Ty Newydd is situated in stunning surroundings, on the edge of the Snowdonia
National Park and at the start of the Llyn Peninsula. The house sits
in its own landscaped gardens overlooking the sea to mountains beyond.
It was the last home of Lloyd George, the former British prime minister,
and is a house of architectural as well as historic interest. Different
parts of it date back to the sixteenth and eighteenth century and it
was renovated in the 1940s by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis.
A foot path leads from Ty Newydd to the sea and there are fine walks
along the River Dwyfor and in the surrounding countryside.
COURSES
Nearly all courses run from Monday evening to Saturday morning and provide
the opportunity of working intimately and informally with 2 professional
writers. Courses are open to all over 16, and no qualifications are
necessary. There is a maximum number of 16 participants. Sally Baker,
the director, is always pleased to advise on the suitability of courses
and further details about each individual course can be obtained from
Ty Newydd. Bookings should be made as early as possible as applicants
for a course are taken on a first come, first served basis.
ACCOMMODATION
This year we are providing additional single accommodation for course
participants in Hafodty, one of the buildings on site at Ty Newydd.
Other accommodation will be mainly in double rooms and these are spacious
and comfortable. Please do check for availability. The house is generously
provided with shower rooms and w.c.'s. At the moment the number of steps
in Ty Newydd itself make it unsuitable for people permanently in wheelchairs,
but we are always happy to discuss and help with access and any special
needs. Plans to improve access are underway.
COURSE DETAILS
Participants are asked to arrive between 4.30 p.m. and 6.00 p.m. in
time for the evening meal at 7.00 p.m. on the first evening of the course.
It would be helpful if everyone could leave by 10 a.m. on Saturday morning.
Vegetarians and people with special dietary needs are catered for -
please let us know in advance (see booking form). Course participants
help themselves to breakfast and lunch and help to prepare one evening
meal as part of a team. All need to bring towels and writing materials.
A few typewriters and word processors are available, but everyone is
welcome to bring laptops etc.
TY NEWYDD APPEAL
Ty Newydd has now been running as a centre for writers for ten years
and due to its success and the consequent extensive use of the house,
this listed building is in urgent need of repair and refurbishment.
In order to safeguard its future the Taliesin Trust has developed plans
to renovate, refurbish and extend Ty Newydd. The finance to do the work
is urgently needed and the Taliesin Trust is appealing for donations,
however large or small, from supporters of our work. Contributions will
only be used for work to the building, and all who donate will automatically
become Friends of Ty Newydd, receiving information about the latest
developments.
Cheques should be made payable to the Ty Newydd Development Fund. Further
details and covenant forms are available from Ty Newydd.
PATRONS OF THE
TALIESIN TRUST
Peter & Sylvia Bradford, Mavis Carter, Gerard Casey, Julie Christie,
Prof. Joseph Clancy, Anne Cluysenaar, Tony Curtis, Don Dale-Jones, John
Davies, Rhiannon Davies-Jones, Margaret Drabble, Jon Dressel, Dorothy
Eagle, Christine Eynon, Islwyn Ffowc Elis, Christine Evans, Nigel Forde,
Iestyn Garlick, Raymond Garlick, Dr. W.R.P. George, Prof. R. Geraint
Gruffydd, Ted & Carol Hughes, Dr. Emyr Humphreys, Branwen Jarvis, Prof.
Bobi Jones, Dr. Glyn Jones, Elis Gwyn Jones, Nesta Wyn Jones, David
Lewis, Roland Mathias, Julian Mitchell, Elaine Morgan, Jan Morris, Pat
Neill, Leslie Norris, Lawrence Sail, Ned Thomas, Mr & Mrs. Wynn Thomas.
Arvon Foundation, Craftcentre Cymru, Ffilmiau'r Nant, Gorseinon Tertiary
College, HTV Wales, Cymdeithas Awduron Cymru, Welsh Books Council, Yr
Academi Gymreig.
WELSH PROGRAMME
Ty Newydd also offers a programme of writing courses in Welsh
CLOSED COURSES
Ty Newydd
can arrange writing courses for groups from schools, colleges, writers'
groups etc. Information and rates are available from Ty Newydd.
SELF-CATERING
ACCOMMODATION
For many weeks of the year a self-catering cottage is now available
on the site of Ty Newydd at very reasonable rates. It is ideal for writers
looking for peace and quiet, is fully equipped and can be booked for
long and short periods.
HIRE OF TY NEWYDD
At certain times of the year, Ty Newydd is available for hire.
WRITERS' RETREATS
Writers' retreats are organised at different times during the year to
give writers the opportunity to find a week's peace and quiet in Ty
Newydd's stimulating environment. Everyone has a single room and the
catering is on the same basis as for courses. Details of all these services
are available from Ty Newydd.
Ty Newydd is
run by the Taliesin Trust and with the support of the
Arts Council of Wales.
Ty Newydd, Llanystumdwy, Cricieth, Gwynedd, LL52 0LW
Tel: 01766 522811 Fax: 01766 523095
e-mail: tynewydd@dial.pipex.com
A full brochure detailing courses is available on request.
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