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Leigh Amor

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'Eerie but beautiful' abandoned sites

Thursday 27 March 2014, 09:31

What is it about buildings that have been abandoned and taken over by the elements that fascinate us? Remains, a new exhibition at the National Slate Museum in Llanberis, explores our fascination with how nature has taken over the old slate quarries of north Wales.

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My Christmas: the wrapping paper designer

Friday 20 December 2013, 10:24

Ever wondered what it’s like to design Christmas? We spoke to Julia Berthelemy, who works for International Greetings, to find out who is behind the festive wrap and sparkle.

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My Christmas: the reindeer herd manager

Tuesday 17 December 2013, 11:01

Robert Morgan, 39, is the fifth generation of farmer in the Morgan family working at Poundffald Farm on the Gower, just outside Swansea. Previously the farm worked with more traditional lambs and cattle but the challenge of competing with supermarket pricing made Robert seek out a more festive s...

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Dyled Eileen: a personal protest that inspired a generation

Thursday 14 March 2013, 12:18

A new play produced by Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru tells the fascinating story of Eileen and Trefor Beasley’s eight-year protest in the 1950s to receive their tax bill in Welsh, a struggle that left them with almost nothing.

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A mind-boggling theatrical experiment at Bangor

Thursday 31 January 2013, 16:08

A blog post about an immersive theatre production by Pontio and Bangor University for Bangor Science Festival.

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Ancient narratives come to life in National Storytelling Week

Friday 25 January 2013, 11:04

As one of the oldest art forms, storytelling continues to be all around us today. It touches every part of our lives, in books, films, paintings, radio and television. And this Saturday marks the start of National Storytelling Week.

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