October 16th-20th 2024
Come and experience Art, Literature and Music at the Neath Arts Festival.
Hydref 16eg-20fed 2024
Dewch i brofi Celf, Llenyddiaeth a Cherddoriaeth yng Ngŵyl Gelfyddydau Castell-nedd.
Events based in venues in the town of Neath will include Art exhibitions by two of Neath's most well-known artists, Will Roberts and Andrew Vicari, with art masterclasses, over the five-day festival, demonstrated and delivered by local Welsh artists. Discover and learn about the beauty of the stained glass in one of Neath's hidden treasures, St. Thomas' church. View art produced by local art groups. Submit your own work in the Call for Art based on The Wizard of Oz and 'There's No Place Like Home'.
Based on the same theme of ‘belonging’ or ‘cynefin’, listen to Welsh authors and poets talk about their love-hate relationship with their own home towns and what they mean to them. Enjoy the wealth of stories, rugby or otherwise, TV and Radio presenter Alun Wyn Bevan will be sharing. Remind yourself of some of your favourite 100 Welsh tunes, when TV presenter and Radio DJ Huw Stephens discusses his new book and analyses the highlights of the careers of the most important recording artists that Wales has ever produced, singing in English or Welsh - favourites such as Tom Jones, Shirley Bassey, Dafydd Iwan, Max Boyce, Manic Street Preachers, Super Furry Animals, and Adwaith.
Let your children look forward to readings and activities organised in conjunction with festival partner, Neath Port Talbot Library Service, with a pre-school art and craft session in Welsh, delivered by Menter Iaith.
Musical events include performances by a string quartet, brass quintet, mixed and male voice choirs, local bands playing 60s favourites and traditional and current Welsh music.
We look forward to seeing you at the festival!
Cynhelir digwyddiadau mewn amryw o leoliadau ar draws Castell-nedd yn cynnwys arddangosfeydd celf gan ddau o artistiaid mwyaf adnabyddus y dref, Will Roberts ac Andrew Vicari, gyda dosbarthiadau meistr celf, ac arddangosfeydd eraill gan artistiaid Cymreig lleol. Darganfyddwch a dysgwch am harddwch gwydr lliw un o drysorau cudd Castell-nedd, eglwys St. Thomas. Dewch i weld celf a gynhyrchwyd gan grwpiau celf lleol. Cyflwynwch eich gwaith eich hun yn seiliedig ar The Wizard of Oz a 'There's No Place Like Home' ar gyfer arddangosfa arbennig.
Yn seiliedig ar yr un thema, gwrandewch ar awduron a beirdd o Gymru yn siarad am eu perthynas cariad-casineb â’u trefi genedigol a’r hyn y maent yn ei olygu iddyn nhw. Mwynhewch y cyfoeth o straeon bydd y cyflwynydd teledu a radio Alun Wyn Bevan yn rhannu. Atgoffwch eich hun am rai o’ch hoff 100 record Cymreig, pan fydd y cyflwynydd teledu a’r DJ radio Huw Stephens yn darllen o’i lyfr newydd 100 Records, sy’n dadansoddi uchafbwyntiau gyrfaoedd yr artistiaid recordio pwysicaf y mae Cymru erioed wedi’u cynhyrchu – ffefrynnau fel Tom Jones, Shirley Bassey, Dafydd Iwan, Max Boyce, Manic Street Preachers, Super Furry Animals, ac Adwaith.
Bydd eich plant yn mwynhau darlleniadau a gweithgareddau a drefnir gan bartner yr ŵyl, Gwasanaeth Llyfrgelloedd Castell-nedd Port Talbot, gyda sesiwn celf a chrefft oed cyn-ysgol yn y Gymraeg, a gyflwynir gan Menter Iaith Castell-nedd Port Talbot.
Mae digwyddiadau cerddorol yn cynnwys perfformiadau gan bedwarawd llinynnol, pumawd pres, corau meibion a chymysg, bandiau lleol yn chwarae ffefrynnau’r 60au a cherddoriaeth Gymreig draddodiadol a chyfredol.
Edrychwn ymlaen at eich gweld yn yr ŵyl!
Wednesday 16th October | Dydd Mercher 16eg Hydref
THE WIZARD OF OZ EXHIBITION
Wednesday 16th October
Dydd Mercher 16eg Hydref
10am
Queen Street Gallery
Oriel Stryd y Frenhines
Price: Free
ART EXHIBITION: MIKE JONES RETROSPECTIVE
Wednesday 16th October
Dydd Mercher 16eg Hydref
10am
Studio 40
Price: Free
We are delighted to exhibit work from renowned Welsh artist Mike Jones who sadly passed away in 2022.
Mike Jones is well know for his depiction of Welsh landscapes and people and he mainly worked from his studio in the Swansea Valley.
Mae’n bleser gennym arddangos gwaith gan yr artist Cymreig enwog Mike Jones a fu farw yn anffodus yn 2022.
Mae Mike Jones yn adnabyddus am ei bortread o dirluniau a phobl Cymru a bu’n gweithio’n bennaf o’i stiwdio yng Nghwm Tawe.
Alun Wyn Bevan
Come and enjoy a wealth of stories, rugby or otherwise, being shared by Alun Wyn Bevan, author, broadcaster, commentator and ex-referee for Welsh rugby.
Dewch i fwynhau wledd o straeon , rygbi neu fel arall, gyda Alun Wyn Bevan, awdur, darlledwr, sylwebydd a chyn - dyfarnwr rygbi Cymru.
Performances by The Ospreys Choir and Atsain
Musical entertainment with the Ospreys Supporters Choir and Atsain.
The Ospreys supporters choir are people who love rugby, support the Ospreys Rugby team and enjoy singing. They come from all walks of life and all live in OSPREYLIA.
Atsain (the Welsh word for ‘Echo’ ) are a bilingual acoustic band that originated from members of the Ospreys Supporters Choir. The Neath based band play a range of popular musical covers from the 60s onwards as well as some original songs, with their harmonies adding to the audience experience.
Adloniant cerddorol i ddilyn gyda Chor Cefnogwyr y Gweilch a’r band acwstig o Gastell Nedd - Atsain.
Ni yw cefnogwyr y Gweilch sy’n canu - Cor y Gweilch Rydyn yn bobl sy’n dwli ar rygbi, cefnogi tim rygbi Y Gweilch ac yn mwynhau canu. Rydyn yn dod o bob cefndir ond ‘dyn ni i gyd yn byw yn OSPREYLIA.
