AWENTheLibrary

27/05/2026

Join in the celebrations for 100 years of Hailey Park on Sunday 31st May 3-5pm and meet up with AWEN volunteers too. Friends of Hailey Park - Cyfeillion Parc Hailey

26/05/2026

Looking forward to Ian Tweedale's talk at Hyb yr Eglwys Newydd Whitchurch Hub on 10th June. Ian will take us on a personal tour of Caldey Island - from the comfort of the Hub. Free entry, places limited, don't be late.

15/05/2026

Thank you Wyn James for a fascinating talk about Patagonia - bringing to life the challenges the emigrants faced on arrival and the reasons for them travelling so far from home . Our next evening talk is with Iain Tweedale the former manager of Caldey and is the co-founder of the Lay Cistercians of Caldey. This illustrated talk gives a unique insight into life on the island two miles offshore from Tenby that is home to a community of monks and islanders visited each year by 50,000 people from all over the world. Hyb yr Eglwys Newydd Whitchurch Hub

24/04/2026

Next AWEN evening talk at Hyb yr Eglwys Newydd Whitchurch Hub will be Professor E Wyn James talking about Patagonia on Wednesday 13th May. Doors open 6.30, space is limited so please don't be late. Don't miss notice of any of our activities - consider joining us - just £5 a year. Email [email protected] for info.

09/04/2026

Thank you Dr Toby Jones from https://www.newportship.org/
That was a really fascinating talk for AWEN last night. Looking forward to visiting your website, ship and Newport Museum to find out more. Next up Professor E Wyn James on Patagonia.

05/04/2026

Join us for the fascinating history of the Newport Ship with Dr Toby Jones on Wednesday 8th April at Hyb yr Eglwys Newydd Whitchurch Hub. Doors open 6.30, spaces limited so please don't be late to avoid disappointment.

01/04/2026

Thank you to AWEN volunteers for organising a wonderful Easter Egg Hunt, and to Jan and her Knit and Natter Volunteers for creating the charming chickens for Alzheimers. If you would like to join AWEN@thelibrary, the support group for Hyb yr Eglwys Newydd Whitchurch Hub go to our website and download our membership form https://www.awenthelibrary.cymru/index.php?page=awen
Alzheimer's Society

26/03/2026

One of our most popular family activities is back. 🐣🌼

Our Easter Egg Hunt takes place on 1st April at Hyb yr Eglwys Newydd Whitchurch Hub from 10:30am -12pm.

Just £1 per family, with plenty of fun and lots of opportunities for children to dash around the park hunting for clues.

Don’t miss out. It’s always a great morning for families.

23/03/2026

Our super popular Easter Egg Hunt takes place on 1st of April Hyb yr Eglwys Newydd Whitchurch Hub10.30-12, just £1 per family. Plenty of opportunities to dash about the park looking for clues, plus this year the volunteers from the Knit and Natter Group have created some cheeky hand made chickens and are raising money for the Alzheimer's Society just £3 a hen (cash only).

23/03/2026

Thank you Nigel Lewis for your article celebrating Whitchurch's 900th birthday ... here it is

Nigel Lewis, a member of AWEN, Arts-Whitchurch-Eglwys-Newydd It’s always nice to celebrate something special – particularly when there seems to be so much bad news around Anyway, Happy Birthday Whitchurch, you’re nine hundred years old this year! The village – just north of Cardiff – is pr...

21/03/2026

AWEN's gardening group are working hard to improve a tucked away corner of the Hyb yr Eglwys Newydd Whitchurch Hub Here is the cherry tree and a poem written in appreciation by a local resident. Many thanks also to Rhiwbina Men's Sheds for creating the planters and our volunteers for all you do. If you would like to get involved please email [email protected]

The Library Tree

In Winter, how sad I am to see
Prunus Umeniko, the Library tree,
Confined within its wooden box,
Like a child outgrowing their shoes and socks.

But now, in Spring, what do we see?
Our thriving, joyful Library Tree.