Recently Rated:
Stats
Ellis is in for the shock of his life
Just Imagine published by Pont Books is award-winning author Paul Manships fourth novel for children, and follows the adventures of Ellis and best friend, Jay .
Much to the irritation of his teachers, science-mad Ellis isnt a fan of fantasies, stories and poetry he likes facts. But when world-class storyteller Daniel Morden comes to school, everything changes in Elliss world. Drawn in by Daniels magic, he finds himself in the fantasy world of Phantasmagoria which is quite unlike anything Ellis has ever experienced in school! Dragons and dwarves are the least of his problems, however, as he gears up to face the most daunting task of all, his final quest to a mountain-top castle, home of the all-powerful Originator. In the course of his adventures Ellis learns the value of the imagination and the power of a love which can survive any challenge . Theres one more twist at the very end when fact and fiction merge to create the best conclusion Ellis can possibly imagine...
As a primary school teacher himself, Paul Manship credits his experiences in the classroom as inspiration for much of his work. Paul lives with his wife and three daughters in Rhiwderin near Newport. His previous three novels have been very well received. His debut Rewind was short listed for the Glen Dimplex Children's Book Award 2006, and his second The Cube was selected for the 2008 School Library Associations Boys into Books Initiative. In 2010 Dear Mr Author won the Welsh Books Councils Tir na n-Og Award for the best English Language Book of the Year.
Just Imagine is available to buy from all good bookshops and online retailers.
For more information please visit www.pontbooks.co.uk
As part of our publicity for the forthcoming West Coast Eisteddfod we will be releasing press releases from time to time . Our first such release has been posted today and can be found here:- http://americymru.net/profiles/blogs/an-interview-with-paul-child-1
Please, if you can, spare a minute to check it out and help spread the word . The more it's viewed the more prominent it becomes .
Diolch 
THE DRAMATIC STORY OF THE TYNEWYDD MINING DISASTER 1877 TOLD IN WORDS, SOUNDS AND ORIGINAL MUSIC
Diolch to Lawrence Evans for bringing this to our attention. I dont know if it is still available for purchase but If I discover that it is I will post here. There is a selection of tracks from the CD on the YouTube channel linked below. For more detail about the Tynewydd Disaster go here and here .
This channel showcases a few tracks from the CD "BLACK WATER" about the Tynewydd Mining Disaster 1877 written by Elliot Williams.
AmeriCymru recently received the following communication from Joseph Alajemba at the Welsh Centre for International Affairs:-
I am writing to you as the Diaspora Research Intern at the Welsh Centre for International Affairs. The Welsh Centre for International Affairs (WCIA) is a charity and a national forum for the exchange of ideas on international issues, based in Cardiff, Wales. It seeks to promote international understanding and to engage people in Wales with international issues.
The WCIA works with organisations across Wales on its projects and is keen to increase engagement and dialogue on international issues with diaspora communities in Wales and Welsh communities and organisations outside Wales .
To this end, as a representative of a Welsh association/organisation outside Wales we hope that you can help us complete this research by:
- Distributing the questionnaire to your members to complete as well which they can then email back directly to us.
This will enable us to learn more about the lives and interests of members of Welsh communities living outside of Wales; their migratory patterns, their history and their thoughts on being Welsh as well as their geographical locations and numbers.
The overall aims of the research project are:
1. To map out Welsh Diaspora groups/communities living outside Wales and diaspora communities living across Wales
2. To develop an understanding on how the WCIA could engage with these communities to promote a wider, more global Welsh perspective and voice on international issues
The questionnaire only takes a minute or two to fill out. If you've got a bit of spare time on your hands please help the WCIA with their research.
DOWNLOAD QUESTIONNAIRE HERE
( .docx ) and HERE ( .doc )
Email your completed questionnaire to volworker@wcia.org.uk as an attachment.