Band dwyieithog yw Atsain a darddodd o Gor cefnogwyr y Gweilch. Mae’r band acwstig o Gastell Nedd yn chwarae amrywiaeth o gerddoriaeth boblogaidd o’r 60au ymlaen ynghyd a chaneuon gwreiddiol . Mae eu harmoniau yn ychwanegu at brofiad y gynulleidfa.
Thursday 17th October | Dydd Iau 17eg Hydref
THE WIZARD OF OZ EXHIBITION
Thursday 17th October
Dydd Iau 17eg Hydref
10am
Queen Street Gallery
Oriel Stryd y Frenhines
Price: Free
Gelli Printing Workshop. Mixed media artist Lesley Dearn will introduce this quick, playful method of mono-printing with gel plates, suitable for complete beginners and experienced artists alike. Gel Printing is a wonderful way to create unique images without the need for traditional drawing or print-making skills.
Bydd yr artist cyfrwng cymysg Lesley Dearn yn cyflwyno’r dull cyflym, chwaraeus hwn o brintio mono gyda phlatiau gel, yn addas ar gyfer dechreuwyr pur yn ogystal ag artistiaid profiadol. Mae Printio Gel yn ffordd wych o greu delweddau unigryw heb yr angen am sgiliau paentio traddodiadol neu sgiliau printio.
ART EXHIBITION: LOCAL ART GROUPS
Thursday 17th October
Dydd Iau 17eg Hydref
10am
Community Centre, Orchard Street
Canolfan Gymunedol
Price: Free
Exhibition: Neath Through Time: From Roman Sandal to Ruby Slipper
Thursday 17th October
Dydd Iau 17eg Hydref
11am-4pm
Mayor's Room, Town Hall
Neuadd Y Dref
Price: Donations Welcome
Have you ever thought what it would be like to ‘put yourself in someone else’s shoes?'
Well, now you can. For in this exhibition, we explore the immensely long history of Neath, from the Ice Age to the Modern Day, through the eyes, clothes and shoes of the people who have lived here throughout the ages.
This exhibition has been written and curated by local writer and history enthusiast, Jordan Brinkworth, who is also the Editor of Art Etcetera Magazine; a publication that covers a range of artists, crafters, etc. each month.
Ydych chi erioed wedi meddwl sut brofiad fyddai 'rhoi eich hun yn esgidiau rhywun arall?
Wel, nawr gallwch chi. Oherwydd yn yr arddangosfa hon, rydym yn archwilio hanes hynod hir Castell-nedd, o Oes yr Iâ i'r Dydd Modern, trwy lygaid, dillad ac esgidiau'r bobl sydd wedi byw yma ar hyd yr oesoedd.
SIAN ROBERTS TALKS ABOUT HER FATHER, NEATH ARTIST, WILL ROBERTS
Thursday 17th October
Dydd Iau 17eg Hydref
11am-3pm
St David's Church
Eglwys Dewi Sant
Price: Donations Welcome
Will Roberts was one of the leading Welsh artists of the 20th century. With his friend and fellow artist Kyffin Williams, his works dominated the art scene from the 1950s until his death in 2000. His well-known charcoal drawings can be seen in St. David’s Church, Neath, where he lived most of his life. He was known and loved by everyone in the town.
Following Sian Roberts’ talk, there is the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful Paul and Friends string quartet. They will play a variety of light classics in the background, as you wander around appreciating the art in the splendor of St. David's church. This is a lunchtime recital of around 30 mins.
Roedd Will Roberts yn un o arlunwyr blaenllaw yr ugeinfed ganrif. Ynghyd a’i gyfaill a chyfoeswr Kyffin Williams, roedd ei waith yn dominyddu’r byd celf o’r 1950au nes ei farwolaeth yn 2000. Mae’n bosib i weld ei luniau siarcol yn Eglwys Dewi Sant, Castell Nedd, lle bu’n byw am y rhan fwyaf o’i oes. Roedd yn adnabyddus ac yn uchel ei barch gan bawb yn y dref.
Yn dilyn sgwrs Sian Roberts, bydd cyfle i fwynhau sain hyfryd Pedwarawd Llinynnol
ART EXHIBITION: ANDREW VICARI
Thursday 17th October
Dydd Iau 17eg Hydref
11am-3pm
St Thomas's Church
Eglwys Thomas Sant
Price: Donations Welcome
A special exhibition of Andrew Vicari's original artwork that has been made possible by the kind loan of paintings owned by Andrew Vicari's family, will take place in St. Thomas Church.
Andrew was a student at the Slade School of Art and later went on to establish himself as one of the most successful artists of his time, concentrating on commissioned portrait paintings. His other themes included middle-eastern paintings and those influenced by his Welsh roots.
Arddangosfa arbennig o waith wreiddiol Andrew Vicari.
Buodd Andrew yn fyfyriwr yn Ysgol Gelf Slade a wnaeth e sefydlu ei hun fel un o’r arlunwyr mwyaf llwyddiannus ei oes gan ganolbwyntio ar bortreadau wedi’u comisiynu. Themau eraill yn ei waith ydy lluniau o’r dwyrain canol a’r rhai y dylanwadwyd arnynt gan ei wreiddiau Cymreig.
NEATH HISTORIAN ROBERT KING
Thursday 17th October
Dydd Iau 17eg Hydref
1pm
Neath Town Hall
Neuadd Y Dref Castell-Nedd
Price: Donations Welcome
Robert King is the author of several books relating to the Neath area. Before retirement Robert worked for Neath Port Talbot Lifelong Learning Service and has been delivering talks on all aspects of Neath for many years. Since 2009 he has been conducting Ghost and History walks around the town. He was also involved in seeking a posthumous pardon for Richard Lewis (aka Dic Penderyn) and is the author of 'Shot at Dawn: The Fifteen Welshmen Executed by the British Army in the First World War'. Robert will tell how some of the streets in Neath got their names.
Hanesydd ac awdur Robert King yn adrodd siwt mae rhai o strydoedd Castell-nedd wedi’u henwi ar ôl trigolion arwyddocaol y dref. Mae Robert King yn awdur ar nifer o lyfrau yn ymwneud a’r ardal. Cyn ei ymddeoliad gweithiodd am Gyngor Sir Castell-nedd Port Talbot yn yr adran gwasanaethau dysgu gydol oes. Mae wedi bod yn traddodi sgyrsiau ar bob agwedd o Castell-nedd am flynyddoedd. Ers 2009, mae wedi arwain teithiau o gwmpas y dref yn olrhain straeon ysbrydion ac hanes. Bu’n ymwneud â cheisio cael pardwn ar ôl marwolaeth dros Richard Lewis (aka) Dic Penderyn ac mae’n awdur 'Shot at Dawn: The Fifteen Welshmen Executed by the British Army in the First World War'. Bydd Robert yn adrodd siwt y cafodd rhai strydoedd Castell-nedd eu henwau.
