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Cambrian News
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Cambrian News
Welsh Government hands National Slate Museum £3.3m for redevelopment
Culture Minister, Jack Sargeant, visited the site recently to meet Amgueddfa Cymru staff and see the ongoing developments. He said: 'As Culture Minister and a proud north Walian, it's been an ideal summer for me –visiting one exciting development or event in the Gogledd after another. The almost-finished, new-look Theatr Clwyd; the National Slate Museum at the beginning of its own transformation journey; the Maes of the National Eisteddfod in Wrexham where I joined tens of thousands of other visitors to celebrate all things Cymraeg and was updated on the progress of the new Football Museum for Wales within Wrexham Museum.
North Wales Live
10 hours ago
- Business
- North Wales Live
Closed Gwynedd attraction under redevelopment receives another £3.3m
A major tourism attraction - currently being redeveloped - has received another significant funding boost. The National Slate Museum in Llanberis has been closed since November last year and will reopen in 2026. It is undergoing a significant upgrade to create a new learning centre, play area, shop and café at the museum, as well as making the whole site more accessible. Today Welsh Government announced an additional £3.3m boost to support the re-development. This brings the Welsh Government's total contribution to the project to £5.8m - with £2.5m previously awarded. On top of this the last Conservative UK Government approved £6.2m from the Levelling-Up fund, part of a wider regeneration bid by Cyngor Gwynedd. In addition the project has had £12m from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. This brings the total investment to £24m - raising expectations of what will be unveiled when the site reopens. As well as paying for the redevelopment funding will also enable the site to continue to develop its role as a living museum by offering training and opportunities for people to learn about and develop traditional heritage skills. The museum has temporarily closed to safely carry out the conservation and renovation work. But Amgueddfa Cymru is taking the museum on the road around local attractions and community events in north Wales and through 'pop up' museums at the Quarry Hospital and Penrhyn Castle. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox Today's announcement consists of an additional £3m plus the award of a £300,000 Communities Facilities Programme grant towards the construction of a new café, Learning and Volunteering Centre and Changing Places facilities. Culture Minister, Jack Sargeant said: 'As Culture Minister and a proud north Walian, it's been an ideal summer for me – visiting one exciting development or event in the Gogledd after another. The almost-finished, new-look Theatr Clwyd; the National Slate Museum at the beginning of its own transformation journey; the Maes of the National Eisteddfod in Wrexham where I joined tens of thousands of other visitors to celebrate all things Cymraeg and was updated on the progress of the new Football Museum for Wales within Wrexham Museum. 'We have increased day-to-day spend on culture by 8.5% this year and tripled investment in venues and sites compared to a decade ago. But our spend on culture goes far beyond this - it is woven into budgets across Welsh Government. 'Our investment in the National Slate Museum today is an excellent example of how this works in practice with £5.5m from my department's budget combined with community regeneration funding to ensure the redeveloped museum offers a world class experience for visitors to the slate landscape of north-west Wales – a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2021.' They added that the Government had allocated over £230m this year to culture and cultural programmes outside of the Culture Minister's portfolio - across departments including education, local government, economy, health, the Welsh language, energy and social justice. This includes funding for familiar and culturally significant projects like the National Music Service, the Urdd, National and Llangollen Eisteddfodau, the summer reading challenge across all libraries in Wales, the investment in our film, TV and live music sectors and high-profile events like Tafwyl and the year-long 2025 Richard Burton Centenary programme.
North Wales Chronicle
5 days ago
- General
- North Wales Chronicle
Welsh language learning in North Wales sees increase
A new partnership between the Welsh Government, the National Eisteddfod, and the National Centre for Learning Welsh has expanded Maes D, the Eisteddfod's dedicated space for learners. Visitors can stop by Caffi Maes D for a paned a sgwrs (cuppa and chat) in Welsh with fellow learners and volunteers. The Welsh Government's Welsh Communities Commission is exploring how to support the growth of Cymraeg in areas where it is less widely spoken. Welsh Language Secretary Mark Drakeford said: "Welsh is our national language and every community has an important role in its future. "The research we are doing will inform future policy development and ensure that communities like Wrexham receive support. "Cymraeg belongs to us all, which is exactly what we're seeing through the growing enthusiasm here. "It's fantastic to see the Eisteddfod celebrated in Wrexham and lots of learners participating in it." The Eisteddfod, which continues until Saturday, offers a wide range of events and activities for people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy and take part in.
Rhyl Journal
5 days ago
- General
- Rhyl Journal
Welsh language learning in North Wales sees increase
A new partnership between the Welsh Government, the National Eisteddfod, and the National Centre for Learning Welsh has expanded Maes D, the Eisteddfod's dedicated space for learners. Visitors can stop by Caffi Maes D for a paned a sgwrs (cuppa and chat) in Welsh with fellow learners and volunteers. The Welsh Government's Welsh Communities Commission is exploring how to support the growth of Cymraeg in areas where it is less widely spoken. Welsh Language Secretary Mark Drakeford said: "Welsh is our national language and every community has an important role in its future. "The research we are doing will inform future policy development and ensure that communities like Wrexham receive support. "Cymraeg belongs to us all, which is exactly what we're seeing through the growing enthusiasm here. "It's fantastic to see the Eisteddfod celebrated in Wrexham and lots of learners participating in it." The Eisteddfod, which continues until Saturday, offers a wide range of events and activities for people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy and take part in.
Leader Live
5 days ago
- General
- Leader Live
Welsh language learning in Wrexham sees record increase
In 2023–24, 640 people finished a Welsh course in the area, representing an 82 per cent increase since 2017–18. Jonathan Lloyd, a staff member at Wrexham University, said: "I use Welsh a lot at work. "For me, it's great because it's important to use the language every day, even if that's for five or ten minutes. "Competing at the Eisteddfod will be such a proud moment for me, not only as a new Welsh speaker, but as a Welshman celebrating our language and culture. "I can't wait to put the Welsh I've learnt over the past year into practice and speak with people on the Maes." Mr Lloyd will compete at the Eisteddfod in Wrexham as part of a recital group, supported by his Dysgu Cymraeg tutors. A new partnership between the Welsh Government, the National Eisteddfod, and the National Centre for Learning Welsh has expanded Maes D, the Eisteddfod's dedicated space for learners. Visitors can stop by Caffi Maes D for a paned a sgwrs (cuppa and chat) in Welsh with fellow learners and volunteers. The Welsh Government's Welsh Communities Commission is exploring how to support the growth of Cymraeg in areas where it is less widely spoken, including Wrexham. READ MORE: Flintshire heating engineer in running to be named top tradesperson in UK and Ireland Welsh Language Secretary Mark Drakeford said: "Welsh is our national language and every community has an important role in its future. "The research we are doing will inform future policy development and ensure that communities like Wrexham receive support. "Cymraeg belongs to us all, which is exactly what we're seeing through the growing enthusiasm here. "It's fantastic to see the Eisteddfod celebrated in Wrexham and lots of learners participating in it." The Eisteddfod, which continues until Saturday, offers a wide range of events and activities for people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy and take part in.
