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Tag: Virginia Park

Preparations underway for regional clash between Newport Gwent Dragons and Cardiff Blues at Caerphilly RFC

Thursday, May 4, 2017Thursday, May 4, 2017

It’s been all hands on deck recently at Caerphilly RFC ahead of this weekend’s Guinness Pro 12 derby between the Dragons and Blues.

Rugby Union: Caerphilly RFC storm to victory in first match at renamed ground

Friday, September 16, 2016Friday, September 16, 2016

Caerphilly RFC put the seal on a new sponsorship deal with an emphatic 65-8 victory over Blackwood Stars on Saturday September 10.

Rugby League: Scorpions to rebrand as South Wales Ironmen and move to Merthyr Tydfil

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Rugby league side South Wales Scorpions are to rebrand and move to Merthyr Tydfil ahead of the 2017 season, with former rugby union Wales international Lee Byrne at the helm.

Rugby League: Young Wolves thrash Torfaen Tigers in final

Friday, August 19, 2016

The first 20 minutes of the 2016 Welsh Under-13 Grand Final was an enthralling contest, but Aber Valley Wolves eventually let rip to beat Torfaen Tigers 52-20 at Virginia Park, Caerphilly.

Beer brewed in honour of boxing hero Don

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

A Caerphilly town boxing legend who received a British Empire Medal in The Queen’s Birthday Honours last year has had a special ale brewed in his honour by Brains.

Caerphilly festival Megaday hits charity target to reach £250,000 milestone

Friday, March 7, 2014Tuesday, March 11, 2014

A music festival held each year in Caerphilly town has raised more than £250,000 for charity.Last year’s Megaday, held at Caerphilly RFC’s Virginia Park, managed to raise £20,000 for Velindre Hospital. The…

Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood to visit Caerphilly

Wednesday, January 29, 2014Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood will visit Caerphilly this week as part of her tour of Wales.Ms Wood will meet local party members and supporters at Caerphilly RFC, Virginia Park on Thursday,…

Share your views on S4C

Friday, November 15, 2013Friday, November 15, 2013

An S4C viewers’ evening will take place on Monday November 18 at 7pm in the Virginia Park Golf Club in Caerphilly.Viewers will be given the opportunity to give their feedback on recent…

Volunteers needed for new Macmillan cancer support service

Monday, October 10, 2011

A new service in Caerphilly County Borough which aims to help people and their families affected by cancer is looking for volunteers to help run the scheme.Potential recruits will have the chance…

Megaday 2011 raises £15,000 for Velindre Hospital

Monday, August 29, 2011

Organisers of Megaday 2011 have said this year’s charity music festival raised £15,000 for Velindre Hospital.More than 1,500 revellers packed out Virgina Park in Caerphilly on the weekend for the 17th two-day…

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