Gwefus
Gwefus was founded by Llinos Griffin in 2014 to bring all of her work experiences together and combine the local and the international. (Gwefus means ‘lips’ in Welsh!) Online Welsh language learning sessions Translation Community and creative projects
Kamalagita Hughes – Bridgend
The project piloted intergenerational storytelling workshops that encouraged bilingualism and enjoyment of the Welsh language with a variety of groups. It used storytelling performances, creative workshops and translanguage techniques to build participants’ confidence in using and enjoying the Welsh they already had, while developing new vocabulary, with a particular focus on parents, learners and those […]
Hammad Rind – Cardiff
The aim of Lleisiau Grangetown (Voices of Grangetown) is to promote Welsh-language literary activities in Grangetown, one of the most diverse and deprived areas of Wales. Activities will include Welsh Open Mic events, book clubs and creative writing courses. The overall vision of the project is to bring the Welsh language to the community in […]
Carys Hedd – Pembrokeshire
Esgyn (Lift) is a project that will stitch our ‘Codi Canu’ singing community together with creative textile work in North Pembrokeshire. This will be done by recreating the Betgwn, part of the traditional Welsh costume to be worn in performances such as Y Mari Lwyd. The project will also consult with the communities what they […]
Prosiect Esgyn, Llais y Lle
Esgyn is a community project that brings together sewing and Welsh singing to strengthen cultural identity and everyday use of the language. Led by Carys-Hedd, it invites participants across Cardigan and north Pembrokeshire to collaboratively recreate the traditional Betgwn jacket—each in their own style—through guided workshops using meaningful and locally sourced materials. Alongside this, the […]
Esgyn
Esgyn is a community project that brings together sewing and Welsh singing to strengthen cultural identity and everyday use of the language. Led by Carys-Hedd, it invites participants across Cardigan and north Pembrokeshire to collaboratively recreate the traditional Betgwn jacket—each in their own style—through guided workshops using meaningful and locally sourced materials. Alongside this, the […]
Rhian Anderson – Caerphilly
Celf yn y Caffi are creative arts sessions that bring people from the Aber Valley together with the aim of promoting the use of the Welsh language. It will be aimed at all levels and abilities, including those with no previous experience but interest and curiosity about the Welsh language. Here’s a bit about […]
Storiel, the Museum of Gwynedd
Situated in Bnagor, Storiel is a gallery and museum that brings together social history collections from across north Wales, with particular emphasis on Gwynedd. The aim of Gwynedd Museums Service is to collect, care for, preserve, exhibit and interpret galleries/items based on the unique history and character of Gwynedd and ensure that these collections inspire […]
Pam Common Art Collective
We are an artist-run organisation which works at a grassroots level to support an ecosystem of inclusive artistic activity in East Cardiff. We work with broadcast, print, growing, cooking and eating with artists and communities.
Rhwyd
Rhwyd is a network that supports community initiatives to secure the place of the Welsh language as they carry out community work and economic regeneration.
Kumbukumbu
Discover the rich tapestry of Black Welsh histories and culture. Kumbukumbu exists to celebrate, preserve, and share the rich histories and vibrant culture of Black Welsh communities. Through our comprehensive collections and community engagement, we ensure that these important stories are not only remembered but continue to inspire and educate future generations.
Somewhere Over The Bay Bro
Somewhere Over the Bay Bro is a story about community, family, loss and connection. This a story of a woman who left her community of Tiger Bay in 1945 and returns today to find herself still welcome. The play delves into the death of community through the mourning of her father and explores what it […]
CEREDIGION
Get the hell out of here. That’s what most young people brought up in rural communities want to do. Or so the popular media story goes.. The short film CEREDIGION questions that lazy narrative. Talking to those about to go as well as some who’ve been and come back the film marks the end of […]
Wês Glei
1919 Race Riots Walking Tour
We are delighted to invite you to the latest bilingual walk about race riots on Saturday 25th October, 2025. Over 100 years ago, Cardiff saw the worst riots in the history of Britain, with at least three dead- and many more deported to the British Empire. Muhammad Abdullah was just 20 years old when he […]
Hydref GwyrddNi
15/10/25 – 31/10/25 Come and join with an autumn of fun! Hydref GwyrddNi is a calendar of events for everyone who wants to celebrate and take part in local, community climate action. What’s taking place as part of Hydref GwyrddNi? Visit our Events page to see what’s coming up next
The Coal Beneath our Feet, the Wind Above our Heads
Valleys Cymunedoli Cymoedd: A Valleys Story
Defending the Right to Protest Research- Palestine and Solidarity in England and Wales: Online event to launch our research report
Insaafi have been researching the use of Prevent and safeguarding powers by the State over the last 18 months looking at both England and Wales in the context of Palestine solidarity. As part of this we have been talking to young people at encampments, lecturers at Universities and family members of the Filton 24 whose […]
Insaafi
Insaafi means justice and fairness in Arabic, Urdu and Hindi. Insaafi is an umbrella arts organisation with its roots in Grangetown, Cardiff, and Wandsworth, London. With over 40 years of experience, we continue our legacy with a forward-thinking approach encompassing social justice, policy, arts and heritage.
