11/14/2023 0 Comments Awaken a sleeping giant![]() ![]() ![]() Above all, we will uncover the stories of individuals who have made such a contribution to the area”. Arwel Michael of the Ystradgynlais Heritage Forum said that, “…people will have an opportunity to appreciate the links between a landscape that has been formed by its geology, the working lives of people over the centuries and the richness of its culture. The event is part of a plan to celebrate the heritage of the Upper Swansea Valley and its significance to local people and as a tourism destination. You could even try and test their knowledge if you want to! Members of the Heritage Forum will be on hand to record all sorts of interesting objects and chat about their history and significance to the area. People are being encouraged to turn out their cupboards and look for interesting and curious objects that have local connections to the landscape and might have a story to tell. It might be a piece of stone that gets attention from one of the geologists or a photograph of a favourite local landscape that might suggest a story to the expert archaeologist. ‘Awaken the Giant of the Cribarth’ will be a version of the Antiques Roadshow where people can bring along something that reminds them of the local landscape and history. Promising to be fun for the whole family, local storyteller, Esyllt Harker will be on hand to discuss people’s recollections and Vivienne Rhule, a local artist, will also be turning these stories into a grand collage or map made from words, images and photographs.Īs well as exploring the creative elements of the Valley, people will also have to the chance to consult the experts as well. Event organisers are asking people to delve deep into their memories and reminiscences of the Upper Swansea Valley, so that interpreters can examine the history and landscape of the area. Organised by Creu-ad Heritage Interpretation, this year’s event will start at 11am at The Welfare, Ystradgynlais and will finish at around 4.30pm. ![]()
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