Culture & Entertainment
cArdiCWSTIG
The aim of cArdiCWSTIG is to develop a Welsh light entertainment circuit in Ceredigion. The idea is to hold evenings in the more rural areas with a variety of entertainment, combining acoustic music with more alternative items such as poetry, stand-up or short films. The events are organised by groups in the areas, which are supported by CERED and Cynnal Ceredigion.
There was one series last year, and a new series has started
this year. Please look at the Events page for further details
about forthcoming events.
For more information, please contact Cynnal Ceredigion on
01239 622438/9 or email cmiles@anturteifi.org.uk or CERED
on 01545 572350 or email cered@ceredigion.gov.uk.
Eisteddfodau
It is widely acknowledged that the Eisteddfodau make an invaluable contribution to Welsh culture. The National Eisteddfod and the Urdd Eisteddfod are two highlights of the calendar, but a number of smaller Eisteddfodau held in rural villages feed into these larger events, and are a vital factor in developing Wales’ young talents and giving them experience of competing. Ceredigion has a number of these events, with 16 being held throughout the county each year.
The most obvious need was support to promote the Eisteddfodau in order to attract more contestants and a larger audience. Following on from last year’s successful series of 4 Eisteddfod leaflets, one single booklet was developed this year, promoting the entire network of Eisteddfodau in Ceredigion. These booklets have a much longer shelf-life and have been widely distributed throughout Ceredigion and beyond and the response has been most encouraging.
Cynnal Ceredigion has started looking at ways of extending the work with the Eisteddfodau by establishing the ‘Local Eisteddfod Support Group’ together with officers from Milltir Sgwâr, Diwylliant Byw, Rural Innovation, the Welsh Papurau Bro Network, the Eisteddfod Association of Wales, CERED and Menter Iaith Sir Benfro (Pembrokehshire Language Initiative) in order to look at opportunities to develop projects over a wider area.
Practical Support
Security Certificate for Community Volunteers
This training has been organised by Cynnal Ceredigion in partnership with Coleg Ceredigion, which will prepare community volunteers towards helping to steward events, after recent changes in security regulations. The course looks at Health and Safety, Responsibilities, Stewarding, Safety and Awareness, which are held over two evenings and are completely free. Attendance can also strengthen a licence application to the County Council. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance and receive information on how to enrol for the full Security Licence course if required.
Organising Community Festivals and Events
These training sessions are for individuals and groups who organise events, or wish to learn how to do so. These have been tailored with small events such as local Eisteddfodau or entertainment evenings in village halls in mind. These sessions are held over two evenings and are completely free, and will comprise an introduction to the following:
Session 1 – Planning and Organising
Checklist, risk assessment, policies and licensing
Session 2 – Finance
Mixed Economy, Grant Opportunities, Trust Monies, Sponsorship, Opportunities to make the best of events and examples
If you would like further information about the Security Certificate for Community Volunteers or Organising Community Festivals and Events, please do not hesitate to contact us, or go to the Events page, to see if there are sessions in the near future in your area.
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