Diolch
AmeriCymru
 | ||||||
Ebrill 3ydd Sul y Mamau - April 3rd Mothers Day | ||||||
| Cofiwch Sul y Mamau - Ebrill 3ydd. Cliciwch yma i weld y dewis helaeth sydd ar gael ar gyfer yr anrheg perffaith. | Remember Mothers Day - April 3rd. Click here to see the wide range available as a perfect gift. | |||||
 | ||||||
Cyfle i ennill tocyn gwerth 50 - A chance to win a 50 token | ||||||
| Cwestiwn: Beth yw enwr trac syn cyfeirio at Mam ar CD newydd Rhys Meilyr ? Anfonwch yr ateb ir cwestiwn at steffan@sainwales.com er mwyn cael cyfle i ennill tocyn fydd yn galluogi chi i archebu gwerth 50 o nwyddau o wefan Sain am ddim! Cofiwch nodi eich enw, cyfeiriad ag e-bost. | Question: What is the name of the track that refers to Mam on Rhys Meilyr s new CD? Send your answer to the question to steffan@sainwales.com and you could win a voucher that will allow you to order 50 worth of goods from Sain s website for free! Remember to include your name, address and e-mail. If you dont manage to win the voucher then you can buy a gift voucher by clicking here. | |||||
 | ||||||
Rhys Meilyr | ||||||
| Albwm cyntaf y canwr ifanc o Fn - Rhys Meilyr . Ond beth syn neud enillydd cyson yn yr Eistedffodau yn wahanol ir rhelyw oi gyfoedion? Wel does dim dwywaith fod ganddo lais arbennig o soniarus a chwbwl unigryw, ond mae ir llais yma rywbeth cyfrin syn mynnu eich sylw or nodyn cyntaf ac yna maen lapio amdanoch fel blanced gynnes, gyfarwydd ac yn eich swyno. 12.98 | The wonderful voice you hear on this album belongs to an 11 year old first year pupil at Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni on the isle of Anglesey. Rhys Meilyr has emerged over the last few years as one of the brightest young singing stars in this country where singing is very much a part of the culture. His attractively sonorous voice is a strange mix of innocence and maturity, breathing new life into the songs he sings, which makes one sit up and take notice . 12.98 | |||||
 | ||||||
| Sain SCD2649 | ||||||
Lleuwen - Tn | ||||||
| Tn yw albwm hir disgwyliedig diweddaraf y gantores ryfeddol Lleuwen , a lansiwyd mewn cyngerdd gwefreiddiol yn Galeri, Caernarfon ar Fawrth 13eg. Yr un yw ystyr y gair Tn yn y Gymraeg ar Llydaweg, ac mae Tn yn ffrwyth y bartneriaeth gerddorol gyffrous rhwng Lleuwen ar basydd arbrofol o Lydaw, Vincent Guerin . Maer ddau wedi cyd-gynhyrchur albwm, ac wedi canur holl offerynnau - Lleuwen ar y gitarau, y drymiau ar sither, a Vincent ar y bs, yr offerynnau taro ar ukulele. Maer ddau hefyd wedi ychwanegu nifer o sosbenni ac offer arall or gegin! Mae pedair cn Lydewig ar Tn , tair wedi eu cyfansoddi gan Lleuwen , ac un gan y bardd Llydewig enwog Lan Tangi . 9.99 | Tn , the Welsh and Breton word for fire, is the eagerly awaited new album from acclaimed Welsh singer Lleuwen , that was launched in a superb concert at Galeri, Caernarfon on March 13th. It is the result of an exciting new musical partnership between her and the experimental double bass player, Vincent Guerin . They co-produced the album and played all the instruments: Lleuwen on guitars, drums and zither, Vincent on bass, more drums and some ukulele. They also played pots and pans and other kitchen implements! Lleuwen currently shares her time between Wales and Brittany living in the town of Carhaix (Karaez in Breton) in Central Brittany. Lleuwen and Vincent believe that they really have found something magical together and think that Tn is just the start of a musical partnership that they hope will grow. They have adopted an open, childlike approach to their music making - anything goes! This enthusiasm and freedom of spirit is imprinted throughout the album, which delights the ear from start to finish. There are four Breton songs on Tn , three by Lleuwen and the other by the renowned Breton poet, Lan Tangi . 9.99 | |||||
 | ||||||
| gwymon cd014 | ||||||
Gwyn Hughes Jones - Canur Cymry, Cyfrol 1 | ||||||
| Maer tenor o Fn, Gwyn Hughes Jones yn cyhoeddi ei drydedd albym ar label Sain . Mae Canur Cymry, Cyfrol 1 yn ffrwyth cydweithio agos rhyngddo r pianydd Annette Bryn Parri a bydd y CD ar gael diwedd mis Mawrth ac yn l Gwyn Hughes Jones , bwriad y casgliad yw adlewyrchu neu gynrychioli peth or diwylliant lleisiol cyngherddol sydd wedi llunio traddodiad y canu Cymraeg, traddodiad y tenor Cymreig yn benodol. 12.98 | Anglesey born tenor Gwyn Hughes Jones is releasing his third album on the Sain label. Canur Cymry Cyfrol 1 is a collection of songs that are part of the rich vocal culture that fashioned the singing tradition and repertoire of the Welsh tenor including Mentra Gwen; Yr Hen Gerddor; Yr Ornest; Cartref; Gwlad y Delyn; Bugail Aberdyfi; Cymru Annwyl. 12.98 | |||||
