The Rainbow Fair has been a part of the Patronal Festival at Llandaff Cathedral for many years, taking place on the Green in the heart of Llandaff village. Organised by the Llandaff Cathedral Social Committee, it is run along traditional lines, inviting community and church groups to participate by hosting a stall, game or activity.  All the proceeds go to local organisations or charities. The traditional activities always prove popular, from the coconut shy  and “Splat the Rat” to face painting, a tombola, donkey rides organised by the Llandaff Society, a variety of refreshments, a licenced summer drinks stall and, this year, a fancy dress competition for the “Best Dressed Owner and Dog”. To register for this novelty dog show please contact Sue Valenton on 07804 640152.

The Fair is also a place to showcase the talents of our local children. Pupils from the four local primary schools and Sunday School are invited to take place in a poster competition to advertise the event and prizes awarded for the most original and colourful entries. One of the highlights of the evening is a display by the members of the Llandaff City C/W Primary School folk dancing group and in recent years, we have been very fortunate to have the support of the Caledonian Scottish Dancers who get us all up and dancing, accompanied by Simon and Sarah, two members of the ceilidh band Uisge ContraBand.

This year, the Rainbow Fair takes place from 6:00 to 8:00pm on Friday 30th June. So please come along and join the fun.

from Llandaff Cathedral Choir sang at the UEFA Champions League dinner in Cardiff Castle. The boys had the opportunity to perform with internationally renowned soprano Katherine Jenkins and Only Men Aloud to a packed room of UEFA officials, representatives from both Real Madrid and Juventus, politicians and other dignitaries.  

The boys had a long day of rehearsals and sound checks with their fellow artists, performing Amazing Grace with Katherine Jenkins and the UEFA Champions League Anthem with all other performers. They had a brief taste of the ‘celebrity’ lifestyle, emerging from the Castle late at night to a throng of photographers, although their feet were kept firmly grounded with the dressing  room being located in the castle dungeons!

The boys had the opportunity to have their photograph taken with the Champions League Trophy and to meet and work with some fantastic musicians in an atmosphere very different to that of the cathedral!A wonderful time was had by all with the boys flying the flag for the musicianship and professionalism of Cathedral Choristers.

The music department of Llandaff Cathedral is excited to announce three Wednesday evening concerts during the summer months of 2017. Two recitals will be given on the 2010/2013 Nicholson Organ in May and June, and in July Llandaff Cathedral Choir will give a concert of choral music.

Stephen Moore, who took up the post of Director of Music here in September 2016, kicks off the series on Wednesday 17 May with an organ recital. Stephen says, “It has been great getting to know the fantastic organ here at the cathedral since I arrived to take up my post. It’s a wonderful instrument – so full of colour – and I hope to be able to show it off to its best advantage in my recital.” Stephen will perform music by Elgar, Bach, Peeters and Vierne.

On Wednesday 7 June we will welcome Simon Bell, Director, Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum of Dean Close Preparatory School. Simon’s career has seen him take up prestigious appointments at Westminster Abbey, Southwell Minster and as Assistant Director of Music at Winchester Cathedral before assuming his present position at Dean Close School and Tewkesbury Abbey. Simon has twice been a semi-finalist in the St Albans International Organ Competition, and won the coveted Limpus Prize in the FRCO diploma examination.

Admission to the two organ recitals on 17 May and 7 June will be free with a retiring collection.

On Wednesday 12 July Llandaff Cathedral Choir will give a concert of choral favourites, including music from throughout the liturgical year. Refreshments with a summer slant will be served at the conclusion of the concert by the Llandaff Cathedral Choir Association. This event will also mark the end of the first full year for the choir under the direction of Stephen Moore, and will be wonderful celebration of the strength of the music department going forward. Accompanying the choir at the Nicholson organ will be David Thomas.

Tickets for the Cathedral Choir concert on 12 July will be priced at £10, £8 (concessions) and £5. These may be purchased in advance from the beginning of June from the Cathedral Office or on the door on the night.

and all those tragically affected by the terror attack there will be firmly in the thoughts and prayers of the Cathedral community here at Llandaff at this sad time.

We pray:

Almighty God, look with compassion on all who have been affected in Manchester’s MEN Arena, on all who now bear the wounds of loss and pain.
May the power of your love bring peace and justice to the innocent, a transformation of conscience for those of wicked intent and harmony between all members of our human family.

Amen.

The Fron Male Voice Choir

The Fron Male Voice Choir celebrate their 70th Anniversary with a Cathedral Concert Tour. The choir have a proud history, they were formed in 1947 to compete in the Llangollen International Eisteddfod and have had success in competitions throughout the UK and Europe. They are however probably better known for their series of 5 CDs under the theme of Voices of the Valley. Their CDs have been awarded Gold and Platinum Disks, and are sold in over 80 countries and tracks appear on 94 compilation CDs worldwide.

Ellen Williams soprano

Ellen graduated with a Masters in Performance from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in 2015. She continues to study on the Opera Course with Suzanne Murphy and Michael Pollock, gratefully supported by the Arts Council of Wales. Ellen has been awarded a Leverhulme scholarship and is a recipient of the Aneurin Davies Award and Elias Singing Prize for Soprano.

Ellen has performed in theatres and concert venues both internationally and across the UK, including Cadogan Hall, Royal Concert Hall Glasgow, Bridgewater Hall, Venue Cymru, The Wales Millennium Centre, and St. David’ Hall.

Tickets £15 Available from:

• Garlands, 9 High Street, Llandaff, Cardiff , CF5 2DX Phone 029 2056 3121
• Bodlon @ Yr Hen Lyfrgell (The Old Library), The Hayes, Cardiff CF10 1BH (Opposite the entrance to St David’s Hall)

• http://www.wegottickets.com/event/393547
• Also available on the door subject to availability