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We, The Body   SPAN Arts’ latest Love Stories to Nature commission, We, The Body, brings together movement, film and fieldwork to explore water scarcity, climate crisis and our changing relationship with nature. BOOK NOW SPAN Arts is excited to invite you to join our latest Nature Project – We, The Body. This project combines film, movement and fieldwork in community workshops to explore our relationship with water as a living being that is trying to tell us her stories. This project is led by three young artists: Hattie Morrison, Leia Morrison, and Angharad Lewis Jones. Hattie is an artist working across writing, film and bookmaking. Leia is a photographer and film-maker based across Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire. Angharad is a physical theatre maker and performance facilitator. We, The Body has developed from an increased awareness of water scarcity. As hosepipe bans, droughts and wildfires have become an unignorable reality across Wales, this project explores how nature is trying to talk to us and offers space to listen. Movement and language are central to this process, opening up this conversation with the body of water, Llys-Y-Fran Reservoir. You will connect with the water through a gestural, dance-informed workshop and a guided […]

Côr Pawb – The One-Day Choir returns! SPAN Arts is thrilled to announce that Côr Pawb will be hosting a joyful, one-day choral event inviting everyone to lift their voices and sing together in celebration of community, creativity, and connection. BOOK NOW Taking place at Llanddewi Velfrey Village Hall, a vibrant community venue in the heart of Llanddewi Velfrey, this unique musical gathering is designed to be inclusive, uplifting, and open to all. Whether you’re a seasoned singer or completely new to choral music, Côr Pawb is about showing up, joining in, and having fun. Led by two inspiring choir leaders, Helen Bowman and Stacey Blythe, the day will offer participants the chance to learn new, contrasting songs in a relaxed and friendly environment. The workshop culminates in an informal sharing at 4pm, where family and friends are warmly invited to attend and enjoy a mini-performance of what the group has created together over the course of the day. This is a free event, but places are limited and must be booked in advance through the SPAN Arts website. Participants are encouraged to bring a packed lunch and a reusable cup for refreshments. Doors open at 10:30am for registration, and

Queer Creations EMERGENCE: Rising Embers is a vibrant creative programme celebrating queer identity, resilience and community through music, making and shared ritual. Bringing together LGBTQ+ participants and allies in welcoming, supportive spaces, the season invites people of all experience levels to explore self-expression, solidarity and renewal. The programme features three hands-on workshops led by practicing artists, each offering a different creative pathway. In the Emerging Songs workshop, artist Anna Sherratt guides participants through accessible approaches to songwriting, exploring themes of human resilience and queer life while building confidence in crafting meaningful lyrics. In the Queer Pennant workshop, queer artist, academic and art psychotherapist Emily Laurens reimagines traditional maritime flags as bold expressions of identity and unity. Participants sew and embellish fabric pennants using paint, appliqué and print techniques to create personal symbols of solidarity. The Stained-Glass Lantern workshop, led by multidisciplinary artist and tutor Bean Sawyer, introduces participants to glass cutting and copper-foil soldering techniques to construct their own three-dimensional lanterns. With no prior experience required and all materials provided, each person creates a unique piece designed to reflect their individual style. The Gathering – All Welcome! The season culminates in EMERGENCE: The Gathering, held at Bloomfield House. This celebratory

Outdoor Shakespeare – As You like It Love blossoms in the forest, as SPAN Arts Outdoor Shakespeare returns with ‘As You like It’. BOOK NOW After the delights of last year’s ‘The Tempest’, The Festival Players return to the beautiful grounds of Lampeter house to bring you ‘As You Like It’, a dramatic and bewildering love story that turns the conventional rules of romance on its head. Event Details:  Date: Friday 13 June  Time: Grounds open at 6 pm, show starts at 7 pm Pricing: Adults £15.00, Concessions £13.00, Family Ticket £45 (covers 4 tickets. Must include 1 child) Hot Food pre-order: Cawl, Bread and Cheese (suitable for Vegetarians, Gluten free and Dairy Free/Vegan options available): £6 Location: Lampeter House, Lampeter Velfrey, Narberth, SA67 8UQ. For ticket holders who need access support to attend, we offer a free ticket for their companion, carer or personal assistant. Contact 01834 869323 to book your carers ticket. SPAN is delighted to announce the return of its extremely popular outdoor Shakespeare performance for 2025. ‘As You Like It’ explores themes of exile, identity, and love in a play that examines the fluidity of gender roles and the complexities of romantic relationships as the characters navigate

Summer Youth Co-creation Project Open Call-out Youth Co-creation Call-out Are you a member of a community youth group or school club with a project idea? Do you want to learn to sing, create a vegetable patch, paint a mural, or something completely different? SPAN is excited to announce an open call-out for youth groups who have a project idea and would like to access funds to co-create the project with us this July. Projects must be completed by October 2025. How to Apply To apply, please send a cover letter (up to one side of A4) describing your project, along with any pictures or links, to info@span-arts.org.uk by 12pm on Monday, 9th June. Alternatively, you can submit a 5-minute audio or video recording that covers the same information if that’s easier for you. Deadline: Monday 9th June, 12pm (midday). Contact Us We will acknowledge all applications. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@span-arts.org.uk or call us on 01834 869323.

Creative Connections:A Creative Respite for Unpaid Carers An open invitation to attend.  Creative Connections is a monthly workshop tailored specifically for unpaid carers. It provides a safe and welcoming space where participants can step away from their daily responsibilities and immerse themselves in creative activities led by talented, hand-picked facilitators. These workshops are an opportunity to explore expression in a variety of forms, including: Music: Unleashing the rhythm within through instruments, singing, or collaborative soundscapes. Poetry and Storytelling: Finding your voice through words, whether it’s creating new stories or sharing personal experiences. Mosaic and Art: Channeling creativity into vibrant, hands-on projects that bring beauty and satisfaction. These sessions are not just about learning new skills but also about building a community, connecting with others who understand the unique challenges and joys of being a carer. Welcome Wednesdays: A Warm Space Every Two Weeks In addition to Creative Connections, SPAN Arts also hosts Welcome Wednesdays every two weeks. These informal gatherings offer a warm, relaxed space where anyone can drop in, have a chat, enjoy a cup of tea, and take part in creative activities in the gallery. Whether you feel like creating something or simply sitting back and soaking in

SPAN Arts are a proud partner in Unlimited’s UK & International Partner Awards for Disabled Artists. SPAN Arts proudly collaborates with Unlimited, a UK-wide commissioning programme dedicated to supporting deaf and disabled artists to create bold, high-quality work across all art forms. Originating from the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad, Unlimited has commissioned over 70 groundbreaking works—from theatre, dance, music, visual art, literature, film, to performance art—backed by a multi-million-pound investment Enjoy Every Minute / Mwynha Pob Munud As part of this initiative, SPAN Arts has awarded a commission to Ceri Ashe and Angharad Tudor of Popty Ping Productions a bilingual performance project celebrating real experiences of caregiving and motherhood in rural Wales. Enjoy Every Minute / Mwynha Pob Munud is a bold new project that explores the complex realities of motherhood and caregiving in West Wales. It will culminate in a raw and uplifting live event, inspired by a series of poetry, storytelling, song, and movement workshops—bringing together professional performers and local mothers and guardians to co-create an honest, heartfelt celebration of the highs and lows of raising children in rural West Wales.  Rooted in community, the project offers a series of free, bilingual workshops—both in person and online—where mothers, birthing people, female