Porthcawl Sea Festival 2006
Saturday 17 July to Sunday 25 JulyAll through the week!Collect free tickets for the Odeon Cinema special screenings on 17 and 24 July when you go to any of the events listed on this programme. |
For further details please contact John Burke at the Odeon Cinema on (01656) 647476.
Saturday 17 July
The Buckaneers’ Carnival - Theme: 'Myths and Legends'
From 1.30pm
The procession will start at Rhych Avenue (off new Road) and travel through the town centre, ending at Porthcawl Rugby Club where a feast of entertainment awaits! Enjoy stalls, side shows, fairground, and lots more for a great day out for all the family!
Organised by the Buckaneers Charity Group.
For further details please call (01656) 771457.
Three Beaches Bike Ride
Starts at 10am.
Bring your own bike and helmet and join us riding from Rest Bay to Pink Bay and Sker.
For further details please call Lou on (01656) 657813.
Meet at Rest Bay
"Damn Yankees"
2pm and 7.30pm
Musical presented by Bridgend Youth Theatre. Enjoy this smash hit 1955 musical, featuring numbers such as 'Heart' and 'Whatever Lola Wants' which won seven Tony awards.
Tickets: £6.50 / £5 (concessions).
Family Ticket: £20 - Theatre Seating.
Box Office: (01656) 786996
Grand Pavilion
Blue Crush (12A)
Come and see this special screening at the Odeon cinema completely free!
Exact times to be confirmed. Duration 105 minutes (contains moderate sex references and peril).
For further details please call John Burke at the Odeon cinema on (01656) 647476.
Odeon Cinema, McArthurGlen Designer Outlet.
Sunday, 18 July
The Tuska Triathlon
7am - 10am
Spectate or take part in one of the world's fastest growing sports organised by Pencoed Triathlon Club. The event will comprise of 750m Sea Swim / 25km Bike / 7km Run.
Entry forms from www.pencoedtri.org or Tel: 07973 190262
Porthcawl Pier
Lets Go Fly a Kite!
From 10am until lunchtime.
Bring your kite and join in the flying with Scruffs – The Kiting Experience. Come and see how the experts do it on the beach at Sandy Bay!
For further details please call Ian, Irene or Ray on 01656 871871
Sandy Bay
Ocean Quest Fun Day
All afternoon you can sample everything Ocean Quest has to offer – try ‘sit-on-top’ kayaking and surfing. Watch powerboating and wakeboarding demonstrations. All free at Sandy Bay – donations to Porthcawl Lifeguard Club
For further details please call Lee on (01656) 783310
Sandy bay
The Rest Car Boot Sale
9.00pm - 4.00pm
The Rest Convalescent Home
Painting Display and Exhibition
10.30am – 4.30pm
by Silures Art Group, Porthcawl & District Art Society and other invited organisations.
Cosy Corner (near Harbour)
Five-A-Side Beach Football Competition
2.00pm
Take part or cheer along the kids in this competition for under 8, 9, 10 and 11 year olds. Organised by the Porthcawl Boys and Girls Club. Call 01656 773852 for further details.
Rest Bay
Songs of Praise by the Sea
3:30pm
Organised by Churches Together in Porthcawl, spend your Sunday afternoon enjoying readings, music by Ogmore Valley Silver Band and singing by Porthcawl Choral Society and Trinity Singers.
Cosy Corner (near Harbour)
Monday, 19th July
Talk and Slide Show 'Porthcawl Revisited'
7.30pm
Discover Porthcawl's secrets in this fascinating talk about the town.
Organised by Porthcawl Museum and Historical Society.
YMCA, John Street, Porthcawl
Kite making
All day
Come and enjoy a morning or afternoon of kite making in the YMCA – then go and fly it on our lovely beaches
For further details please call John on 01656 772002 to book one of the morning or afternoon sessions for a small charge.
YMCA, 25, John Street, Porthcawl.
Tuesday, 20th July
Newton Heritage Walk
6.30pm
Tudor characters bring historic Newton to life re-enacting the history of this pretty village. Organised by Porthcawl Museum and Historical Society.
Meet at the car park outside Newton Church
Display of Rescue Techniques
6.30pm
Come along and enjoy an open evening with displays organised by Rest Bay Lifeguard Club.
Lifeguard Station, Rest Bay
Wednesday, 21th July
Sandcastle Competition
10am until 12 noon
Come on kids! Build a sandcastle on the beach at Coney and you could win a prize!
