SPAN
Celf fel newid cymdeithasol yng Nghymru wledig
Arts as social change in rural Wales
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Call Out – Cân Sing Singing Workshop Leader
Cân Sing, Span’s fortnightly singing workshop for all singing abilities is looking for a new singing leader.
Inspiring and connecting rural people, places and communities creatively.
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Shared Worlds – Creative WritingWith Kerry Steed14th July 2021, weekly until 2022A summer series of creative writing workshops for people who have been dealing with grief during the pandemic. -
Span Arts Volunteer SocialFri 13th Aug 2021 13:00Cold BlowAs restrictions are easing we thought it was about time that we got together in person to see how everyone is doing. We are inviting you to join us for a friendly get-together with like minded people and catch up on life.
This event is for registered Span Arts volunteers. But this doesn't mean you cannot join in! Please contact marketing@span-arts.org.uk if you are interested in registering to join our wonderful team! -
Cân Y Ffordd Euraidd/ The Song of the Golden RoadSat 14th Aug 2021 10:00Dyffryn ArmsYour chance to contribute to a community produced radio ballad giving voice to the sounds, speech and songs of an ancient trackway: a route through the Preseli Heartlands. Workshops open to all.
Cân y Ffordd Euraidd / will create a radio ballad in response to the Preseli Heartlands from Crymych to Cwm Gwaun. -
Outdoor Shakespeare: Henry VFri 20th Aug 2021 19:00Lampeter House, near NarberthOutdoor Shakespeare is back! Join us for our annual open-air performance in the beautifully relaxed grounds of Lampeter House, starts 7.00 pm.
Advance booking only - limited spaces available.
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Take part in our Projects
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Remote ChoirWith MolaraA singing project developed in response to the increase in chronic and severe loneliness experienced by older people in Pembrokeshire. -
Art Well/ Celf LlesArt Well is a partnership between SPAN, Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services (PAVS), PAVS Community Connectors, Pembrokeshire County Council and Hywel Dda UHB Research Innovation and Improvement Coordination Hub, aimed at building resilience of isolated individuals / communities in Pembrokeshire through the arts.A pioneering series of projects, in singing, theatre and creative writing to help people in Pembrokeshire whose health and wellbeing has been adversely affected by the pandemic. -
Shared Worlds – Creative WritingWith Kerry SteedA summer series of creative writing workshops for people who have been dealing with grief during the pandemic.
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Arts & Health Pembrokeshire NetworkA new network for arts and health provision in PembrokeshireSPAN has established a new Arts and Health network for Pembrokeshire to build on the growing body of evidence that shows that the arts can play a vital role in transforming communities, tackling loneliness and isolation and improving health and wellbeing. -
Criw CelfArt Master Classes for ChildrenA fantastic opportunity to work alongside professional artists in a series of art master classes. -
Cân y Ffordd Euraidd
Song of the Golden RoadA community produced radio ballad giving voice to the sounds, speech and songs of an ancient trackway: a route through the Preseli Heartlands. Workshops open to all. -
Côr PawbEveryone's Choir - Mass Community ChoirA 70-100 strong mass community choir made up of singers aged 6-96 from the local community. -
Theatr SoffaSPAN's online live streaming community theatre companyTheatr Soffa is a new online community theatre company presenting live-streamed community performances through zoom in both English and Welsh -
Caring ChoirsSinging in care settingsA programme of singing workshops in care settings in Pembrokeshire. -
The Kindness ProjectSPAN's online creative communityAn online creative community for Pembrokeshire, built to showcase your creative ideas to help people feel better.
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Make, Watch & Do
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The BaghdaddiesExclusive Lockdown GigOn the 13th June SPAN joined forces with The Baghdaddies for an exclusive pre-recorded gig! -
Shared Worlds DocumentaryPart of SPAN's COVID response and Pembrokeshire’s Campaign for Kindness -
Eco PrintingWith Kate KekwickLearn how to screen print using all natural materials with illustrator Kate Kekwick. -
Driftwood MonstersWith puppet maker and designer Di FordA fun and easy activity for all the family to enjoy! -
Memortal/CofioTesting how digital technology could be used creatively to increase connectivity and reduce loneliness and isolation.A collaborative research and development project and part of SPAN Digidol -
Make your own instructional videoWith artist and animator Gemma Green-HopeFor all you budding animators out there! -
Black VoicesEurope's finest female a cappella quintetA specially recorded online streamed gig which sees the ensemble back together once more, in a final celebration at the end of Black History Month. Live streamed in October 2020. -
Live at Home with Lowri Evans and Lee MasonSupported by Natalie HolmesAs part of our online at home series of live music Natalie Holmes supports Lowri Evans and Lee Mason in an evening of beautiful acoustic music. -
Paint a lanewith Guy ManningGuy Manning guides a painting demonstration painting the lane as viewed from his front door. A gentle meditation on contrast, tone and shade. The workshop took place on the 16th May 2020. -
Live at Home with Bardd & support from EädythUnique global music fusionUnique global music fusion that takes the audience on a lyrical journey. -
Noson Gartrefol Nadoligaidd SPAN Cosy Christmas Night in!Seeing 2020 out with a look back at all the brilliant things SPAN had achieved in a very tricky year! -
Côr Pawb - Lean on MeSPAN's Community ChoirA virtual choir featuring a few of the members and of Côr Pawb, who took part during Autumn 2020. -
We are not aloneA project with year 5 and 6 pupils in Broad Haven SchoolA short animation for screening at Haverfordwest Lantern Parade - Over the Moon. -
Our Connections With AfricaA project exploring Welsh connections with the continent of Africa. -
Design and make woven patchesWith textile artist Nia LewisCreate unique woven patches for your mending projects or to upcycle garments or interior textiles. -
Marionette puppet bird tutorialWith puppet maker and designer Di FordUsing household materials you will learn to make this happy little chappie and become a puppet maker! -
Make a gift boxWith volunteer Ann MaidmentAs part of our Kindness Project, Show it. Share it.
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