POETS: ALEX WHARTON & CASI WYN
Thursday 17th October
Dydd Iau 17eg Hydref
4.15pm
Neath Library
Llyfrgell Castell-Nedd
Price: Free
Alex Wharton (the Children’s Laureate) and Casi Wyn (a former Children’s Laureate) give a lively performance of their poetry in English and Welsh. Suitable for people of all ages. In partnership with NPT Library Services. A bilingual event.
Alex Wharton is an award-winning writer and poet. Daydreams and Jellybeans is a National Poetry Day recommended read and was shortlisted for Wales Book Of The Year 2021. Red Sky At Night: A Poet’s Delight was published by Firefly Press in 2024.
Casi Wyn is a familiar face in Wales and beyond as a singer and songwriter. Many of her songs are regularly played on radio stations across the UK. In 2021 she published two musical books for children, Tonnau Cariad and Dawns y Ceirw.
Bydd Alex Wharton (Children’s Laureate Wales) a Casi Wyn (Bardd Plant Cymru ‘21-’23) yn darllen eu Gwaith yn y Gymraeg a’r Saesneg. Digwyddiad sy’n addas I bawb. Mewn partneriaeth â Gwasanaethau Llyfrgell CNPT. Digwyddiad dwyieithog.
Mae Alex Wharton yn fardd ac awdur sydd wedi ennill gwobrau am ei waith. Cafodd y casgliad Daydreams and Jellybeans ei argymell gan drefnwyr y Diwrnod Barddoniaeth Cenedlaethol a’i gynnwys ar restr fer Llyfr y Flwyddyn 2021. Cyhoeddwyd Red Sky At Night: A Poet’s Delight gan Firefly Press yn 2024.
Mae Casi Wyn yn wyneb cyfarwydd yng Nghymru a thu hwnt fel cantores a chyfansoddwraig o ardal Bangor. Mae ei chaneuon Aderyn, Dyffryn, ac Eryri yn cael eu chwarae’n gyson ar orsafoedd radio ledled Prydain. Yn 2021 fe ryddhaodd lyfrau dwyieithog cerddorol i blant, Tonnau Cariad a Dawns y Ceirw.
OUR TOWN: PARTHIAN BOOK EVENT WITH Lloyd Markham, JOSHUA JONES & GEORGIA CARYS WILLIAMS
Thursday 17th October
Dydd Iau 17eg Hydref
6pm
Neath Town Hall
Neuadd Y Dref Castell-Nedd
Price: Donations Welcome
Three acclaimed writers who draw heavily on their hometowns in their work. They discuss their relationship with their hometowns and how they represent home in their writng.
Lloyd Markham was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. He spent his childhood in Zimbabwe before moving to and settling in south Wales at the age of thirteen. His first novel Bad Ideas\Chemicals was shortlisted for Wales Book of the Year and won a Betty Trask award. He was awarded a bursary from Literature Wales to develop his second novel Fox Bites. He likes making and listening to strange music.
Joshua Jones is a queer, autistic writer and artist from Llanelli. His fiction and poetry have been published by Poetry Wales, Broken Sleep Books, Gutter and others. He is a Literature Wales Emerging Writer for 2023 and his short story collection Local Fires was nominated for the Dylan Thomas Prize.
Georgia Carys Williams lives in Swansea. Her short story collection Second-hand Rain was shortlisted for the Sabotage Short Story Award and longlisted for the Edge Hill Prize and the Frank O’Connor International Prize. Unspeakable Beauty is her debut novel.
Tri awdur llwyddiannus sydd wedi ysgrifennu am drefi eu mebyd. Bydd yr awduron yn trafod eu perthynas gyda, a sut mae hyn yn amlygu ei hun yn eu gwaith.
Ganwyd Lloyd Markham yn Ne Affrica. Treuliodd ei blentyndod yn Zimbabwe cyn symud i ymgartrefu yn ne Cymru yn un deg tri oed. Cyrhaeddodd ei nofel gyntaf Bad Ideas\Chemicals restr fer gwobr Llyfr y Flwyddyn a gwnaeth y nofel ennill gwobr Betty Trask. Derbyniodd Lloyd fwrsari Llenyddiaeth Cymru er mwyn datblygu ei ail nofel Fox Bites. Mae'n hoff o greu a gwrando ar gerddoriaeth ryfedd.
Awdur cwîar ac awtistig, o Lanelli yw Joshua Jones. Mae’i waith wedi’i gyhoeddi gan Poetry Wales, Broken Sleep Books, Gutter ac eraill. Mae Joshua yn un o Awduron Addawol Llenyddiaeth Cymru a chafodd ei gasgliad o straeon byrion Local Fires ei enwebu am Wobr Dylan Thomas yn 2024.
Cartref Georgia Carys Williams yw Abertawe. Cyrhaeddodd ei chasgliad o straeon byrion Second-hand Rain restr fer Gwobr Stori Fer Sabotage a rhestr hir Gwobr Edge Hill a Gwobr Ryngwladol Frank O’Connor. Unspeakable Beauty yw ei nofel gyntaf hi.
One of Wales's most exciting folk acts brings their unique, contemporary take to traditional tunes. A lively and enjoyable night blends a live pub session with polished musicianship.
Two-time winners of Best Album at the Welsh Folk Awards (debut album Tŷ Ein Tadau (2019) and 2022's islais a genir), VRï are Jordan Price Williams (cello, voice), Aneirin Jones (violin, voice) and Patrick Rimes (viola, violin, voice).
Inspired by the incredible story of a time when Wales’ traditional music and dance was suppressed by Methodist chapels, and, earlier, its language by the Act of Union, VRï shed new light on a vibrant folk tradition that harnesses the raw energy of the fiddle with the finesse of the violin, and the beauty of chamber music with the joy and hedonism of a pub session, all underpinned with powerful vocal harmonies.
Un o fandiau gwerin mwyaf cyffrous Cymru sy'n rhoi gogwydd unigryw, cyfoes ar ganeuon traddodiadol. Noson o adloniant sy'n uno ysbryd sesiwn dafarn â pherfformiadau cerddorol dawnus.
Enillwyr Albwm Gorau Gwobrau Gwerin Cymru ddwywaith (albwm debut Tŷ Ein Tadau (2019) ac islais a genir 2022), VRï yw Jordan Price Williams (sielo, llais), Aneirin Jones (feiolin, llais) a Patrick Rimes (feiola, feiolin, llais).
