Join in for June at Cardiff Bay

4th May 2010

Visitors to Cardiff Bay will be spoilt for choice this summer as it plays host to four events inviting you to ‘Join in for June’. From the historic Scott Memorial celebration to an energetic Outdoor Action Show, at the new location of the International Sports Village, the FREE events will be sure to entertain all ages!

Pont y Werin Opens

In June the 140 metre bridge will open to the general public and provide a brand new link for pedestrians and cyclists to cross between Penarth and the International Sports Village. The design incorporates a 20 metre opening section to allow river traffic to pass, and it provides the final link completing the Bay Edge Walkway and cycle route and connecting Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.

12 to 15 - June Scott Centenary Celebrations

The Scott Society have organised a variety of activities celebrating Captain Scott & his Antarctic Exhibition. From the Tall Ship Stavros S Niarchos, which will open to the public in Roath Dock, to a guest lecture in Cardiff University by Sir Ranulph Fiennes the events promise to educate and entertain. Find out more here.

19 & 20 June - Outdoor Action Show

With a new location at the International Sports Village experience a range of exciting activities and watch demonstrations from climbing to white water rafting, at Cardiff International White Water. Why not try THE most popular and sociable of all our water sports, White Water Rafting ranging from the thrills and spills to the gentler float trip, we have it all. Find out more here.

Find out more about the Cardiff International White Water Centre, and see the BBC's reporter Mike Bushell giving it a go, here.

26 June - National Armed Forces Day

Show your support for the final event in the June calendar and join in for National Armed Forces Day. It will be full of ceremony, commemoration excitement and most importantly will give you an opportunity to honor the forces past, present and future. Find out more here.

Councillor Nigel Howells, Executive Member for Sport, Leisure & Culture said: The Bay’s event calendar for June is bigger and better than ever before and demonstrates our commitment to developing the unique events offer each year.

The opening of Cardiff International White Water (CIWW) this year has given us the opportunity to move the already popular Outdoor Action Show across to the International Sports Village site, allowing us to utilise this world class sport and leisure facility. CIWW has helped realise the Councils aim to deliver an International Sports Village, not only available to Cardiff residents but offering national and international appeal: putting the Welsh capital firmly on the map. 

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