, Old Breconians and our wider CCB community to come and enjoy the events with us. We look forward to welcoming you in the coming months.

Gareth Pearson Head

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1989 OB REUNION

SEPTEMBER 2019

14 September 2019 The Class of 1989 will return to Christ College after 30 years and revisit old haunts.

7pm  Contact Huw Richards on

oba@christcollegebrecon.com

CARDIFF OB LUNCH 20 September 2019 The annual Cardiff lunch takes place again at the Cameo Club in Pontcanna.

Many thanks to owner and OB Huw Davies (DHB, 81-84). All OBs welcome.

Dining Room, 7pm  Contact Huw Richards on oba@christcollegebrecon.com 2

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OCTOBER 2019

THE SOCIETY OF FRIENDS QUIZ NIGHT 5 October 2019 Social for parents, friends, Old Breconians and staff held in our own Potteresque dining room. Come and enjoy a fun evening and test your wits against CCB’s quiz master, Mr Reeves. Book a team of up to 8 people or just come along for the social and we can pair you up on the night!

Dining Room, 7pm  Ticketsource - £10 each including fish and chip supper, there is also a cash bar.

MUSIC AWARD HOLDERS’ CONCERT 11 October 2019 Solo and ensemble items from pupils across the school who currently hold a Music award.

Y Neuadd Goffa: The Memorial Hall, 7pm  Ticketsource - tickets are free but please book

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SWANSEA OB LUNCH 11 October 2019 The annual Swansea lunch takes place at The Dragon Hotel.

All OBs welcome.

 Contact Jonathan Spencer on spencer620@btinternet.com

CCB 1ST XI (GIRLS HOCKEY) V MONMOUTH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS 12 October 2019 Preceded by U13’s & U14’s v Landovery

Christ College Brecon, Push back 2pm  For further details please contact chris.marriott@christcollegebrecon.com

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THE SOCIETY OF FRIENDS AN EVENING WITH PIP STEWART 15 October 2019 Open to all.

Pip Stewart is an Adventurer, Journalist, News Anchor, Travel Writer, Film Maker & Environmentalist. Whether it’s travelling 10,000 miles across Asia by bike, kayaking the Essequibo River in Guyana or travelling from the Atlantic to the Pacific via the Amazon Pip is an inspiration!

Neuadd, 7.30pm (Bar open from 6.30pm)  Ticketsource - £10 each.

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PRESTON RUGBY REUNION 18 October 2019 The 1st XV from 77 - 81 return to reminisce over past victories and exploits.

Dining Hall, 7pm  Contact Huw Richards on oba@christcollgebrecon.com

INTER HOUSE INSTRUMENTAL COMPETITION 19 October 2019 The annual house competition for instrumental solo and ensemble performers takes place in Y Neuadd Goffa: The Memorial Hall. Parents and friends of the school are welcome to attend. There are no tickets for this free event. Early arrival is recommended as pupils from the houses will also want to attend to support their friends and space will be limited.

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INTER HOUSE SINGING COMPETITION 20 October 2019 The House Singing Competition is a highlight of the Christ College Music calendar. Not only is this event a celebration of House spirit, teamwork, and musical talent, but it is also tests courage, commitment, organisation, and ingenuity. Each House will perform a unison song and a part song, and before the adjudication there will be some musical entertainment from an instrumental ensemble. The event takes place in the Sports Hall and tickets are strictly limited to 2 seats per family (3 tickets for those with children in the school).

Sports Hall, 7pm ď…… Ticketsource - tickets are free but please book.

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NOVEMBER 2019

LORD ATKIN LECTURE 8 November 2019 This year we welcome Professor Elwen Evans, QC, one of the UK’s leading criminal barristers who led the prosecution in the April Jones murder case and the defence team in the Gleision mine disaster case. She sits as a Recorder at the Crown Court and was appointed Head of the Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law at Swansea University in 2015.

Y Neuadd Goffa: The Memorial Hall, 6pm  Tickets are free and parents are welcome but please register your place by emailing head@christcollegebrecon.com

THE SOCIETY OF FRIENDS

BRECON WITH BELLS ON, BRECON TOWN 16 November 2019 Come and see the town lights turned on and support the school stall!

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CCB 1ST XV v CRAWSHAYS WELSH YOUTH RFC 20 November 2019 This is an invitational side without a home ground, encouraging young rugby talent from all over Wales. Traditionally the club plays fixtures against Welsh independent schools, although they often visit other countries too. A key fixture in the Welsh rugby calendar.

