Programme 2020–21
With COVID-19 making it impossible to meet in person, our normal programme is being replaced by Zoom meetings of different types. You’ll find information on upcoming events in the latest issue of our Newsletter.
Friday 30 October
7.30pm Our traditional “Croeso” took the form of a Zoom quiz (see report)
Friday 27 November
7.30pm We always celebrate St Andrew’s Day with a party, and it’s no different this year, except that we gather by Zoom and enjoy each other’s attempts at writing ‘poetry’. See this post to read the challenge!
Sunday 20 December
3.00pm Zoom Christmas service, with readings and carols led by Margaret Brandie, and a chance to chat afterwards. Email secretary@edinburghwelshsociety.org and ask for the meeting log-in details.
Friday 19 February 2021
7.30pm A Zoom chat with Welsh Author Alis Hawkins. Alis writes fiction based in two centuries and two places: England in the 14th century; and West Wales in the 19th – the Teifi Valley Coroner crime series. Email secretary@edinburghwelshsociety.org and ask for the meeting log-in details.
Monday 1 March
7.00pm We have been approached by Sian Roberts of “Love Welsh food” and invited to join (via Zoom) an evening of entertainment featuring Ieuan Rhys, Phyl & Mags Harris and Ffion Perrett. Details on our Newsletter page.
Sunday 7 March
3.00pm Zoom Gymanfa ganu – Margaret Brandie and Huw and Janet Thomas celebrate Dewi Sant. Email secretary@edinburghwelshsociety.org and ask for the meeting log-in details.
Thursday 22 April or Friday 23 April
Friday 21 May
7.30pm We are waiting for confirmation of a speaker for one of these dates, and plan a quiz for the other. Please keep these dates pencilled in your diary and watch this space …