The Past is Always Present Oral History Training @ Ty Llywelyn Community Centre

Oral history is the recording of historical information, based on the personal experiences and opinions of the speaker.  It often takes the form of eye-witness evidence about past events, but can include folklore, myths  and stories passed down over the years by word of mouth.

The Oral History Training is taking place over two days and is being provided by Dr Andrew Edwards and Michelle Taylor MA from Bangor University.  One of the first things we have learned is that history doesn't have to be 'of the past'; we are making history in the here and now - every moment of our lives!   This project will give you the opportunity to allow your grandchildren and great grand children to have a lasting record of your story in your own voice

On completion of the training, we are hoping to come out into the community to record your personal stories of your experiences in Llandudno. 

For further information please cotnact 01492 877972

Heritage Project Session

A group of ten people attended an introductory session at Llandudno Archives on Friday 22nd October. Everyone said they had a really good time finding out about Llandudno history, looking at photos and trying out online family history sites.

A very interesting story was found in a local school register which detailed reasons for children leaving school - often to start work at the age of 14.

Thanks to everyone at Llandudno Archives who provided help and support on the day.

Llandudno Archives is based at the old Lloyd St school building and is open to the public every Monday to Thursday from 10 am to 12.30 pm and 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm.

North Wales International Music Festival

Thanks to festival organisors for providing two classical recitals at our community centre on Friday 10th September. The Luncheon Club was treated to Dewi's percussion based music whilst they were eating their meal. "Very, very enjoyable. entertaining and educational with the marimba and drums"(member of the Luncheon Club)

In the evening Dewi returned to provide a session for the Friday Youth Drop In. Around 35 young people got involved; some audience participation took place and a good selection of music was performed for the group. Dewi concentrated on pieces that showcased the range of sounds that could be achieved from the marimba and drums that he brought along. "It was peaceful and quiet and a bit loud" (member of the Youth Drop In)

Youth Drop In art sessions

Thanks to Ellie for providing fun sessions for the young people who attend the Youth Drop in at Ty Llywelyn. Everyone had a great time and the group artwork will be shown at the end of project exhibition in May 2011.

Sessions coming up!

August 19th/20th/27th/28th - Art sessions on the project theme with artist Ellie Strigner @Ty Llywelyn Youth Drop In

September 10th - Classical music session from the North Wales International Music Festival @ Ty Llywelyn Luncheon Club and Youth Drop In

Film Workshops at Ty Hapus. Come and join us!

These are being held at Ty Hapus Community Resource Centre from 26th July - 30th July. For further details contact Jayne on 01492 877 972. Click here for updates on this project

Sentiment@Ty Llwyelyn

Join in with our photo collection!

In May 2010, we started to collect pictures of sentimental items belonging to members of the community in the Tre Cwm area of Llandudno. We took photos at our weekly luncheon club and uploaded them onto our blog Sentiment@Ty Llywelyn (Click on the link here). A slideshow of photos will be shown at Llandudno Museum in May 2011.

If your community or group would like to be involved in this project, we can come out to photograph your items. Contact by email: thepastisalwayspresent@gmail.com