2013
23
07
2012
That's All Folks!!
The Carnival is Over (All together now.....)
Final updates....
Friday night’s Groe Gathering went really well, the team had managed to put the Big Tent up much quicker than last year (well, this time we knew which bit went where!).
The crowd enjoyed the bar and Bob’s Hog Roast; we had another try for the Duck Race, but although the Wye was much lower, it was still flowing too fast for us to have any chance of retrieving the ducks.
Kev Martin had organised some excellent music, for me the highlights were Charlotte’s Web, and ex-Hostage Tom Jones.
Saturday of course is CARNIVAL DAAAYYY!!
The first dry Carnival Day (weather-wise) for ages. An excellent line-up of floats, the well-deserved most popular one was War Horse. Usual selection of grumpy motorists, but the majority took it in good part, and we got rid of most of the chaos quite quickly. Off down to The Groe for the presentations, tea and cakes, the Wye Valley Axemen, and Hawksdrift Falconry display - I do hope they got their errant falcon back OK! Excellent sunny weather helped to keep the Carnival atmosphere going.
Sunday saw much sun-bathing, picnicking and drinking at The Groe, and also some Cricket.
The third and final take of the Duck Race was successful - most of the little blighters escaped over the boom, but heroic efforts by all concerned saw them all (most?) captured. (Thought - maybe we need single-use biodegradeable ducks, so we can just leave the non-winners to drift off down-stream?
Anyway, that’s it for 2012, just that other do in London to get out of the way (The Irish thing, what’s it called? Oh yes, the O’Limpix).
Cheers till next year,
Captain Wellington
Friday night’s Groe Gathering went really well, the team had managed to put the Big Tent up much quicker than last year (well, this time we knew which bit went where!).
The crowd enjoyed the bar and Bob’s Hog Roast; we had another try for the Duck Race, but although the Wye was much lower, it was still flowing too fast for us to have any chance of retrieving the ducks.
Kev Martin had organised some excellent music, for me the highlights were Charlotte’s Web, and ex-Hostage Tom Jones.
Saturday of course is CARNIVAL DAAAYYY!!
The first dry Carnival Day (weather-wise) for ages. An excellent line-up of floats, the well-deserved most popular one was War Horse. Usual selection of grumpy motorists, but the majority took it in good part, and we got rid of most of the chaos quite quickly. Off down to The Groe for the presentations, tea and cakes, the Wye Valley Axemen, and Hawksdrift Falconry display - I do hope they got their errant falcon back OK! Excellent sunny weather helped to keep the Carnival atmosphere going.
Sunday saw much sun-bathing, picnicking and drinking at The Groe, and also some Cricket.
The third and final take of the Duck Race was successful - most of the little blighters escaped over the boom, but heroic efforts by all concerned saw them all (most?) captured. (Thought - maybe we need single-use biodegradeable ducks, so we can just leave the non-winners to drift off down-stream?
Anyway, that’s it for 2012, just that other do in London to get out of the way (The Irish thing, what’s it called? Oh yes, the O’Limpix).
Cheers till next year,
Captain Wellington
19
07
2012
Phew!!
It's nice to have a day off during Carnival Week!
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TGI Thursday - it’s a rest-day for some of the Carnival Team.
Seem to have got behind with the Blog - can’t rely on that James, he’s too busy Tweeting and Facebooking!
The Hill Race went well, no problems with the organisation, the roads were quiet, and the results got processed and certificates printed in record time. Thanks to DASO and Rhayader Office Supplies.
World Championship Wednesday got off in fine style with Captain Wellington’s Welly Wanging, a fair turn-out but down a bit on last year - may need to be rethought, suggestions welcome.
The Wheelbarrow Race had 27 entries, more than double last year’s tally; the amended rules allowing multiple wheels were stretched further to allow one team to use a wheelie bin! The River Wye was too high to use the normal route across it to The Groe, but the Fire Brigade made sure that nobody missed out on a soaking!
Five teams took part in the Sheep Hairdressing competition - some amazing creations there! Thanx Bex for organising it.
Then over to the Lamb & Flag for the Rock/Scissors/Paper Championship - Lindy’s Magic Board took the stress out of organising the first games and byes, Kate, Alan and James did a great job of judging. I got to the quarter-finals again, the same as last year!
After all that, we needed the Thursday off. Good luck to all the footy teams tonight!
Seem to have got behind with the Blog - can’t rely on that James, he’s too busy Tweeting and Facebooking!
The Hill Race went well, no problems with the organisation, the roads were quiet, and the results got processed and certificates printed in record time. Thanks to DASO and Rhayader Office Supplies.
World Championship Wednesday got off in fine style with Captain Wellington’s Welly Wanging, a fair turn-out but down a bit on last year - may need to be rethought, suggestions welcome.
The Wheelbarrow Race had 27 entries, more than double last year’s tally; the amended rules allowing multiple wheels were stretched further to allow one team to use a wheelie bin! The River Wye was too high to use the normal route across it to The Groe, but the Fire Brigade made sure that nobody missed out on a soaking!
Five teams took part in the Sheep Hairdressing competition - some amazing creations there! Thanx Bex for organising it.
Then over to the Lamb & Flag for the Rock/Scissors/Paper Championship - Lindy’s Magic Board took the stress out of organising the first games and byes, Kate, Alan and James did a great job of judging. I got to the quarter-finals again, the same as last year!
After all that, we needed the Thursday off. Good luck to all the footy teams tonight!
See you soon,
Captain Wellington
16
07
2012
Monday's Events
Weather fails to stop Children's Sports.
Despite some rain, a handful of hardy juniors turned up at the Groe for the Childrens’ Sports, and the Cycle Event organised by Clive Powell. Several races were held on the grass, which although wet was firm, and a good time was had by all.
