Swansea, Thursday 19 March 2026: The shortlist for the world’s largest and most prestigious literary prize for young writers – the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize – is announced today featuring six extraordinary, emerging voices, whose writing explores love and […]
A new era of Mediterranean-inspired dressmaking is arriving with the official launch of Ciao Patterns alongside Fabrics By Hilary which will make their trade debut at Wonderwool Wales from April 25-26. Combining the technical expertise of Italian designer Maria Rosa […]
On Thursday 12 March, pupils from Ysgol Maesydderwen, Ystradgynlais, and the community group Welfare Wonder Women had a special opportunity to engage with art from the National Library of Wales. Staff from the Library brought two important works of art […]
There is a moment each spring when the light changes. After months of grey skies and muted colour, the sun suddenly appears with a quiet confidence. People notice it immediately. Faces lift, conversations linger, and smiles appear almost unconsciously. Light […]
A North Wales wool boutique specialising in hand-dyed yarns and fibres is marking the 20th anniversary of Wonderwool Wales this year by designing and making a sweater, tunic and accessories in the show’s colours. Nikki Small from Ewe Felty Thing in […]
The good reputation of Wonderwool Wales – the UK’s largest Wool, yarn, natural fibre and textile festival – is spreading around the globe. This year’s 20th anniversary show, to be held at the Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd in Mid Wales […]
A new film which tells the personal stories of migrants fleeing to Istanbul has won an international award ahead of its release in April this year. Directed and produced by Aberystwyth University research fellow, Dr Latif Tas, the new documentary, […]
Before there is a novel, there is a room. Not necessarily a grand one, nor lined with books from floor to ceiling – although that would be fabulous. Sometimes it is simply a table cleared of yesterday’s clutter. A chair […]
Take a visit to Ross-on-Wye’s latest art space, Beecher’s Gallery, and you will get the chance to see powerful works by Pembrokeshire artist Sarah Jane Brown. Well known for her emotive landscapes, Sarah Jane will show work in their group […]
Art and design students at Coleg Ceredigion will be taking their work into the heart of the community as official participating artists in the Heddwch a Chariad winter season in Aberystwyth. Heddwch a Chariad (Peace and Love) is the theme that ties together […]
The longlist for the world’s largest and most prestigious literary prize for young writers – the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize – is announced today, with authors hailing from across the world including UK, US, Ireland, Pakistan, and Nigeria. Worth […]
As always, the new year at Aberystwyth Arts Centre kicks off with the annual pantomime from the Wardens Theatre Company, and this year Robin Hood and his merry mob are battling it out with the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham until […]
