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People and Places

Reflections on life as it is lived in all parts of Wales, and stories of Welsh lives across the world.

Sanctuary and Smiles: Newport Welcomes Refugees

Mark Seymour recounts the story of how the arrival of asylum seekers in Newport birthed a community project that now has two full time staff.

7th April (6th April)
  • People and Places

Four Ways to Keep Calm in a Crisis

Based on her experience of crisis management in conflict zones, IWA Director Auriol Miller offers thoughts on leadership when tackling society-wide uncertainty. 

18th March (19th March)
  • People and Places

On the Edge of the Verge: Travel Notes – Part Two

Jörg Bernig continues his journey through the Gower in the aftermath of the Manchester Arena bombing.

9th March (9th March)
  • People and Places

On the Edge of the Verge: Travel Notes – Part One

Jörg Bernig is a German poet, novelist and essayist. The travel notes presented here were written during a week’s return to his former home of Swansea in 2017.

6th March (9th March)
  • People and Places

Belonging to Wales: Sweat, boredom and thoughts

England to Wales to Germany. Warren Fauvel’s journey explores why Wales will always be home.

22nd January (28th February)
  • People and Places

Belonging to Wales: Ghosts of Wales

In this account of the strange way Wales began to follow her, Marie Darrieussecq urges us to live every second.

4th November (28th February)
  • People and Places

Belonging to Wales: Lasting Marks

“Some people simply choose a destination for their holiday and just go there. How come I end up in places that I’ve never thought of, and never even heard about?” Edin Suljic writes about Wales in the winter.

23rd September (28th February)
  • People and Places

Belonging to Wales: A place worth fighting for

Noreen Blanluet discovered a welcome in the hills and an energy in the land. It’s why she belongs to Wales

29th August (28th February)
  • People and Places

Belonging to Wales: From Turkey to Trebinshun

In the first instalment of a major new series for click on wales, Meltem Arikan explains her feeling of belonging to Wales. Translated from Turkish by Filiz Celik.

12th August (28th February)
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