JUNE / JULY 2008 EVENTS (Within 10 miles of Oakdale)

Centenary events can be found HERE

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The Time Lords 	
25th June - 27th June 2008

7:30pm
Blackwood Miners Institute, Blackwood

'The Time Lords' is a new musical for young people, written by Nigel Jones, 
Choral Animateur for Caerphilly Music Service. The cast of over 200 will be 
taken from primary and secondary schools across the county. 

Three trainee Time Lords are sent on a mission to prove their worth. 
On their journey of self-discovery they complete tasks set for them by the 
Chief Time Lord. The story is set in different places and times across the universe. 
They are tested to their limits before being allowed to return home to await judgement.
For further details please telephone: 01495 227206

Caerphilly Flower Festival	
27th June - 28th June 2008


10:00am
Caerphilly Town Centre, Caerphilly


Enjoy floral displays, demonstrations from local art groups, photographic exhibitions 
and entertainment and activities for all ages.
For further details please telephone: 029 2088 0011

RV Children's Day of Dance	
Saturday 28th June 2008


1:30pm
Caerphilly Town Centre, Caerphilly


Children will be dancing at various locations throughout the day - culminating in a 
parade through Caerphilly town centre and into the Castle at 1.30pm.
For further details please telephone: Mrs Jones on 029 2086 3936


Machen Show 	
Saturday 5th July 2008


8:30am
Mill Farm, Machen

Horses, dog show, goats, rabbits, poultry, hound and terrier show, 
vintage machinery, horticulture, craft fayre, trade stands and main ring displays.
For further details please telephone: 029 2086 0939


Aber Valley Carnival and Fete 	
Saturday 12th July 2008


11:30am
Senghenydd Rugby Field 

Fun for all the family - carnival, concerts, shows, sideshows and stalls.
For further details please telephone: 029 2083 0620

Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Allta Summer Fete	
Saturday 12th July 2008


12:00pm
Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Allta

Summer Fete organised by Cyfeillion Bro Allta.  Fun family day out 
including a bouncy castle, beauty corner, BBQ, children’s entertainers, 
local craft stalls and local produce.
For further details please telephone: 01443 816998


Casc-Aid Carnival	
Saturday 12th July 2008


12:00pm
Glyngaer Football Field, Hengoed

Street parade and live music, fun fair, various stalls including 
a beer tent and events on the football field to entertain all ages.
For further details please telephone: 01443 820901

Community Fun Day	
Saturday 19th July 2008


10:00am
School Playing Fields, off Church View Estate, Ystrad Mynach 
(turn left immediately after Holy Trinity Church on A472)

Community fun day organised by Ystrad Mynach Community Partnership. 
The aim of the event is to provide a fun Family day out with activities for 
all including a bouncy castle, refreshments, traditional activity stalls, 
children's entertainers, lots of local craft stalls and local produce, 
refreshments and much more.
For further details please telephone: 01443 816998


The Big Cheese Festival	
25th to 27th July 2008


11:00am
Caerphilly Castle and Caerphilly Town Centre

Set in the shadows of one of Europe's largest Castles the town of 
Caerphilly comes to life as people of all ages come to The Big Cheese, 
an extravaganza of street entertainers, living history encampments, 
music, dance, traditional funfair, folk dancing, falconry, fire eating, 
minstrels, troubadours and much more.

Fireworks start at 10pm on Friday 25th July. 
For further details please telephone: 029 2088 0011