GWYDDGig 2025
Gwyddgig is a new Welsh Community Festival in Yr Wyddgrug which is a cultural and artistic celebration with live music, workshops for families and young people, sessions suitable for learners and more. So we extend an invitation to you to join in the buzz on Daniel Owen Square on 12th July 2025 – all this […]
Haf GwyrddNi (Summer)
19/07/2025 – 03/08/2025 Come and join with a summer of fun! 19/07/2025 – 03/08/2025 Haf GwyrddNi is a calendar of events for everyone who wants to celebrate and take part in local, community climate action. Here are some of the events that are taking place – more to come soon! Gŵyl Gardd Wyllt – […]
Cymunedoli
People Speak Up
PeopleSpeakUp is a social, mental-health, arts, health and wellbeing charity. We connect communities through storytelling, spoken word, creative writing and participatory arts. We offer workshops, training, events, volunteering and conversations.
Vicki – Volunteer at Gerddi Ffrancon
Meet Vicki, a dedicated volunteer at Dyffryn Ogwen’s community gardens for over 4 years. She’s now improving her professional skills through the Gardinser Pro course by Growing Connections. Are you part of GwyrddNi’s climate action projects? Is there a course that would help you to improve your skills? Get in touch to find out how […]
Journeying Towards a Greener Future in Pen Llŷn!
Last week, guided by Discover Llŷn, people tried out electric bikes on an exciting journey from Botwnnog to the stunning gardens and orchard of Plas yn Rhiw. It was a memorable day for everyone – especially when the group saw a hare just a few feet away! Most were inspired to join the Pen Llŷn […]
We’re inspired by the energy and ideas of young people!
Here are the children of YSGOL Foel Gron, Mynytho learning where fossil fuel comes from. As part of GwyrddNi’s climate workshops, the children also took part in a climate and nature quiz, created artwork showing the future they would like to live in, and came to learn more about what the greenhouse effect is. […]
Ysgolion Creadigol GwyrddNi – Ysgol Dyffryn Ogwen
The children of Ysgol Dyffryn Ogwen were very busy preparing for the Bethesda Carnival to deliver a message to the adults about what kind of future they want. Using art and theatre, Manon Prysor and Angharad Beech have been working with year 7 and 8 pupils to create something powerful. Video coming soon of the […]
People Speak Up – Who we are and what we do!
A film to celebrate who we are and what we do, thank you to our community, partners and James @StoriCymru lets keep telling our story!! www.peoplespeakup.co.uk
The Lesbian Renaissance Quiz with Exes & O’s
Tickets 19:00 | 20/02/25 EXES & O’S AND THE QUEER EMPORIUM TEAM UP! Quizmaster Sophie from Exes & O’s will take you through what has been dubbed The Lesbian Renaissance via a quiz! There will be teams, prizes, community, hopefully laughs and more! Tickets are limited so we recommend buying them as soon as possible! […]
Lansiad: Cymry. Balch. Ifanc.
