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Cwmni Theatr yn uno tri lleoliad i gefnogi adfywio’r Gymraeg yng Nghymoedd De Cymru

Ymunodd Theatr Soar ym Merthyr Tudful, Neuadd Les Ystradgynlais, Neuadd y Dref Maesteg ynghyd â Theatr na nÓg i ailgynnau bywiogrwydd a gwerth y lleoliadau hyn yn eu cymunedau. Caiff y Consortiwm newydd ei gefnogi gan Grant Cysylltu a Ffynnu Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru. Gan fod canolfannau diwylliannol wedi wynebu’r cyfnod clo, bu’r angen am…

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Theatre company unite three venues to support the rejuvenation of the Welsh language in the South Wales Valleys.

Theatr Soar in Merthyr Tydfil, The Welfare in Ystradgynlais and Maesteg Town Hall have joined forces with Theatr na nÓg to rekindle the vitality and value of their venues to their communities. The new Consortiwm is supported by the Arts Council of Wales’ Connect and Flourish Fund. As cultural centres have faced lockdown, the need…

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Metropole Theatre to be run by Awen Cultural Trust

Awen Cultural Trust was established in 2015 as a charitable organisation with objectives to enhance cultural opportunities. Awen’s purpose is to ‘Make People’s Lives Better’ by providing space and opportunity for people to enjoy vibrant cultural experiences that inspire and enhance their sense of wellbeing. Awen is planning on a bright future for the Theatre…

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Awen Cultural Trust receives over £111k Weston Culture Fund grant from the Garfield Weston Foundation

The foundation, one of the UK’s largest and most respected charitable grant-makers, created the one-off Weston Culture Fund last year to support the arts and cultural sector with restarting its work, refreshing activities and re-engaging audiences following coronavirus closures. Awen, the registered charity which provides opportunities for people and communities to experience, enjoy and…

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Ding-Dong! It’s the Doorbell Dancers for Carers Calling!

The visits were organised by registered charity Awen Cultural Trust and Bridgend Carers Centre, and funded by Arts Council of Wales, as a way of spreading some festive joy to unpaid carers whose lives have become even more isolated as a result of coronavirus, and to show their role within their local communities does…

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Next stage of public engagement on the Muni Arts Centre’s future

In late 2019, Awen Cultural Trust became the Council’s preferred tenant and operator of the Muni, announcing an ambitious long-term plan to refurbish the building with architects Purcell. The aim is to secure the Muni’s heritage and celebrate its stunning gothic architecture – while establishing the much-loved building as a unique regional arts and…

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Share your memories of the Muni Arts Centre in Pontypridd

During late 2019, the Council announced Awen Cultural Trust as their preferred tenant and operator of the Muni – and jointly announced an ambitious long-term plan to refurbish the Muni in partnership with architects Purcell. The aim is to secure the building’s heritage and celebrate the stunning gothic architecture for which it is recognised…

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Welsh Government Cultural Recovery Fund

It has been a difficult time with some tough choices to make, but this funding will now help us greatly as we plan for the future. It will enable us to retain a core team of specialist venue staff who, together with our leadership team at Awen Cultural Trust, can start to develop a…

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Coronavirus update from the Chief Executive of Awen Cultural Trust

I am delighted that over the past few weeks, with the easing of restrictions, we have been able to re-open some of our services and welcome back visitors and users. Working with our partners at Bridgend County Borough Council, we continue to take positive, yet cautious, steps to re-opening – all the time considering…

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Statement from Awen Cultural Trust

At present time, this official advice and guidance states there is no clear rationale to cancel or postpone events, and that most people can continue to go to work, school and other public places as usual. The venues and services managed by Awen Cultural Trust will, therefore, remain open and operational for the foreseeable…

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