Wedi’u hysbrydoli gan stori anhygoel cyfnod pan gafodd cerddoriaeth a dawns draddodiadol Cymru eu darostwng gan gapeli’r Methodistiaid, ac, yn gynharach, ei hiaith gan y Ddeddf Uno, mae VRï yn taflu goleuni newydd ar draddodiad gwerin bywiog sy’n harneisio egni amrwd y ffidil gyda cheinder y feiolin, a phrydferthwch cerddoriaeth siambr gyda llawenydd a phleserau sesiwn mewn tafarn, gyda harmonïau lleisiol pwerus yn sail i’r cyfan.
Friday 18th October | Dydd Gwener 18fed Hydref
THE WIZARD OF OZ EXHIBITION
Friday 18th October
Dydd Gwener 18fed Hydref
10am
Queen Street Gallery
Oriel Stryd y Frenhines
Price: Free
MENTER IAITH ARTS AND CRAFTS PRE-SCHOOL ACTIVITY. A WELSH LANGUAGE EVENT.
Friday 18th October
Dydd Gwener 18fed Hydref
10am
Neath Library
Llyfrgell Castell-Nedd
Price: Free
ART EXHIBITION: LOCAL ART GROUPS
Friday 18th October
Dydd Gwener 18fed Hydref
10am
Community Centre, Orchard Street
Canolfan Gymunedol
Price: Free
Exhibition: Neath Through Time: From Roman Sandal to Ruby Slipper
Friday 18th October
Dydd Gwener 18fed Hydref
11am-4pm
Mayor's Room, Town Hall
Neuadd Y Dref
Price: Donations Welcome
Have you ever thought what it would be like to ‘put yourself in someone else’s shoes?'
Well, now you can. For in this exhibition, we explore the immensely long history of Neath, from the Ice Age to the Modern Day, through the eyes, clothes and shoes of the people who have lived here throughout the ages.
This exhibition has been written and curated by local writer and history enthusiast, Jordan Brinkworth, who is also the Editor of Art Etcetera Magazine; a publication that covers a range of artists, crafters, etc. each month.
Ydych chi erioed wedi meddwl sut brofiad fyddai 'rhoi eich hun yn esgidiau rhywun arall?
Wel, nawr gallwch chi. Oherwydd yn yr arddangosfa hon, rydym yn archwilio hanes hynod hir Castell-nedd, o Oes yr Iâ i'r Dydd Modern, trwy lygaid, dillad ac esgidiau'r bobl sydd wedi byw yma ar hyd yr oesoedd.
ART EXHIBITION: WILL ROBERTS
Friday 18th October
Dydd Gwener 18fed Hydref
11am-3pm
St David's Church
Eglwys Dewi Sant
Price: Donations Welcome
Will Roberts was one of the leading Welsh artists of the 20th century. With his friend and fellow artist Kyffin Williams, his works dominated the art scene from the 1950s until his death in 2000. His well-known charcoal drawings can be seen in St. David’s Church, Neath, where he lived most of his life. He was known and loved by everyone in the town.
Afan Nedd Brass Quintet will be playing music from their classic brass repertoire, from Stanley to Bernstein, in a lunchtime recital from 11.30 - 12.30. Come and enjoy the church, the art and the music.
Roedd Will Roberts yn un o arlunwyr blaenllaw yr ugeinfed ganrif. Ynghyd a’i gyfaill a chyfoeswr Kyffin Williams, roedd ei waith yn dominyddu’r byd celf o’r 1950au nes ei farwolaeth yn 2000. Mae’n bosib i weld ei luniau siarcol yn Eglwys Dewi Sant, Castell Nedd, lle bu’n byw am y rhan fwyaf o’i oes. Roedd yn adnabyddus ac yn uchel ei barch gan bawb yn y dref.
Bydd Pumawd Pres Afan Nedd yn chwarae cerddoriaeth o’u repertoire pres clasurol, o Stanley i Bernstein, mewn datganiad amser cinio o 11.30 - 12.30. Dewch i fwynhau’r eglwys, y celf a’r gerddoriaeth.
ART EXHIBITION: ANDREW VICARI
Friday 18th October
Dydd Gwener 18fed Hydref
11am-3pm
St Thomas's Church
Eglwys Thomas Sant
Price: Donations Welcome
A special exhibition of Andrew Vicari's original artwork that has been made possible by the kind loan of paintings owned by Andrew Vicari's family, will take place in St. Thomas Church.
Andrew was a student at the Slade School of Art and later went on to establish himself as one of the most successful artists of his time, concentrating on commissioned portrait paintings. His other themes included middle-eastern paintings and those influenced by his Welsh roots.
Organist Chris Jones will play at various times throughout the day.
Arddangosfa arbennig o waith wreiddiol Andrew Vicari.
Buodd Andrew yn fyfyriwr yn Ysgol Gelf Slade a wnaeth e sefydlu ei hun fel un o’r arlunwyr mwyaf llwyddiannus ei oes gan ganolbwyntio ar bortreadau wedi’u comisiynu. Themau eraill yn ei waith ydy lluniau o’r dwyrain canol a’r rhai y dylanwadwyd arnynt gan ei wreiddiau Cymreig.
Bydd yr organydd Chris Jones yn chwarae ar wahanol adegau drwy gydol y dydd
LEARN TO PLAY THE UKULELE THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF WELSH
SESIWN BLASU IWKALELI
Friday 18th October
Dydd Gwener 18fed Hydref
2pm
Neath Town Hall
Neuadd Y Dref Castell-Nedd
Price: Free
Come along and join us for a Ukelele taster session. You will have the oportunity to learn tunes Cymraeg on the ukelele. We will have ukeleles availble to use in the session.
Ymunwch gyda ni am sesiwn blasu iwcalili. Dewch i ddysgu tunes Cymraeg ar yr iwcalili. Bydd lwcs ar gael i ddefnyddio yn y sesiwn.
CANT A MIL O FREUDDWYDION
Friday 18th October
Dydd Gwener 18fed Hydref
4pm
Neath Library
Llyfrgell Castell-Nedd
Price: Free
Writer Rhiannon Lloyd Williams and illustrator Sioned Medi Evans present their volume of colourful bed time stories for young children. A Welsh language event that will be accessible for all.
Their book is an original, colourful volume in Welsh, comprising 10 diverse stories - with topics such as a non-whistling parrot, a book that swallows a teacher, a girl who is campaigning to save the world from plastic, a boy who meets a very unusual friend on a school trip ... and much more!
