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:
The Centre also aims to become an established chapel venue:
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.
A History of Cymanfa Ganu Friends of Calon Lân Centre were treated to a special address by Alun Tregelles Williams on the history of the Cymanfa Ganu last Wednesday afternoon. The audience were enthralled by the speaker’s wisdom on the infamous Welsh tradition. They were further treated to a DVD recording of the moments when […]
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In the spring of 2020, Swansea Museum in collaboration with the Calon Lân Centre in Swansea, will be hosting a museum exhibition to commemorate the centenary of the death of local and Welsh poet, Daniel James (Gwyrosydd), author of the famous Welsh anthem, “Calon Lân”.
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Calon Lân Centre is excited and privileged to be able to host the S4C Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol in May 2020. This S4C “institution” is Wales’ very own Songs of Praise. The show is rich with history and so wonderfully celebrates our nation’s tradition of hymn singing – part of the very fabric of Wales.
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What a great season we’ve just had at Calon Lân Centre! June and July saw some fantastic events, some amazing collaborations and great relationships built. Here’s just a small summary of things that happened before our August break…
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Affectionately referred to as “Bristol’s biggest boy band”, Bristol Male Voice Choir have developed a wide-ranging repertoire and last year celebrated their 50th year as a choir. They have performed in concert halls, churches, weddings and private functions, ranging from Eastern Europe, the Carnegie Hall, New York, to the Eden Project in Cornwall and Bristol’s
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Great news! Calon Lan Centre has recently been awarded £44,530 for the renovation of the grounds surrounding Calon Lan Centre. These grounds bear great local and national historical significance yet have required significant work in order to sustain such a natural environment. Now, thanks to the Landfill Disposals Tax Communities Grant Scheme, we are now able to restore much of the beauty of the landscape.
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In April 2019 the Morriston Orpheus Choir held a number of its rehearsals at Mynyddbach Chapel in Swansea. The Chapel hosts the Calon Lân Centre in recognition of Daniel James, who wrote the words of Calon Lân, and who is buried in the Chapel graveyard.The Choir took the opportunity to film this short tribute (with thanks to Colin Rees and David Hammond-Williams for producing the video)
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Greetings to all our Calon Lan Centre friends. We just wanted to give you a small Calon Lan Centre update on our recent developments. The Calon Lan Centre is now almost fully restored to being a first class venue. As a result, the chapel is now available for the booking of concerts, and recitals, worship
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