Major Events Return to Caerphilly
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Jun 2012 Issue 114 www.caerphilly.gov.uk Election Special - See inside for details of all your new councillors 8th September 2012 Caerphilly 14th September 2012 Major events return to Caerphilly The BBC Proms in the Wales, in collaboration of the county borough for are coming back to the to showcase the many Park and the Tour with Caerphilly council, will the 2012 Tour of Britain. Caerphilly county borough attractions that we have to entertain the promenaders in September,” said CCBC offer and these events will of Britain 2012 will The competitors enter with a magical-themed the area near Nelson Chief Executive Anthony help promote the area on return to Caerphilly Prom. and speed down to O’Sullivan. “We are keen an international stage.” once again this year. Joining the UK-wide the finishing line in These major national revelry of the Last Night of Caerphilly town centre. events will attract the Proms, the enchanting Caerphilly Mountain is a thousands of visitors to evening will be led by the key challenge in the final the area and will help put BBC National Orchestra stages of the leg as the the county borough on the of Wales adding their cyclists endure TWO steep international map. musical fairy dust to the climbs to the top before celebrations. racing down to the finish BBC Proms in the line in the shadow of the Park returns to Owain Then, on Friday 14th magnificent castle. Glyndwr Playing Fields, September elite cyclists Caerphilly on Saturday 8th from across the world will “We are delighted that September. BBC Cymru speed through the streets these prestigious events Visit www.bbc.co.uk/proms and www.tourofbritain.com for more information. For more news visit www.caerphilly.gov.uk/news Newsline June 2012 p.1 Olympics began, residents can discover the science behind sport, and residents can even try their hand at being a Sport Commentator! The Torch is coming! The Taste of Caerphilly weekend is not only hosting the Olympic Torch The Olympic Torch is coming to Caerphilly town centre Relay and Blue Peter, but also an Olympic Park, where residents can try on Saturday May 26th, bringing with it Olympic spirit and their hand at a selection of Olympic Sports, Caerphilly Food Festival which festivities. To add further excitement, Caerphilly’s moment to will be brimming with a tantalising array of produce to tickle taste buds and the annual Flower Festival bursting with blooms, bringing vibrant shine will now be broadcast to the nation! colour to venues across Caerphilly Town Centre. Blue Peter are joining Caerphilly for a live broadcast, for the first stop Join the celebrations as Caerphilly dazzles during its Moment to on their Big Olympic Tour, and once the broadcast is finished, presenters Shine! The torch relay enters the town centre at approx 9.45am on Helen and Barney will be hosting a free event, open to all! Saturday 26th May – for more information about the route visit Horrible Histories can take people back in time to discover how the www.caerphilly.gov.uk Come along to the The Manor at War BLACKWOOD SUMMER FESTIVAL 2012 Sat 30th June 9am-5pm s l p Blackwood High Street l o a t h s s Sun 1st July s k t r f e o a C t W d raf am pm r i 10 -4 C R & r od i o a F f n u F ’s E Join Llancaich Fawr for their most on show and on sale. Budding S n x t re r ild o spectacular event on June 4th historians can join a ‘War Walk’ with e h C ti e c A & 5th! The Manor House will be enthusiasts to reveal the hidden history t n i m als E of The Manor, see Military vehicles, h transformed from a 17th century n c t drill displays as well as US and British a Manor to a French Chateau in e s e r r military encampments throughout the e t B occupied Normandy in 1944. C t a o ac in n weekend. st ar a In the surrounding fields, the ume ch er b s Ur preparations for D Day are gathering In the evening of June 4th, experience For further information call 029 2088 0011 momentum…. Residents can explore the glamour of a 1940’s tea dance whilst website: www.caerphilly.gov.uk/summerfest the allied training camps, meet the celebrating the Diamond Jubilee and Home Guard and follow the French witness the lighting of the Diamond The characters used are custom made costumes to resemble those seen on TV Follow us on and are not affiliated with any official entertainment or media. Jubilee Beacon! twitter@visitcaerphilly Resistance as they attempt to catch the visitcaerphilly.com Germans unaware. Please note – loud pyrotechnics will Action packed military scenarios are be used. Simulated small arms and scheduled to take place throughout artillery fire