Bydd yr awdur Rhianon Lloyd Williams a’r arlunydd Sioned Medi Evans yn cyflwyno eu casgliad o straeon cyn gwely lliwgar ar gyfer plant ifanc.
Cyfrol wreiddiol Gymraeg, llawn lliw, yn cynnwys 10 stori amrywiol gan gynnwys parot sy'n methu chwibanu, llyfr sy'n llyncu athrawes, merch sy'n trio achub y byd yn erbyn plastig, bachgen sy'n gwneud ffrind anarferol iawn ar drip ysgol… a llawer mwy!
POETS: NATALIE ANN HOLBOROW & TAZ RAHMAN
Friday 18th October
Dydd Gwener 18fed Hydref
4.30pm
Neath Town Hall
Neuadd Y Dref Castell-Nedd
Price: Donations Welcome
Two of Wales's best contemporary poets read from their most recent collections.
Natalie Ann Holborow is an award-winning writer whose debut collection, And Suddenly You Find Yourself, was launched at the International Kolkata Literary Festival and was listed as Wales Arts Review’s ‘Best of 2017’. She is co-editor of the Cheval anthology, winner of the 2015 Terry Hetherington Award and a recent finalist in the Cursed Murphy Spoken Word competition. Little Universe is her latest book.
Taz Rahman is a Cardiff based poet, writer and literary content creator. He has been published in Poetry Wales, Bad Lilies, South Bank Poetry, Anthropocene, Honest Ulsterman, Nation Cymru, Culture Matters and various anthologies. He founded the Youtube poetry channel ‘Just Another Poet’ in 2019, which is presently supported by the Books Council Wales and had previously received literary commissions from Literature Wales.
Dau o feirdd cyfoes mwyaf dawnus Cymru yn darllen gwaith o'u casgliadau mwyaf diweddar.
Mae Natalie Ann Holborow yn awdur sydd wedi ennill gwobrau. Lansiwyd ei chyfrol cyntaf, And Suddenly You Find Yourself, yng Ngŵyl Lenyddol Kolkata a chafodd y llyfr ei enwi fel un o ‘Oreuon 2017’ gan y cylchgrawn Wales Arts Review. Natalie yw cyd-olygydd y detholiad Cheval, enillydd gwobr Terry Hetherington yn 2015 ac un o’r rhai i gyrraeddd rownd derfynol cystadleuaeth Cursed Murphy Spoken Word. Little Universe yw ei llyfr Newydd.
Caerdydd yw cartref y bardd, awdur a chrewr cynnwys llenyddol, Taz Rahman. Mae’i waith wedi ei gyhoeddi gan Poetry Wales, Bad Litlies, South Bank Poetry, Anthropocene, Honest Ulsterman, Nation Cymru, Culture Matters ac mewn amryw o ddetholiadau eraill. Taz sefydlodd y sianel farddoniaeth Youtube ‘Just Another Poet’ yn 2019, sy’n derbyn nawdd gan y Cyngor Llyfrau ac mae Taz wedi derbyn comisiynau gan Lenyddiaeth Cymru.
JEREMY MILES
Friday 18th October
Dydd Gwener 18fed Hydref
5.45pm
Neath Town Hall
Neuadd Y Dref Castell-Nedd
Price: Donations Welcome
Neath's Member of the Senedd - Jeremy Miles - reflects on five pieces of writing that have been important to him during his life.
A chance to hear Jeremy Miles talk about the writing that has had an impact on him over the years and understand how the writers he reads shapes his politics and world view.
Aelod y Senedd dros Castell-nedd - Jeremy Miles - yn trafod pump darn o ysgrifennu sydd wedi cael dylanwad mawr ar ei fywyd.
Cyfle i wrando ar Jeremy Miles yn trafod y darnau o ysgrifennu sydd wedi cael dylanwad arno dros y blynyddoedd ac i ddeall sut mae’i hoff awduron wedi dylanwadu ar ei wleidyddiaeth a’i agwedd at y byd.
Cerdd NPT Music was formed in 2016 as a standalone Music Service for Neath Port Talbot when the West Glamorgan Music Service ceased to exist. Be entertained by our young brass band players. Performers for the evening also will be Pelenna Male Voice Choir.
Nestling in the green rolling hills and forests of the Afan Forest Park in the South Wales Valleys lies the Pelenna Valley, where The Pelenna Valley Male Voice Choir was founded in 1980.
They are glad to follow in the proud tradition of Welsh Male Voice singing but are determined to adapt with the times. Their aim is to make their performances enjoyable to the whole audience with a good range of music of varied styles and genres.
Mae’r Gwasanaeth Cerddoriaeth yn darparu tair ganolfan gerdd ardderchog sy’n cynnwys , Cor Ieuenctid y Sir, a Band Mawr Ieuenctid y Sir, Canolfan Band Pres gyda Band Iau, Band Hyfforddi y Sir a Band Ieuenctid y Sir a Cherddorfa Ieuenctid y Sir, yn darparu cyfleoedd cerddorol rhagorol ar gyfer ein ieuenctid.
Maen nhw’n falch o ddilyn y traddodiad hanesyddol o ganu corawl meibion ond maent yn benderfynol o addasu gyda’r oes. Eu nod yw gwneud eu perfformiadau yn bleserus i’r gynulleidfa gyfan , gydag ystod dda o arddulliau a genres amrywiol. Yng nghanol y bryniau gwyrdd tonnog a choedwigoedd yng nghymoedd y De ydy Cwm Pelenna , lle cafodd Cor Meibion Pelenna ei sefydlu yn 1980.
Sefydlwyd Cerdd CNPT yn 2016 fel gwasanaeth annibynol am Gastell Nedd Port Talbot pan ddaeth gwasanaeth Gorllewin Morgannwg i ben.
Saturday 19th October | Dydd Sadwrn 19eg Hydref
THE WIZARD OF OZ EXHIBITION
Saturday 19th October
Dydd Sadwrn 19eg Hydref
10am
Queen Street Gallery
Oriel Stryd y Frenhines
Price: Free
Demonstration and Masterclass. To create a portrait of the writer at her beloved Lake District home, which meant so much to her, in acrylics, using a series of supplied reference photographs.
Arddangosiad a Dosbarth meistr. I greu portreuad o’r llenor yn ei chartref annwyl ardal y llynnoedd a oedd yn golygu cymaint iddi mewn acrylig gan ddefnyddio cyfres o ffotograffau cyfeiriol a ddarparwyd.