For further details please call John on 01656 772002
Open Evening and Demonstration
7.00pm - 9.00pm
Find out what happens at Porthcawl Lifeboat Station, in this evening organised by Porthcawl R.N.L.I.
Porthcawl Lifeboat Station, Harbour
An Evening of Nostalgia
with Book Launch by Keith Morgan
7.30pm
August 2004 marks the 72nd Birthday of Porthcawl's Grand Pavilion Theatre and to mark this occasion the evening will consist of a series of historical snapshots of its greatest moments with stories, photographs, anecdotes - and a guest appearance.
Tickets: £5.00 (including Buffet) - Cabaret Seating
Box Office: 01656 786996
Grand Pavilion
Thursday, 22nd July
Balmoral Cruise to Lynmouth / Ilfracombe
Departing Porthcawl Harbour at 10.00am
Including an opportunity to cruise Exmoor Coast and Foreland Lighthouse.
Returning to Porthcawl at 8.45pm. Please note: cruise subject to change, please call Porthcawl Tourist Information Centre for tickets and further details.
Surf & Beach Safety Techniques
12.00 noon
Simon Tucker Surfing Academy will give an introduction into surfing and how to surf safely.
Rest Bay
Open Evening and Demonstration
7.00pm – 9.00pm
Enjoy an evening of displays and information in this evening organised by H.M. Coastguard.
Coastguard Station, Locks Lane
Friday, 23rd July
Porthcawl Town Heritage Walk
6.30pm
Porthcawl Town is brought to life in this interesting guided walk… you won’t know who you might meet around every corner!
Organised by Porthcawl Museum and Historical Society.
Meet at Lifeboat Station, Harbour
Newton Mini Beer and Music Festival
7.00pm – 11.00pm
Taste a selection of traditional ales and cider whilst listening to great music featuring local artists. Call 01656 782403 for further details.
Jolly Sailor Inn, Newton
Rock n' Roll is here to stay !
8.00pm
At the Hop takes you on a trip back to the days when Rock was young, when feet just couldn't keep still and Blue Suede Shoes were a desirable fashion accessory.
Hear the music of the greats - Bill Haley, Buddy Holly, Brenda Lee, Connie Francis, Elvis himself, Little Richard and Jerry Lee.
This is a 'must see' concert for real music lovers old and new. Whether you want to just sit back and enjoy the show or leap to your feet, you are guaranteed a night to remember.
Grand Pavilion
Tickets £11.50 /£10.50 (concessions) Meal Deal Available
Box Office 01656 786996
Saturday, 24th July
Kite Surfing Demonstration
12.30pm
Come along and enjoy displays of kite surfing by Rush Extreme Sports Kitesurf Centre. Supported by all the major kite surf manufacturers.
Rest Bay
Display of Rescue Techniques
2.30pm
Enjoy an open day organised by Rest Bay Lifeguard Club, enjoy displays involving adults and children 8 years and over, including New Zealand designed surf rescue boats.
Lifeguard Station, Rest Bay
Master and Commander (12A)
Come and see this blockbuster completely free! Duration 138 minutes. (contains moderate violence and use of strong language). Exact times to be confirmed.
For further details please call John Burke at the Odeon cinema on 01656 647476.
Odeon Cinema, McArthurGlen Designer Outlet
Sunday, 25th July
Sea Rescue and Harbour Day
11.00am - 5.00pm
Organised by Porthcawl R.N.L.I. and Coastguard Association, a great afternoon for all the family is guaranteed with lifeboats, Air Sea Rescue helicopter, Wales Air Ambulance, H.M. Coastguard, Fire Brigade, (subject to emergency call outs) Home Safety Exhibition, Model Boats and much, much more!
Porthcawl Harbour
Painting Display and Exhibition
10.30am - 4.30pm
by Silures Art Group, Porthcawl & District Art Society and other invited organisations.
Cosy Corner (near Harbour)
Round the Bay Swim
12.00 noon
Watch or take part in short and long course events organised by Porthcawl Lifeguards Club. Entries must be in by 11.30am
Start at Sandy Bay Beach
Teddy Bears Picnic
2.30pm
Come and bring your Teddy for the Teddy Bears Picnic with lots of prizes, stories and a parade. Bring your own picnic or share refreshments with us.
Porthcawl Harbour
Sea Shanties
3.30pm
Join in and sing along with the Porthcawl Operatic Society as they perform a series of shanties and sea songs.
Cosy Corner (near Harbour)
Family Guided Walk
2.00pm – 4.00pm
Enjoy this fun walk with a difference!
Meet at the Reserve Centre
Kenfig National Nature Reserve
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