The Chicago Tafia has also been involved with a number of projects to promote Welsh awareness, including working with the Illinois General Assembly in the signing into law of Bill HR0149 that proclaimed March 1, 2007, and each year thereafter, as St. David's Day in the State of Illinois and recognizing the Welsh contribution to the state.

In 2009, we partnered with the British Consulate-General in Chicago and Colliers B&K to illuminate the iconic Chicago Wrigley Building red, white, and green (the colours of the Welsh flag) on Saint Davids Day on Sunday, March 1.

Dave Parry
The Chicago Tafia Welsh Society

The Alabama Welsh Association was founded in March 4th, 2006 by Billy E. Price. His desire was to preserve and nurture our Welsh heritage in Alabama.

Currently our members include Welsh, Welsh descendants, and non-Welsh with interest in the Welsh culture, language and history. AWA is a non-profit, non-sectarian and non-political organization.

Huw Davies whilst at the National Eisteddfod a week or so ago was told some disturbing news.

An application for a Lottery grant to keep the home of Private Ellis Humphrey Evans, or as some of you may know him as Hedd Wyn needing the sum of a mere £50,000 was turned down on the grounds, so I was told, that the cause wasn't of sufficient national significance!

A fascinating story

The Welsh Assembly Government has further signalled its commitment to the Welsh language by announcing that the Welsh language project in Patagonia is to continue for a further three years.