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Kickstart your 2025 and join SPAN at our New Year’s Arty Party for freelance creatives in West Wales. The Arty Party returns to give your creative career a New Year boost. Join SPAN Arts for its New Year’s Arty Party on the 15th of January, a networking event designed for freelancers in the creative arts community of West Wales. Join us for a relaxed evening where local artists, creatives, and freelancers can connect, share ideas, and explore opportunities for collaboration. It is also a wonderful place to learn how you can get involved in SPAN Arts’ exciting projects in the year ahead and find out more about our other artist support events like The Green Room Sessions. Whether you are looking to expand your network, find new projects to collaborate on, or simply want to see what SPAN has in store for the upcoming year, this is the perfect chance to get involved. Join us for an exciting evening at SPAN’s New Year Arty Party from 5pm until 8pm on Wednesday the 15th of January and enjoy snacks, drinks and good company. It is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow creatives, share ideas for the year ahead, and learn […]

With special guests Ar Ôl Tri and Aled Wyn Davies, SPAN and Menter Iaith Sir Benfro invite you to a festive evening of carols and music. SPAN and Menter Iaith Sir Benfro present the return of the much  loved Advent Concert for 2024. With spectacular special guests Ar Ôl Tri and Aled Wyn Davies, join us for an evening of joy and merriment to mark the start of the festive period. Join on a crisp winters evening in Pisga Chapel for a beautiful night of music. Our lovely community choir Côr Pawb will be there to serenade you from 4:30 when doors open, before the concert starts at 5pm. The evening will be a Welsh Language event, but all are warmly welcome to attend and enjoy the festive atmosphere, carols, and music in this Welsh celebration of the winter season. Tickets are available to book now via the SPAN arts website with a full price ticket at £12 and concession at £10. We recommend booking in advance for this very popular event. Any remaining tickets will be available at the door on the night. For more information call 01834 869323, visit span-arts.org.uk or conact info@span-arts. Event Details Deadline for postal

Step Back in Time at Dydd Gŵyl y Nadolig: A Celebration of Welsh Christmas Traditions Immerse yourself in the magic of traditional Welsh Festivities at Dydd Gŵyl Nadolig. Held on 21st December Located around The Town Moor in Narberth, this festive celebration invites you to experience the warmth, music, and customs of old Wales as we gather to rekindle the spirit of the season. Let the spirit of Dydd Gŵyl Nadolig envelop you as we celebrate the richness of Welsh culture, the joy of the holiday season, and the beauty of shared traditions. We look forward to welcoming you to an event where past and present come together to create something truly magical. WORKSHOPS: For those who enjoy hands-on activities, the day offers a range of creative workshop sessions. Join Hannah Darby in crafting natural wreaths using fragrant evergreens and winter berries, or get involved with Evangeline Morris and Samara van Rijswijk as they lead a workshop in making handprinted Christmas decorations. There will also be gingerbread man decorating and a treasure hunt for young adventurers, adding even more festive fun. Storytelling sessions will be woven into the day, sharing tales that capture the magic of Welsh folklore and holiday

Deadline extended! Call Out: Chef/Cook/Catering Team for the Singing Feast at SPAN’s Narberth A cappella Festival 2025 Event: Singing Feast at Narberth A cappella Festival 2025Date: Friday, 7th March 2025Location: Narberth Scout Hut, Pembrokeshire Extended deadline: 31 December 2024 We have extended our deadline for this call out! This is your opportunity to apply to be a part of the Narberth A Capella Festival 2025. About the Role: SPAN Arts is seeking a talented chef, cook, or catering team to create and deliver a series of tasting plates for our Singing Feast, the opening event of Narberth A cappella Festival 2025. This unique 2-hour event will feature a blend of feasting and singing workshops, requiring a variety of tasting plates for 50 guests. The menu should include a minimum of four courses, with options for sharing plates and individual servings, while accommodating dietary requirements. Responsibilities: Design and prepare a series of tasting plates for 50 guests. Ensure dietary requirements are met. Coordinate the preparation and service of food, ideally preparing off-site and finalizing on-site. Utilize the kitchen facilities at Narberth Scout Hut, which includes ample worktop space but limited cooking equipment. Basic crockery and cutlery will be provided. About NAVF and

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