Friday, March 18, 2005
Wales v Ireland Big Screen
If you’re still undecided where to watch the big match tomorrow then you’ll be glad to know that Cardiff Council has teamed up with BBC Wales and the Millennium Stadium to give the many thousands of fans without a ticket a taste of the big match atmosphere and a chance to paint the town red.
The Big Screen is going up on the lawn of City Hall with free public access, catering, bars and toilet facilities provided to make the most of the occasion. The site opens at 11am with a free entertainment programme. The feast of rugby will include highlights of Wales’s triumphs this season and a live screening of the Italy v France game at 1pm, followed by Wales’ bid to land their first Grand Slam in 27 years, which kicks off at 3.30pm. It will provide an ideal atmosphere for families to celebrate a great occasion.
Councillor Nigel Howells, Executive Member for Sport, Leisure and Culture said: "This is a historic day for the city and for Wales in a year of celebration for our centenary and golden anniversary as the capital. With the game well over-subscribed we wanted to give everyone a chance to see the match properly, and indulge in the party atmosphere, just a drop kick away from the action. We’re working in partnership with BBC Wales, the Millennium Stadium and South Wales Police to create what we all hope will be a memorable day. Come on Wales."
Keith Jones, BBC Wales Head of Welsh Programmes, said: "Fans in Cardiff can now join others across the country who have been following Wales in record numbers with the BBC this season. We’ve organised a BBC Big Screen in Cardiff for major rugby occasions before and they have been a great success.
"But, in the past, it has taken weeks of planning. The fact that all the partners have co-operated to arrange this in a matter of days shows our determination to make this a great day for everyone in the capital and across Wales."
Paul Sergeant of the Millennium Stadium said: "We could have sold-out this fixture two or three times over. We will have a packed house of more than 74,000 fans inside the Millennium Stadium willing Wales to win the Grand Slam, and now there will be space for thousands of others to share a special atmosphere and join forces to support their country just a stone’s throw away.
"This is a great idea for the fans and another good example of the way in which the Council, the Stadium, Police and other commercial partners can come together for the good of the game and the sporting public."
The Big Screen is used every year at Cardiff’s Big Weekend when 250,000 people fill City Hall lawn and the surrounding Civic Centre to enjoy three days of music and Europe’s largest funfair.
Chief Superintendent Bob Evans, Divisional Commander, Cardiff Division, South Wales Police said: "Anyone who wishes to enjoy the atmosphere of Cardiff on a match day and is without a ticket, for this tremendous event, should come to the Civic Centre and watch the game on the big screen. Arrive early and by public transport if you can. Do not be tempted to buy any tickets offered to you by touts as there is a good chance you may be refused entry to the Stadium and be subject to an investigation."
The Big Screen is going up on the lawn of City Hall with free public access, catering, bars and toilet facilities provided to make the most of the occasion. The site opens at 11am with a free entertainment programme. The feast of rugby will include highlights of Wales’s triumphs this season and a live screening of the Italy v France game at 1pm, followed by Wales’ bid to land their first Grand Slam in 27 years, which kicks off at 3.30pm. It will provide an ideal atmosphere for families to celebrate a great occasion.
Councillor Nigel Howells, Executive Member for Sport, Leisure and Culture said: "This is a historic day for the city and for Wales in a year of celebration for our centenary and golden anniversary as the capital. With the game well over-subscribed we wanted to give everyone a chance to see the match properly, and indulge in the party atmosphere, just a drop kick away from the action. We’re working in partnership with BBC Wales, the Millennium Stadium and South Wales Police to create what we all hope will be a memorable day. Come on Wales."
Keith Jones, BBC Wales Head of Welsh Programmes, said: "Fans in Cardiff can now join others across the country who have been following Wales in record numbers with the BBC this season. We’ve organised a BBC Big Screen in Cardiff for major rugby occasions before and they have been a great success.
"But, in the past, it has taken weeks of planning. The fact that all the partners have co-operated to arrange this in a matter of days shows our determination to make this a great day for everyone in the capital and across Wales."
Paul Sergeant of the Millennium Stadium said: "We could have sold-out this fixture two or three times over. We will have a packed house of more than 74,000 fans inside the Millennium Stadium willing Wales to win the Grand Slam, and now there will be space for thousands of others to share a special atmosphere and join forces to support their country just a stone’s throw away.
"This is a great idea for the fans and another good example of the way in which the Council, the Stadium, Police and other commercial partners can come together for the good of the game and the sporting public."
The Big Screen is used every year at Cardiff’s Big Weekend when 250,000 people fill City Hall lawn and the surrounding Civic Centre to enjoy three days of music and Europe’s largest funfair.
Chief Superintendent Bob Evans, Divisional Commander, Cardiff Division, South Wales Police said: "Anyone who wishes to enjoy the atmosphere of Cardiff on a match day and is without a ticket, for this tremendous event, should come to the Civic Centre and watch the game on the big screen. Arrive early and by public transport if you can. Do not be tempted to buy any tickets offered to you by touts as there is a good chance you may be refused entry to the Stadium and be subject to an investigation."
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