GU23 Area Guide

If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! Your local Cardiff choir is run by singer/pianist Paul Mansford. We are the local community choir with the national reputation - join the Cardiff Rock Choir and experience the singing phenomenon that Will Smith described as 'Fantastic'. Whilst retaining our community spirit, we come together en masse for national and regional events, giving our members unrivalled performance opportunities and experiences beyond compare, ranging from trips to perform at Eurodisney to our local music, food and fireworks festivals! Rock Choir offers the chance to sing pop, rock and Motown songs together in a comfortable, unauditioned way. There are 10+ rehearsals a term and any commitment you make fit easily around the main holiday times in the year. We are looking forward to hearing from you and it's easy to contact us by phone, email or directly book your FREE singing taster session at rockchoir.com/join. Here is a quote about our choir - 'It is what gets me through the week. Rock Choir is real and should be available on the NHS.' - Sue (Rock Choir Member) Rock Choir is a winner of the Red Ribbon 'Big Heart' Award [https://rockchoir.com/awards-achievements/]. and holds 1 former and 2 current Guinness World Records. The choir is also credited with single handedly starting the contemporary choir movement.

Reverend Richard Coles is the only British vicar to have had a number-one hit single and to have appeared as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing - a claim which seems unlikely to be matched any time soon. He is also a Sunday Times bestselling author, Twitter phenomenon and enormously loved broadcaster. Sex, drugs, pop stardom, religious epiphany; love, a dream job, and the madness of grief. Some or all of this may come out as Richard lifts the lid on a life truly and truthfully lived. An intimate evening with a unique national treasure embarking on a first full national tour because he's done pretty much everything else a person can do. Seen and heard on BBC Radio 4’s Saturday Live, Would I Lie To You?, Have I Got News For You & QI, Reverend Richard Coles is often described as Britain’s most famous vicar

Katherine Ryan is a Canadian stand-up comedian, actress, writer and presenter who has gained prominence in the UK. As a speaker, she is sought-after for her ability to engage and entertain audiences while dissecting the intricacies of dating, mental health, and life.

Anything Goes…Let yourself go! This show is about as much fun as you can legally have on stage

Wow, brace yourself for an incredible journey at Wisley Gardens! With 240 acres of stunning flora to discover, you're in for a treat! Get ready to admire the breathtaking Jellicoe Canal, boasting a mesmerizing water lily collection. Don't miss the Bowes-Lyon Rose Garden, it's truly phenomenal. Be prepared to be blown away by the beauty of rhododendrons, camellias, magnolias, and hydrangeas at Battleston Hill. And the Glasshouse will leave you spellbound with its unique collection of exotic plants from around the globe! Are you ready to witness the best of nature? Wisley Gardens is waiting for you. Get your tickets now to RHS Garden Wisley!

Welcome on board HMS Pinafore, flagship of Her Majestys Royal Navy - the perfect place to mock such stalwart institutions as Government, patriotism and even the Great British Class system! No wonder Queen Victoria said of the original production in 1878: We are NOT amused! Josephine, the captains daughter, is in love with Ralph, a common sailor. But her social-climbing father insists that she is to marry Sir Joseph Porter, First Lord of the Admiralty whose roving eye has already noticed her. The young lovers are caught as they elope from the ship and Ralph is locked in the ships dungeon. Can revelations made by Buttercup, the dockside vendor, enable everyone to marry their true hearts loves? Full to the gunwales with sharp dialogue and catchy tunes, this timeless comic opera is performed outdoors by a cast of 6 outstanding performers on a spectacular nautical set, using Sullivans full score. Running time (approx): 2hr (inc 20 minute interval) Suitable for all ages. Bring your own seating/rug, suitable clothing and a picnic Only assistance dogs are permitted. Venue is wheelchair accessible.