Portmeirion Village Hall Aug 23 [not a concert]

[Libby]

EDIT:
See below here: hwi.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=Concert&thread=6409&page=1#148925

This is NOT a Hayley concert as such.

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From the Caernorfon Denbigh Herald:

www.caernarfonherald.co.uk/caernarfon-county-news/local-caernarfon-news/2012/08/09/opera-singers-to-headline-portmeirion-charity-evening-88817-31580096/

Opera singers to headline Portmeirion charity evening


AN exclusive evening of music with world famous singer Hayley Westenra will be held in the magical setting of Portmeirion Village Hall this month.

The concert, which takes place on August 23 at 7.30pm and features a chance to see opera singer Hayley perform in such an intimate setting, along with musicians Annette Bryn Parri and Dylan Cernyw.

Tickets include a sumptuous three course dinner, with all proceeds going to Wales Air Ambulance.

The evening has been arranged by Welsh opera singer Rhys Meirion to celebrate his walk across Wales to raise money for the Wales Air Ambulance service.

Rhys, who is an ambassador for the charity decided to walk from Swansea to Caernarfon in eight days – a journey of 200 miles – to raise awareness and vital funds for the service (see story on opposite page).

Tickets cost £60 and are available from the Portmeirion ticket office on 01766 772386.

[Richard]

Thanks for finding this, Libby!

I've found some more information here:

www.portmeirion-village.com/content.php?nID=8&ID=315&lID=1

Online booking is available here:

www.portmeiriononline.co.uk/product/CYNGERDD_CERDDWN_YMLAEN_23_AWST_2012/

I've added this event to the schedules as unconfirmed.

Richard

[Dave]

Hi Libby and Richard and everyone,

I have been requested by Hayley's Management to post the following statement. This is not a Hayley comcert as such.

Bandana Management, 10 August 2012

"It has come to our attention that the charity dinner at Portmeirion Village Hall in aid of the Welsh Air Ambulance service on Thursday 23rd August is being advertised in some places as 'An Evening With Hayley Westenra'.

"While Hayley is delighted to support Rhys Merrion's fantastic charity walk and to help raise funds for such a worthy cause by attending the dinner and possibly singing a couple of songs on an informal basis, we would like to make clear this is NOT a Hayley Westenra concert.

"Her official concert will be at the Gwyl Gobaith festival the following day, Friday 24th August.

I will modify the schedules accordingly, would anyone who knows of other places where this has been posted mind updating them accordingly? I've updated the HWI website.

Thanks!

Dave

[martindn]

Thanks Dave.

I have editied spidermans post on Hayleyonline.net (which I believe was the original source of this information.

Martin D

[Libby]

Thanks. The blurb about it is very misleading. Although since they say "a chance" to see her, that could be taken different ways. I blame the article, not spiderman.

So it is a concert, just not a Hayley concert, correct? I'm wondering, though, how is the one on the 24th any different? She's only supposed to do a duet or 2 with Rhys there, so, to me, that isn't necessarily a "Hayley concert" either. The concert in Boston wasn't a Hayley concert either, and people could still go. I'm just a bit confused...

[Richard]

Hello Dave!

The online information was certainly misleading here. Thanks for updating the schedules, and I see you've removed my post on our Facebook page too.

This tweet from Portmeirion dated 2 August is the likely source:

Richard

[Dave]

Thanks for that Martin D, and yes Libby the problem seems to have been the report in Caernarfon & Denbigh Herald, who seem to have misunderstood the situation.

Yes it's a concert but not a Hayley concert as such, I couldn't fit any more than I did into the thread title though! It looks like she will be singing a couple of songs there "on an informal basis" so I assume that this is not 100% guaranteed but that seems to be the intention, and we know Hayley has her official concert in another part of North Wales on the following day.

Bandana just wanted to make sure that Hayley fans (who might buy tickets and travel a long way) understood the situation and I think that was very helpful of them, so many thanks to Valerie.

Of course, some of our older members may wish to visit Portmeirion for other reasons...



www.portmeirion-village.com/content.php?nID=116&lID=1

Cheers,
Number 6
err... Dave

[postscript]

Hi everyone.

Have been keeping in touch through facebook and twitter as nothing much is happening but I'm still around.