The Duck Race had to be postponed, as the Wye had risen considerably during the afternoon, and would have been dangerous to enter.
The Carnival Quiz was held at the Rugby Club - 29 teams took part, Quizmeister Colin Davies once again had us dredging our memories for obscure factoids. A very enjoyable evening, many thanks to all concerned. James has promised to post the results later today.
The Duck Race had to be postponed, as the Wye had risen considerably during the afternoon, and would have been dangerous to enter.
The Carnival Quiz was held at the Rugby Club - 29 teams took part, Quizmeister Colin Davies once again had us dredging our memories for obscure factoids. A very enjoyable evening, many thanks to all concerned. James has promised to post the results later today.
16
07
2012
Treasure Hunters look high look low
Good turn out for treasure hunts
Look High Look Low
This Year’s Childrens Treasure Hunt was organised once again by Phil Humphreys and sponsored by Lyn at the Bears Head. 22 youngsters entered the 2012 event with the top 3 listed below.
1st - Lewis
2nd Ewan, Rhys, Kaitlyn and Jayden
3rd Dylan & Joel
Later that day James Stuart organised the car treasure hunt. 26 cars entered and took off around the Elan Valley area - 25 cars returned to the Bears Head to await the results. One team are still missing presumed dead.
Full results below
15
07
2012
Rhayader Vintage Show
Another successful Vintage Show!
The Vintage Show took place today in the newly-resurfaced Smithfield. The weather was kind to us, a few spots of rain during setting-up, then the clouds went away and we had a SUNNY afternoon!!
A large crowd was there to see a capacity display of exhibits; the show was opened by the Mayor, Claire Evans, and everyone appeared to be enjoying the spectacle.
There was a working apple pulper and press, the juice available to try - I did, it was good! There was an excellent display of photos of the Queen opening the Claerwen Dam in 1952, to go with the display of 1952 vehicles to mark the Diamond Jubilee.
The Rhayader Carnival Queen-elect, Georgia Wozencraft, presented each exhibitor with a souvenir glass, followed by the traditional procession around the town as the show closed.
A large crowd was there to see a capacity display of exhibits; the show was opened by the Mayor, Claire Evans, and everyone appeared to be enjoying the spectacle.
There was a working apple pulper and press, the juice available to try - I did, it was good! There was an excellent display of photos of the Queen opening the Claerwen Dam in 1952, to go with the display of 1952 vehicles to mark the Diamond Jubilee.
The Rhayader Carnival Queen-elect, Georgia Wozencraft, presented each exhibitor with a souvenir glass, followed by the traditional procession around the town as the show closed.
13
07
2012
Transition Town Rhayader's Green fair
The first item on the Carnival Agenda - the Green Fair
All ready and raring to go, we hope that we will start Carnival week off with a bang - no Oliver is not setting up any literal explosions with the young of Rhayader, but he does have some interesting activities planned. Some of the ideas for houses and vehicles of the future - green of course - are amazing!
If you have any dressing up clothes you could donate to the Freegle stall or swaps of more apparel for daily wear at the Swap shop, please bring them along.
There are craft demonstrations and other green and local ideas to look at. Don’t miss the smell of fresh coffee and homemade cakes.
If you have any dressing up clothes you could donate to the Freegle stall or swaps of more apparel for daily wear at the Swap shop, please bring them along.
There are craft demonstrations and other green and local ideas to look at. Don’t miss the smell of fresh coffee and homemade cakes.
13
07
2012
Smithfield re-surfaced!
Phew - just in the nick of time!!
Friday 13th July. Very relieved to see that the re-surfacing in the Smithfield was finished today! Did start to wonder what would happen if there were still holes during the Carnival - the Vintage Show could have parked tractors on the rough bits, but it would have been a bit awkward for some of the other events!
11
07
2012
Rhayader Vintage Show, Sunday 15th July
Sunday 15th, Vintage Show in the Smithfield.
Once again we invite you to the Vintage Show in the Smithfield, open to the public from 10.30, official opening by the Mayor at 11am.
This year’s theme is the Queen’s Coronation Year, 1952, to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee - we will have a display of vehicles from that year, and some photos as well, including the Official Opening of the Claerwen Dam by Her Majesty in October that year.
There will be a large display of tractors, cars, motor-bikes, stationary engines, commercial vehicles and models, plus stalls in the market hall.
Entry is £2.50 for adults, children free.
There will be a procession round the town starting at 4pm before the exhibitors disperse.
This year’s theme is the Queen’s Coronation Year, 1952, to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee - we will have a display of vehicles from that year, and some photos as well, including the Official Opening of the Claerwen Dam by Her Majesty in October that year.
There will be a large display of tractors, cars, motor-bikes, stationary engines, commercial vehicles and models, plus stalls in the market hall.
Entry is £2.50 for adults, children free.
There will be a procession round the town starting at 4pm before the exhibitors disperse.
23
May
2012
Championship rule change
Barrow race changes announcement
Rhayader Carnival Committee wishes to announce small changes to the wheelbarrow race. This year to encourage more participants a category for barrows with extra wheels has been introduced. Entrants will be allowed to enter adapted barrows without disqualification. This decision was taken after the recent poll and discussions with key representatives. We hope that you embrace this new rule and enter a team in this year’s championship.
20
Apr
2012
Georgia Selected as Queen
Georgia will become the 2012 Carnival Queen
At a selection evening held at CARAD Georgia Wozencraft of St Harmon was picked to become the 2012 Rhayader Carnival Queen. Her attendents will be Lucy Evans, Robyn Vaughan, Menna Mills & Shannon Goodwin Flower Girls will be Seren Williams & Jasmin Thomas The Page Boy will be Ethan Austin.
Well done to you all.
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