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Robin Ince: The Universe and The Neurodiverse – An Evening of Stories, Poetry & Music  What if being “a bit weird” is actually completely normal? What if sharing our internal struggles is a sign of strength rather than weakness? Award-winning comedian, broadcaster, and author Robin Ince has spent over 30 years entertaining audiences on stage and radio, including the acclaimed The Infinite Monkey Cage on BBC Radio 4. But behind the laughter, Robin wrestled with self-doubt, anxiety, and the challenges of ADHD—challenges that he has transformed into creative fuel for his new show. Join us for The Universe and The Neurodiverse, an evening of heartfelt stories, poetry, and humor, where Robin explores mental health, creativity, and what it means to embrace our uniqueness. Adding to the magic is live music from singer-songwriter Rachel Taylor-Beales, whose soulful blend of Americana, alt-folk, blues, and jazz beautifully complements the evening’s themes. 📅 Date: Saturday 25th January 2025 ⏰ Time: 7:30 PM (Approx. 2 hours, including Q&A) 🎟 Tickets: £10 / £8.50 concessions Location: Scout Hut Narberth This is an event not to be missed—grab your tickets now and join us for a night that celebrates the beauty of being yourself.  

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

Theatr Soffa is back! Immerse yourself in a new story from the comfort of your home!  Are you ready to connect, create, and perform—all from the comfort of your own home? Theatr Soffa, our online community theatre company, invites individuals from across Pembrokeshire to join us for an inspiring 12-week creative journey. Perfect for anyone who may feel isolated or simply wants to try something new, Theatr Soffa offers an opportunity to connect with others, develop new skills, and create something extraordinary together. Key Details 📅 Dates: Thursdays, 9th January – 27th March 2025⏰ Time: 7:00–9:00 PM (via Zoom)📍 Where: Your Sofa! What’s Involved? Over 12 weeks, participants will work together to bring a play to life, learning acting and technical skills along the way. No experience? No problem! The project is open to everyone, and we’ll provide technical support if needed. Directed by Bethan Morgan and Mabel Mckeown, the journey will culminate in a recorded presentation of the play—a chance to showcase your hard work, creativity, and collaboration. Why Join? Be part of an exciting, supportive community. Explore your creativity and build confidence. Connect with like-minded people from the comfort of home. Sign Up Today! Don’t miss your chance to

Call for Artists: Transform Shipping Containers with Prendergast Community School SPAN Arts is seeking a talented artist with experience in large-scale painting projects to collaborate with pupils at Prendergast Community School, Haverfordwest. This exciting project will transform two shipping containers—used as a Bocs Bwyd and a Pre-loved Clothes Shop—into vibrant works of art, co-created with the pupils. Project Details Design Workshop: 1 day in January 2025 (in-school session) Outdoor Painting Days: 5 days in early March 2025 (with pupils) Planning & Preparation: 1 day Fee: £250/day (£1,750 total) plus travel expenses Materials: Separate budget provided What We’re Looking For An experienced artist who enjoys working collaboratively with young people, inspiring creativity, and bringing large-scale ideas to life. How to Apply Send the following to production@span-arts.org.uk by 5pm, Thursday 12th December: A cover letter (max 1 side of A4) outlining your relevant experience. Your CV. Images or links to examples of your work. Alternatively, you can submit a 5-minute audio or video recording with the same information. All applicants must have an up-to-date DBS check. We’ll acknowledge all applications, and if you have any questions, feel free to contact us at the above email address or call 01834 869323. Join us

We’re Looking for an Arts Facilitator for February Half Term 2025!  Are you a passionate arts facilitator with experience working with young people? We’re seeking someone to lead inspiring, creative workshops for Young Carers during February Half Term 2025. About the Workshops The aim is to create a safe, supportive space where young people aged 11–17 can relax, connect with others, and explore their creativity. These hands-on workshops will help build confidence, encourage self-expression, and foster new friendships. We are open to any art form—from visual arts to performance, music, or crafts. SPAN Arts has a wide range of materials available for facilitators to use. Key Details Workshop Dates: 24th – 28th February 2025 Times: 11am – 4pm Location: SPAN Arts, Towns Moor Road, Narberth Participants: Young Carers, aged 11–17 Fees and Submission Details Fee: £250 per workshop day (inclusive of travel and expenses) Facilitators may lead one or more full-day workshops during the week. Submission Deadline: 12th January 2025 If you thrive on creating engaging, fun environments for young people and want to make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please send your CV, a short cover letter detailing your experience, and examples of

