Creative Writing: Tales to Enchant

Workshops with Sally Roberts Jones

Do you have a story to tell that you’d love to be able to share? Or are you a budding writer keen to polish your skills? If so, join us for an exciting series of creative writing workshops which will help you develop your writing talents.

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Create Music for Folklore and Myth

Join Aneirin Jones and Delyth Jenkins

Do you play music? Are you excited by Wales’ dreamlike legends and stories? Do you like the idea of creating and arranging melodies? And do you enjoy playing music with others?

If so, join us for an exciting series of creative music workshops which will help you develop your tune-writing talents, explore Welsh music’s connections with storytelling, and play lovely music in a friendly group.

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Theatre of Myth and Legend: Workshops

Join drama director Helen John for a series of collaborative drama workshops where you will have the opportunity to develop your acting skills and explore local tales and legends.

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Tales at the Time between Times

Join Owen Staton host of The Time Between Times podcast

Join Storyteller Owen Staton – host of wonderful podcast The Time Between Times – for a series of storytelling workshops designed to develop your skills as a performer.

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Dreams Between Worlds: Dance Workshops

For children ages 8 – 12

Calling all future superstars of dance aged between 8-12! Join us for a series of workshops where you can explore the myths and legends of our local area through creativity and movement!

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Step into the Past: Guided Walks

The Secrets of Mynydd Dinas

Join Geoff, an ecologist, and Tim, a local historian, for a walk around the mountain paths. They will reveal the Mountain’s secrets as you wander its slopes.

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Our current programme of work, Afan Erioed 2, continues Calon Afan’s mission to discover and celebrate the hidden heritage of Port Talbot and the Afan Valley. In Autumn 2025 we revealed the hidden historical facts, colourful characters and amazing stories, all explored through two projects: ‘Legends’, and ‘Mynydd Dinas’.

In ‘Legends’ the myths and legends of the area inspired arts workshops in drama, dance, music, storytelling and creative writing, all led by our professional practitioners. There were public performances in the Plaza on 22nd and 23rd of November to celebrate the wonderful work we all produced during the workshops.

Guided walks and metal detecting workshops on Mynydd Dinas, again led by our experienced and expert staff, revealed some of the history and wildlife secrets of our wonderful local mountain.

Legends

 

Mynydd Dinas

There is still more to come from Afan Erioed 2, so watch this space!

The arts workshops, most of which are open for anyone to join, young or old, are all held in town centre venues, easily accessed. Activities on the Mountain, suitable for families, will be held within walking distance of a parking spot, and lifts can be arranged for those without transport.

Disabled access to all of these activities can be arranged according to requirements.