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Tag: Virginia Park

Megaday celebrates its 25th edition with 1,500 revellers

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

More than 50 volunteers worked tirelessly so that the event could go ahead.

Megaday to return for 25th edition

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

This year’s event will be kicked off by an evening with ex-Welsh rugby internationals Shane Williams, Martyn Williams and Andy Powell on Saturday, August 24.

More than 2,500 people attend memorial rugby match to honour player’s life

Monday, August 5, 2019

The match was contested between a Caerphilly Select XV and Benny’s Baa Baas XV, with the latter winning the game.

Caerphilly RFC to hold memorial match after the death of 20-year-old rugby player

Thursday, July 25, 2019Friday, July 26, 2019

The game, which will see a Caerphilly Select XV take on Benny’s Baa Baas XV, will kick-off at 1pm on Sunday, August 4 at Virginia Park.

Caerphilly Tennis Club finish as runners-up in national awards

Friday, July 5, 2019

The club, which was one of three clubs from across the UK to be nominated, was pipped to the prize by Ipswich Sports Club.

Caerphilly Tennis Club nominated for national award

Friday, June 21, 2019

The winner will be announced at a ceremony at Wimbledon on Tuesday, July 2.

Plans for 350 new homes on Virginia Park backed despite limited affordable housing

Tuesday, May 14, 2019Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Proposals to transform the 42-acre Virginia Park site into a new neighbourhood were deferred by councillors in March to allow for further talks on providing affordable housing.

Football club will be denied promotion after ground share talks break down

Thursday, January 17, 2019Thursday, January 17, 2019

Promotion chasing football team Caerphilly Athletic will be denied a place in the Welsh Football League (WFL) because an agreement on playing facilities cannot be reached.

Caerphilly Athletic stadium woes could see club’s promotion dream end

Friday, December 28, 2018Friday, December 28, 2018

Promotion-chasing Caerphilly Athletic could be denied a place in the Welsh Football League because of a lack of suitable facilities.

Megaday 2017 raises £33,500 for Velindre Cancer Centre

Friday, May 25, 2018

A charitable music festival, and its other associated events, has raised a record-breaking £33,500 during its last financial year.

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