Santa Appeal Every year, CVB raise funds and raise the profile of our scheme to help children in Powys who are under the Powys Children Services umbrella. Each Year the community are so generous, the toys are delivered to Brecon Childrens Services. Father Christmas In Crickhowell Crickhowell Volunteer Bureau were asked to take over the running of Father Christmas in Crickhowell in 2022. We wanted to make it a community event. Approaching businesses, The Rotary and the local schools to participate. Father Christmas arrived by Fire Engine accompanied by The Dragon Band - with members of Rotary and local police directing traffic. Annual Duck Race During the Duck Race we host a number of stalls for the public to enjoy, from Hook a Duck, Human Fruit Machine, Plant Stall thought to have a go at Archery and a dog show. All the money raised from stall sales goes straight back into the community via the Volunteer Bureau. Last year this equated to over £2000. In addition we receive 50% of the ticket sales from Crickhowell Rotary club ( for those sales where CVB has been marked as the purchaser's chosen charity).