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A vibrant arts and community centre situated in the Upper Swansea Valleys. We offer a varied programme of high quality live theatre, live broadcasts, live music, comedy, film and exhibitions.

We are open Mon-Fri 10am - 2pm & 45 minutes before an event.
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Y Neuadd Les Ystradgynlais The Welfare
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Arts & Activism in the Coalfields Project

We’re excited to announce the launch of our brand-new oral history website – a powerful digital archive preserving the voices, memories and experiences of our local mining communities for future generations.

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EVENTS COMING UP...

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Cinema
Midwinter Break (12A)
Thu 14 May

A longtime married couple (OSCAR nominees Lesley Manville and Ciarán Hinds) reach a crossroads in their relationship when they take a trip to…

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Classic Film Club at The Welfare Ystradgynlais, Swansea
Cinema
Classic Film Club: Sunset Boulevard (12A)
Fri 15 May

A screenwriter develops a dangerous relationship with a faded film star determined to make a triumphant return. Sunset Boulevard' (1950)…

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Men’s Photography Workshop at The Welfare Ystradgynlais, Swansea
Workshops & Activities
Men’s Photography Workshop
Sat 16 May

Over three Saturdays, you’ll be working with local street photographer Math Roberts around the Pen-y-Bryn Estate to document the area,…

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Bassekou
Live Events
Bassekou Kouyate and Amy Sacko
Mon 18 May

From Mali, legendary musician and ngoni master Bassekou Kouyate tours the UK for the first time as a duo with…

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Crafty Cafe at The Welfare Ystradgynlais, Swansea
Workshops & Activities
Crafty Cafe
Tue 19 May - Tue 16 Mar 2027

Join our community artists for a craft session with a cuppa. Everyone’s contribution is valued, no experience necessary. Every Tuesday…

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Nexus Arts at The Welfare Ystradgynlais, Swansea
Workshops & Activities
Nexus
Wed 20 May - Wed 26 Aug

Performing & Creative Arts for All. Drama, dance and visual arts for adults with learning disabilities. Wednesdays 1.30 – 3pm…

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Solar Dance at The Welfare Ystradgynlais, Swansea
Workshops & Activities
Solar Dance (4-7 years)
Wed 20 May - Wed 17 Mar 2027

Solar Dance, established in 1994, offers a wide range of fun dance classes for ages 4 and up. Led by…

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Solar Dance at The Welfare Ystradgynlais, Swansea
Workshops & Activities
Solar Dance (7+ Years)
Wed 20 May - Wed 17 Mar 2027

Solar Dance, established in 1994, offers a wide range of fun dance classes for ages 4 and up. Led by…

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OTHER WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT US
Room Hire

The Welfare Hall is the perfect venue for your business or personal events, however big or small! We have a variety of flexible spaces available in the Hall, located in the centre of Ystradgynlais.

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