DOROTHY HOME FROM OZ. WORKSHOP WITH VIVIAN RHULE
Saturday 19th October
Dydd Sadwrn 19eg Hydref
10am
Queen Street Gallery
Oriel Stryd y Frenhines
Price: Free
ART EXHIBITION: LOCAL ART GROUPS
Saturday 19th October
Dydd Sadwrn 19eg Hydref
10am
Community Centre, Orchard Street
Canolfan Gymunedol
Price: Free
Exhibition: Neath Through Time: From Roman Sandal to Ruby Slipper
Saturday 19th October
Dydd Sadwrn 19eg Hydref
11am-4pm
Mayor's Room, Town Hall
Neuadd Y Dref
Price: Donations Welcome
Have you ever thought what it would be like to ‘put yourself in someone else’s shoes?'
Well, now you can. For in this exhibition, we explore the immensely long history of Neath, from the Ice Age to the Modern Day, through the eyes, clothes and shoes of the people who have lived here throughout the ages.
This exhibition has been written and curated by local writer and history enthusiast, Jordan Brinkworth, who is also the Editor of Art Etcetera Magazine; a publication that covers a range of artists, crafters, etc. each month.
Ydych chi erioed wedi meddwl sut brofiad fyddai 'rhoi eich hun yn esgidiau rhywun arall?
Wel, nawr gallwch chi. Oherwydd yn yr arddangosfa hon, rydym yn archwilio hanes hynod hir Castell-nedd, o Oes yr Iâ i'r Dydd Modern, trwy lygaid, dillad ac esgidiau'r bobl sydd wedi byw yma ar hyd yr oesoedd.
ART EXHIBITION: WILL ROBERTS
Saturday 19th October
Dydd Sadwrn 19eg Hydref
11am-4pm
St David's Church
Eglwys Dewi Sant
Price: Donations Welcome
Will Roberts was one of the leading Welsh artists of the 20th century. With his friend and fellow artist Kyffin Williams, his works dominated the art scene from the 1950s until his death in 2000. His well-known charcoal drawings can be seen in St. David’s Church, Neath, where he lived most of his life. He was known and loved by everyone in the town.
Roedd Will Roberts yn un o arlunwyr blaenllaw yr ugeinfed ganrif. Ynghyd a’i gyfaill a chyfoeswr Kyffin Williams, roedd ei waith yn dominyddu’r byd celf o’r 1950au nes ei farwolaeth yn 2000. Mae’n bosib i weld ei luniau siarcol yn Eglwys Dewi Sant, Castell Nedd, lle bu’n byw am y rhan fwyaf o’i oes. Roedd yn adnabyddus ac yn uchel ei barch gan bawb yn y dref.
ART EXHIBITION: ANDREW VICARI
Saturday 19th October
Dydd Sadwrn 19eg Hydref
11am-3pm
St Thomas's Church
Eglwys Thomas Sant
Price: Donations Welcome
A special exhibition of Andrew Vicari's original artwork that has been made possible by the kind loan of paintings owned by Andrew Vicari's family, will take place in St. Thomas Church.
Andrew was a student at the Slade School of Art and later went on to establish himself as one of the most successful artists of his time, concentrating on commissioned portrait paintings. His other themes included middle-eastern paintings and those influenced by his Welsh roots.
Arddangosfa arbennig o waith wreiddiol Andrew Vicari.
Buodd Andrew yn fyfyriwr yn Ysgol Gelf Slade a wnaeth e sefydlu ei hun fel un o’r arlunwyr mwyaf llwyddiannus ei oes gan ganolbwyntio ar bortreadau wedi’u comisiynu. Themau eraill yn ei waith ydy lluniau o’r dwyrain canol a’r rhai y dylanwadwyd arnynt gan ei wreiddiau Cymreig.
THE STAINED GLASS OF ST. THOMAS'S CHURCH
Saturday 19th October
Dydd Sadwrn 19eg Hydref
11am
St Thomas's Church
Eglwys Thomas Sant
Price:
Donations Welcome
A talk and discussion celebrating the colourful and decorative stained glass windows found at St. Thomas church will be given by Mr. Robert H. R. Williams, the church warden. Special attention will be given to two windows; the memorial window to Donald Richard Coleman by artist Elizabeth Edmunson in 1992 and the Showman window, also by the artist in 1994. Both are highly colourful and have a strong connection with Neath through their imagery. The Showman window is connected with the annual town fair. The Donald Coleman window celebrates the life of one Neath's notable MPs, who had great enthusiasm for the natural world and the Houses of Parliament.
This will be followed by a musical recital from Allegro. Allegro are a Neath based choir founded in 2016 by Musical Director Rhian Lloyd. They meet weekly and enjoy singing a varied repertoire with something to please everyone. They have an Annual and Christmas Concert but also sing at weddings, charity events and corporate events.
Exhibiting her work in the church will be Sonia Hawking who is based in Neath and is a talented and exciting architectural stained glass artist. She designs and makes stained glass windows in her studio on Croft Road. She will demonstrate her glass-making skills following the musical recital. You can see in her work on “thestudioneath” on Instagram.
Trafodaeth yn dathlu y ffenestri gwydr lliwgar o Eglwys St Thomas, a roddir gan Mr Robert H R Williams , warden yr eglwys. Rhoddir sylw arbennig i ddwy ffenest , y ffenest goffa Donald R Coleman gan Elizabeth Edmunson , 1992 a’r ffenest Siewmon gan yr un artisit . Mae’r ddwy yn lliwgar gyda chysylltiadau cryf at Gastell Nedd. Y Siewmon yn gysylltiedig a’r ffair dref flynyddol . Mae’r ffenest Donald Coleman yn dathlu bywyd aelod seneddol y dref, gyda’i angerdd at fyd natur a San Steffan
Dilynir hyn gan ddatganiad cerddorol gan Allegro. Côr o Gastell-nedd yw Allegro a sefydlwyd yn 2016 gan y Cyfarwyddwr Cerdd Rhian Lloyd. Maent yn cyfarfod yn wythnosol ac yn mwynhau canu repertoire amrywiol gyda rhywbeth i blesio pawb.
Mae ganddyn nhw Gyngerdd Blynyddol a Nadolig ond maen nhw hefyd yn canu mewn priodasau, digwyddiadau elusennol a digwyddiadau corfforaethol.
Mae Sonia Hawking, sy wedi lleoli yng Nghastell Nedd yn artist gwydr lliw pensaerniol, talentog a chyffrous. Mae’n cynllunio a chreu ffenestri lliw yn ei stiwdio ar Croft Road. Gallwch weld ei gwaith ar Instagram “thestudioneath”.
