An evening with Meinir Gwilym

Tomorrow night, Welsh singer-songwriter Meinir Gwilym will be at the London Welsh Centre. Tickets are only £8 for Centre members (£12 for non-members, including temporary membership) - a bargain for the opportunity to hear this talented performer in London.

S4C show Wedi 7 will also be at the Centre tomorrow evening, filming for the programme. We look forward to seeing you there!

This weekend at the Welsh Centre

Well, summer is over, but there's no cause for regret: the autumn programme of events at the London Welsh Centre is getting underway. There are two great events at the Centre over the next few days:

Friday 11 is film night. Come along to the bar for 7.30pm and watch Passport to Pimlico on the big screen. This Ealing comedy explores what happens when Pimlico turns out to be part of Burgundy...

Saturday 12 is Pwy Bia'r Gan? - a skit in Welsh on Britain's Got Talent with all original music by Robat Arwyn and a cast of 50 youngsters from Cardigan Schools. An enjoyable event in support of the Centre, with £10 tickets available on the door. 7.30pm start.

And a diary date that'll help you smile in September: the next Comedy Club will be on Friday 18. Usual time and cost (8pm/£10 with a free drink).

Diary dates

Some upcoming events at the London Welsh Centre - all well worth noting in your diary:

Friday 19th June, 8.30pm - There's Lovely See Comedy Club returns for another night of quality comedy featuring Paul Harry Allen, Stephen Carlin, and Marian Pashley as Guest MC.

Monday 22nd June, 7.30pm - Annual General Meeting. Everyone welcome. Your thoughts and ideas will be greatly appreciated.

Friday 26th June, 8pm - Open Mic Night. If you know of any budding musicians who would like to test out their talent and practise their stage presence do tell them about this. It's a great opportunity to gain confidence from performing in front of an audience.

Saturday 27th June, 7.30pm - Gwalia Male Voice Choir concert. Tickets are £15 including a buffet, and are available from the office (huw@lwcentre.demon.co.uk).

This Wednesday: Gwyneth Glyn

Just a quick reminder that there's still time to get your tickets for the concert this Wednesday by Gwyneth Glyn, the outstanding Welsh singer-songwriter. It promises to be a lovely night out, and tickets cost just £5.

Practical info
Time: 7.45pm, Wednesday 7 June 2009
Venue: the bar, London Welsh Centre, Gray's Inn Road
Tickets: £5 each, email huw@lwcentre.demon.co.uk or buy online

Gwyneth Glyn: contemporary Welsh folk at the London Welsh Centre

Wednesday 3 June will be a very special evening at the London Welsh Centre as we're visited by acclaimed singer-songwriter Gwyneth Glyn. The Welsh Herald has described her as having 'a wonderful voice, haunting melodies and an extraordinary eloquence - a sorceress at work.' She is also a published poet and author, and was Wales' Children's Poet Laureate in 2006-7.

Gwyneth will be singing songs from her first two albums. For a taste of her music, listen at her myspace page.


Practical info
Time: 7.45pm, Wednesday 7 June 2009
Venue: the bar, London Welsh Centre, Gray's Inn Road
Tickets: £5 each, email huw@lwcentre.demon.co.uk or buy online

Tonight:

At the London Welsh Centre this evening, a chance to make and listen to music:

Our FIRST Open Mike night at the centre - THIS FRIDAY A Jam (& Honey) session!
ENTRANCE FREE TO ALL MEMBERS AND FRIENDS 7.30 ish to late

Lead Artist this Friday Art Simpson on Sax with friends;
Also promised recording artist Mitch Palmer on Guitar;

Bring your own talent & join in!

Come & support this evening which - if it is succesful - will become a regular
feature at the club.

Reminder: celebrate St David's Day with music

St David's Day with the London Welsh Chorale

The London Welsh Chorale is a mixed-voice choir which has performed at venues including the Queen Elizabeth Hall, St John's Smith Square and Southwark Cathedral. You've probably already heard them: they sang the theme tune for the UEFA Champion's League!

You have two opportunities to hear them live next weekend - 28 Feb/1 March - at the London Welsh Centre. On Saturday evening is a concert conducted by Gareth Hancock with soprano Carolyn Foulkes - a very appropriate way to celebrate St David's Day (call 020 7837 3722 for tickets: £16 including reserved seating and programme). On Sunday afternoon, they will accompany storytelling by Mary Medlicott: join them for tea and Welsh cakes from 4pm (tickets £8/children £4, available on the door).

The choir are currently celebrating their 25th anniversary year. They have an extensive repertoire, including Welsh compositions. Recordings include Earth Rejoices! and Cenin Aur - A Century of Welsh Music. If you're interested in joining them, they rehearse every Tuesday evening at the London Welsh Centre: contact secretary@londonwelshchorale.org.uk