THOUSANDS attended the 10th Raglan Festival, which took place over the course of the weekend.

Around 3,000 people flocked to the village for the three-day event, which was held in the Beaufort Hotel, the Crown and the Baptist Chapel and included free children’s workshops and performances from a hosts of acts and bands.

Among the acts to have performed over the weekend were Ted Jevans, Wylde Bird Seed, Bluesie Susie, Frank Hennessey, Frost at Midnight, Loungin’ About and Torfaen Music Centre’s Gospel Choir.

The festival launched on Friday with an afternoon of musical entertainment at Raglan Primary School’s annual concert, which was led by headmaster Jeremy Piper.

It marked one of the final events to be held at the school before it relocates to a new building in September.

Penny Jones, councillor for Raglan, attended the school concert on Friday and believes the festival has become a key event in the community calendar.

She said: “Whatever your taste, the festival appeals to everyone, whether it’s rock music in the Crown or Caribbean music in the chapel.

“It’s a well run festival and everyone in the community gets involved. It’s a spirited local event.

“Raglan is a lovely place and I’m very proud to be a part of it. I'm already looking forward to next year."