Christ College Brecon, KO 2.30pm  For further details please contact james.reynolds@christcollegebrecon.com

ORCHESTRAL & CHORAL CONCERT 22 November 2019 Christ College singers and instrumentalists come together for a spectacular celebration of the joy of music making.

Y Neuadd Goffa: The Memorial Hall, 7pm  Ticketsource - tickets are complimentary but please book.

Contact music@christcollegebrecon.com for more information.

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DECEMBER 2019

CCB 1ST XV v THE ORATORY SCHOOL IN CARDIFF 4 December 2019 The fourth annual match v 1st XV Oratory School in Reading play at Cardiff Arms Park, kick off 7pm. Open to all parents, pupils and OBs.

 For further details please contact james.reynolds@christcollegebrecon.com

CCB 1ST XI (GIRLS HOCKEY) v LLANDOVERY COLLEGE 6 December 2019 Annual fixture against our ‘old friends’.

Christ College Brecon, Push back 4pm  For further details please contact chris.marriott@christcollegebrecon.com

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SENIOR SCHOOL PRODUCTION SCROOGE 5/6/7 December 2019 In 1970, renowned writercomposer-lyricist Leslie Bricusse adapted the classic Charles Dickens tale, A Christmas Carol, into the hit screen musical "Scrooge!"

Bar provided by The Society of Friends’

Y Neuadd Goffa:

The Memorial Hall, 7pm

 Ticketsource - £5

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CAROL SERVICE, BRECON CATHEDRAL 13 December 2019 Join us at Brecon Cathedral for a memorable service to celebrate the festive season. Families are warmly encouraged to attend, there will be mulled wine and mince pies in the dining hall afterwards.

Brecon Cathedral, 10.30am  More information will follow from the Head’s office

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JANUARY 2020

THE SOCIETY OF FRIENDS

TWMPATH/CEILIDH 25 January 2020

Social for parents, friends, Old Breconians and staff. Come and celebrate Santes Dwynwen (Welsh Valentines) with a fabulous local band and caller in the amazing Barn at Brynich. Put your dancing shoes on and enjoy a steaming bowl of traditional Welsh Cawl!

The Barn, Brynich, 7pm  Ticketsource - £15, there will be a cash bar.

FOUNDERS LUNCH IN CARDIFF 31 January 2020 A wonderful event at the Cardiff & County Club to celebrate this most important date in the school’s history. Drinks at 1pm followed by lunch.

Open to all OBs and parents.

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FEBRUARY 2020

CHRIST COLLEGE BRECON 7s TOURNAMENT 23 February 2020 CCB’s Invitation Senior Rugby 7s is the most prestigious schools rugby competition in Wales. It welcomes 20 of the top rugby playing schools in Wales and England including many who will expect to win the National 7s at Rosslyn Park. This will be the 29th year that this competition has been held and it is a firm favourite in the sporting calendar.

 For more information please contact

james.reynolds@christcollegebrecon.com Sponsored by:

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MARCH 2020

INTER HOUSE ART March 2020 Viewing of this year’s House Art Competition exhibition, including winners’ announcement and prize giving. All parents welcome.

Powell Gallery, 6pm

CHRIST COLLEGE INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR COMPETITION

 Tickets not needed

March 2020 The annual search to find the outstanding solo instrumental performer in the senior school. The Intermediate round takes place in the afternoon, before the Advanced round in the evening. We are most grateful to Old Breconian, W. Hugh Phillips JP, FCO for his most generous support of the Christ College Instrumentalist of the Year competition. To recognise Mr Phillips’ generosity and commitment to Christ College in general, and to the Creative Arts in particular, a plaque was unveiled four years ago in Y Neuadd Goffa: The Memorial Hall which re-named the drama studio, The Phillips Studio.

Y Neuadd Goffa: The Memorial Hall, 4pm and 7pm  Tickets not needed.

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CHRIST COLLEGE SINGER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION March 2020 This evening always shows off singing at its very best in the gloriously supportive acoustic of the Christ College Chapel. We are most grateful to Creative Risk Solutions for their generous sponsorship of the Christ College Singer of the Year Competition. The winner of the competition receives The Dargavel Trophy, a magnificent prancing horse which is named after the late Tom Dargavel, who did so much to support the Creative Arts here at Christ College. The Intermediate round takes place in the afternoon, before the Advanced round in the evening.

