Family celebrations for St David’s Day February 27, 2011

This year's attractions include traditional Welsh recipes, living history and re-enactment. The FREEMAN OF GWENT - Talks, demos and have-a-go sessions; MEIBION Y DDRAIG ~ SONS OF THE DRAGON - Talks on medieval Welsh archers, with demonstrations. Meet the bowmen and skilled archers of the Owain Glyndwr rebellion; DR STEEL - Works Doctor from Blanaevon Steelworks, meet the mid Victorian surgeon, learn about early anesthetic, surgical supports and industrial diseases! A real laugh a minute. Traditional Welsh Dance displays from local primary schools Welsh craft and producers market. Join Caldicot Brownies in a craft make and take workshop, follow a spring activity trail hunting for clues as you explore this medieval Welsh castle. Welsh Myths & Legends Storytelling. Attend the “Meet the Victorian School Mistress” and learn Welsh phrases and about the struggle to keep Welsh alive when it was outlawed by the English. Listen to music with a Welsh flavour. Ideal Family Entertainment