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Nesta James
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A lover of comedy, festivals and exercise classes. Rwy'n siarad Cymraeg. Welsh is my first language. #Annibyniaeth #IndyWales
Have just finished reading The House of Water by @fflurdafydd.bsky.social A powerful story full of mystery and family secrets. I was gripped from the very beginning. Just brilliant.
June 29, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Languages like Welsh don’t need to justify their existence. They don’t need permission to survive. You don’t treat the first voice of the land as an optional extra ✍️ Owen Williams
Welsh: the language that shaped Britain
Owen Williams Listen carefully, and you’ll hear it: a language older than the hills, older than the state. The names of rivers and mountains still whisper it – Pen-y-Fan, Penicuik, Aberystwyth, Aberde...
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May 31, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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A national survey has revealed the UK's 17 best-rated museums, galleries, cathedrals and other historical sites that are free to visit for cheap days out in summer 2025, with St Fagans National Museum of History coming in at number one
St Fagans voted best free day out in UK-wide poll
A national survey has revealed the UK’s 17 best-rated museums, galleries, cathedrals and other historical sites that are free to visit for cheap days out in summer 2025, with St Fagans National Museum...
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June 4, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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Exercise slashes the risk of death in patients with colon cancer by more than a third, a trial has found
Exercise slashes risk of death in patients with colon cancer – study
Exercise slashes the risk of death in patients with colon cancer by more than a third, a trial has found. Physical activity could also prevent the disease from coming back, as well as lifting mood, re...
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June 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Well done Crystal Palace! Many years ago, I worked at a school near the ground. I am thrilled for you. 👏👏👏
May 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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The UK is not a single-language state.

A powerful argument by @owswills.bsky.social for understanding and valuing multiculturalism.

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The UK is not a single-language state. It’s time Starmer caught up
Owen Williams When Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared that “if you want to live in the UK, you should speak English,” he wasn’t just parroting a tired line about integration. He was exposing a deepe...
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May 14, 2025 at 4:53 AM
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1 in 5 of the UK’s care workforce have a non-British passport.

Starmer would have us believe these carers are the “squalid” result of a “failed experiment”.

I say they do vital, necessary, humane, skilled work and they are worth their weight in gold.
May 12, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park. ♥️♥️
May 10, 2025 at 9:39 PM
@tudur.bsky.social Iona, (mam Sian) a finne wedi bod i weld Huw Fyw yn y Lyric heno. Roedd yn wych! Wedi mwynhau mas draw.
May 7, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Never thought I'd see #Annibyniaeth being covered by british media (outside of Wales) in a positive light but here we are!
Thousands come out to march for Welsh independence - and who can blame them?

Since 2019, thousands have taken part in Welsh independence marches across Wales and now Barry, Wales’s largest town, has made its mark
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Thousands come out to march for Welsh independence - and who can blame them?
Since 2019, thousands have taken part in Welsh independence marches across Wales and now Barry, Wales’s largest town, has made its mark
www.thecanary.co
April 27, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Ms Wood said it was "time to end our dependence", adding there was an "opportunity to build an alternative to the failed economic model that serves the City of London while leaving crumbs for communities in Wales".
Barry: Thousands attend Welsh independence march
The event, organised by Yes Cymru and All Under One Banner Cymru, was held in Barry on Saturday.
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April 26, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Yesterday my friend and I met two lovely women outside Barry Station. We were on our way to the Yes Cymru march. They told us that they were SNP supporters from Glasgow and asked if we were happy to have a photo with them. Not sure if they're on social media but it was a pleasure to meet them.
April 27, 2025 at 10:53 AM
People from Barry are the friendliest people.
April 26, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Gorymdaith Yes Cymru Y Barri 2025. Barry Yes Cymru march.
April 26, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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After a long break (we last did this in 2021), The Socially Distant Sports Bar is finally back on the road. And you won’t want to miss it.

#distantpod #distantpodlive #liveshow
April 22, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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Rhod Gilbert, Elis James, Datblygu, Adwaith and Gorky's Zygotic Mynci are some of the celebrated names from the town who feature on the eye-catching artwork
The stunning mural celebrating Carmarthen's cultural heritage
A grassroots music venue in the heart of Carmarthen has unveiled a stunning mural which celebrates the town’s rich cultural heritage. The mural on the side of the CWRW music venue and pub, features na...
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April 22, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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In his last days Glyndwr wandered alone, possibly Incognito. His death was unrecorded & this, ultimately, was his great gift to posterity.

With the rebellion over & the occupation complete, the process of subjection began in earnest ✍️Desmond Clifford buff.ly/Bp6wwn7
April 12, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Da iawn Cymru. ♥️
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 ⚽️ Cymru yn ddiguro yn erbyn Sweden, wedi gêm gyfartal arall yn erbyn un o dimau gorau'r byd yng Nghynghrair y Cenhedloedd.

Sweden 1-1 Cymru
April 8, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Wâc y prynhawn. An afternoon walk.
April 5, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Adolescence. A powerful, brilliantly acted drama. The acting was excellent. Owen Cooper and Stephen Graham were spectacular.
March 31, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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A proposed law to help improve access to learn Cornish and increase the use of the language, including on road signs, has been tabled at Westminster
MPs support proposed law to boost promotion and teaching of Cornish
A proposed law to help improve access to learn Cornish and increase the use of the language, including on road signs, has been tabled at Westminster. MPs heard the Cornish Language and Heritage (Educa...
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March 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Da iawn Cymru! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
March 25, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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Thanks to £200,000 financial support from the Welsh Government, Urdd Gobaith Cymru is offering free entry to lower income families at this year's Eisteddfod yr Urdd, which will be held in Margam Park, Neath Port Talbot
Lower income families offered free entry to Eisteddfod yr Urdd 2025
Thanks to £200,000 financial support by the Welsh Government, Urdd Gobaith Cymru is offering free entry to lower income families to Eisteddfod yr Urdd 2025, which will be held in Margam Park, Neath Po...
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March 17, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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She was born in Swansea and grew up one of Wales’ poorest council estates, Townhill. Attended London School of Economics where she studied Economics and Politics. spent a year working as Deputy Head of Policy for the Federation of Small Businesses, before returning to work as an economic researcher
March 16, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Happy St Patrick's day! x
March 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM