DYFAL DONC A DYR Y GAREG – A Persistent Knock Breaks The Stone
DYFAL DONC A DYR Y GAREG – A Persistent Knock Breaks The Stone Produced by Angharad Van Rijswijk/Accü Performed by Richard and Angharad
Calon Lan Centre
The Calon Lan Centre is a heritage centre operating out of Mynyddbach Chapel. The charity’s mission is to become established as a national heritage centre based around the Calon Lan anthem, which was written by Daniel James (known by his bardic name, Gwyrosydd) in the 1890’s. The anthem has become famous throughout Wales and is sung in schools, in sporting events and in many local and global Welsh gatherings.
Embedded in this mission statement are the following goals:
- To become a local tourism/cultural centre, where people interested in the history of Calon Lan can visit the chapel. Once inside the chapel, visitors can learn of the history of Daniel James, Calon Lan, and the chapel that inspired the writings of ‘Gwyrosydd’. Visitors may also purchase souvenirs from the centre during their visit.
- To become a central hub of communication (online and offline) for people based in different parts of the world to be connected to the Calon Lan Centre and its mission.
The Centre also aims to become an established chapel venue:
- For local and international choirs, inspired by the Calon Lan story, to sing and perform at the centre.
- For TV productions, leveraging the quiet, off-road, acoustically excellent nature of the Mynyddbach Chapel location.
- For weddings and funerals, utilising the chapel and chapel grounds, which are ideally suited for both purposes.
We also intend for the centre to become a supportive resource for many of the 57 chapels that were planted and established through Mynyddbach Chapel.
Finally, with the impending development of 2,500-5,000 new homes around Mynyddbach Chapel, the Calon Lan Centre will once again be reestablished as a central church hub for the local community, meeting its social, emotional, and spiritual needs through various activities.
Key Events in Daniel James’ life
Key Events in Daniel James’ life and corresponding local and World events: Click here to download the high resolution PDF file
Chapel Now Open For Private Worship (SEE BOOKING PAGE INSTEAD)
Following the easing of lockdown restrictions in Wales, we are pleased to offer the opportunity to worship privately at the Mynyddbach Chapel. Please select your preferred time and enter your contact details into the Booking Calendar. The Private Worship times are available from 1pm – 4pm in hourly slots Tuesdays only as shown in brackets.
Morriston Orpheus Choir sing Rachie at Mynyddbach Chapel
Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol at Mynyddbach Chapel recording The Morriston Orpheus Choir.
Local History Talk – Gwyrosydd: the story of Daniel James, the poet who wrote Calon Lân
Swansea Libraries are marking the centenary of the death Daniel James with a talk in the Central Library on March 14th. There will also be an associated display on the first floor of the Central library which will be up till the end of March. Details of the talk can be found here: https://www.swansea.gov.uk/article/54984/Local-History-Talk-–Gwyrosydd-the-story-of-Daniel-James-the-poet-who-wrote-Calon-Lan
Morriston Orpheus Choir In Concert with Bristol Male Voice Choir
Morriston Orpheus Choir In Concert with Bristol Male Voice Choir 18 April 2020, Time: 7pm Venue Calon Lan Centre, Mynyddbach Chapel, Swansea SA5 7HT Ticket Price: £13:50 Online via website below or by telephone (Discount available for current MOCSA members: Telephone sales only) Telephone: 01792 367632 Book tickets
Exhibition 2020: Date Confirmed, last calls for memorabilia
March 11th 2020 has been confirmed as the date Swansea Museum, in collaboration with the Calon Lan Centre. will be hosting an exhibition to commemorate the centenary of the death of local and Welsh poet, Daniel James (Gwyrosydd), author of the famous Welsh anthem, “Calon Lân”, Read more..
Happy New Year
Happy New Year to all the friends of Calon Lan Centre This year promises to be our most amazing yet, with BIG plans ahead for… The first ever Calon Lan Exhibition at Swansea Museum, scheduled to take place in March 2020. The first annual Calon Lan Literary Festival on dates surrounding May 15th, 2020. …
Christmas is Coming!
Looking forward to December Monday 2nd December What a good week it has been at the Calon Lan Centre. Sunday saw a special recording session in the chapel – a favourite for recording artists due to the amazing acoustics. This time, it was the turn of the famous Morriston Orpheus Choir, who will be releasing …
First Annual Calon Lân Festival
Friday 15th May, 2020 (Details TBA) at Mynyddbach Chapel We are truly blessed and very proud to announce that we, the Calon Lân Centre, are to introduce to Wales and the UK a brand new annual literature festival! On Friday 15th May, the First Annual Calon Lân Festival will take place to celebrate the legacy of Calon …