Merched Chwarel are taking part in the first ever slate festival, at Blaenau Ffestiniog, starting this weekend (14th July), with events all week. The programme looks packed with interesting things to do. We'd love to see you there!
Merched Chwarel will be:
- Taking part in the procession from Llechwedd to Sgwâr Diffwys Square, with the Wales Slate Fanfare this Saturday, (14th July), 1pm ... and then:
- Holding a stall in Sgwâr Diffwys Square from 2pm, where you can contribute stories, do slate rubbings, add to our map and add pieces of slate to art work that will be shown at Storiel in 2019
- Taking part in a drop in Sgwrs a Hanes, collecting and sharing stories and finding out about history with the Slate Museum, National Library and People's Collection Wales between 1 - 5pm on Monday 16th Juy at Llyfrgell Blaenau Library
- Hosting a drop in story-sharing session at CellB on Saturday 21st July, between 1 - 4pm, where you will also be able to see snippets of our work in progress.
Welwch chi yno! Hope to see you there!
For more information see here or the Gwyl Lechi facebook page
Meanwhile, we've been adding to the Merched Chwarel Stories and Gallery on our website: Please take a look! Many thanks to everyone who has contributed so far. We'd love to hear your stories, and/or to show any work (images, film, installation, performances) relating to the "Merched Chwarel" theme!
