"Earth placed in the lining of a hat, or a small piece of turf fastened in the hatband, was supposed to guard from magic and witchcraft." Folklore of Wales, 1909 #folklorethursday

WORLD RECORD AT CARDIFF AUCTION HOUSE Yesterday this Kyffin Williams sold for a new world record price of £62K It was initially destined for a London auction house Don’t let anyone tell you Welsh businesses cannot compete on the international stage ⁦AntiquesTradeGazette⁩ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

I am absolutely blown away by the kindness shown to me in this post. I’m always dubious about showing the personal side to what I’m doing but I think that’s what makes us welsh people who we are, Diolch yn fawr Iawn ❤️❤️❤️

Can’t sleep? Count the sheep in my #Etsy shop etsy.com/uk/shop/TheWel…

Big Skill’s Free Workshops & Zoom Sessions thebigskill.com/workshops July 27th Katey/Emma,Wild Broach Felting workshop 29th Ginn, Embellish with Embroidery August 4th Bridget,Creative Cards from your Recycle Box 9th Karin,Making Art with Recycled Materials 10th Lizzy,

It's a smidgen overcast in Brecon but lovely nonetheless. Come and pick up a Brecon Buzz Totally Local Indie Guide and take a wander around this beautiful Market Town. After breakfast alfresco at the wonky green shop of course... 🧡💚💛

The Gwyllgi is a monstrous black dog from Welsh legend. Stalking the lonely lanes at night, the 'Dog of Darkness' is a 'frightful apparition of a mastiff, with a baleful breath and blazing red eyes which shine like fire in the night.' #InternationalDogDay #FolkloreThursday #wales

St Elvan’s, Aberdare - refurbished main nave as viewed from the altar. Now open for events hire and tours! For further information, visit our new website stelvans.com #StElvans #Aberdare #RhonddaCynonTaf #Cymru #Wales ⛪️ ❤️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 PlsRT Diolch

Look who popped in to visit us St Elvan's ☃️ The Snowman will be part of our magical Santa’s Grotto each Saturday through December (4, 11, & 18 from 10:00) 🧸🎅🏻 plus we’re also screening the classic film with LIVE musicians every Sunday through December (5, 12 & 19 at 14:00) ☃️🎥

If you can’t get hold of Mari send a card instead #MariLwyd #NadoligLlawen etsy.com/uk/shop/TheWel…

It's beginning to look a lot like you know what here in #BeautifulBrecon. If you are out and about this wintry #SmallBusinessSaturday do pop along and support the many brilliant indie businesses in this remarkable little town. Our Christmas menu is delicious you know... 🎄🎁🤶

Hertz 2 Love (aka Little Eris) inaugural DJ set at the launch of Women and The Valleys art exhibition Cynon Valley Museum last night. Image courtesy Jenni Davies Social Media #welshdj GreedTheMovie @RecordsSwnd

Our lovely Year 7 and Year 9 students had a wonderful time today listening to a lunchtime recital at St Elvan's church Aberdare 🎶🎵🎶 Such a great to hear live music in our community 🤗 StJohnsAberdare

What’s the situation regarding the iron tram bridge in Trecynon? It’s one of Aberdare’s historical and industrial treasures and the oldest bridge of its kind in the world but its repair seems to have been abandoned RCT Council Vikki Howells MS Cllr Andrew Morgan OBE photo Michael Prosser

Women's Arts Association Wales Women's Arts Assn love member Dilys Jackson’s sculpture Pollen Sculpture 2022 / Cerflun Paill 2022 had its official welcoming in Our Health Meadow at Llandough Hospital #WomensArt SWA #WOMENSART

Women's Arts Assn members: pls check ur emails 4 entry form for WAAW autumn show TY #WomensArt #InspiredbyThem #YsbrydolwydGanddynt

Cynon Valley (international) Film Festival opens with a launch next Friday at St Elvan’s. Visit ticketsource.co.uk/stelvans/cynon… to learn more. With thanks to PyC Community Fund for funding. bradleys coffee, Richard Jones for sponsorship. Note Sunday times now 3-8pm Geraint Rhys Benney

I’m looking forward to running an art workshop with Jazz@TheMarquee on 6 August. Think collage, Trumpet shapes, glue and messy fun. Oh and great jazz too! #breconjazz @breconjazzclub

Girl with Chicken print on canvas - Hen art by TheWelshHat etsy.me/3LFDRVi via Etsy

WARNING Be careful if you need to return a lge item to Currys Currys plc Currys Services My freezer arrived damaged and I sent it straight back with the delivery van that brought it. Currys are now refusing my refund as they can't find the returned freezer. I'm owed £199 #currys