Artists

Rocet Arwel Jones



Author and bard. Born in Rhos-y-Bol, Ynys Môn and educated at Rhos-y-bol Young Farmers’ Club, Ysgol Uwchradd Amlwch and University of Wales Aberystwyth. He is Chairman of the Welsh Section of the Members Committee of the Academi. He is a Librarian at the National Library of Wales.

Jambo Caribw! – a journey to the Gates of Hell A talk on his walking tour in Kenya. Diolch i Nhrwyn A talk on his trip to India.

The Joneses A talk on people and places in the four corners of the world who recognize (and refuse to recognize) the name Jones.

The Crazy Community of Drws y Nant in the 18th century A lecture based on the poetry that has survived to this unique Community, which met at the Drws y Nant Pub, between Rhyd-y-main and Bala.

Diaries A talk on the obsession with the practice, paper and ink required to keep a diary. The National Library A talk on his work with the National Library.

Cerddi Fan Hyn A talk on the poetry series ‘Cerddi Fan Hyn’ using examples from different areas.

Fee: Fee and costs to be discussed.