ACTIVITIES
ON LOCATION
Activities on location
Schools may be eligible for financial help to cover travel costs from Arts Council Wales' Go and See Grant - find out more here.
Mary Jones - My Footprint
Why would anyone want to walk 26 miles without shoes?
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She was a poor school girl, who wanted something important – one of the first Welsh language books available for ordinary folk – The Bible. Sometimes a little girl can make big things happen. Come and meet this brave and determined 16 year old – Mary Jones.
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Learn more about the Welsh girl from the foot of Cadair Idris, who left her footprint all around the world by walking from Llanfihangel-y-Pennant to Bala.
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A show for Primary schools - suitable for years 2 - 6.
Cost £5 per pupil.
Mary Jones Pilgrim Center - September 30 - October 4
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Iolo Goch - 'O gogoniant!'
gan Anni LlÅ·n
What's what with the bards from olden days?!
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Discover what every day life was like for a bard during Oes y Tywysogion through the eyes of the medieval poet Iolo Goch - the man who sang praises to Owain Glyndŵr himself. There will be an opportunity to experience stellar poetry, taste the vibrant life of a poet of the time, and get to know exactly what familiarity and 'clera' are. As the poet was the social media influencer of medieval times. did Iolo Goch's words influence the status that was given to Owain Glyndŵr during the years leading up to his rebellion against the English?
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Join us to learn what the glory of Iolo Goch was and hear the man himself declare "o gogoniant!" when poetic inspiration strikes!
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Caernarfon Castle - September 9
Yr Ysgwrn, Trawsfynydd - September 11 - 13
Raglan Castle - September 18
Kidwelly Castle - September 19
Monday 9th September - Friday 25th October