Children from Ysgol Crud y Werin in Aberdaron have helped to create an installation for
Porth y Swnt our new Coastal Tourism Centre of Excellence which is due to open
in Aberdaron at the end of the month.
Pupils from Ysgol Crud y Werin showing their work.
The youngsters were joined by Llŷn poet Christine Evans to paint pebbles
which will take pride of place in the ‘Sea of Words’ installation at Porth y
Swnt. During the visit Christine encouraged the pupils to use
inspiration from the sea and surrounding landscape to paint their favourite
word on to pebbles.
Pupils eager to get involved!
Christines’ work is influenced by her time
spent on Bardsey Island where her husband worked as a
guardian for the lighthouse and as a fisherman.
Her poetry draws on imagery of light and water and she still teaches writing
courses on the Island.
Some of the poet’s work will feature in the installations at Porth y Swnt.
Some of the finished pebbles
The new centre will provide people with the chance to
discover the history and culture of the Llŷn. It will have exhibitions and
interactive displays following the theme of ‘Shining a Light on the Llŷn’ such as artwork, sounds, and poetry as
well as stories from local people.
Visitors from outside the area will be encouraged to
understand Aberdaron’s truly traditional Welsh way of life that is inextricably
entwined with the sea and to spend more time exploring the wider Llŷn.
We also hope
that Porth y Swnt will soon become an important part of the local community in
Aberdaron and the wider Llŷn. We’re keen to help younger generations understand
the rich history and legends of their home and we plan to work closely with
local schools, businesses and the community.
Porth y Swnt is supported by the Welsh Government, including the
European Social Fund.
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