Upcoming Activities
January - PSWA Annual Dues are Due!
January 26 – South Sound Night Out/Tacoma TBD - Welsh Language Meetup February 7 - Welsh Women's Meeting February 15 - Limerick Entry Deadline February 16 – South Sound Night Out/Tacoma February 22 – Gymanfa Ganu/Des Moines, WA February 29 – St. David’s Day Celebration/Seattle March 6 - Welsh Women's Meeting March 1 – South Sound Night Out St. David’s Day Potluck/Olympia March 7 – City of Lacey Cultural Celebration April 3 - Welsh Women's Meeting April 5 – South Sound Night Out/Tacoma May 1 - Welsh Women's Meeting May 14-15 – Storytelling Event/Seattle TBD – South Sound Night Out Noson Lawen/Tacoma TBD – Annual PSWA Picnic TBD in August – Annual South Sound Night Out Picnic Volunteers keep us going. Find out more...
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Welsh Holidays
January 1 – New Year’s Eve/Day (Nos Galan & Dydd Calan) celebrated by giving gifts/money.
January 25 – St. Dwynwen’s Day (Dydd Santes Dwynwen) Patron Saint of lovers. March 1 – St. David’s Day (Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Sant) Patron Saint of Wales. March 20-21 – Spring Exinox (Alban Eilir) May 1 – May Day (Calan Mai/Calan Haf) celebrating first day of summer. June 20-21 – Summer Solstice (Alban Hefin) June 24 – Midsummer’s Day (Gŵyl Ifan) St. John’s Day |
Puget Sound Welsh Women's Meet on the 1st Friday of the month, Bring a sack lunch.
Call to confirm. location RSVP to Carol Jones 425-429-6481.
Call to confirm. location RSVP to Carol Jones 425-429-6481.
Annual St. David’s Day Celebration!
Saturday, February 29 at 2:00 PM
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 111 NE 80th Street, Seattle 98115
Join us for entertainment by folk group Andrea Wild & The Bad Wolves, group singing, Té Bach, Welsh Language fun, Limerick Contest, and general merriment! Bring your hymnals!
*Suggested Donation $15/adult* We are looking for a few willing volunteers to help out.
Saturday, February 29 at 2:00 PM
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 111 NE 80th Street, Seattle 98115
Join us for entertainment by folk group Andrea Wild & The Bad Wolves, group singing, Té Bach, Welsh Language fun, Limerick Contest, and general merriment! Bring your hymnals!
*Suggested Donation $15/adult* We are looking for a few willing volunteers to help out.
Annual Welsh Limerick Contest ~ Entry deadline is February 15, 2020
It's time again for the popular Puget Sound Welsh Association Limerick contest!
Here are this year's starting lines, with two from last year’s winners and one from Gwen Weinert:
The deadline is February 15, with the winners announced at St. David's Day Celebration.
It's time again for the popular Puget Sound Welsh Association Limerick contest!
Here are this year's starting lines, with two from last year’s winners and one from Gwen Weinert:
- Chapel on Sunday was the rule…
- There once was a dragon named Dai…
- There was a young girl from Pwllheli…
The deadline is February 15, with the winners announced at St. David's Day Celebration.
Submit Limericks to: membership@pugetsoundwelsh.org
Grace Lutheran Church Annual Gymanfa Ganu Service of Hymns & Special Music
Comfort Music and Warm Company for a Midwinter Day.
Saturday, February 22 at 2:00 PM. Grace Lutheran Church, 22975 24th Avenue South, Des Moines, WA
PSWA’s own Nerys Jones will again be Hymn Leader and of course delight us with her vocal talents!
Tea and refreshments to follow the Service. Donations Appreciated. Welsh items will be available for sale.
Family friendly for older children – no child care offered.
Comfort Music and Warm Company for a Midwinter Day.
Saturday, February 22 at 2:00 PM. Grace Lutheran Church, 22975 24th Avenue South, Des Moines, WA
PSWA’s own Nerys Jones will again be Hymn Leader and of course delight us with her vocal talents!
Tea and refreshments to follow the Service. Donations Appreciated. Welsh items will be available for sale.
Family friendly for older children – no child care offered.
To volunteer, donate to the tea/refreshments, or for more information, please contact: philipwilkinson@yahoo.com.
To volunteer to help PSWA with the sales and information table, please contact: events@pugetsoundwelsh.org.
To volunteer to help PSWA with the sales and information table, please contact: events@pugetsoundwelsh.org.
PSWA Welsh Language Meet Up
There has been a terrific response to our new Welsh Language Group. About 15 people have indicated
interest, with skill levels ranging from absolute beginner to several people that have been actively studying on their own for some time. We have had two meetings so far. Given the range in learning levels, it makes sense to focus on providing opportunities for conversation practice and listening comprehension, and support people’s personal efforts with on line sources such as Say Something in Welsh or Duo Lingo. We are looking for fun ways to support and encourage everyone’s language skills, such as Welsh Scrabble, Welsh language movie night, children’s books, and more.