during the day. the day in the events arena! There For more information or to book your will be live 1940’s music, refreshments tickets contact LLancaich Fawr on A greener place to live, work and visit provided by Navy, Army and Air Force 01443 412248. Man gwyrddach i fyw, gweithio ac ymweld Institutes, 40’s fashion and memorabilia www.llancaiachfawr.co.uk p.2 June 2012 Newsline For more news visit www.caerphilly.gov.uk/news Support our town centres on Independents’ Day ‘Independents’ Day’ is a national campaign that aims to celebrate the independent retailers of the British High Street, by encouraging people to buy at least one product from a local, independent shop on 4th July. Town centres across the Caerphilly county borough attract hundreds of shoppers every day to their high streets with a great selection of independent and boutique retailers. Andrew Highway, Town Centre Development Manager, said, “Independent retailers are a vital part of our high streets, they offer a point of difference and at their very best provide customers with a true retail experience.” Pop along to your nearest high street and see what treasures you can find in your local, independent shops. We spoke to some of our town’s traders to see why they love their high street… TIDALS, BLACKWOOD P H GAY & SONS, CAERPHILLY Tidals is a home furnishings store on P H Gay & Sons is an independent and traditional shoe Blackwood High Street that has been repair shop located on Cardiff Road, Caerphilly. The trading for 75 years. Currently owned store offers a variety of other services including a key and run by Ian and Beverly Edwards, cutting service and sells high quality leather goods. they are soon to hand the business David Gay “I would always encourage shoppers over to their son Huw, who will be to use independent retailers in their towns. It helps the 5th generation of the family to to maintain diversity on our high street that larger keep the business running. shopping centres, such as that in Cardiff, struggle to Huw Edwards “Independent retailers are passionate achieve. I would advise all residents; if you don’t use us, and have experience and knowledge that benefits customers. we won’t be here.” We are honest with prices and are more competitive than many people realise.” DITSY DOLLS, BARGOED HoWard’s, rIsCa Ditsy Dolls is a new business that recently Howard’s is a family run butchers, opened on Bargoed High St, offering a run by Howard Powell and his son boutique collection of trendy women’s Christopher. As far as Howard is aware, clothing and accessories. he is the only butcher in the Valleys who Laura Wallis, owner of Ditsy Dolls has experienced every aspect of the “When residents see something new, butchering trade, from the slaughter unique and thriving businesses on their house, to sales. high street, it gives them pride in their Howard Powell “Independent traders such as area. Independent retailers can create a ourselves offer a friendly, family service. We know our customer’s likes warm welcoming atmosphere, and offer and dislikes and can offer freshly made meat products like pasties and that personal one to one service that sets pies that supermarkets can’t. Our staff are fully trained and can provide us apart from the large chains.” helpful advice that the big supermarkets aren’t able to, such as how to cook the cut of meat they buy.” Risca Jubilee in the Park Spotlight on Elections 2012 Celebrate the Diamond Jubilee at Tredegar Park, Risca on June 2nd, Local elections took place on Our youngest councillor is Carl We are also pleased to welcome a joyous event to mark the royal Thursday 3rd May and voters Cuss from the Twyn Carno ward in our first ethnic minority councillor – occasion. turned out across the county Rhymney who is just 21. Our oldest is Diana Ellis from Blackwood. There is something for all the borough to have their say on Ray Davies from Bedwas, Trethomas Turn over the page to find out family to enjoy, from live music, who they want to be their local and Machen ward who is 82 years old. details and pictures of all 73 CCBC funfair attractions and a teddy councillors in 33 electoral wards. We also have a number of family councillors. bear’s picnic. Those young and old connections in the new council – The CCBC election results Town and Community Council can enjoy the harmonious sounds father and son Wynne and Hefin were as follows: elections also took place at the same of local choirs and bands, or peruse David from St Cattwg ward, mother time to select dozens of community the stalls for the perfect souvenir Welsh Labour - 50 and daughter Christine and Elaine councillors in local towns and villages.