Music festival to be held in memory of young Powys boy

Powys County Times

03-07-2025

A Powys music festival is set to return in memory of a young boy from the area.
The newly named Festival on Ronnie Street will take place in Caersws, on Saturday, July 26, in honour of Ronnie Jones, who died in November 2021 at just 15 months old.
Born with complex needs, Ronnie received care at Hope House Children's Hospice before his death, and the festival will raise funds for the charity.
The event will be hosted at Seasons Café and will mark what would have been Ronnie's fifth birthday.
His parents, Alice and Lewis Jones, who live in Newtown, have held similar celebrations each year since his death to keep his memory alive.
Mrs Jones said: "Ronnie Street is a play on Sesame Street as Ronnie loved Elmo, he was his favourite.
"The parties have been a lovely way to bring friends, family and community together to celebrate Ronnie's life and remember him.
"It's important for Dougie and Mina to know about the big brother they never had the chance to meet, and this party and festival is the best way for them to hear all about him in a fun way.
"Every time we drive past Seasons now, they ask if it's time for Ronnie's birthday."
She added that the family will be taking a short break from organising the event after this year.
Mrs Jones said: "We do have to announce that will be having a bit of a break after this event to focus on some other things, but we will be back in the future.
"Make sure you come and enjoy this celebration with us as it will be the last one for a little bit."
The festival will feature live music, family entertainment, tractors and supercars, animals, stalls, a wellbeing tent, food, and drink.
Entry is £5 for adults, £2 for children over four, and free for under-fours.
Tickets will be available on the gate.
Mrs Jones thanked the businesses and sponsors who have supported the event.
She said: "We have been blown away by generous businesses and supporters who have offered their time and commitment to help us."
Hope House fundraiser Bekki Fardoe also thanked the family.
She said: "Thank you to Alice and Lewis for all their hard work putting on the last few Party at Ronnie Street's and now the Festival on Ronnie Street.
"Their fun days have already raised so much money to support children with life-threatening conditions and their families.