The Cosmos, Collieries & Cynefin
supported by the Shared Prosperity Fund
The Cosmos, Collieries & Cynefin is our Shared Prosperity Fund supported project, which runs from Spring | Summer 2024 through to March 2025
The project ties in with our overarching Voices From Underground and Coalfield Communities projects, marking the 40th anniversary of the 1984 | 85 Miners Strikes. For further information on Voices From Underground, click here
The Cosmos, Collieries & Cynefin will see St Elvan's work together with prominent local scientist & author Mark Brake, presenter & facilitator Mike Church and Community Storywork to explore the Cynon Valley's relationship with coal. The project will explore the history and science behind the processes of formation and extraction of coal; the story of the coal mining industry and formation of our communities in Cynon Valley; right through to the closure of the industry, and an exploration of the next chapter for our region
The project activities will begin in June and run right through to a culminatory performance and showcase, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the end of the Miners Strikes, in March 2025
A timeline for the project is outlined below
The project ties in with our overarching Voices From Underground and Coalfield Communities projects, marking the 40th anniversary of the 1984 | 85 Miners Strikes. For further information on Voices From Underground, click here
The Cosmos, Collieries & Cynefin will see St Elvan's work together with prominent local scientist & author Mark Brake, presenter & facilitator Mike Church and Community Storywork to explore the Cynon Valley's relationship with coal. The project will explore the history and science behind the processes of formation and extraction of coal; the story of the coal mining industry and formation of our communities in Cynon Valley; right through to the closure of the industry, and an exploration of the next chapter for our region
The project activities will begin in June and run right through to a culminatory performance and showcase, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the end of the Miners Strikes, in March 2025
A timeline for the project is outlined below
Project Timeline & Activities
June
Exhibitions
Churches Unlocked | D-Day 80
June
CCC Project Announcement
Craig Roberts | Anastazia Thomas
Mark Brake | Mike Church | Andre Van Wyk
The Cosmos to Coalmines - The foundations of industry and our communities
Mark Brake
Thursday June 20th
WAM From Underground
Words - Christopher Davies
Art - Gordon Farmer | Andre Van Wyk
Music - Ein Lle Ni
Presenter - Mike Church
Saturday June 22nd
Comm-Unity Cuppa
The Cosmos, Collieries & Cynefin
Craig Roberts | Anastazia Thomas
Mark Brake | Mike Church | Andre Van Wyk
Friday June 28th
FREE Heritage Talk
The Cosmos, Coalfields, Cynefin & Caradog
Anastazia Thomas
July 1st to 3rd
Cynefin Window Unveiling
School Stained Glass Project
Judith Beecher | Wendy Donovan
July 5th to 7th
Caradogfest
www.caradogfest.com
Friday July 5th
Caradogfest Gala Concert
www.caradogfest.com
Saturday July 6th
Gala in the Grounds
Open Day at St Elvan's
www.caradogfest.com
Sunday July 7th
Cymanfa Ganu & Twmpath
www.caradogfest.com
July to September
Tales Over Tea
Miners Strike Recollection Workshops
Oral History Sessions
Anastazia Thomas | Andre Van Wyk
August
CCC Open Workshops
Mark Brake | Mike Church | Anastazia Thomas
Clocks In The Rocks
Sermons In The Stones
The Bone Wars
Friday August 30th
FREE Heritage Talk
Proud Valley - The Life and Legacy of Paul Robeson
Mezzanine Gallery
13:00 to 15:00
Saturday August 31st
Festival of Unity
Closing Celebration
Comm-Unity
Friday September 27
FREE Heritage Talk
William Haggar - Our Greatest Showman
Mezzanine Gallery
13:00 to 15:00
Saturday October 5th
RCT Bookfest
Mike Church
Mark Brake
Christopher Davies
Saturday October 19th
Haggarfest
Innovation in the Cynon Valley | A celebration of film
Friday October 25th
FREE Heritage Talk
The Men Who Marched Away | D-Day 80
Anastazia Thomas
Mezzanine Gallery
13:00 to 15:00
Thursday November 7th
An Evening of Remembrance
7:30 to 9:30pm
Throughout December
Christmas Events
January
Ad Astra | To The Stars
Where Next?
February
Loving our Comm-unity
Comm-unity Summary Sessions
Saturday March 1st
Closing Celebration
Brass & Voices Performance
Video Retrospectives
Audio Trail Launch