MUSIC IN THE MARKET
Saturday 19th October
Dydd Sadwrn 19eg Hydref
12.30pm
Neath Market
Marchnad Castell-Nedd
Price: Donations Welcome
SWANSEA AND THE SECOND WORLD WAR BY BERNARD LEWIS
Saturday 19th October
Dydd Sadwrn 19eg Hydref
1.30pm
Neath Town Hall
Neuadd Y Dref Castell-Nedd
Price: Donations Welcome
Neath historian Bernard Lewis launches his latest book which explores the challenges faced by the people of Swansea during the second world war.
Swansea's port and industries were key targets for the Nazis during WWII. This book is a testament to life in the town over the course of the conflict, including many personal experiences.
Lansiad llyfr newydd y hanesydd lleol Bernard Lewis sy'n archwilio bywydau dinasyddion Abertawe yn ystod yr ail ryfel byd.
Roedd porthladd a diwydiannau Abertawe yn dargedau allweddol i'r Natsïaid yn ystod yr Ail Ryfel Byd. Mae'r llyfr hwn yn tystio i fywyd yn y dref yn ystod cyfnod y brwydro, yn cynnwys llawer o brofiadau personol. Dyma drosolwg cynhwysfawr o brofiadau pobl gyffredin, wedi'u crynhoi mewn un gyfrol am y tro cyntaf.
DYLAN ARNOLD: CYMRU GUDD
Saturday 19th October
Dydd Sadwrn 19eg Hydref
3pm
Neath Town Hall
Neuadd Y Dref Castell-Nedd
Price: Donations Welcome
THIS IS A WELSH LANGUAGE EVENT
The photographer Dylan Arnold discusses his new book - Cymru Gudd (Hidden Wales) - which tells the story of abandoned buildings and forgotten places around Wales.
Cymru Gudd is a photographic volume about bygone eras, comprising images and stories about interesting locations in Wales - inactive buildings and forgotten ruins. The atmospheric images all carry personal histories, with stories about the people who used to live and work there, their lives and reminiscences.
Y ffotograffydd Dylan Arnold yn trafod ei lyfr Cymru Gudd sy'n adrodd hanes adeiladau segur ac adfeilion anghofiedig.
Llyfr ffotograffiaeth am yr amser a fu yw Cymru Gudd. Ynddo ceir lluniau a hanesion am leoliadau difyr ac unigryw yng Nghymru – yn adeiladau segur ac adfeilion anghofiedig. Mae'r lluniau yn artistig ac atmosfferig a cheir hanes personol i bob un. Ceir straeon am y bobl oedd yn byw neu'n gweithio yn y llefydd hyn, hanes eu bywydau ac atgofion rhai fu'n ymwneud â'r safleoedd.
EURON GRIFFITH - A CASUAL LIFE IN 6 T-SHIRTS
Saturday 19th October
Dydd Sadwrn 19eg Hydref
4.30pm
Neath Town Hall
Neuadd Y Dref Castell-Nedd
Price: Donations Welcome
Euron Griffith has lied to David Cassidy, seen his dreams of pop stardom being torn to shreds (quite literally) by the crowds at Glastonbury, and found himself at the wrong end of a shotgun…
An avid music fan from a young age, Euron’s memoir A Casual Life is centred around six particularly memorable band T-shirts owned by Griffith as he grew older (but not necessarily wiser).
From the disastrous first (and last) gig by his debut band, through to his eventual deal with a major label, from life growing up in pre-internet north Wales (when even pop radio couldn’t make it past the mountains) to the smoky clubs of Soho, this is a story of how music gets into the soul and how it helps us cope with all life throws our way.
Mae Euron Griffith wedi dweud celwyddau wrth David Cassidy, wedi gweld ei freuddwydion o fod yn seren bop gael e chwalu (yn llythrennol) gan y dorf yn Glastonbury, ac wedi cael ei fygwth gan ddryll…
Ffan o gerddoriaeth gyfoes o oedran ifanc, mae llyfr Euron A Casual Life yn archwilio perthynas yr awdur gyda chwech crys-T cofiadwy wisgodd Euron dros y blynyddoedd.
Yn cychwyn gyda gig trychinebus cyntaf (ac olaf) ei fand cyntaf ac yna’n olrhain y daith at ennill cytundeb recordio, mae’r llyfr yn adrodd hanes Euron yn tyfu i fyny yn y gogledd yn y dyddiau cyn y we (pan nad oedd hyd yn oed y signal radio yn teithio heibio’r mynyddoedd) a’i ddyddiau’n mynychu clybiau llawn mw gyn Soho. Dyma hanes sut mae cerddoriaeth yn treiddio i’n enaid ni a’n harwain ni drwy’r dyddiau du.
CREATIVITY WILL SAVE MY TOWN
Saturday 19th October
Dydd Sadwrn 19eg Hydref
6pm
Neath Town Hall
Neuadd Y Dref Castell-Nedd
Price: Donations Welcome
Cartref Creative stage a discussion about the power of creatives to regenerate town centres and begs the question how creativity could inspire the regeneration of Neath.
Mae'r rhwydwaith Cartref Creative yn dod â phobl at ei gilydd i drafod gallu creadigrwydd i adfywio trefi er mwyn gofyn sut all y gymuned greadigol adfywio Castell-nedd.
The Dave Jones Quintet is an exciting band, playing new arrangements of compositions by the great ex-Miles Davis saxophonist/composer Kenny Garrett, alongside new arrangements of Dave’s own compositions. The band utilises the Classic Jazz Quintet format, with that surprisingly big sound made possible by the harmonies of a front-line of trumpet and tenor sax.
Mae’r Dave Jones Quintet yn grwp cyffrous, sy’n perfformio trefniadau newydd o gyfansoddiadau gan y sacsoffonydd / cyfansoddwr enwog Kenny Garrett, ochr yn ochra threfniadau newydd o gyfansoddiadau gwreiddiol Dave ei hun.
Sunday 20th October | Dydd Sul 20 fed Hydref
THE WIZARD OF OZ EXHIBITION
Sunday 20th October
Dydd Sul 20fed Hydref
10am
Queen Street Gallery
Oriel Stryd y Frenhines
Price: Free
Artist Gustavius Payne will lead a class in recreating one of his original compositions, using the techniques and materials he uses in his own art practice.
Gus Payne is a Welsh figurative artist represented by Ffin-Y-Parc. His work is also available at Queen Street Gallery and other galleries. Work available throughout the year.
Elected to the Welsh Group in 2013 (and chair in 2018), his figurative paintings use nature, animals, birds and trees, alongside hoodies, mobile phones, religious iconography and other human constructs. His diverse imagery draws from mythology and folk-lore, alongside ecological and political concerns, drawing the viewer into a fascinating reflective world, set in the post-industrial Welsh Valleys.
