All-Glitzed-up

02/09/2026

All-Glitzed-up will be at Gilfest on Sunday 6th September.
A fantastic event with live music all day, food & craft stalls.
Can't wait!!😁

🎉 GILFEST IS COMING THIS SUNDAY! 🎉

The countdown is well and truly on — GilFest 26 is almost here! 🎶🌿

📅 Sunday 6 September
🕛 12pm – 7pm
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family friendly

We’ve got live music throughout the day, a fantastic market full of local makers and community groups, loads of great food and drink, activities for the kids and, of course, the GilFest hay bales ready for you to find a spot and enjoy it all. 🌾

Come for the music. Come for the food. Come for the market. Come for a drink and a catch-up.

Or just come and spend Sunday afternoon with us. 💚

🎪 GilFest 26 — THIS SUNDAY!

We can’t wait to see you!



Credit to Delwyn Edwards Photography as always!

19/08/2026

All-Glitzed-up will be here this Saturday 22nd August.
Can't wait!!😁

BARKING MAD IS BACK - SATURDAY 22ND AUGUST! 🐾

Our biggest and most fun event of the year is returning to The Greyhound Inn and Hotel in Usk, and we can't wait to see you there!

📆 Saturday 22nd August 2026, registration from 11am, show starts at 12 noon, finishing around 3pm

📍The Greyhound Inn, Usk , Monmouthshire, NP15 1LE

On the day, you can look forward to all your Hope Rescue favourites, including Handmade by Hope, our Teddy Tombola, and a raffle, alongside a wide range of local stall holders, a family area, and entertainment for all ages 🥳

Fancy showing off your four-legged friend? Our dog show classes are open for entry, with prizes for 1st–4th place in each category, and our category winners invited back to compete for Best in Show. Entry is £2.50 per class, or £15 for all-inclusive entry - book ahead online or enter on the day.

Want to get more involved? There are lots of ways to be part of Barking Mad beyond the day itself:

🐾Volunteer – help out at our biggest outdoor event of the year
🐾Book a stall – a great way for local businesses to sell and promote to a dog-loving community
🐾Sponsor the event – a fantastic opportunity for local businesses to raise their profile while supporting Hope Rescue

Whichever way you'd like to join in, we'd love to hear from you. See you in Usk! 🐶👉 https://www.hoperescue.org.uk/Listing/Category/barking-mad

04/08/2026

All-Glitzed-up will be at Little Lee Fest on 30th August with my upcycled and tie-dyed clothing & accessories.
Can't wait!!😁

14/07/2026

All-Glitzed-up will be here with my upcycled and tie-dyed clothing & accessories.
Can't wait!!😁

⏳ The wait is almost over... Crow Fest is just 5 Sleeps away! 🎉

There's still time to grab your tickets and join Cwmbran Community Council: Cyngor Cymuned Cwmbran for what promises to be their biggest and best Crow Fest yet at Cwmbran Stadium on Saturday 18th July 2026.

Get ready for an incredible day of live music, family fun and festival vibes!

🎤 Amazing live music from fantastic tribute acts
⛳ Crazy Golf
✨ Festival face glitter artists
🎭 Walkabout entertainment
🕹️ Retro games
🎈 Family-friendly activities and entertainment throughout the day
🍔 Food
🎪 Stalls

🍻 NEW FOR 2026 – The Crow Fest Festival Bar! 🍻

We've listened to your feedback, and this year we're bringing you a true festival bar experience!

🍺 Ice-cold beers and ciders
🍹 Delicious cocktails
⚫ A dedicated Guinness Bar
🚫 Faster service with shorter queues, so you can spend more time enjoying the music!

🎟️ Get your tickets today:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crow-fest-music-festival-2026-tickets-1870035228709?aff=oddtdtcreator

Don't miss out – we'll see you at Crow Fest 2026! 🤘🎶

06/07/2026

All-Glitzed-up will be here with lots of lovely summery tie-dyed and upcycled clothing & accessories. Can't wait!!😁

🥳5 SLEEPS TO GO🥳

🎉 Pontypool Party in the Park – One of Torfaen’s BIGGEST Summer Events!
📅 Saturday 11th July
🕚 11am – 5pm
📍 Pontypool Park
💚 FREE ENTRY
Organised by Pontypool Community Council

Get ready for a huge day of music, entertainment, workshops, food, family fun and community spirit as Pontypool Park comes alive for one of Torfaen’s most loved summer celebrations. This is the event that brings the whole community together — and it’s bigger than ever.

🎪 Workshops, Activities & Have‑A‑Go Fun
There’s something for every age, every interest and every energy level:
• Circus skills
• Hula hoop workshops
• Giant games & inflatables
• Graffiti workshops
• Hip Hop culture classes
• Open freestyle sessions
• FREE tennis sessions
• Skateboard academy
• Artisan stalls, food stalls & tea tent
• Health, sport & fitness activities
• Torfaen Youth activities
A full day of hands‑on fun for families, teens and adults alike.

🎭 Roaming Entertainment All Day Long
Keep your eyes peeled for:
• Ned the Elephant
• Mascots
• Bubbleologist
• Carl John the Magician
They’ll be popping up throughout the park bringing laughter, photos and magical moments.

🐾 Family Favourites & Community Highlights
• All Creatures Great & Small Dog Show
• Face painting
• Children’s activities from local nurseries & play teams
• Community groups & local organisations
• Police Gaming Van
• NHS Van
• St John Ambulance
A brilliant mix of fun, creativity, learning and community pride.

🎤 A Full Day of Live Music & Performances
Enjoy an exciting programme of entertainment including:
• Parade arrival with local choirs & schools
• Mic & Fins / Orphic Blue
• The Switchtones
• Gypsy Flower
• Plus dance groups, choirs & community performers throughout the day
Expect festival vibes, great energy and something new every time you stop by.

🌞 Join thousands of visitors for one of Torfaen’s biggest summer celebrations!

Bring your family, your friends, your picnic blankets and your summer vibes.

💚 FREE entry
💚 Everyone welcome
💚 Saturday 11th July, 11am–5pm
💚 Organised by Pontypool Community Council

14/06/2026

13/06/2026

All-Glitzed-up is at Cwmbran big event today.
The sun is shining😁It's a lovely day!!