Wythnos Treftadaeth Cymru 2009
Welsh Heritage Week 2009
University of Wales
Cardiff, Wales
July 25-August 9 2009
25 Gorffennaf - 9 Awst, 2009

Where it’s fun to be Welsh!

[2009 Classes] [2009 Staff] [2009 Evening Activities]

Welsh Heritage Week begins in Cardiff!

July 25^th, Saturday afternoon:  Picked up at HeathrowAirport (please schedule your flight sothat you land in Heathrow NO LATER then 11:00 a.m.) for transfer to Cardiff via Chepstow, WyeValley, Tintern Abbey. Dinner at the University (UWIC) and welcome.

July 26^th, Sunday:  Church in the morning for those interested.  Afternoon bus trip through the Rhodda Valley.  Free evening.

July 27^th-July 31^st, Monday-Friday:  Daily classes in language, music, dancing, and more; evening activites include a twmpath dawns(dance), pub night (@Mochyn Ddu), staff concert and more.  Dinner at Cardiff Castle (see registration form) and side trip to Museum of Welsh Life at St. Fagens.

August 1^st, Saturday:  Depart Cardiff, travel to West Wales to visit Dylan Thomas Centre and National Botanic Garden of Wales.  Late afternoon arrival at Ivy Bush Royal Hotel.  After dinner we will have our Eisteddfod at hotel.

August 2^nd, Sunday:  Attend Matin Service at St. David’s Cathedral. Our Gymanfa held at Mynachlog-ddu in a typical Welsh chapel.

August 3^rd, Monday:  Travel to North Wales with a stop in Aberystwyth for a private tour of the National Library of Wales. Continuing on through Dolgellau, the quarying town of Blaenau Ffestiniog and the ConwyValley to the Victorian resort of Llandudno where we will be staying at The Imperial Hotel for 6 nights.  Free Evening.

August 4^th, Tuesday:  A leisurely day in Llandudno and Conwy.  The morning will give you time to walk to promenade or shop and in the afternoon there will be a guided walking tour of the medieval walled town of Conwy.

August 5^th, Wednesday:  Depart Llandudno after breakfast to visit Bodnant Gardens.  Continue to Bala where the 2009 National Eisteddfod is being staged.  Enjoy the afternoon compititions and participate in the Welcome ceremony for Welsh exiles before returning to Llandudno.

August 6^th, Thursday:  A day tour of Snowdonia and Ynys Mon, to include the mountain railway to the summit of Mount Snowdon (weather permitting).  We will also take a trip on the Ffestiniog Narrow Gauge Railway to the harbor town of Porthmadog returning to Llandudno through Caernarfon.

August 7th, Friday:  We return to the National Eisteddfod in Bala to witness the spectacular Chairing Ceremony of the winning Bard.  En route to Bala we visit Ewephoria to witness sheepdogs in action.

August 8th, Saturday:  A free day in Llandudno with an opportunity to relax on the prom, do some last minute shopping and get packed.  Farewell dinner at the hotel.

August 9th, Sunday:  Early departure from Llandudno to ManchesterAirport to check-in for return flight home. Please schedule your departure for AFTER 11:00 a.m.

Fees and Registration

Fees
See the Registration Form for the 2009 fees.

Scholarships
Scholarships are available.  To apply, please download the 2009 Scholarship Application. Please complete the application form and send it to Beth Landmesser, Director, at the address on the form.  All applications must be submitted by April 22, 2009.

Note: In addition, you can contact your local Welsh society. Some offer scholarships for this type of cultural activity.

Payment
Registration form and first payment are due by March 31, 2009; final payment of all fees is due no later than June 30, 2009.

Refund Policy
Cancellation before April 30, 2009: full refund;
Cancellation between May 1 and June 30, 2008: refund of one-half of fee;
Cancellation between June 30 and July 9, 2008: refund of one-fourth of fee;
Cancellation after July 9, 2008: no refund
(Trip insurance is recommended.  Consult AAA or your insurance company for options.)

The Welsh Harp & Heritage Society
of North America, Inc.

The Welsh Harp & Heritage Society was established to promote Welsh culture through Wales’ national instrument, the harp, and its associated traditions. The tradition of the harp in Wales directly relates to may other Welsh traditions including singing, folk dancing, poetry, and, ultimately, the language itself. The society sponsors Welsh Heritage Week.

Membership in the Welsh Harp & Heritage Society is for anyone with an interest in Welsh culture and heritage.  Annual society dues are $20 for Individual, $30 for Family, $50 for Sponsor or $100 for Patron. 

The Welsh Harp & Heritage Society is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization, so donations are tax deductible and greatly appreciated. Donations may be sent to Danny Proud, Treasurer, 114 Glen Hwy, Madison, WI   53705.

Questions?

Beth Landmesser, Director
email: hwyl@ptd.net

Download:

2009 Brochure

2009 Registration Form

2009 Scholarship Application

This page last updated on: February 18, 2009.