The Bridge That Connects - Explore an Alternative World Heritage Site!

Name: The Bridge That Connects - Explore an Alternative World Heritage Site!
Start: 2024-11-23T11:00:00+00:00
End: 2024-11-24T16:00:00+00:00
Location: Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Trevor Basin Off Station Road Trevor, LL20 7TY Wrexham, United Kingdom

Schedule

Sat Nov 23 2024 at 11:00 am to Sun Nov 24 2024 at 04:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Trevor Basin Off Station Road Trevor, LL20 7TY Wrexham, United Kingdom | Llangollen, WA

Join us for an unforgettable weekend immersed in creativity and community spirit on the 23rd and 24th of November, 2024! This unique celebration will bring to life the vibrant culture, captivating landscapes, and rich heritage of Cefn Mawr, Trevor, Froncysyllte, and Chirk through art installations, live performances, and interactive events. Discover a fresh perspective on our World Heritage Site as local artists and community members reimagine these historic, post-industrial spaces, weaving creativity with history in truly inspiring ways.
Saturday, 23rd November (11 am - 4 pm)
Trevor & Froncysyllte: Dive into the lively atmosphere of a floating market, view remarkable temporary art installations, engage in craft activities, and explore community centre events with special visitor welcome areas. Be enchanted by performances from the renowned theatre group "Dirty Protest," adding a dynamic element to the celebrations.
Chirk: Experience an array of local talent with an exhibition by local artists, a workshop offering hands-on creativity, a talk by a local historian, and the exciting launch of a new local artists’ trail, celebrating the rich artistic heritage of the area.
Sunday, 24th November (11 am - 4 pm)
Cefn Mawr: Continue the festivities with engaging street performances by “Dirty Protest,” unique art installations, craft activities, events within community centres, and welcoming areas for visitors to enjoy.
Getting There: For convenience, please use the main car parks for all locations (except Chirk), ensuring easy access to the various activities across each location.
This programme, brought to you by the Canal & River Trust, is a testament to the power of art and creativity in connecting communities, fostering cultural pride, and enhancing wellbeing. We look forward to welcoming you to these heritage-rich areas for a weekend of local art, history, and community spirit that promises to inspire and delight!
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Ymunwch â ni am benwythnos bythgofiadwy wedi'i ymgolli mewn creadigrwydd ac ysbryd cymunedol ar y 23ain a'r 24ain o Dachwedd, 2024! Bydd y dathliad unigryw hwn yn dod â diwylliant bywiog, tirweddau hudolus a threftadaeth gyfoethog Cefn Mawr, Trefor, Froncysyllte, a'r Waun yn fyw trwy osodiadau celf, perfformiadau byw a digwyddiadau rhyngweithiol. Dewch i ddarganfod persbectif newydd ar ein Safle Treftadaeth y Byd wrth i artistiaid lleol ac aelodau'r gymuned ail-ddychmygu'r gofodau hanesyddol, ôl-ddiwydiannol hyn, gan wehyddu creadigrwydd gyda hanes mewn ffyrdd gwirioneddol ysbrydoledig.
Dydd Sadwrn, 23ain Tachwedd (11am - 4pm)
Trevor & Froncysyllte: Plymio i awyrgylch fywiog marchnad arnofio, gweld gosodiadau celf dros dro rhyfeddol, cymryd rhan mewn gweithgareddau crefft, ac archwilio digwyddiadau canolfannau cymunedol gydag ardaloedd croeso arbennig i ymwelwyr. Cewch eich swyno gan berfformiadau gan y grŵp theatr enwog "Dirty Protest," gan ychwanegu elfen ddeinamig i'r dathliadau.
Y Waun: Profwch amrywiaeth o ddoniau lleol gydag arddangosfa gan artistiaid lleol, gweithdy sy'n cynnig creadigrwydd ymarferol, sgwrs gan hanesydd lleol, a lansiad cyffrous llwybr artistiaid lleol newydd, sy'n dathlu treftadaeth artistig gyfoethog yr ardal.
Dydd Sul, 24 Tachwedd (11am - 4pm)
Cefn Mawr: Parhau â'r dathliadau gyda pherfformiadau stryd deniadol gan "Dirty Protest," gosodiadau celf unigryw, gweithgareddau crefft, digwyddiadau mewn canolfannau cymunedol, ac ardaloedd croesawgar i ymwelwyr eu mwynhau.
Cyrraedd yno: Er hwylustod, defnyddiwch y prif feysydd parcio ar gyfer pob lleoliad (ac eithrio'r Waun), gan sicrhau mynediad hawdd i'r amrywiol weithgareddau ar draws pob lleoliad.
Mae'r rhaglen hon, a gyflwynwyd i chi gan Ymddiriedolaeth Camlesi ac Afonydd, yn dyst i bŵer celf a chreadigrwydd wrth gysylltu cymunedau, meithrin balchder diwylliannol, a gwella lles. Rydym yn edrych ymlaen at eich croesawu i'r ardaloedd treftadaeth cyfoethog hyn ar gyfer penwythnos o gelf leol, hanes ac ysbryd cymunedol sy'n addo ysbrydoli a hyfrydwch!