Funding for us to continue to “Discover the Song”

Funding for us to continue to “Discover the Song”

We are very pleased to announce that we have received a grant from the Steve Morgan Foundation to continue with the work of Canfod y Gân (Discover the Song). “Founded in 2001 by businessman and philanthropist, Steve Morgan CBE, we provide funding, support,...
Merry Christmas 2022

Merry Christmas 2022

Merry Christmas from Canfod y Gân. The Harlech crew have been very busy writing an original new Christmas song. The song is a combination of the members’ favorite things about Christmas, from Christmas lights to delicious gravy. To go with the song we filmed a...
Eisteddfod Tregaron Performance (30 July)

Eisteddfod Tregaron Performance (30 July)

We had a very special day at the National Eisteddfod in Tregaron on the 30th of July.  We heard great performances from the Meirionydd and Arfon groups, with a set that was a perfect mix of original songs written by the groups, and performances of well-known...
Hijinx Unity Festival, Pontio Bangor (29 June)

Hijinx Unity Festival, Pontio Bangor (29 June)

Our Arfon group were invited to be part of the Hijix Unity Festival (an intergrated theatre group) in Pontio, Bangor on 29 June. The group performed a mix of popular songs including, Ysbyrs y Nos by Edward H, What About Now by Westlife and Love Yourself by Justin...
Dementia Tea Dance, Pwllheli (22 June)

Dementia Tea Dance, Pwllheli (22 June)

The Dwyfor group was invited by the Dementia Service to be part of a Tea Dance which was held in Capel y Trindod, Pwllheli in June. There was plenty of dancing, singing, cakes and cups to keep the group going throughout the afternoon. Our member Merfyn performed a...
Merched y Wawr Performance, Rhydymain (May 2022)

Merched y Wawr Performance, Rhydymain (May 2022)

Members of our Harlech group were delighted to be back performing live on stage for the first time since 2019 on Saturday. We had a wonderful Saturday morning taking part in the Merched y Wawr conference in Rhydymain on the 14th of May. We heard a great...
Wishing everyone all the best over Christmas

Wishing everyone all the best over Christmas

It has been a challenging year due to the pandemic but we are delighted that we have been able to re-start our face to face sessions since September. Thank you to everyone for their support. We look forward to a 2022 full of music making. Here’s a special performance...
Carers Week 2021 – June 7th-13th, 2021

Carers Week 2021 – June 7th-13th, 2021

Alongside Gwynedd Council, Gwynedd Wellbeing Team Llwybrau Llesiant, Canfod y Gân has recognised and celebrated the valuable contribution of carers between June 7th and 13th as part of Carers Week 2021. Without doubt, we as a project fully appreciate the support we...
It’s important to stay positive. Keep going

It’s important to stay positive. Keep going

Back in January after the shock that came before Christmas that we were in another lockdown. It felt different this time. Wouldn’t this Christmas be the same, and how long will this lockdown last? We were all facing an uncertain time again. When we got back...