Llandudno
- The Longest Yarn
The Longest Yarn came to Trinity Church, Llandudno in October 2024.
This month-long tribute to the War Effort of 1944 consisted of 80 panels of knitted scenes to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day landings. A full-sized knitted Churchill and Avre Tank were positioned in the Victoria Shopping Centre and the beautiful Gown of Poppies was on display in the window of Clare’s Department Store. The town-wide Poppy Trail led you to these and other WW2 points of interest.
This project was supported by partners such as The Home Front Museum, Llandudno Museum and Menter Iaith.
The curator of The Home Front Museum acted as advisor to ensure historical accuracy.
Llandudno Museum supported with various workshops and talks to commemorate the D-Day anniversary.
Menter Iaith commissioned project leads to support with the collecting of local stories and memories from wartime in the Welsh language to create a living resource of social history. The recordings will be housed at the museum for all to enjoy.
Llandudno was privileged to play a part in this global tour.
- Bocsŵn
Menter Iaith held Bocsŵn workshops for children aged 10-16. These sessions give children access to instruments and the opportunity to play with others.
- Welsh Language Gigs
Menter Iaith held two Welsh language gigs in Llandudno in the hopes to engage and grow the Welsh music scene within the town.
- Twmpath Evening / Welsh & Basque Dancing
Dance Collective hosted a special Twmpath in Venue Cymru during May 2024. They hosted 54 musicians and dancers from Herri Arte Eskola in the Basque country as part of an intercultural exchange trip. Local band Lo-Fi Jones headed the event with over 160 people in attendance on the night. This showcase of dancing and music helped people to see and appreciate a different culture but also enjoy and preserve their own.
