Big Welsh Bite Festival 2009
July 29, 2009 Next Page »
The Big Welsh Bite annual feast of Welsh food and drink at Ynysangharad War Memorial Park will be held from Friday, July 31-Sunday, August 2, 2009 on the park’s tennis courts. Most activities and stalls will be undercover, so people of all ages can come along whatever the weather and enjoy what’s on offer.
There’ll be food, glorious food throughout the weekend at The Welsh Food and Drink Fayre which will offer a huge range of Welsh produce to sample and buy, including ice creams, cheeses and cakes. Some of Rhondda Cynon Taf’s top chefs will be showing off their culinary skills during the weekend and there will also be Fairtrade produce on show. And there will be many stalls offering advice on healthy living, and information and activities from local organisations.
Visitors can look around craft stalls, see animals and birds and enjoy entertainment in the main area including duck driving, a falconry show and performances from the Top Lodge Dancing Dogs.
This year’s Activity Zone will feature an armed forces assault course and climbing wall. Rhondda Cynon Taf 5×60 officers will be hosting cycling activities along with staff from Halford’s of Pontypridd, including free bike safety inspections.
One of the highlights of the weekend, the annual Mayor’s Harnessed Horse Parade, will set off from the park at midday on Sunday, August 2. The parade which features around 50 horses and carriages, will travel through Pontypridd, Trehafod and Trallwn. It will raise money for the chosen charities of Mayor, Cllr Robert Smith – MacMillan Cancer Relief, Help for Heroes and Diabetes UK (Cymru).
Cllr Paul Cannon, Rhondda Cynon Taf Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Housing, said: “We’ve had a week of poor weather in the run-up to the Big Welsh Bite, but the event’s new location on the park tennis courts means everyone can come along and enjoy a fun-packed weekend.”
Gates open from 10.30am to 5pm each day in Ynysangharad War Memorial Park and admission is free.
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