Disability Arts Cymru Appoints New Director
It is with great delight that Disability Arts Cymru has appointed Ruth Gould (MBE) as its new Director. Hailing from Liverpool, Ruth has been working in the disability arts sector since the mid 90’s, mostly known for her pioneering work as Director of the award winning DaDaFest. Ruth is eager to bring her years of experience to the role, but…
The Big MaDCaff Project is happening
MaDCaff is going National, and we want you to get involved We are very pleased to announce that our MaDCaff project, which has been running successfully in and around Ceredigion for 5 years, is about to go National with the help of funding from the WCVA’s Volunteering in Wales grant. MaDCaff is a pop-up café style open mic event showcasing…
Accessible Screenings
Just a reminder for you. Audio Described cinema & DVD. Check out this web site for audio described cinema screenings: http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/ad.html Latest audio described DVD releases: http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/ad.dvd.html Sub-titled cinema Check out this web site for sub-titled screenings: http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/now.showing.html Find your local cinema, bookmark the page, check it every Friday for the latest shows!
Ty Cerdd
19/20 CoDI Buddies Opportunity Following the success of its inaugural season, Tŷ Cerdd announces the artists call for 19/20 CoDI Buddies, the initiative that forges links between Welsh composers and performing groups/societies. This year, three composers and three performing groups from the Tŷ Cerdd Network (sign up for free here) will be partnered through the programme, with each pair being…
Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre
Trustees Wanted Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre is looking for three Trustees to join our enthusiastic and dedicated Board of Trustees in December 2019. The Board is made up of nine Trustees appointed by the Grange, and five appointed by the Borough and Community Councils. We meet quarterly as a Board plus one AGM, with staff and Trustees meeting throughout the…
Theatr Iolo
I Wish I Was A Mountain Created at the egg Incubator. Co-Produced by the egg and Travelling Light Theatre Company. Presented on tour in Wales by Theatr Iolo On the day of the famous annual fair, the town of Faldum receives an unexpected visit. A wanderer offers to grant a wish to anyone who wants one. Before long, the city…
Exercise For All – Event
Could Community Activities Help With Mental Challenges? How does having a physical disability affect mental health? Could social prescription help as much as formal therapies and pharmaceuticals? Come join the debate and try a free taster session of mindfulness, music creation or art therapy Friday 8th November Insole Court, Llandaff, Cardiff, CF5 2LN 9.30am – 12.30pm Book your free ticket…
The Romani Cultural and Arts Company – Training
An Insider’s Guide to Working with Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Communities Training Day Date: Tuesday 17th December 2019 (9.30 AM – 5:00 PM) Venue: First Space Chapter Arts Centre, Market Rd, Cardiff CF5 1QE Admission: The cost for the day (including light refreshments and lunch) is £162.29 per delegate, if you book before the Tuesday 3rd December 2019 and £183.85 per delegate if…
Gods and Kings On Tour
A Four in Four Co-production with The Riverfront, Newport Touring across Wales in October – November 2019 Co-directed by Paul Whittaker and Tamsin Griffiths Newport, Riverfront Wed 9th Oct 7.45 pm Thur 10th 1pm & 7 pm Fri 11th 7.45 pm Galeri, Caernarfon Wed 16th Oct 7.30 pm Aberystwyth Arts Centre Thur 17th Oct 7.45 pm Ffwrnes, Llanelli Fri 18th…
Hijinx and National Theatre Wales
Mission Control lands at Wales’ most iconic landmark Tickets are now on sale for National Theatre Wales and Hijinx Unity Festival’s Mission Control – a brand-new production to be staged in the heart of the Welsh capital, at one of Wales’ greatest landmarks, the Principality Stadium. Mission Control runs from 22 – 24 November 2019 at The Principality Stadium, Cardiff. Tickets…
Children in Need Funding
Small Grants Round Open for Spring 2020 Charities and not-for-profit organisations that work with disadvantaged youngsters can now apply for grants of up to £10,000 per year for up to three years from the BBC Children in Need Small Grants programme. The programme funds projects that address issues facing children and young people of 18 years and under, including abuse…
Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS)
Mini Volunteering Event on Thursday 17th October 11am – 1:00pm at Penarth Library There will be a variety of organisations attending to showcase their projects and recruit volunteers; as well as ourselves to provide further information on the hundreds of volunteering opportunities we promote. This is a fantastic opportunity for people to find out about volunteering and the organisations work and…