South Wales Literature

History

Since August 2007, Literature Wales flagship outreach project – the South Wales Literature Development Initiative has offered creative activities to groups and individuals who may not have had the opportunity to participate with mainstream arts and culture. The aim of the project is to engage with people by bringing activities to their doorstep and tailoring content according to their need. The project currently operates in Caerphilly, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Torfaen and the Vale of Glamorgan.

Projects

The initiative by Literature Wales aims to engage as wide an audience as possible in the enjoyment and appreciation of literature over the next three years. Here are some of our latest projects….

TwLetteratura Cymru

March 2017 saw the launch of an exciting new European digital partnership project bringing TwLetteratura and Betwyll to Merthyr Tydil from Italy.

Chris Riddell and Huw Aaron at the Riverfront

Pupils direct Chris Riddell and Huw Aaron as their illustrations evolved live on the stage’s big screen.

Ashianna

Poet and printer Francesca Kay led a series of workshops with Newport Mind’s Ashianna group about themes of positivity and womanhood.

Stories from the Circus

Mike Church uses circus skills and stories to engage the pupils of the Learning Centre, Glan Y Nant, and learn important life skills and new ways of being creative.

Dementia Week - Friends Group

During Dementia Awareness Week, poet and printer Francesca Kay worked with patients with early-onset dementia at Barry Hospital St Barruc’s Ward’s Friends Group.