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Leader Live
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Wrexham care home residents make decorations for Eisteddfod
With just days to go before the National Eisteddfod arrives in the city, art club members from Pendine Park's Bryn Bella home have created colourful giant heart decorations and 50 metres of bunting. Their handmade work will help decorate the entrance to the Maes at Is-y-coed, where the festival will take place from August 2 to 9. Mario Kreft MBE, owner of Pendine Park, said: "Wrexham is rightly proud to be the host of this year's National Eisteddfod and we are equally proud to be supporting the event. "It is one of the biggest cultural festivals in the world and all eyes will definitely be on Wrexham in August. "It's fantastic to think that the decorations made by our brilliant amateur artists at Bryn Bella will be adding even more joy to the occasion. "Well done to them all." Tony Ithell putting finishing touches on the giant heart centrepiece with Artist in Residence Sarah Edwards (Image: Rick Matthews) Pendine Park is marking its 40th anniversary this year and is sponsoring one of the main choir competitions at the Eisteddfod. The decorations are part of the care organisation's wider support for the event. Great work from Lynn Kelly (Image: Rick Matthews) Sarah Edwards, Pendine Park's consultant artist in residence, led the workshops where residents crafted the bunting and decorations featuring heart motifs and the word Croeso. She said: "Our residents have themselves made about 20 metres of bunting and we've also had some fabric bunting made by our soft furnishing team. "I designed the main pattern and our art club enthusiasts have added their own individual touches to them." Artist in residence Sarah Edwards having a laugh with resident Wendy Powell during the session (Image: Rick Matthews) Resident Tony Ithell contributed two large heart decorations. Mr Ithell said: "I started by painting the white background first then overlaying the colours onto it. "It's taken me about four days in all, but it's been worth it." Mark Cartwright puts the finishing touches to a dragon (Rick Matthews)Each heart is around three feet tall and will be displayed at the entrance to the festival. Ms Edwards praised the effort and creativity shown by residents and activity coordinators. She said: "They have worked really hard on this, as we all determined to give the National Eisteddfod visitors a really big welcome to our home turf." The bunting includes simple designs with green-outlined hearts and red centres on a white background. Carole Ball, a resident and keen artist, said: "It's a simple design but it's surprisingly effective." Gareth Bellis pleased with his bunting creations. (Image: Rick Matthews) She also contributed a traditional Welsh dragon design. Ms Ball said: "We've naturally been using a lot of red, green and white in our paintings as those are the national colours of Wales. "It's always good to know that our artwork will go on show and be seen by the wider public." READ MORE: Lesley Griffiths MS for Wrexham looks ahead to the National Eisteddfod Other residents, including George Ullman and Wendy Powell, also took part in the project. Ms Powell decorated the word Croeso with music-themed motifs using coloured pencils. This year's honorary Eisteddfod president is Mark Lewis Jones, the acclaimed actor from Rhosllannerchrugog. The event's first schedule of competitions and activities is now available on the Eisteddfod's website, with more details to be released.
Cambrian News
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Cambrian News
Aberystwyth choirs raise thousands for WaterAid with bandstand performance
Organised by Susie Ennals, the group sang six songs in Aberystwyth bandstand. They were Croeso by Pauline Down, Wake up by Nick Prater, Iqhude, a traditional sound from South Africa in Zulu, Make of yourself an offering, composed by Justin Epstein with harmonies arranged by Ruth Gordon, Ynys Enlli, by Esyllt Harker, and A single drop of rain, by Dave Camlin.
South Wales Argus
04-06-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Community Croeso event in Llanhilleth Miners' Institute
Organised by Community Foundation Wales in partnership with Business in the Community Cymru, the latest Croeso event will take place at Llanhilleth Miners' Institute on Monday, June 16. The free event aims to strengthen connections between community groups, businesses and charities, offering practical advice and opportunities for collaboration. Judi Rhys, chair of Community Foundation Wales, said: "Croeso is about bringing people together to explore how we can work in partnership to strengthen communities. "For businesses, it's also an opportunity to discover how we can support your social responsibility goals – whether that's through targeted giving, connecting with local causes, or developing meaningful and impactful local partnerships. "We're excited to host Croeso at Llanhilleth Miners' Institute to shine a spotlight on the brilliant work happening locally, and have real conversations about what more we can all do, together." Speakers will include Ms Rhys, Tracy Rees (Wales director at Business in the Community Cymru), Walter May (founder and CEO of Global Welsh), Kevin Phillips (CEO of Cymru Creations), Peredur Owen Griffiths MS for South Wales East, and Cllr Helen Cunningham of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council. Representatives from the Coalfields Regeneration Trust, National Lottery Community Fund, and Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations (GAVO) will also be on hand to offer one-to-one support. One example of community impact to be shared at the event is Cymru Creations, a not-for-profit based in Tredegar that delivers media and history projects for young people. Mr Phillips said: "The young people we've worked with now have a better understanding of anti-social behaviour. "They have explored various points of view within these short films and have gained empathy for victims of anti-social behaviour and the larger impacts such behaviour can have. "We ensured young people were at the heart of decision making which in turn means they have more pride in the work they are creating, as it's wholly their own." Community Foundation Wales is also the 2025 charity partner of the year for Global Welsh.
