Wales Matters - Beyond The Headlines On Second Homes And The Future Of Welsh Communities
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In Partnership with The Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion and Wales in London
Mewn Partneriaeth ag Anrhydeddus Gymdeithas y Cymmrodorion a Chymru yn Llundain
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A new series of talks on topical subjects of concern to the people of Wales and its diaspora. Key Welsh organisations in London are getting together to discuss some of the issues facing Wales now and into the future. Your views are important. Do come along and take part. The talks are free, and take place at the London Welsh Centre. Details of the next debate below:
WALES MATTERS
DR SIMON BROOKS BEYOND THE HEADLINES ON SECOND HOMES AND THE FUTURE OF WELSH COMMUNITIES
Wednesday 11th June, 2025, 6.30pm for 7pm
London Welsh Centre, Grays Inn Road, London, WC1X 8UE
FREE EVENT
Were honoured to welcome Dr Simon Brooks as our next guest in the Wales Matters series onWednesday 11th June.
Simon is one of the most influential thinkers in contemporary Welsh public life. A historian, policy adviser, academic and author, he is currentlyChair of the Commission for Welsh-speaking Communities, appointed by the Welsh Government to make recommendations for the long-term strategy for the language in both Wales and its diaspora.
He previously wrote for the Welsh Government the 2021 report, Second homes: developing new policies in Wales, which played a pivotal role in reshaping government policy on housing, affordability and community sustainability in Welsh-speaking areas. Simon's work goes beyond politics and policyhis writing and public commentary consistently bring a deep cultural, historical and linguistic awareness to the fore.
In this talk, Simon will look beyond the headlines of the second homes debateoffering a nuanced, reflective take on what has been achieved, what implementation looks like on the ground, and what challenges remain. What does the future hold for Welsh-speaking communities, both at home and abroad? And what can be learned from the way this urgent issue has been tackled so far?
Join us for an evening of ideas, insight and open discussion at the heart of the London Welsh community.
Cymraeg
Cyfres newydd o sgyrsiau ar bynciau amserol sy'n peri pryder i bobl Cymru a'i alltudion. Mae sefydliadau Cymreig allweddol yn Llundain yn dod at ei gilydd i drafod rhai or materion syn wynebu Cymru nawr ac yn y dyfodol. Mae eich barn yn bwysig. Dewch draw i gymryd rhan. Mae'r sgyrsiau am ddim, ac yn cael eu cynnal yng Nghanolfan Cymry Llundain.
Mewn Partneriaeth ag Anrhydeddus Gymdeithas y Cymmrodorion a Chymru yn Llundain
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A new series of talks on topical subjects of concern to the people of Wales and its diaspora. Key Welsh organisations in London are getting together to discuss some of the issues facing Wales now and into the future. Your views are important. Do come along and take part. The talks are free, and take place at the London Welsh Centre. Details of the next debate below:
WALES MATTERS
DR SIMON BROOKS BEYOND THE HEADLINES ON SECOND HOMES AND THE FUTURE OF WELSH COMMUNITIES
Wednesday 11th June, 2025, 6.30pm for 7pm
London Welsh Centre, Grays Inn Road, London, WC1X 8UE
FREE EVENT
Were honoured to welcome Dr Simon Brooks as our next guest in the Wales Matters series onWednesday 11th June.
Simon is one of the most influential thinkers in contemporary Welsh public life. A historian, policy adviser, academic and author, he is currentlyChair of the Commission for Welsh-speaking Communities, appointed by the Welsh Government to make recommendations for the long-term strategy for the language in both Wales and its diaspora.
He previously wrote for the Welsh Government the 2021 report, Second homes: developing new policies in Wales, which played a pivotal role in reshaping government policy on housing, affordability and community sustainability in Welsh-speaking areas. Simon's work goes beyond politics and policyhis writing and public commentary consistently bring a deep cultural, historical and linguistic awareness to the fore.
In this talk, Simon will look beyond the headlines of the second homes debateoffering a nuanced, reflective take on what has been achieved, what implementation looks like on the ground, and what challenges remain. What does the future hold for Welsh-speaking communities, both at home and abroad? And what can be learned from the way this urgent issue has been tackled so far?
Join us for an evening of ideas, insight and open discussion at the heart of the London Welsh community.
Cymraeg
Cyfres newydd o sgyrsiau ar bynciau amserol sy'n peri pryder i bobl Cymru a'i alltudion. Mae sefydliadau Cymreig allweddol yn Llundain yn dod at ei gilydd i drafod rhai or materion syn wynebu Cymru nawr ac yn y dyfodol. Mae eich barn yn bwysig. Dewch draw i gymryd rhan. Mae'r sgyrsiau am ddim, ac yn cael eu cynnal yng Nghanolfan Cymry Llundain.
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