Jasmine Donahaye considers the personal legacy of the Eisteddfod in Tregaron and its nurturing role for Welsh learners like herself.
How Far is the Eisteddfod, Really?
Reflecting on Tregaron and its closed railway, Jasmine Donahaye explores the value judgements lurking in questions of distance and access.
Cors Caron: A Cultural Bog in Tregaron
Jasmine Donahaye, the IWA’s writer in residence at the 2022 Eisteddfod, praises the bog of Cors Caron where the event is located.
Restanza in Blaenau: New Foundational Politics
Lowri Cunnington Wynn explores the way communities can revitalise the place they live in through the idea of ‘restanza’, the active choice to stay.
Placemaking, or Life and Death (and Rebirth?) of a Great Welsh Town
Angela Evans investigates the concept of placemaking, its uses in policy and its application to the Welsh town of Pontypool.
‘O Arglwydd, dyma Gamwedd – Oh Lord, This is an Injustice’: Remembering the Merthyr Rising
As the event’s anniversary celebrations draw near, Adam Johannes remembers the Merthyr Rising of 1831, and says its spirit lives on today.
A Vision for Welsh Towns
Ben Cottam describes the challenges and opportunities ahead for Welsh towns.
Diversifying Volunteering, or, Why Ukraine Doesn’t Need your Old Clothes
Caroline Gregory argues that clear messaging about appropriate aid should be accompanied by removing barriers to volunteering.
Morlais: A Homegrown Renewable Energy Project
Anglesey-based tidal energy project Morlais illustrates the potential benefits and complexities of implementing renewable energy schemes in Wales.