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BBC News
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Check out this optical illusion made from chalk
You might be using chalk to draw in your garden this summer, but could you create an optical illusion like this one? The street art celebrates the reopening of a water gate at Caerphilly Castle and was drawn outside Cardiff Central railway station. It was created by Julian Beever, a chalk artist known all around the world. He said: "It's been brilliant to see so many people stop, stare, and realise they're literally standing on history."The artwork will eventually move into castle grounds alongside new interactive exhibits. The artwork shows the medieval entrance to the great hall at Caerphilly Castle, which has been hidden from view for celebrates the first time the water gate has been opened since medieval passageway connects the castle's great hall to the southern lake and was originally used as a way to get into the castle from the water's edge. It's part of a big regeneration project costing £8m, which wanted to "breathe new life" into one of Wales' most iconic landmarks. Gilbert de Clare started the construction of Caerphilly Castle in 1268, and it's still the biggest castle in Wales. It's three times bigger than the home of Welsh rugby - the Principality Stadium. As you can imagine, a building this old needs lots of work to keep it in good condition, which is why it needed a restoration project. The water gate is just one of several improvements made to the castle alongside the refurbishment of the great hall. Gwilym Hughes, head of Cadw who is responsible for looking after Wales' historical places, said: "Breathing new life into Wales' heritage isn't just about restoring old walls, it's about opening doors to stories old and new, welcoming visitors from near and far, and captivating future generations."
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Record number of runners take part in 2025 Caerphilly 10K
A record number of runners took part in the 2025 Bryn Meadows Caerphilly 10K and 2K. The event on Sunday, May 11, saw around 3,000 participants take to the streets of Caerphilly town centre. This year, both the 10K and 2K races sold out for the first time in the event's history. Around 2,000 runners took on the 10K route through the town centre past landmarks like the Tommy Cooper statue, giant cheese sculpture, and Caerphilly Castle. The 10K event was won be Jonathan Butler of Swansea Harriers with a time of 30 minutes and 38 seconds, while Olivia Tsim of Pontypridd Roadents was the fastest female, finishing in 34 minutes and 56 seconds. Dylan Powell claimed victory in the 2K event with a time of 6 minutes and 11 seconds. Councillor Sean Morgan, leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council, said: "It's been a fantastic day, it was an absolute party all around the course. "So good to see both runners and spectators enjoying this great event. "Seeing both events sell out for the first time is a credit to the Sport and Leisure Team and brings us even closer to a cost neutral event. "With ever constrained budgets, it is essential this council thinks outside the box to deliver and be sustainable for the future." Councillor Chris Morgan, cabinet member for leisure, added: "The Bryn Meadows Caerphilly 10K and 2K are brilliant events for the community. "It's a proud moment to see so many people getting involved, whether they were running, volunteering or cheering from the sidelines." The event is organised by Caerphilly County Borough Council and supported by headline sponsor Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa, car partner Griffin Mill, and wider partners Welsh Athletics and Llamau. The next Bryn Meadows Caerphilly 10K and 2K will take place on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
