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Victoria Park
Barry's first park to be awarded the prestigious Green
Flag Award
Victoria Park is a classic historic park tucked away in Cadoxton
on the eastern side of Barry. It offers a unique blend of
traditional and modern features and planting within its 6.5 acre
grounds.
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THANK YOU to who all attended the Fourth Annual
Victoria Park Fun Dog Show Charity Event on Sunday 6 May. Full
roundup of event to follow, but for now, here's some pictures
(again, more to follow, including competition
winners).
The sun came out to
play on Sunday 7 May for the best fun dog show in the
Vale (now in its fourth year).
Victoria Park was buzzing and
packed with residents and their four legged pals. Everyone got
involved in the fun classes for all dogs and their owners and, with
a Bouncy Castles, coconut shy, Trade stands, and our doggy
department stores, it was a real family day
out. The event was all in aid of the Dogs Trust,
Guide Dogs for the Blind, and Friends of Cardiff Dog Pound, who all
came along to join in the fun. Thank you to everybody who supported
us. Here's to next year's event!
Please feel free to 'right click and save' any of these
images with our
compliments.
Barry Brass Band - Concert at Victoria Park - NOTE
EARLIER START TIME
Date: Sunday 13 May 2012
Venue: Victoria Park, Cadoxton, Barry
Time: 1pm to
3pm
Admission: Free
The first, in a summer series of themed
concerts. This Concert is "Sounds of the Hit
Parade" traditional and modern Brass Band music. With Pop
facts between each tune from Band leader Julie. Its always a
great afternoon with the brilliant Barry Brass Band. Come
and bring a picnic and enjoy live music in the lovely
surrounds of Victoria Park. With super teas, coffee, cakes and
refreshments at the Room in the Park.
Art4U Drum and Percussion Workshop
Date: Saturday 26 May 2012
Venue: Victoria Park, Cadoxton, Barry
Time: 11.30am to 1pm
Admission: Free –
Join Glyn Pooley and friends from Art4U in our
restored bandstand, and have a go at drum and percussion with some
talented players. If you have your own drum or percussion
instrument then bring it along and join in.
Call Glyn 07854 375891 or Jon at the Park
07809 551465 to reserve a place as spaces are limited.
Barry Brass Band - Concert at Victoria
Park
Date: Sunday 10 June 2012
Venue: Victoria Park, Cadoxton, Barry
Time: 2.30pm to
4.30pm
Admission: Free
The second in a summer series of themed
concerts. Traditional and modern Brass Band music. Live music in
the lovely surrounds of Victoria Park. With super teas, coffee,
cakes and refreshments at the Room in the Park.
“The Big Event” Jamboree and Family Fun Day – with
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church
Date: Saturday 7 July 2012
Venue: Victoria Park, Cadoxton, Barry
Time: Starts 12 noon
Admission: Free
Come and join in the fun on the 4th
annual Family Fun Day put on for all by our friends from Mount
Pleasant Baptist Church.
Bouncy Castles, face painting, loads of games
and stalls. Quizzes and brain teasers. Fun races for the kids on
the field, clowns and jugglers, and a performance from some very
special guests! Teas, coffees, ices, and all the usual
refreshments. It’s a fun day for all.
Praise in the Park - Mount Pleasant Baptist
Church
Date: Sunday 8 July 2012
Venue: Victoria Park, Cadoxton, Barry
Time: 10.30 – 12 noon
Join the congregation for an outdoor service
with live music. Traditional and modern songs. Free tea or coffee
from the “Room in the Park” afterwards. All welcome.
Barry Brass Band - Concert at Victoria
Park
Date: Sunday 8 July 2012
Venue: Victoria Park, Cadoxton, Barry
Time: 2.30pm to
4.30pm
Admission: Free
The third in a summer series of themed
concerts. Traditional and modern Brass Band music. Live music in
the lovely surrounds of Victoria Park.
CADSTOCK III – Rock and Blues in the Park
Date: Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 July 2012
Venue: Victoria Park, Cadoxton, Barry
Time: Starts 1pm both days
Admission: Free
Rock and Blues come to Victoria Park. A wicked
weekend with the best local bands, playing the best live music.
Lineup includes all Barry's great local talent and some
special guest bands. This years lineup includes: Blues
Central, Freeway, Them Dead Beats, Padded Cell, The Anderson
Connection, Paul R Duggan and the Band of Bubbas, vocalist
Ceri White, The Underdogs and special guests King Paul and the
ZeroNoughts. Bro Radio will also be broadcasting live from Cadstock
so come along and meet the crew and get on air.
Bouncy castles, stalls and superb refreshments are all here as
well.
Flying Start Family Fun Day
Date: Wednesday 25 July 2012
Venue: Victoria Park, Cadoxton, Barry
Time: Starts 12 noon
Admission: Free
Family Fun Day organised by the Flying Start
Project
Voices in the Park – Choirs and Music for
Summer
Date: Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 August
2012
Venue: Victoria Park, Cadoxton, Barry
Time: Starts 1pm both days
Admission: Free
Lineup of singers to be confirmed
The Bandstand Marathon 2012
Date: Sunday 9 September 2012
Venue: Victoria Park, Cadoxton, Barry
Time: 2pm to 6pm - tbc
Admission: Free
Celebrating the tradition of the Bandstand and
the Olympics 2012. Live music in the lovely surrounds of Victoria
Park. Traditional and contemporary musicians come to play at the
Park.
Events List may be subject to alteration and
additions.
Further details or information from Jon
Greatrex, Victoria Park Manager tel 07809 551465
Email jgreatrex@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
The Room in the Park
The ‘Room in the Park’ is an exhibition space and venue for
community use. It is open nearly every day of the year from 10am –
4pm.
Currently the venue is being used activities such as book
clubs, art classes and exhibitions, but it can be booked
by anyone wishing to hold a non-profit event.
Further details of all events from Jon Greatrex, Victoria Park
Manager 07809 551465 / 01446 709580. Email
jgreatrex@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
How to find us
Road: M4 to Junction 33, A4232 to Culverhouse
Cross, A4050 to Barry.
A4231 to Barry Dock. Continue straight through the roundabout,
turn right in the bottom of the dip onto Coldbrook Road
East, continue to left hand fork up Church Road
to the top of the hill then turn left. (Look for the Brown
tourist signs).
Immediately turn left again and the
main gate to the park will be on your right about 150m along Sea
View Terrace.
Bus: Nearest stop The Royal, Barry Rd,
100m from park. Contact Traveline Wales on 0871 200 22 33 for
local routes.
Rail: Nearest station is Cadoxton, 150m from
park.
Tel: 08457 484950 for rail information
Opening times: 8am
until dusk (times posted on notice boards in the park)
Find directions on a map.