Posts by Hywel Bevan
Crickhowell Rotary Club – Crickhowell High School Young Interviewer Competition
Crickhowell Rotary hosted its annual Young Interviewer competition on Friday 5th of December. This year’s interviewee was Professor Lyndol Roper, the prestigious Regis Chair at Oxford University. Guided by their teacher, Harry Bowsher, the pupils delivered impressive interviews, posing thoughtful, probing questions that showcased both their curiosity and confidence. The range and depth of the…
Read MoreCrickhowell High School Visits the Rockfield Studios
Crickhowell High School visits Rockfield Studios Feedback on the visit provided by the staff of Crickhowell High School “Thanks to the generosity of Stephen Parry, the Rotary Club of Crickhowell and Rockfield Studios, our AS/A2 classes and band members from year 11 had an amazing trip out last week when they were given a guided…
Read MoreCrickhowell Rotary Annual Young Musician Competition 2025
During October we held our annual Young Musician Competition at Crickhowell High School showcasing the remarkable talent and dedication of the pupils. The event featured both instrumental and vocal sections, each filled with outstanding performances that highlighted the musical diversity within the school. Under the expert guidance of Vicky Callow, Head of Music, pupils delivered…
Read MoreCrickhowell Rotary Annual Youth Speaks Competition
We were delighted to hold our annual Youth Speaks Competition at Crickhowell High School during November 2025. This event is designed to help develop pupils essential presentation and debating skills for their future working lives. Competitors were assessed on clear enunciation, confident yet relaxed delivery, strong posture and stance, as well as their ability to…
Read MoreCrickhowell Rotary Club Annual Duck Race
Welcome to Crickhowell’s most quackery fundraising tradition – the Annual Duck Race. Since 1990 our bright yellow plastic ducks have been bravely battling the currents of the river Usk to help raise funds for Rotary charities. What started as a fun community event has grown into a beloved local institution – complete with stalls, BBQs,…
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