The Chapel, 4pm and 7pm  Tickets not needed

MIDDLE SCHOOL PRODUCTION SHOWCASE OF TALENT March 2020 Y Neuadd Goffa: The Memorial Hall, 7pm  Tickets not needed 16

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INTER HOUSE SPEECH & DRAMA FESTIVAL 12 March 2020 A chance to see the spectacular array of student-led work from this year’s festival.

Y Neuadd Goffa: The Memorial Hall, 7pm

 Tickets not needed

THE SOCIETY OF FRIENDS

DINNER AND WINE TASTING 28 March 2020 A delicious evening with 3 course dinner and exquisite wine tasting from Liberty Wine at the iconic Bear Hotel in Crickhowell. Social for parents, friends, Old Breconians and staff.

The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell, 7pm  Ticketsource - tickets are limited so book your space quickly when they are available

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MAY 2020

SPORTS DAY May 2020 The Senior School Sports Day, will once again be held at Penlan athletics track in Brecon. Families are invited to cheer on their sons and daughters and the Society of Friends will be on hand selling refreshments.

 Tickets and timing:

More info to follow from the Head’s office

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MUSIC DEPARTMENT CONCERT May 2020 A celebration of the work of our regular ensembles, including: Symphony Orchestra; String Orchestra; Senior String Quartet; Senior and Junior Wind Sinfonias; Brass Ensemble; Guitar Ensemble; Senior, Intermediate and Junior Percussion Ensembles. The concert also features performances from the winners of the Lent term solo competitions.

Y Neuadd Goffa: The Memorial Hall, 7pm  Ticketsource - complimentary but please book.

For more information please contact music@christcollegebrecon.com

2010 REUNION 16 May 2020 We welcome back the class of 2010 for their 10 year reunion.

Dining Hall, drinks 7pm followed by dinner  Contact Huw Richards on oba@christcollegebrecon.com CHRIST COLLEGE BRECON | WHAT’S ON 2019/20

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MAY

JUNE

OB DAY

LONDON OB LUNCH

17 May 2020 Our older (65+) Breconians return for the day which starts with Matins in the Chapel at 11.00am, followed by lunch and COBS v 1st XI cricket match in the afternoon.

 Contact Huw Richards on

oba@christcollgebrecon.com

12 June 2020 The annual London lunch takes place again at the Union Jack Club, Sandell St, Lambeth, London SE1 8UJ. Many thanks to member and OB John C Millidge (ORC, 58-63).

All OBs welcome.

Union Jack Club, Sandell St, Lambeth, London SE1 8UJ

 Contact Huw Richards on

oba@christcollegebrecon.com

JUNE

OB CRICKET LUNCH SWANSEA June 2020 Old Breconians will enjoy a day’s cricket in the historic surroundings of St Helens, Swansea.

St Helens, Swansea  Contact Jonathan Spencer on spencer620@btinternet.com

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ALWAY PRODUCTION ALADDIN 26/27 June 2020

JUNE 2020

Discover "A Whole New World" with this magically updated version of the Academy Award-winning Disney classic! The story you know and love has been given the royal treatment! Aladdin and his three friends, Babkak, Omar, and Kassim, are down on their luck until Aladdin discovers a magic lamp and the Genie who has the power to grant three wishes. Wanting to earn the respect of the princess, Jasmine, Aladdin embarks on an adventure that will test his will and his moral character. With expanded characters, new songs, and more thrills, this new adaptation of the beloved story will open up “a whole new world”. Bar provided by The Society of Friends’

Y Neuadd Goffa: The Memorial Hall, 7pm, 2pm  Ticketsource - complimentary but please book.

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JULY 2020 END OF YEAR CONCERT July 2020 We mark the departure of some of our most senior musicians with a concert of solo and chamber music, as well as a traditional finale of light-hearted and poignant fun from the Chamber Choir.

Y Neuadd Goffa:

The Memorial Hall, 7pm

 Ticketsource - complimentary

but please book. For more information please contact music@christcollegebrecon.com

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ART EXHIBITION 3 July 2020 Before the end of the year celebrations, the Art department will display the wonderful work from this year’s Art and Photography exam submissions.

Supported by the Society of Friends’ Complimentary glass of Fizz

The Powell Gallery, 7pm  Tickets not needed

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SENIOR SCHOOL PRIZE DAY & LEAVERS BALL 4 July 2020 A wonderful opportunity to look back at the year and celebrate academic and co-curricular achievements with a guest speaker, formal speeches and prize-giving.

Sports Hall and Marquee  More info to follow from the Head’s office

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