 | ||||||
| Sain SCD2549 | ||||||
Al Lewis Band - Ar gof a chadw | ||||||
| Mae rhain meddu ar y ddawn o gyfansoddi caneuon melodig a fydd yn cael eu cofleidio gan gynulleidfaoedd. Mae rhain meddu ar y ddawn o ganu fel eos. Dengys Ar gof a chadw , albwm newydd sbon Al Lewis Band, fod y bachgen lwcus hwn yn meddu ar y ddau. 9.99 Cyhoeddi Ebrill 18 - Ar gael i'w rag archebu ran oddi ar wefan Sain | Some people can effortlessly compose melodic songs that audiences will lap up. Others can sing beautifully with no effort. Ar Gof a Chadw , Al Lewis s latest album proves that some people have it all. 9.99 Released April 18- Available to pre order now from Sain's website | |||||
 | ||||||
| rasal cd033 | ||||||
Steve Eaves - Ffoaduriaid | ||||||
| Casgliad cynhwysfawr gan un o gantorion-gyfansoddwyr amlycaf Cymru, yn cynnwys saith albym a chaneuon unigol amrywiol a gyhoeddwyd rhwng 1984 a 1999. Mae Steve Eaves bellach yn un o eiconau canu cyfoes Cymru. Bun recordio a pherfformio ei ganeuon acwstig a bls ers dechraur 80au, ac maer casgliad hir-ddisgwyliedig hwn yn cwmpasu cyfnod helaeth o recordio gan Steve ai gyd gerddorion. Perthyn Steve , yn ei eiriau ei hun, ir genhedlaeth o feirdd a gafodd eu tanio gan rocnrol a blws a jazz ac ysbryd y beat poets, ac mae ei ganeuon yn llwyddo i gyfunor arddulliau yma gyda barddoniaeth wleidyddol a phersonol, rhywbeth cwbl unigryw ir sin gerddoriaeth Gymraeg. 16.99 - 5 CD | A comprehensive collection by one of Wales finest singer-composers, including seven albums and various tracks released between 1984 and 1999. 16.99 - 5 CD box set | |||||
 | ||||||
| Sain SCD2633 | ||||||
CF1 - Con Spirito | ||||||
| Dyma ail albwm y cr o Gaerdydd, ac maer cryno ddisg hwn yn gasgliad o ddarnau syn adlewyrchu cyfnod newydd yn hanes CF1 . Yn y bn, criw o ffrindaiu yw CF1 syn llawn ysbryd, egni a brwydfrydedd - Con Spirito ! 9.99 | This is the Cardiff based choir CF1 s second album, and the tracks on this CD reflect the new phase in their career. Essentially, CF1 is a group of friends who are full of spirit, energy and enthusiasm - Con Spirito ! 9.99 | |||||
 | ||||||
| Sain SCD2620 | ||||||
Cn i Gymru | ||||||
| Maer wyth cn a ddaeth ir brig yng nghystadleuaeth Cn i Gymru 2011 ar gael iw lawr lwytho. | The songs featured in the final of the Song for Wales competition are available as downloads. | |||||
 | ||||||
Cynigion arbennig - Special offers | ||||||
| Os yn chwilio am fargen mae na ragor o CDs ar bris o 5.99 wedi eu hychwanegu ar ein tudalen cynigion arbennig! | There are even more bargain CDs at 5.99 on our special offers page! | |||||
 | ||||||
Cyw | ||||||
| Cynnyrch amrywiol Cyw ar gael - Tegan meddal - 4.99 Jigso - 6.49 Cadw-mi-gei - 5.99 Mwg - 5.99 Crysau-T - 6.99 Babygro - 8.99 Newydd . . . . . . . . . | Cyw merchandise items available - Cuddly toy - 4.99 Jigsaw - 6.49 Money box - 5.99 Mug - 5.99 T-shirts - 6.99 Babygro - 8.99 New . . . . . . . . . | |||||
 | ||||||
Taflenni cerdd - Sheet music | ||||||||||
 |  |  |  |  | ||||||
Cyhoeddiadau diweddar eraill - Other recent releases | ||||||||||
 |  |  |  |  | ||||||
 |  |  |  |  | ||||||
 |  |  |  |  | ||||||
| - Am y newyddion diweddaraf - For the latest news and updates - | ||
| | ||
| Sain (Recordiau) Cyf., Canolfan Sain, Llandwrog, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL54 5TG - sain@sainwales.com | ||||
| | | |
| . |
Having been in Toronto for the mid-year board meeting of the Welsh North American Association, I can tell you first hand what a fantastic hotel the Fairmont Royal York is. We are so lucky to have it as the location of this years North American Festival of Wales. The historic hotel, right in downtown, is world-class. Each year our festival is held in a different location and this year, both the hotel and the city set it apart from previous festivals. The group rate is fantastic and it is an opportunity not to be missed.
While there, we were able to tour the hotel and the meeting space and the festival will be held in magnificent function rooms with painted ceilings, where kings, queens and dignitaries often attend events. This years entertainment includes an Opening Concert with the Three Welsh Tenors, a Grand Banquet with National Eisteddfod winner Catrin Davies and a Grand Concert with the most celebrated Welsh Male Voice choir, Cor Meibion Pontarddulais. A festival not to be missed!
Fairmont Royal Oak Hotel - Toronto Canada
Fairmont Royal Oak Hotel - Toronto Canada ( Lobby )
