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Built from the miners pennies in 1934 & the heart of our community, The Welfare is an arts & community centre in the upper Swansea Valley.

Registered Charity no: 1054054

30/10/2026

PLEASE HELP!

We're very excited about this afternoon's family show at 2pm, but a little worried as the car park is full before our audience have arrived 😕.

If you are parked in the car park and are not visting the Welfare this afternoon, please can you come and remove your car before 1:30pm to make spaces available for our audience who will have young children with them?

As today is Friday, there is fee parking available in the town car parks thanks to Ystradgynlais Town Council

IF YOU HAVE TICKETS FOR THE THIS AFTERNOON'S SHOW, PLEASE ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME TO PARK, IN CASE OTHERS HAVE NOT RESPONDED TO THIS REQUEST.

Many thanks.

29/10/2026

🔪 MICHAEL’S GOT HIS TICKETS. DO YOU?
Tomorrow night, Haddonfield comes to The Welfare. Classical Film Club presents:
HALLOWEEN (1978) TOMORROW AT 7PM🔪

29/10/2026

“A storyteller. An audience. A theatre wrapped in darkness, save for the ghost light burning on the stage”.
Tickets still available for this evenings The Ghost Light with Owen Staton at 19:30

29/10/2026

Crafty Fools: The Brain Bending Science Illusion Show
Tomorrow 2Pm
Y Fori 2Yp
Rob Tay grew up in North London and was a member of the The Bull Youth Theatre Group. He continued performing at university while studying Chemistry, and appeared in a number of plays as well as being a member of the renowned improv group Oxford Imps.

At university he discovered an interest in magic and in 2009 formed the time-travelling magic double act Morgan & West, who went on to tour to theatres around the UK and across the world. He has appeared on Penn & Teller: Fool Us (ITV1/CW Network), The Next Great Magician (ITV1), and The Slammer (CBBC). He has been a magic consultant for a number of venues including Bristol Old Vic, Wilton’s Music Hall, and Stafford Gatehouse Theatre.

He now performs as The Magical Mr West as part of the theatre company Crafty Fools, and has combined his scientific interests with his love of the theatrical to create family friendly shows that have delighted audiences across the UK.

“Entertaining and entrancing” – The Stage
“Pure magic comedy” – Primary Times
“Fun family entertainment with mind-boggling trickery” British Comedy Guide

29/10/2026

Heno! Tocynnau yma - Owen Staton: The Ghost Light
Tonight! Tickets here - Owen Staton: The Ghost Light

28/10/2026

Explore your creativity in Bill’s relaxed, friendly sessions. Try sketchbook-making, sketching, acrylic painting, gelli printing and more in a welcoming environment designed to inspire creativity and connection.

Man Made: Visual Arts with Bill Taylor-Beales
Every other Thursday from tomorrow (Thurs 29th October) until 26th November at 4pm-6pm

For men over 18 years - Free to attend, but we advise booking in advance.

The BloomSpace Foundation Bill Taylor-Beales

27/10/2026

Ghosts: The Possession of Button House review - "new levels of giddiness unleashed in spooky spin-off”- The Guardian ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Beautifully written, witty and just an all rounder feel good story, if you liked the BBC hit series you’ll love the film! Coming to The Welfare this November! 👻

27/10/2026

Join TS Wolfe for two free hands-on illustration workshops where you’ll explore how art can help us imagine a more positive future.

For young people aged 11-18.

Welfare Youth: Illustration with Tom Wolfe
Monday 30th November & Monday 14th December, 4.15pm-7pm - food provided free of charge.

Optimism: artwork from an upcoming workshop I’m running in illustration for young people in The Welfare Ystradgynlais Y Neuadd Les - Visions of Tomorrow - using illustration to build a picture of a future where it all works out. Really enjoyed making this piece, was originally a small test painting in my sketchbook and ported it over to procreate
Absolutely love working with The Welfare, an excellent venue and organisation doing great things for their creative community.

27/10/2026

Exhibition On Screen: David Hockney at The Royal Academy of Arts (15)
Thursday/Iau 5 Nov/Tach 13:00 & 19:00
Celebrating the life of exceptional artist David Hockney. DAVID HOCKNEY AT THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS: A Bigger Picture 2012 & 82 Portraits and One Still Life 2016
Directed by Phil Grabsky and presented by Tim Marlow.

Widely considered Britain’s most popular artist, David Hockney is a global sensation with exhibitions in London, New York, Paris and beyond, attracting millions of visitors worldwide.Featuring intimate and in-depth interviews with Hockney, this revealing film focuses on two blockbuster exhibitions held in 2012 and 2016 at the Royal Academy of Art in London.

Director Phil Grabsky secured privileged access to craft this cinematic celebration of a 21st century master of creativity.

Running time: 85 minutes

Address

Brecon Road
Ystradgynlais
SA91JJ

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 3pm
Tuesday	9am - 3pm
Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 3pm
Friday	9am - 3pm

Telephone

+441639843163

Website

http://www.thewelfare.co.uk/

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