Archive for July, 2011
Welsh Movie at Bytowne: ‘Submarine’ a coming of age movie, Welsh style
Posted by garethcelticonnect in Uncategorized on July 25, 2011
http://www.bytowne.ca/movie/submarine http://weinsteinco.com/sites/submarine/ Submarine is a 2010 coming-of-age comedy-drama film adapted from the 2008 novel of the same name by Joe Dunthorne. The film is directed by Richard Ayoade and stars Craig Roberts, Yasmin Paige, Sally Hawkins, Noah Taylor and Paddy Considine. The film is Ayoade’s feature-film directorial debut.[2] The Plot: Oliver Tate (Roberts) is […]
NASA astronaut (Dafydd Williams) talks about safer working systems with NHS staff in Wales
Posted by garethcelticonnect in Uncategorized on July 24, 2011
A NASA Astronaut and A&E consultant has shared insights into creating safer working systems with NHS staff across Wales, in a online seminar organised by 1000 Lives Plus.The WebEx Seminar Series, Operating in High Risk Environments, uses the safety culture of space flight to investigate what makes a ‘high reliability organisation’, and applies it to […]
Canada target for Welsh lamb exports
Posted by garethcelticonnect in Uncategorized on July 20, 2011
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-mid-wales-14179419 Canada is being lined up as the latest target for Welsh lamb exports, which are currently worth more than £111m to the UK economy. Meat promotion body Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) claims there is a growing demand for lamb from Canadians and immigrants to the country. The HCC launched its initiative at the Royal […]
Bwletin Yr Haf / The Summer Bulletin is out!
Posted by garethcelticonnect in Uncategorized on July 18, 2011
Click here —> Y Bwletin Haf 2011
The Hidden Welsh of the Ottawa Valley
Posted by garethcelticonnect in Uncategorized on July 12, 2011
OWS members might be interested in logging on to this website where there is an article posted on ‘The Hidden Welsh of the Ottawa Valley’ by Carol Bennett McCuaig. The web address is http://anglo‑celtic‑connections.blogspot.com/2011/06/hidden‑welsh‑of‑ottawa‑valley.html
From Wales with Love – Torchwood has its premiere on Starz tonight..
Posted by garethcelticonnect in Uncategorized on July 12, 2011
From Wales with Love – Torchwood has its premiere on Starz tonight.. Written by our Welsh TV producer and screenwriter Russell T Davies, Torchwood is a BBC science fiction television programme. The series is a spin-off from Davies’ 2005 revival of the long-running science fiction programme Doctor Who. Torchwood follows the exploits of a small […]
A world-class exhibition space opened in Cardiff on July 9, 2011.
Posted by garethcelticonnect in Uncategorized on July 12, 2011
A $6.5 million museum opened its doors to the public on Saturday July 9th. The Wales National Museum of Art inCardiff, opens a new West Wing of six integrated contemporary galleries covering 8,600 sq feet highlighting the museum’s world-class collection and making the museum one of the largest venues for public art in theUK, outsideLondon. […]
The Welsh singer did her best in Ottawa..
Posted by garethcelticonnect in Uncategorized on July 4, 2011
Marina and the Diamonds, who opened the show, had the toughest assignment of the night. The Welsh singer did her best to grab and hold the attention of a squirmy crowd that only had eyes for Perry. Marina showed off her fine voice on Shampain and a batch of other New Wave-ish numbers from her […]
JW Jones plays at the Ottawa Blues Fest July 7th!
Posted by garethcelticonnect in Uncategorized on July 3, 2011
Canada’s top blues act with Welsh heratage will be playing at the Ottawa Blues Fest on July 7th Ticket Details below: Thursday, July 7 – 8:00pm Casino Stage at Lac-Leamy http://www.ottawabluesfest.ca/performance/675
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge unveiled “The Canadians Opposite Lens” by Welshman Augustus John: the latest Canadian War Museum acquisition
Posted by garethcelticonnect in Uncategorized on July 3, 2011
Will and Kate paid tribute to the nation’s war veterans with a visit to the Canadian War Museum, where they met with veterans and war brides spanning several generations. The couple was at the museum to help unveil a 40-foot wide painting titled “The Canadian Opposite Lens” (by the Welshman Augustus John) which depicts soldiers on […]