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Business News Wales
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business News Wales
Project Aims to Create Digital Content for Pembrokeshire's Communities
Yr Egin, the creative and digital centre of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, has launched a new project which aims to give a digital voice to communities across Pembrokeshire. Building on the success of 'Shwmae Sir Gâr' in Carmarthenshire, Gwd Thing: Sir Benfro! develops skills locally to create original content and celebrate the best of the county's creativity, heritage and community life. The content will range from interviews with artists, musical performances and community stories, and will be shared on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. The project, funded by the UK's Shared Prosperity Fund which is distributed by Pembrokeshire County Council, will offer practical opportunities for young people and artists across the county to develop skills in the creative industries. Gwd Thing: Sir Benfro! is looking for six content creators to join the programme, which combines training, mentoring, and content creation. Participants will receive training in digital content creation, creative marketing and community work, before using those skills to produce content for social media channels and deliver creative workshops in their communities. The organisers are looking for individuals who are: Passionate about telling local stories and enjoy working with people Social media savvy and confident in sharing video content, photos and creative ideas Possesses good spoken Welsh skills Able to travel independently within the county Eager to learn, be mentored and experiment with new ideas The role will include: Attending training and mentoring sessions between July and October 2025 Creating video and digital content for social platforms (e.g. Instagram, TikTok, Facebook) Holding creative workshops with community groups, organisations or local artists Sharing local stories, events and experiences in an accessible, appealing and creative way The deadline for applications to become a content creator on the project is 14 July, with full details on Yr Egin's website. The project will collaborate with organisations such as Menter Iaith Sir Benfro, Span Arts, Pembrokeshire College and local secondary schools, working with and complementing current activity. Carys Ifan, Director of Yr Egin, said: 'We are extremely excited about working more intensively in Pembrokeshire and delighted that the council has seen the potential of Gwd Thing: Sir Benfro! One of Yr Egin's objectives is to create linguistic, cultural, economic and social benefits in South West Wales and I envisage that through this project and the collaboration with partners as well as the development of the Creative West Wales network, we will see that realised even further. Gwd Thing: Sir Benfro! Will have a clear legacy; raising the status of the multitude of creative activities and the Welsh language, developing the skills of communities across Pembrokeshire and also raising awareness of what Yr Egin has to offer in terms of resources, contacts and expertise.'
South Wales Argus
09-05-2025
- General
- South Wales Argus
University celebrates Outdoor Learning Week with activities
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) held workshops and activities at Yr Egin's community garden and the Carmarthen campus Sports Hall. These sessions were all part of Wales Outdoor Learning Week 2025 and aimed to inspire the university students and primary school children who took part. Early years lecturer, Glenda Tinney, said: "Having a garden and other outdoor space to bring students to engage with the importance of outdoor learning is so important for early childhood students. "Exploring, being curious, and having authentic experiences in the natural world are key to young children's development. "Outdoor learning week reminds us how crucial it is for all of us to get outside and explore. "We look forward to more experiences in future, so we use the outdoors regularly throughout the term to support students' learning." Yr Egin's engagement manager, Llinos Jones, said: "It's inspiring to see students engaging directly with real communities and schoolchildren, putting their work into practice in meaningful ways. "The opportunity to co-deliver workshops helps them develop confidence, imagination, and a deeper understanding of the world around them. "The garden is a fantastic space for learning and connection."
