Frederick J Fredericks
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Frederick J Fredericks was a free one day event which took place in the Brecon Beacons National Park on 30th October, 2011 as part of Powys Arts Month. The event comprised an artist-led journey on foot, to caves at Craig y Cilau National Nature Reserve. The event included installations, performances, readings and improvised music. The project’s title is derived from 18th Century graffiti in the caves by Frederick J Fredericks.
Artists, Poets and Performers included:
- Susan Adams (Installation)
- Stefhan Caddick (Installation)
- Morag Colquhoun (Installation)
- Lyndon Davies (Poetry Performance)
- John Goodby (Poetry Performance)
- Penny Hallas
- Graham Hartill (Poetry Performance)
- Anthony Mellors (Poetry Performance)
- Chris Nurse (Installation)
- Gillian Stevens (Performance)
- Team Sports (Matthew Lovett, Jimmy Ottley, Ian Watson) (Performance)
- Scott Thurston (Poetry Performance)
- Christopher Twigg (Poetry Performance)
- Tessa Waite (Installation)
Video Documentation by Nic Finch, Stills by Phil Martin
Please look at the Route Map for the locations of installations and performances.
Itinerary (times are approximate)
- 11.00 Guided walk (route 1) leaves Llangattock
- 1.00 Poetry Performance (point 2) and music by
Gillian Stevens (point 3) - 3.00 Performance by Team Sports in the entrance to
Egwlys Faen cave (point 5) - 4.00 Event Ends
On the day there were two different walks to the caves.
- Route A. This is a guided walk of approx 3km (one way) over rugged terrain, with steep climbs. It is suitable for energetic walkers. All are welcome. Please meet in the park opposite the Horse Shoe Inn in Llangattock at 11am (NP8 1PA). Parking is available in the streets around the park.You will be expected to find your own way back from the caves at Eglwys Faen. If you are returning to Llangattock by foot after dark (sunset is at 4.30pm), we would advise walking down the road rather than following the route marked on the map, due to the rough, steep track along the edge of the forestry plantation.
Route 1 takes in all the installations and performances. - Route B This route is approx 1.5km (one way) on a disused tramway. It is mainly level with some uneven ground. This route starts in Darren Car Park above Pant-y-Rhiw. Please see the Route Map for details.
Please Note: This route is unguided and Does Not take in all the performances or installations.
This event was a free event funded as part of Arts Month Xtra with the generous support of the Countryside Council for Wales.
Route Map
Please download and print out the Route Map for this event.
Image by Ian Watson