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

After the positive response to the SPAN’s Arty Party events for creative Freelancers, we were delighted to launch the Green Room Sessions, a new series of workshops offering West Wales based creative freelancers access to professional development sessions. Continuing on from the success of The Art of Fundraising, the next session will be The Art of Marketing. The Green Room sessions are a series of artist focussed workshops run by the SPAN team looking at a range of professional skills that offer insight into a variety of areas from fundraising to promotion. Join us for the second session in the series, The Art of Marketing, lead by Samara Van Rijswijk and Evangeline Morris. Both working on the Marketing team at SPAN as well as being practicing Artists, they have extensive knowledge of the tools and tricks you can use to develop a professional and practical marketing style as a freelance creative and boost your visibility. Join them for this session to learn about the key aspects of self-promotion including website development, mail outs and social media, as well as information on free tools to help you make your story memorable. Join us on Monday the 11th November from 6pm until 8pm at

We are thrilled to announce that SPAN Arts has been shortlisted for the prestigious Welsh Charity Awards 2024 in the Use of the Welsh Language category! These awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of charities, community groups, and volunteers across Wales, and we are honored to be recognized for our efforts in promoting and using the Welsh language in all aspects of our work.   The Welsh Charity Awards, organized by the Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA), shine a spotlight on organizations that are making a positive difference in their communities. From grassroots initiatives to large-scale campaigns, the awards recognize the remarkable impact of those working to improve the lives of people in Wales. Being shortlisted for this award reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting the Welsh language, and we are grateful to our team and community for helping keep it a central part of our events, outreach, and artistic efforts. The awards ceremony will take place on 25 November 2024, and we are looking forward to celebrating with our fellow finalists. To follow our journey and the excitement of the event, join us on social media using #WelshCharityAwards and #GwobrauElusennauCymru.

Launch the Lights! – All you need to know All you need to know about the Haverfordwest lantern Parade 2024 from Lantern Collection to Times, Road closures and more. SPAN Arts invites you to join us for the return of the Lantern parade on the 26th of October . Funded by the UK Government, we are thrilled to be bringing back this beloved event to Haverfordwest for 2024. With the community’s choice of theme, that after a close vote saw local artist Harriet Davies selected with her Boat Lantern to lead this year’s procession, we invite you all to share in the making of individual lanterns and to join us at the final parade. The Haverfordwest Lantern Parade 2024 will involve the whole community and schools from each ward, with an estimated 500 people carrying lanterns and around 2000 people gathering to watch across the route and join the parade. A giant boat lantern and a Samba band will lead the parade, Cor Pawb choir will be singing in Castle Square and it will end with a fire performance in the Skate Park, by the Pembrokeshire Fire Spinners. Launch the Lights! Date: Saturday October 26  Time: Lantern bearers gather from 5pm, Parade sets off

The Narberth planters.

The Lantern parade aims to bring the people of Haverfordwest and Pembrokeshire together, igniting the vibrant spirit of the local area. This will be a collective creation, shaped by the community’s ideas, energy, and artistic flair.

Cân Sing is a bi-monthly singing group for all abilities which celebrates the uplifting benefits of singing.   The group has been meeting for many years, with new additions along the way. It’s perfect if you are looking to sing regularly in a pressure-free environment, or whether you fancy dropping in for a sing every so often. The pace of the teaching is easily accessible to all, with no time restraints.  Vocal practitioner Molara guides the group through an exploratory celebration of singing, focusing on strengthening the voice, overcoming some of the physical and emotional barriers to singing openly and freely, and above all, singing for enjoyment.  The repertoire is varied with songs from Georgia, Ghana, Zimbabwe, and Hawaii with a few shanties and some pop thrown in for good measure.  The project has provided vital support and connection and helped to improve people’s wellbeing at this most difficult time. Singers have found the experience “Stimulating, connecting and heart-warming” with “with just the right mix of warm-up, chat and song.”   Date: Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, except Bank Holidays, with a break over August  Time: 7pm – 9pm  Location: The SPAN Arts building, Town Moor, Narberth, SA67 7AG 

We Move is a youth-led project for Black children and young people across West Wales to come together, connect, and make a positive change in the world through social action. Events and Activities We Move Surf Day Saturday 22nd July Poppet Sands A day of surf lessons and fun led by Kwame Salam. Script and storytelling with Phil Okwedy and Rose Thorn. Tuesday 22nd August The Barn, Iet Goch, SA34 0YP Join us for a day of storytelling, drama, improvisation and script writing with Phil Okwedy and Rose Thorn. 10am to 12pm 4 to 10 years old 1.30pm to 6pm 11 to 18 years old Black History 365 national launch at St. Fagans Museum Saturday 30th September St Fagans National History Museum, Michaelston Road, Cardiff CF5 6XB Join us on a trip to Black History 365 national launch at St. Fagans Museum, Cardiff (details TBC) West Wales Black History 365 launch party 2 – 9pm, Saturday 7th October Small World Theatre, Bath House Road, Cardigan SA43 1JY 2pm: Official launch of Atinuke’s book Black British History: Q&A with author and illustrator, performances by the We Move group, face painting, book signing. 4pm: Launch of Llwy Gariad Too, the next cookery