RhuddFest set to return – what to expect from the festival
RhuddFest will take place on the fields off Station Road from June 20-22, and this year will be 'celebrating a decade of togetherness'.
But this year, organiser Peter Kenway said, it's about more than just music.
After suffering a stroke in November, Peter's path to recovery has been slow but full of reflection.
Highlights from RhuddFest 2024 (Image: Peter Kenway) 'The time off gave me perspective,' he said.
'I realised just how important RhuddFest is – not just to me, but to the community. It's about connection, and I want it to be something our children – and their children – can carry forward.'
In a tribute to the stroke ward at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, where Peter received care during his 10-day stay, RhuddFest is hoping to raise £2,000 this year to help buy TVs for the ward for the patients.
He said: 'When I found out the bays don't even have TVs, it stuck with me.
'It's a small thing, but it would mean a lot to the people recovering there.'
This year's event promises to be the biggest RhuddFest yet, with multiple live music stages, family attractions, and a pre-party on May 24 to kick things off in style.
Live acts across the weekend such as Red Knot Chili Peppers, ABBA tribute Masters of the Scene, The Sirenz, Los Amonitinados, and more.
Thrill shows include a monster truck ride-along, motorbike stunt displays, a parachute team demo, and chainsaw speed carving.
There is also family fun, with a Blippi meet and greet, bubble discos, magic shows, scaly safari, craft tents, and a huge inflatables zone.
The festival will comprise a main stage, kids' stage, country music stage, Welsh stage, and music stage.
The pre-party on May 24 is a standalone event, with headline act Red Knot Chili Peppers, alongside HUNZZ, The Rain Dodgers, and more.
There will be hot food, a bar tent and a beer garden, inflatable shark races, and a welly-wanging contest.
Tickets cost £5, with the code PREPARTY5 at checkout.
'Music sounds different to me now,' Peter added.
'Since the stroke, my brain isn't processing sound properly – it all feels off-beat and out of tune.
'That's been really hard. But what keeps me going is knowing RhuddFest isn't just about music – it's about heart.
'This festival was built on friendship, laughter, and a belief in what we can do together. After everything I've been through, it means more to me than ever.
'I can't wait to stand in that field again, surrounded by smiling faces, knowing we've built something real.'
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Wales Online
an hour ago
- Wales Online
Welsh coastal holiday hotspot dubbed a ‘hotbed of culinary wizardry' by The Financial Times
Welsh coastal holiday hotspot dubbed a 'hotbed of culinary wizardry' by The Financial Times With a vast selection of culinary venues, Ceredigion has been praised by the leading newspaper Pizza Tipi, Cardigan (Image: Pizza Tipi ) One Welsh county has been celebrated for its abundance of delicious food venues by leading newspaper, The Financial Times. Ceredigion was hailed a 'hotbed of culinary wizardry' by the newspaper after they visited the county in west Wales, finding a mix of local food and drink hotspots. The account highlighted the plethora of top class options available in the county as well as the dining scene in and around Cardigan town, including bakeries Crwst and Bara Menyn, the Brat supperclub at Ffrorest Ffarm, Caws Teifi and also Llys Meddyg, just over the border in Newport, Pembrokeshire. Attributing the Michelin-starred Brat resdidency at Fforest to the quality of local produce, farmers, fishermen and growers that exists in this part of Wales,' writer Ajesh Patalay says: ""Parry's residence is testament to the quality of local produce, farmers, fishermen and growers that exists in this part of Wales. "It also speaks to the vibrant dining scene that's grown up in and around Cardigan over recent years." Hailing from Anglesey, founder of Brat, Tomos Parry, served up cockles and laverbread, sweetbreads and leeks at Fforest farm in Cardigan earlier this year, and he'he's back for the Brat x Mountain x Fforest supper club in September. For the latest restaurant news and reviews, sign up to our food and drink newsletter here Chef Tomos Parry runs the Brat restaurant in Shoreditch and now Soho's Mountain restaurant as well (Image: Brat ) His London restaurant, Brat, that was once named amongst the world's 100 best restaurants and he's also behind Soho venue, Mountain. Cardigan is also home to an award-winning café and popular brunch spot, Crwst, that has been open since 2018. Award-winning Crwst's sweet treat (Image: Portia Jones ) Crwst, founded by husband and wife Osian and Catrin Jones, serves fresh baked goods as well as signature dishes including their seaweed hash browns. The café serves a wide selection of fresh doughnuts made at an offsite bakery on Bath House Road in the heart of Cardigan. Nearby is Bara Menyn, opened by Aberystwyth-born writer Jack Smylie Wild with his family ten years ago. He told The FT: 'When we opened Bara Menyn in 2015, people thought we were crazy: 'You can't open a sourdough bakery in Cardigan: they do good bread in Aldi.' Now people drive all the way from Aberystwyth.' The café is still serving fresh baked goods after a decade of the Ceredigion native opened the location a decade ago. Also praised in the piece were Pizza Tipi, Michelin and Good Food Guide beloved, Yr Hen Printworks and Templebar Cafe and Farmshop in Nevern. Not only does Cardigan have a great supply of culinary establishments it is also known for its rich history, art and culture. You can read about the best way to spend 48 hours in the buzzing town here. Article continues below Read The Financial Times' full piece, here.
