🎉 Exciting transformations are happening in a charming corner of Wales! The slate landscape of northwest Wales, boasting gems like Blaenau Ffestiniog and Bethesda, has truly blossomed since becoming a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2021. 🏞️
From renovating ancient railway buildings to reviving historic hospitals and morphing music venues, this slice of Wales is buzzing with cultural and community activity. The recent annual report from the Llechi Cymru Partnership Board celebrates these remarkable achievements, spotlighting impressive community initiatives and exciting events.
🏥 A special shoutout goes to the ambitious project to preserve the Penrhyn Quarry Hospital in Bethesda. Thanks to a collaborative effort by local councils and heritage bodies, the site’s getting a new lease on life!
đźš‚ Meanwhile, the historic workshops at Boston Lodge in Porthmadog have been safeguarded and revamped, keeping traditional skills alive while bringing new opportunities to passionate volunteers and staff.
🎨 In a burst of colour, eye-popping artworks are gracing towns like Blaenau Ffestiniog and Porthmadog, designed with input from local school kids. And it’s not just art that’s on the rise; top-notch facilities at places like Neuadd Ogwen are attracting international stars, elevating the local cultural scene.
⚽ Football fans, rejoice! This year’s Dyffryn Nantlle Football Festival was a hit, with local children competing in a lively tournament. The event doubled as a celebration for the newly upgraded pitches at Talysarn Celts Football Club, honouring the local heritage tied to the slate industry.
So much is happening—heritage festivals, family workshops, and even international collaboration on new programmes. The National Slate Museum kept the history alive with a creative ‘Museum on the Road’ initiative that took exhibitions to new locales during its refurbishment.
The wealth of activities marks only the beginning of the area’s extraordinary journey. With over £38 million secured since achieving World Heritage status, the investment is powering a community renaissance that champions both culture and the Welsh language.
Gwynedd is blazing a trail on the world map, combining rich history with a vibrant future! 🌍✨
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