Bydd yr arlunydd Gustavius Payne yn arwain dosbarth i greu un o’i gyfansoddiadau gwreiddiol, gan ddefnyddio deunyddiau a thechnegau o arferion ei hun.
Mae Gus Payne yn artist ffiguraidd Cymreig, yn cynrychiolir gan Ffin-Y-Parc. Celfwaith ar gael hefyd yn orielau Queen Street Gallery a llefydd eraill. Celfwaith ar gael drwy gydol y flwyddyn.
Etholwyd ef i’r Grwp Cymreig yn 2013 (a chadeirydd yn 2018) ac mae ei waith ffiguraidd yn cynnwys paentiadau o fyd natur, anifeiliaid, adar a choed yn ogystal â ffonau symudol, hoodies, eiconograffeg crefyddol a dyfeisiadau dynol eraill. Dylanwadir ar ei ddelweddaeth amrywiol gan fyd mytholeg a chwedloniaeth, ochr yn ochr gyda’i ddiddordebau ecolegol a gwleidyddol, gan dynnu’r gwyliwr i mewn i fyd rhyfeddol ac ystyriol, wedi’i osod yng nghymoedd y de ôl-ddiwydiannol.
ART EXHIBITION: LOCAL ART GROUPS
Sunday 20th October
Dydd Sul 20fed Hydref
10am
Community Centre, Orchard Street
Canolfan Gymunedol
Price: Free
Exhibition: Neath Through Time: From Roman Sandal to Ruby Slipper
Sunday 20th October
Dydd Sul 20fed Hydref
11am-4pm
Mayor's Room, Town Hall
Neuadd Y Dref
Price: Donations Welcome
This exhibition looks to demonstrate the history of Neath by exploring the shoes that were worn during different periods.
It has been written and curated by local writer and history enthusiast, Jordan Brinkworth, who is also the Editor of Art Etcetera Magazine; a publication that covers a range of artists, crafters, etc. each month.
Ydych chi erioed wedi meddwl sut brofiad fyddai 'rhoi eich hun yn esgidiau rhywun arall?
Wel, nawr gallwch chi. Oherwydd yn yr arddangosfa hon, rydym yn archwilio hanes hynod hir Castell-nedd, o Oes yr Iâ i'r Dydd Modern, trwy lygaid, dillad ac esgidiau'r bobl sydd wedi byw yma ar hyd yr oesoedd.
GEMMA JUNE HOWELL
Sunday 20th October
Dydd Sul 20fed Hydref
12.30pm
Neath Town Hall
Neuadd Y Dref Castell-Nedd
Price: Donations Welcome
Gemma June Howell reads from her new novel The Crazy Truth and talks about this gut-punching tribute to the reality of life in post-industrial south Wales.
In 1984, Girlo Wolf is born into a world of pickets and poverty. Life on The Rock is precious, but growing-up is far from easy. Struggling with life-long mental health challenges and the repercussions of childhood trauma, she falls into a dark underworld of sex, drugs and alcohol.
Yr awdur Gemma June Howell yn darllen o'i nofel newydd The Crazy Truth ac yn trafod y portread o fywyd dosbarth gweithiol Cymreig pwerus sy'n cael ei gyflwyno yn y stori.
Yn 1984, mae Girlo Wolf yn cael ei geni i mewn i fyd llawn picedi a thlodi. Mae Bywyd ar y Graig yn werthfawr, ond mae tyfu i fyny yn galed tu hwnt. Yn brwydro problemau iechyd meddwl hir dymor ac effeithiau trawmatig o’i phlentyndod, mae hi’n syrthio i fyd llawn rhyw, cyffuriau ac alcohol.
Özgür Uyanık
Sunday 20th October
Dydd Sul 20fed Hydref
1.45pm
Neath Town Hall
Neuadd Y Dref Castell-Nedd
Price: Donations Welcome
The writer reads from his new short story collection Men Alone and discusses his life as a writer which has taken him from London to Türkiye to Wales.
Men Alone is a debut collection of audacious, darkly wry and compassionate short stories. Driven by universal themes of desire, mortality, loss and yearning, each story evokes both the melancholy and the hope inherent in all stages of life, from childhood through to maturity.
Bydd yr awdur yn darllen o'i lyfr ac yn sôn am fywyd sydd wedi cael ei fyw yn Llundain, Twrci a Cymru.
Casgliad cyntaf o straeon byrion beiddgar, tywyll, doniol a thrugarog yw Men Alone. Wedi eu gyrru gan themâu cyffredinol megis angerdd, marwoldeb, colled a hiraeth, mae pob stori’n adlewyrchu’r lledf a gobaith sy’n perthyn i bob rhan o fywyd, o blentyndod i henaint.
HUW STEPHENS
Sunday 20th October
Dydd Sul 20fed Hydref
3pm
Neath Town Hall
Neuadd Y Dref Castell-Nedd
Price: Donations Welcome
BBC Radio 6 presenter Huw Stephens reads from his new book 100 Records that documents the career highlights of some of Wales's best known musicians including Tom Jones, Max Boyce and the Manic Street Preachers.
In a lively conversation, Huw will talk about the songs he’s chosen for the book and his love of music.
Mae cyflwynydd Huw Stephens yn darllen o'i lyfr 100 Records sy'n olrhain hanes rhai o artistiaid mwyaf adnabyddus Cymru megis Tom Jones, Max Boyce a'r Manic Street Preachers.
Mewn sgwrs hwylus, bydd Huw’n trafod y caneuon sydd wedi eu cynnwys yn y llyfr a’i gariad tuag at gerddoriaeth.
Hat and the Fiddle Band are a professional, fun, energetic, toe-tapping wedding and function band from South Wales who are looking forward to getting you up and dancing!
Mae’r band digwyddiadau a phriodas Hat and the Fiddle yn broffesiynol, llawn hwyl ac egni sy’n edrych ymlaen at gael chi ar eich traed i ddawnsio!
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Thank you to our Partners, Sponsors, Volunteers and Participants
We, as a very small group of trustees, are extremely grateful to our partners, sponsors, volunteers, participants and all involved during the 5 days of Neath Arts Festival 2024 for their invaluable contribution and support. Their commitment has helped make the event possible.
Rydym yn ddiolchgar i’n partneriaid, noddwyr a gwirfoddolwyr am eu cyfraniadau gwerthfawr i Ŵyl Gelfyddydau Castell-nedd 2024. Mae’u hymrwymiad a’u cymorth am wireddu’r digwyddiad hwn, ac rydym yn ddiolchgar iawn iddynt.
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