"It's the smoking ban that's killing the pubs pure and simple. I used to go to my local every Friday after work, meet up with some other lads in the trades, have a few jars and go home. None of us do that anymore."
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Aberystwyth makes the news in China
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Rachel Trezise: This St David's Day, I thank the Lord I'm Welsh (from the UK Independent)
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St. David’s Day Radio Specials around the USA
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The Chicago Tafia Welsh Society commented on Robert Lloyd's blog post Brewer gives reaction to latest Alcohol Concern surveyThe Chicago Tafia Welsh Society's blog post was featuredSt. David's Day Events Around North America - 2012
This list of St. David's Day events around North America is a work in progress and is in no way complete. If you have an event you would like to add please leave a comment below.ThanksDave from the TafiaSATURDAY FEBRUARY 25thSt. David's Day with the Welsh Society of Central OhioSaturday, February 25, 12:00pmWorthington Hills Country Club920 Clubview Blvd.Columbus, OhioWelsh Society of Central Ohio will hold their annual Saint Daivd’s Luncheon at the Worthington Hills Country Club. The morning…See More
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David Llewelyn Williams commented on The Chicago Tafia Welsh Society's blog post 10 Ways to Thank the Lord Your Welsh this St. David's Day"Well, I have had a Welsh flag on my car for many years and the Vancouver Welsh Society has had a long tradition celebrating Dewi Sant - this year both on March 1st and also at the Dinner on March 3rd, both in our Cambrian Hall. Last year's…"
Alan Evans commented on The Chicago Tafia Welsh Society's blog post 10 Ways to Thank the Lord Your Welsh this St. David's Day"I married a Welsh woman. And here she is."
Swansea Jack commented on The Chicago Tafia Welsh Society's blog post 10 Ways to Thank the Lord Your Welsh this St. David's Day"Will this do, for a start? - see attached photo
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- About Me:
- The Chicago Tafia Welsh Society was founded in 1999 to cater to the local expatriated Welsh.
The Chicago Tafia meet up around once a month at one of the local British pubs or restaurants for a few pints, a bit of a chat and to help each other out with immigration concerns etc.
The Chicago Tafia aslo holds a number of other events throughout the year, including:
* Gatherings to watch Wales in the six nations and other sporting events.
* Gatherings to see Welsh bands on tour in Chicago.
* Saint David's day parties.
* The Chicago Celtic Festival in September.
* Bonfire/halloween night parties
Anyone is welcome to join the Chicago Tafia. Whether you've emigrated from Wales, are of Welsh descent, lived in Wales, worked in Wales or are just interested in Welsh culture.
Hwyl
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10 Ways to Thank the Lord You're Welsh this St. David's Day
Posted on February 23, 2012 at 10:00am 4 Comments 5 Likes
10 Ways to Thank the Lord You're Welsh this St. David's Day
1) Contact your local radio stations by late February and ask them to play Welsh music and relay "Happy St. David's Day" messages to the Welsh in your area on March 1st. There is plenty of music by Welsh artists that are readily available on most radio stations play lists. If it is a rock/pop station ask for Duffy, The Joy Formidable. Marina and the Diamonds, Jem, The…
St. David's Day Events Around North America - 2012
Posted on February 15, 2012 at 8:00pm 14 Comments 3 Likes
This list of St. David's Day events around North America is a work in progress and is in no way complete. If you have an event you would like to add please leave a comment below.
Thanks
Dave from the Tafia
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25th
St. David's Day with the Welsh Society of Central Ohio
Saturday, February 25, 12:00pm
Worthington Hills Country Club
920 Clubview Blvd.
Columbus, Ohio
Welsh…
Help get Welsh films on TV and Welsh music on the radio for St. David’s Day
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 11:30am 19 Comments 2 Likes
Help get Welsh films on TV and Welsh music on the radio for St. David’s Day.
It is that time of year again; Christmas and New Year are done and done, so it is time to get our plans for St. David’s Day under way.
Over the…
Welsh Bands at SXSW - 2011
Posted on March 3, 2011 at 9:40pm 1 Comment 3 Likes
Welsh Bands at SXSW - 2011
Wednesday March 16, 12:00am
Jonathan Powell @ Creekside at Hilton Garden Inn
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11171
Welsh talent Jonathan Powell, was recently described as 'Genius and a little gem' by Frank…
10 Ways To 'Thank The Lord You're Welsh' This St. David’s Day
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 10:00pm 1 Comment 3 Likes
10 Ways To 'Thank The Lord You're Welsh' This St. David’s Day
1) Email, update & tweet 'Happy Saint David's Day/ Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus' message to your friends and family.
2) Contact your local…
Comment Wall (160 comments)
- At 2:59pm on January 19, 2012, Swansea Jack said…
Trouble keeping your shirt on in the windy city?
- At 1:55pm on March 1, 2011,
Blaidd Coch said… - dydd gwyl dewi hapus
- At 10:16pm on February 20, 2010, The Chicago Tafia Welsh Society said…
- Hi Gwyncy,
Sorry, I only just saw this... In Welsh it would be two 'F's' in English just the one ;)
Don't blame me, I nicked the name after reading 'Mr. Nice' and named it after Howard Mark's old gang in London. It sorts of fits in with Chicago and the whole Murray the Hump connection too.
Hwyl
Dave
- At 5:14pm on September 29, 2009,
gwyncy jones said… - mafia is of italian origin....therefore tafia must be run by italians whereas taffia would of course be run by taffs!!!!..........my case rests m'lod
- At 7:01pm on August 31, 2009, gwyncy jones said…
- sorry chaps....you need two ff s for taffia!!!lol........otherwise it sounds like tavia!!......just a thought......the taff runs past my garden......or is it the tav????
- At 7:18am on August 25, 2009,
Pembroke said… - Bore Da,
I am part of the State College Welsh Society
State College, Pa
correspondence by email:
prc107@psu.edu
Thank you for adding us to your list.
Hwyl,
Pembroke
- At 6:07pm on August 6, 2009,
Ryan Nell said… - Cool site! How do I join The Chicago Tafia Welsh Society?
- At 1:54pm on August 6, 2009,
Skeet Williams said… - Diolch am y croeso cynnes...
Skeet
- At 12:16pm on July 24, 2009,
The Editor said… - Looks good, but I prefer this topical one:
http://www.members.shaw.ca/rlongpre01/moon.html
- At 12:12pm on July 24, 2009, The Editor said…
- Thanks, glad you liked it.
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