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Creu Cymru
Creu Cymru champions Wales’ vibrant sector of performing arts; connecting people, audiences and communities. Our membership forms a collaborative network; with a strengthened and unified voice that we project and advocate on behalf of to public governing bodies, ensuring vital industry representation and influencing positive change. Creu Cymru supports venues, companies and individuals in progressive […]
Resilience IWD25
Expect nothing but the best from our selection of women’s poetry, storytelling, song writing and rabble rousing. You’ll be amazed, surprised, astonished and quite possibly flabbergasted. But definitely entertained. IWD 25 (+2 days) Join us on 10/03/25 at 5pm on Zoom. Sign up here. Artists: TBA BSL: Cathryn McShane
Queer Rural Wales
‘Queer’ has many meanings: some negative, some positive, some offensive, some quite loaded and some of great importance to people’s identities. That is partly the point of the term ‘Queer.’ There is no one definition, which is central to the idea of queerness – to defy definition. To consider the ‘Queer rural’ is to of […]
Wynnes
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Llais y Lle 3
REGISTER HERE This is the third Llais y Lle fund. To date, 29 individuals across Cymru have joined us on a journey of discovery … How can we place Cymraeg and culture Cymreig at the centre of community creativity while encouraging ownership and use of it? The fund aims to develop the creative use of […]
Bleak Fabulous x Jukebox Collective – St Davids Campaign
Launch St Davids Day campaign re-imagining traditional Welsh costume. Launching on 24th Feb in celebration of St Davids Day (1st March 2025), Jukebox Collective and Bleak Fabulous take over Cardiff in an outdoor and digital campaign reimagining traditional Welsh costume, envisioned through the creative lens of Jukebox Academy. The collaborative project led by Creative Director Charlotte James […]
BWTCH
Tickets 15/03/25, 19:30 – late Bwtch Saturdays are back with host Sara Huws! Judges to be announced! After a smash sell-out show on Pride Weekend 2024, we’re back with our talent show style competition to find the next Butch of the Ball! Time to show off your butch talents and skills, whether that’s changing a […]
Queerly Beloved: Queer Square Mile
Tickets The Queer Emporium’s light-hearted book club! Hosted by Wren, this month the group will be discussing Queer Square Mile ed. by Kirsti Bohata, Mihangel Morgan and Huw Osborne! In general, the title of the book we’re reading will be announced a month in advance, we’ll all read the book over the course of the […]
The LGBTQ+ History Tour of Cardiff
Tickets 14:00 | 9th March 2025 | The Queer Emporium Join The Queer Emporium for The LGBTQ+ History Tour of Cardiff! In the company of one of our wonderful tour guides, you’ll depart from The Queer Emporium on a 90 minute tour around the city centre discovering current and historical sites. We recommend dressing appropriately […]
Parti Coctêls Eden
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Queer Parents Morning
Tickets 8 March 2025, 9:30am Come hang out at TQE to meet other queer parents and families just like yours! Feel free to bring your kids for a chat over coffee before the shop opens. This is a free event! We’re proud to provide a space for the community to grow. At the present moment, […]
The LGBTQ+ History Tour of Cardiff
Tickets 14:00 | 16th March 2025 | The Queer Emporium Join The Queer Emporium for The LGBTQ+ History Tour of Cardiff! In the company of one of our wonderful tour guides, you’ll depart from The Queer Emporium on a 90 minute tour around the city centre discovering current and historical sites. We recommend dressing appropriately […]
Lez Write March
Tickets 18:30 | 19th March 2025 Lez Write is a beginner-friendly writing workshop for lesbian and lesbian-adjacent people in and around Cardiff. We facilitate a sapphic, TINBI (Trans, Intersex, Non-Binary-Inclusive) space for people to engage with, reflect on and practise their writing. Sharpen your pencils and join us at The Queer Emporium each month. This […]
Queer Coding
Tickets 18/03/25, 19:00 – 22:00 Discover the basics of game development in this beginner-friendly workshop! No experience needed—just bring a laptop, and we’ll guide you step-by-step through programming fundamentals and game creation. Using the accessible, open-source Godot engine, you’ll build a solid foundation through hands-on activities and gain core skills in game making. Not sure […]
Pride & Pen
Tickets 17/03/25, 6:30pm The second of our four part poetry writing workshop! Facilitated by poet, playwright and writer, Leo Drayton, come to The Queer Emporium every month to learn and, well… workshop your poetry under his guidance! Whether you’re starting out, want to edit work you’ve previously written or just… workshop ideas, come along! Those […]
Wine & Whisky Night
Tickets AFTER A SELLING OUT SO QUICKLY IN FEBRUARY, EXES & O’S AND THE QUEER EMPORIUM TEAM UP TO BRING BACK THE LESBIAN RENAISSANCE QUIZ! Quizmaster Sophie from Exes & O’s will take you through what has been dubbed The Lesbian Renaissance via a quiz! There will be teams, prizes, community, hopefully laughs and more! […]
The Lesbian Renaissance Quiz with Exes & O’s
Tickets AFTER A SELLING OUT SO QUICKLY IN FEBRUARY, EXES & O’S AND THE QUEER EMPORIUM TEAM UP TO BRING BACK THE LESBIAN RENAISSANCE QUIZ! Quizmaster Sophie from Exes & O’s will take you through what has been dubbed The Lesbian Renaissance via a quiz! There will be teams, prizes, community, hopefully laughs and more! […]