Wales Online
2 hours ago
- Wales Online
The stunning Welsh waterfall you can swim under that appears in BBC's Death Valley
The stunning Welsh waterfall you can swim under that appears in BBC's Death Valley It's not a coincidence that the new BBC comedy crime drama used the beautiful Bannau Brycheiniog as the backdrop of their second episode. (Image: BBC/ Death Valley ) We all know how beautiful Wales can be, and we're lucky to have some of the most gorgeous scenery in the world on our doorstep. Now, the beauty of our country is gracing the screens of the nation once again, through BBC's new comedy crime drama, Death Valley. It follows Detective Janie Mallowan, played by Gwyneth Keyworth and former TV detective John Chapel, played by Timothy Spall as they form an unlikely crime fighting duo in the Cynon Valley. Despite being set in Mountain Ash, the series was actually filmed across South Wales. You may be watching the second episode of the series, and thinking to yourself, "the scenery is beautiful, where was this filmed?" For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . During the episode, John and Janie join a walking group as they attempt to solve the murder of one of the members. The walking group are taking a hike through Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons), right next to the beautiful Blaen y Glyn waterfalls, when they discover a body at the bottom of the falls. The waterfalls are used as the scene of the crime. (Image: BBC/ Death Valley ) Gwyneth Keyworth even said that this was her favourite location to film, and can we blame her? The waterfall itself can be found within Talybont Forest in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. To reach the falls you can walk from the National Park's two car parks, Blaen y Glyn Isaf is the lower car park and Blaen y Glyn Uchaf is the upper car park. Each walk has a different grade of difficulty described by Natural Resources Wales. Lower Blaen y Glyn Waterfall Walk is described as moderate, as it is 0.8 miles (1.2 kilometres) long there and back and should take roughly 45 minutes. This trail is not waymarked, although they recommend reading t he information panel in the car park for the suggested route. Upper Blaen y Glyn Waterfall Walk on the other hand is described as being strenuous, with a one mile (1.6 kilometres) walk there and back, which should take roughly 1-1.5 hours. This trail is also not waymarked, but again, there's the information panel in the car park with a suggested route. Waterfall at Blaen-y-Glyn Waterfalls, by Dave Sealey (Image: Dave Sealey ) After, what could be a strenuous walk you could also take a dip in the series of waterfalls, as most of them even have small pools at the base. However if you're not one for a full plunge in what very well will be some cold water, there are also plenty of rock platforms to sit on beside the water. It's recommended you go when the weather is warm/dry, as the walk is slightly more difficult when it is raining and you'll be more likely to enjoy a cold plunge after your walk. Timothy Spall plays the lead, John Chapel a former TV detective (Image: BBC/ Death Valley ) If you would like to plan a day out with the family, there are also picnic benches in each car park, which means that you can really make a day of it with the family. So, pack up some cucumber sandwiches and a couple of scotch eggs and take a trip down Bannau Brycheiniog. Article continues below Alternatively, if you're not one for a picnic, you could always get some pub grub nearby. Including The Old Ford Inn in Llanhamlach, which is also used as a filming location in the episode and just 20 minute drive away from the waterfalls.
Wales Online
3 hours ago
- Wales Online
Gethin Jones says ‘best ever' as he enjoys huge Welsh event after hospital gown pic
Gethin Jones says 'best ever' as he enjoys huge Welsh event after hospital gown pic Originally from Cardiff, the presenter once came close to a professional rugby career, having previously trialled with Manchester-based team Sale Sharks Television presenter Gethin Jones (Image: 2025 Comic Relief - Getty ) Gethin Jones has hailed a major Welsh sporting event as the 'best ever' after joining the crowds at Cardiff's Principality Stadium, despite not being able to take part himself. Sharing his excitement on Instagram, the presenter posted a photo from the HYROX fitness competition, joking about his friend's post-race celebration: '58.39 for @dimmickpt and @tommybizzburnell . I think Sam has found a new @hyroxuk partner… he kissed Tommy at the end. 'He's never kissed me. What an epic event, in one of the best stadiums in the world.' For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter Content cannot be displayed without consent The friends then It came just after he shared a hospital gown selfie on his Instagram story giving a thumbs down but saying his voice was 'fully fit.' The BBC Morning Live host shared on Friday that he sadly could not take part in the event, which saw thousands come to Cardiff to try out the latest fitness trend, Hyrox. See more on the regime, here and more pictures from the Principalty Stadium event. The image showed the presenter in a hospital gown, a thumb down and appearing to look disappointed. The BBC Morning Live shared on his Instagram story that he sadly could not take part in the epic sport event, Hyrox, which is taking place in Cardiff's Principality Stadium this weekend (Image: Gethin Jones / Instagram ) He noted: 'No Hyrox for me this weekend. But voice is fully fit to cheer on [Sam Dimmick] and [Tommy Burnell]". 'This will be the first time ever Hyrox is hosted in Wales.' Originally from Cardiff, the presenter once came close to a professional rugby career, having previously trialled with Manchester-based team Sale Sharks. Earlier this year, he teamed up with his friend and former Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy for a muddy trail adventure at One Planet Adventure in Denbighshire. He also took on the intense Wheely Big Challenge in March - rollerblading for 24 hours alongside his Morning Live co-host Helen Skelton to raise money for Red Nose Day. The 'fitness racing' event Hyrox has seen thousands of people take part and over a three-day event, which takes place from May 30 to June 1. Article continues below You can read more about the Hyrox event here.
