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Huw Edwards set to give WEA lecture in Llanelli

Posted By Robert Lloyd

The guest speaker at the next lecture organised by the Llanelli Worker’s Educational Association (WEA) on Thursday evening (March 25) is a man who needs no introduction.

Broadcaster and author Huw Edwards was brought up in Llangennech. The 61-year-old is the main news presenter on the BBC and regularly presents showpiece outside broadcasts.

The event is the WEA’s annual Welsh language lecture.

The lecture title will be – Trwy Ofer Esgeulustod – Argyfwng eglwysi a chapeli Cymru –  Through Wasteful Neglect – the Crisis of Welsh churches and chapels.

Simultaneous translation facilities will be available.

The lecture will be at the Selwyn Samuel Centre in Llanelli and will start at 7.30pm.

WEA spokesman Ruth Price said: “We know that Huw has made a substantial study of the decline of chapels and churches, and speaks passionately and knowledgeably on the subject.

“As always, there will be time for Q&A after the lecture.

“We get a substantial crowd in attendance when we are so fortunate as to have Huw provide our talk. We will probably be back in the Lliedi Suite of the Selwyn Samuel Centre, but, if not, the talk will be in the bar instead.

“As usual, doors will be open from 7pm, with the lecture commencing at 7.30pm. We hope you will join us in a drink to support the venue after the lecture.

“Please tell your friends and family about this event and feel free to share details on your social media platforms – WEA Llanelli lectures are free to all, and everyone is welcome.”

The WEA website is at http://weallanelli.cymru/

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South Wales Evening Post column, March 17, 2023

Posted By Robert Lloyd

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Review: Sorter, Arts Wing, Grand Theatre, Swansea

Posted By Robert Lloyd

Sorter, written by Richard Mylan, starring Richard Mylan and Sophie Melville, at the Arts Wing, Grand Theatre, Swansea, until Friday, March 10.

It packs more punch than a Tyson Fury uppercut.

It’s ‘in your face’ – and it’s very much a story of our times.

If it is the role of theatre to ask questions, be authentic and be relevant, then Sorter ticks all the boxes.

It’s a real ‘Wow’ moment for the theatre and the arts in Swansea.

You’d be a mug to miss it.

At first glance, the topic may not be encouraging – an intertwined tale of two drug-fuelled lives.

But it’s a story that needs to be told – and hats off to writer Richard Mylan for being brave enough to tell the tale.

He stars alongside Sophie Melville in the intimate Arts Wing auditorium – a venue which adds atmosphere to the boxed-in, no escape stories of drug addiction.

Sophie Melville is outstanding. Her portrayal of addiction is so real that you genuinely fear for her safety on occasions.

Both actors directly engage with the audience in a bus stop setting we can all recognise from real life.

There is, of course, a health warning on attendance – the play contains discussion of substance misuse, child loss, childhood abuse and suicide.

Yes, it’s dark, but there are moments of laugh-out-loud humour – cheeky jokes we will all recognise about the best view in Swansea, Catherine Zeta-Jones, ‘Do the Math’ and NCP car parks.

Directed by Francesca Goodridge, designed by Jacob Hughes and with music by ChimpanA, Sorter is the complete package – an immersive experience.

The team at Grand Ambition deserve all the plaudits for a superb production.

Sorter will challenge you – but it’ll leave plenty of important questions about how we view addicts and how to escape the vicious circle of drug addiction.

Weblink for tickets: https://www.swanseagrand.co.uk/article/20707/Sorter

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Busy day on the Llwchwr Estuary

Posted By Robert Lloyd

It’s a busy day on the Llwchwr Estuary – cocklers galore!

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South Wales Evening Post column, March 3, 2023

Posted By Robert Lloyd

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Some personal news . . .

Posted By Robert Lloyd

Yesterday was my last day working for the print production team at Media Wales/Reach WalesOnline
The end of a very happy four years working with some fab colleagues.
I’ll still be doing a couple of weekly columns.
But I’m back in the marketplace for project/part-time work!
Big shout to the team at Media Wales for giving me a lovely send-off yesterday. Diolch yn fawr!
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