Just wanted to take the opportunity of saying a "thank you" to Bandana for the effort to keep us informed.

Peter S.

[Martin]

Aug 9, 2012 20:21:30 GMT Libby said:

From the Caernorfon Denbigh Herald:

The concert, which takes place on August 23 at 7.30pm and features a chance to see opera singer Hayley perform in such an intimate setting, along with musicians Annette Bryn Parri and Dylan Cernyw.

Perhaps Hayley will sing that well known operatic aria "Pokarekare Ana"?

Martin

[martindn]

Although we were very close, Portmierion is one place we didn't check out on out visit to Wales last week. We heard they don't allow dogs unless they are Guide Dogs.

Now, I know a lady who might be prepared to conduct a promise ceremony with our Dixie, but she wasn't with us. And then I don't know where you could get a uniform for a dog....

Martin D

[Jillian]

Hi all,

This rather interesting article from 'This is South Wales' appears to be implying that Hayley herself is actually doing the walk?? i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif To they have their wires crossed or is Hayley really about to turn action woman on us? The article seems to contradict itself in various places...

Though, the website provided: www.cerddwnymlaen.com appears to confirm that Hayley will only be singing.

www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/Stars-aid-Air-Ambulance-fundraising-trek/story-16719449-detail/story.html

Stars out to aid Air Ambulance fundraising trek

Thursday, August 16, 2012

South Wales Evening Post

FAMOUS faces have been enlisted to make sure an epic charity event really takes off when it starts in Swansea.

Welsh opera singer Rhys Meirion persuaded X-Factor star Lucie Jones and international classical singer Hayley Westenra to take part in a Herculean walk to raise funds for Wales Air Ambulance.

The 200-mile walk sets out from Swansea Airport — the home of one of the charity's three life-saving helicopters — tomorrow with the walkers covering 25 miles a day until they reach their destination 200 miles away in North Wales.

As well as the three singers and their team of fundraisers the walk will be supported by Air Ambulance pilots and paramedics, and TV and sporting celebrities including Glynneath's Max Boyce.

The Wales Air Ambulance runs three helicopters in Wales. It costs £6 million a year and, as it receives no Government or Lottery funding, relies entirely on public donations.

A spokeswoman said: "The walkers will travel through Swansea city centre and up the Neath Valley into Mid Wales to visit the second helicopter base in Welshpool on Tuesday.

"From Mid Wales, they will tackle the remote terrain of North Wales before reaching their final destination of Caernarfon Airport, home of the charity's third helicopter.

"Lucie Jones, who will be walking part of the way, and Hayley Westenra, will be giving rare, informal performances to help raise extra cash for the helicopter charity. Lucie will perform at the Royal Oak Hotel in Welshpool next Tuesday, while Hayley will sing in Portmeirion on Thursday.

Max Boyce will do his bit with a concert at the Ty Newydd Country Hotel in Hirwaun tomorrow night, along with Glynneath Male Voice Choir.

The spokeswoman added: "A special website has been set up — www.cerddwnymlaen.com — which includes details of the route the walkers will be taking, details of guests walkers, evening events planned to coincide with the walk, and most importantly information about how to donate."

Meanwhile the charity has had a £10,000 boost from former Lord Mayor of London Sir David Lewis, who lives in Carmarthen- shire.

Sir David, of Pumsaint, donated the proceeds of his book Family Histories and Community Life in North Carmarthenshire.

[Libby]

LOL, a Herculean walk! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

[Richard]

Hello Jillian and Libby!

I believe Hayley is only attending the fundraising dinner at Portmeirion Village Hall. I doubt if she'll need much persuading to sing a few songs.

Richard

[martindn]

I don't think that says that Hayley is doing any walking. In any case it would be hard work in those skyscraper shoes she favours!

Martin D

[Libby]

Aug 17, 2012 7:40:16 GMT Richard said:

Hello Jillian and Libby!

I believe Hayley is only attending the fundraising dinner at Portmeirion Village Hall. I doubt if she'll need much persuading to sing a few songs.

Richard

I was only commenting on their comment about the Herculean walk... not that I thought Hayley would actually be doing it... but they did say she would be taking part. But I didn't believe them.