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The Writers' Centre


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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