The Caulkheads are calling the tunes for a barn dance at Gurnard Old School Meadow. A local band plays on the Cockleton Lane site, with a hog roast and vegetarian food alongside the dancing. At this kind of evening, catching up with neighbours counts for as much as the music. The licensed bar is cash only. Bring money for drinks and don’t count on paying by card. Check with the organiser whether food will be available and whether it costs extra.
Doors open at 6.30pm on Saturday 3 October and the dance starts at 7pm. The public notice gives no finishing time. Tickets are £12.50 for anyone 16 or over and £7 for children aged 5 to 15, sold through Grow Gurnard’s online shop and the local outlets the organiser lists. If you’re bringing under-fives, read the ticket terms first, and check there’s still space before you set off. It’s a meadow. Wear shoes that can handle grass, and bring a warm layer for after dark.
If you want local music but not another seated concert, pick this one. The band is there to get people moving. The announcement says nothing about a wet-weather plan or parking, so ask if either matters to you. The Facebook listing and the ticket shop have the organiser’s current instructions. Sort out your way home before you go, because Gurnard has fewer late transport options than Newport or Ryde.