We are in the process of scheduling meetings for January and February.
If you are interested in being added to our email notification list, please email
There has been a terrific response to our new Welsh Language Group. About 15 people have indicated
interest, with skill levels ranging from absolute beginner to several people that have been actively studying on their own for some time. We have had two meetings so far. Given the range in learning levels, it makes sense to focus on providing opportunities for conversation practice and listening comprehension, and support people’s personal efforts with on line sources such as Say Something in Welsh or Duo Lingo. We are looking for fun ways to support and encourage everyone’s language skills, such as Welsh Scrabble, Welsh language movie night, children’s books, and more.
We are in the process of scheduling meetings for January and February.
If you are interested in being added to our email notification list, please email
PSWA & Seattle Storytellers Guild Partner on Mabinogion Storytelling Event
Friday, May 15, 2020 7 pm & Saturday, May 16, 2020 9:30 AM-8 PM
Haller Lake Methodist Church - 13055 1st Ave NE, Seattle
Welsh food is planned and international storytellers Peter Stevenson from Wales and Hugh Lupton from England will be featured. We invite you to join us at this will be a high powered, quality event.
The telling of the epic Welsh myths of The Mabinogion (in English), co -sponsored with the Seattle Storytellers Guild . PSWA members have signed up to do about half of the stories, with the Guild taking the other half. We are learning our stories now. What a tale: beautiful maidens, handsome princes, brave warriors, barnyard animals, glorious horses and dogs, kings, queens, magic men and shape shifters, a witch or two, enough blood and gore for two days.
And anyone with any sense will see some advice and thoughts for our time.
Friday, May 15, 2020 7 pm & Saturday, May 16, 2020 9:30 AM-8 PM
Haller Lake Methodist Church - 13055 1st Ave NE, Seattle
Welsh food is planned and international storytellers Peter Stevenson from Wales and Hugh Lupton from England will be featured. We invite you to join us at this will be a high powered, quality event.
The telling of the epic Welsh myths of The Mabinogion (in English), co -sponsored with the Seattle Storytellers Guild . PSWA members have signed up to do about half of the stories, with the Guild taking the other half. We are learning our stories now. What a tale: beautiful maidens, handsome princes, brave warriors, barnyard animals, glorious horses and dogs, kings, queens, magic men and shape shifters, a witch or two, enough blood and gore for two days.
And anyone with any sense will see some advice and thoughts for our time.
South Sound Night Out of Hŵyl
Please join us for our mostly monthly nights out for dinner, drinks, dessert, or conversation! We would love to have you. Kid and family friendly. RSVP requested by noon the day of so we know how many to seat.
- 6:00PM Sunday, January 26, 2020 Elmer’s Restaurant. 7427 S Hosmer St, Tacoma, WA 98408.
- 6:00PM Sunday, February 16, 2020 Black Bear Diner. 10117 S Tacoma Way, Lakewood, WA 98499.
- 6:00PM Sunday, March 1, 2020 St. David’s Day Potluck in Olympia. Welsh Cawl (hearty stew with leeks and root vegetables) provided by the hosts, please bring your own beverages and anything to go with Cawl – crusty bread, cheese, Welsh cakes, bara brith, salad, desserts, etc. Dress is casual but Welsh themed clothing appreciated! Party ends when hosts collapse. Please RSVP for the address below.
- 6:00PM Sunday, April 5, 2020 Elmer’s Restaurant. 7427 S Hosmer St, Tacoma, WA
Volunteering for the Puget Sound Welsh Association: We are a group only by our individual generosity and personal commitment. We count on your support for our events. for St. Davids Day we will need donations of Welsh cakes and cookies; flower arrangers; ticket takers; help with room set up and clean up; kitchen help; raffle basket donations; program layout, greeting, etc.
We are looking For Co-Editor of the Y Ddolen/Newsletter. Need a general knowledge of formatting and good writing skills. We provide the content, you edit and format our newsletter ready for email and printed mail distribution. We take care of the printing and mailing for paper and electronic copies.
Four newsletters are published each year in January, April, July, and October. Y Ddolen is an essential part of our organization and we would be so appreciative to find someone who can do this job – even just one or two issues each year!
We are looking For Co-Editor of the Y Ddolen/Newsletter. Need a general knowledge of formatting and good writing skills. We provide the content, you edit and format our newsletter ready for email and printed mail distribution. We take care of the printing and mailing for paper and electronic copies.
Four newsletters are published each year in January, April, July, and October. Y Ddolen is an essential part of our organization and we would be so appreciative to find someone who can do this job – even just one or two issues each year!
Contact president@pugetsoundwelsh.org or call Mary Lynne at 206 525 5864 if you are interested in helping out.
