Open Day planned at Tywi Centre
The Tywi Centre is opening its doors for an open day next month and inviting people to find out more about Heritage.
This event on Saturday April 21, which is free to all visitors, will open between 10am and 5pm will be held at the Tywi Centre, Dinefwr Farm, Llandeilo.
Heritage can mean different things to different people, which is why a diverse programme of talks, demonstrations and workshops has been organised for the day.
Anyone interested in old buildings can learn about the traditional skills that are crucial for maintaining and repairing old buildings appropriately.
Heritage training officer Tom Duxbury said: “there will be a host of demonstrations and workshops during the day such as thatching, carpentry, stonemasonry and lime work which will give visitors a taste of some of the courses that will be held at the Tywi Centre.”
During the day visitors can enjoy a series of talks including ‘Maintenance and Repair of Old Buildings’ with CADW’s Jill Fairweather, and enjoy an update on the exciting Llanelly House restoration project and the building’s fascinating past with Lisa Bancroft.
Carole-Anne Davies from the Design Commission for Wales will talk about the ‘My Square Mile’ project which is an educational framework, to engage children in thinking about how places are shaped, and the forces that shape them.
Cultural heritage grants Officer Emyr Price will provide information on grants that are currently available to celebrate local heritage.
Emyr said: “I am really pleased that The People’s Collection Wales will be present on the day to deliver talks and workshops. It is an incredible resource to help anyone interested in finding out about the past.”
Members of the public can learn about our natural heritage by taking a walk with habitat conservation officer, Rosie Carmichael, Coed Cymru Officer Mat Ridley and Landscape Grants Officer Anna Hobbs.
Anna said: “During the Open Day there will be two guided walks where experts including Rosie and Mat will discuss habitat management such as hedgerows, woodland and wetlands.
“I will be available to discuss work that can be carried out through the Carmarthenshire Landscape and Heritage Grant Scheme.”
The second round of the Foundations in Heritage Bursary Scheme will be launched during the open day. The Bursary Scheme offers people the opportunity to gain a formal qualification in Heritage Building. It is a 12 month programme where successful candidates work alongside skilled crafts people and gain NVQ3 in Heritage building and receive a bursary of £12,800.
Anyone interesting in applying should come along to the open day to talk to Bursary Officer Helena Burke and some of the current students and placement providers.
For a full list of the day’s programme including activities for children, please visit the website www.tywicentre.org.uk or contact the team on 01558 824271 post@tywicentre.org.uk
This event on Saturday April 21, which is free to all visitors, will open between 10am and 5pm will be held at the Tywi Centre, Dinefwr Farm, Llandeilo.
Heritage can mean different things to different people, which is why a diverse programme of talks, demonstrations and workshops has been organised for the day.
Anyone interested in old buildings can learn about the traditional skills that are crucial for maintaining and repairing old buildings appropriately.
Heritage training officer Tom Duxbury said: “there will be a host of demonstrations and workshops during the day such as thatching, carpentry, stonemasonry and lime work which will give visitors a taste of some of the courses that will be held at the Tywi Centre.”
During the day visitors can enjoy a series of talks including ‘Maintenance and Repair of Old Buildings’ with CADW’s Jill Fairweather, and enjoy an update on the exciting Llanelly House restoration project and the building’s fascinating past with Lisa Bancroft.
Carole-Anne Davies from the Design Commission for Wales will talk about the ‘My Square Mile’ project which is an educational framework, to engage children in thinking about how places are shaped, and the forces that shape them.
Cultural heritage grants Officer Emyr Price will provide information on grants that are currently available to celebrate local heritage.
Emyr said: “I am really pleased that The People’s Collection Wales will be present on the day to deliver talks and workshops. It is an incredible resource to help anyone interested in finding out about the past.”
Members of the public can learn about our natural heritage by taking a walk with habitat conservation officer, Rosie Carmichael, Coed Cymru Officer Mat Ridley and Landscape Grants Officer Anna Hobbs.
Anna said: “During the Open Day there will be two guided walks where experts including Rosie and Mat will discuss habitat management such as hedgerows, woodland and wetlands.
“I will be available to discuss work that can be carried out through the Carmarthenshire Landscape and Heritage Grant Scheme.”
The second round of the Foundations in Heritage Bursary Scheme will be launched during the open day. The Bursary Scheme offers people the opportunity to gain a formal qualification in Heritage Building. It is a 12 month programme where successful candidates work alongside skilled crafts people and gain NVQ3 in Heritage building and receive a bursary of £12,800.
Anyone interesting in applying should come along to the open day to talk to Bursary Officer Helena Burke and some of the current students and placement providers.
For a full list of the day’s programme including activities for children, please visit the website www.tywicentre.org.uk or contact the team on 01558 824271 post@tywicentre.org.uk
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