Events

A one-act opera by Edward Wright (libretto Marian Bryfdir) about the experience of living with dementia, both for the individual and those around them.

What if you were edging away from the ones you love?
How could they bring you back?

The Bridge/Y Bont is a new one-act opera from Edward Wright and Marian Bryfdir which explores the nuances of living with dementia for both the individual and those around them: the highs, the lows, and the many unlikely in-betweens.

The Bridge/Y Bont is a collaboration between an experienced creative team and a well-established dementia research programme, IDEAL. Research and real-life experience meet in this Arts Council of Wales-funded project, into which people with dementia and carers have input.

“Finding the joy”—as a man is edged into a darkness he cannot control, his loved ones learn to create moments of love, understanding, self-worth and even humour to help him cross the bridge between shared realities and his own mind. The score explores the range of emotions experienced on the dementia journey, as an individual moves from early diagnosis through alternative therapies, all the while facing mixed communication from both family members and professionals. Welsh baritone Kiefer Jones plays the lead.

This performance is in English.

This performance is being filmed, but the audience will not be shown.

Following the performance, there will be a Q&A with the creative and research team for those who would like to stay.

There is also a free community workshop linked to this event, happening at 4pm before the opera.

Pre-performance meals 5pm – 7 pm from Cegin Caribi

[available to book from Ucheldre Box-office 01407 763361]

45 minutes
£10, £8 concessions, £4 children

ACTIVITIES AND WORKSHOPS

Saturday Children’s Art Club

With Jacquie Myrtle

1, 8 &15 April 10am – 12 noon & 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Children’s Art Workshops with Jacquie Myrtle

10 – 12noon & 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Monday 3 – Friday 7 April

Monday 10 – Friday 14 April

Jazz Club

Tuesday 11 April 7.30pm

Come along and enjoy the music and mixing with like-minded enthusiasts!

Voice Workshops with Marian Bryfdir

Saturday 15 April

Beginner level 10.30am & Advanced level 1pm

Jewellery Making

Sunday 16 April

2.30pm – 3.30pm 7-11year olds

3.45pm – 4.45pm 12 – 16 year olds

5pm – 6.30pm Adults

LIVE EVENT

Ucheldre REP presents

Roy Brown: Reclaiming Stonehenge

If Scotland can get back the Stone of Scone, Greece wants the Elgin marbles back and India wants its Koh-i-noor diamond, why shouldn’t Wales have the Stonehenge bluestones back?

This play shows off the REP’s comedy skills off beautifully!

BROADCASTS

Met Opera Live : Falstaff

Saturday 1 April. 5.30pm

Caddish knight Falstaff, gleefully tormented by a trio of clever women who deliver his comeuppance, in Verdi’s glorious Shakespearean comedy.

ROH Ballet Live: Cinderella

Wednesday 12 April 7.15pm

Frederick Ashton’s Cinderella, celebrating its 75th anniversary, brings the ethereal world of fairy godmothers and handsome princes to life.

Met Opera Live: Der Rosenkavalier

Saturday 15 April 5pm

A dream cast assembles for Strauss’s grand Viennese comedy.

EXHIBITION

Anglesey Arts Weeks

Each year members of the Anglesey Arts Forum open their studios to visitors. Alongside this event Ucheldre hosts an exhibition of the work of each of the artists taking part in this event.

Running from 1 – 16 April

UCHELDRE OUTDOORS

Free family Dynamic Dunescapes day Saturday 15 April

Fun activities and crafts to reveal the magic of the dunes.

From 9am – 11am at The Oyster Catcher, Rhosneigr

Ucheldre in partnership with Plantlife and Wild Elements. Free event

Gardening club

Alison and Caro would love to have your company in the Ucheldre’s gardens on Thursdays from 10am. Do come along and see what’s happening.

Anglesey Arts Weeks Walks

Taking in various artist’s open studios along the way. Taking part in creative writing and sketching with professional writers and artist.

There are seven walks over the Anglesey Arts Weeks 1 – 16 April.

For more information go to the Anglesey Arts Forum Website. https://angleseyartsforum.org and to access this year’s Open Studios Guide. Hard copies are available in many places over the Island and at Ucheldre.

To book a place call Ucheldre on 01407 763361

UCHELDRE’S CAFÉ IS OPEN

SERVING HOT AND COLD DRINKS AND HOMEMADE CAKES.

THE GARDENS AND GALLERY ARE OPEN TO ALL

Opening hours

Monday to Saturday 10am -5pm

Sunday 2pm – 5pm

Holyhead
We continue with previous year’s free walking tours. These have proved very popular by combining visits to artist’s studios with en-route insights into the landscape and history, which inspire many of our artists.
A creative writing walk drawing inspiration from the surrounding land, sea and post-industrial landscapes led by Wil Stewart commencing at The Holyhead Breakwater Park.
Please come prepared for all weathers and wear walking boots, and as we will have a lunch-stop bring food and drink as there are no shops or cafes on the route.
BOOKING
Please contact the Ucheldre Centre on 01407 763361 or box-office@ucheldre.org to book. Booking limited to one tour for 2 people with a reserve list in case of vacancies. All walks leave at 10.30am and return at 3pm. Further details provided on booking.

An outdoor sketching, and wildlife ramble around the Holyhead Marina area with artist Christine Garwood and Guide Caroline Bateson commencing at the carpark above the Holyhead Sailing club.

BOOKING
Please contact the Ucheldre Centre on 01407 763361 or box-office@ucheldre.org to book. Booking limited to one tour for 2 people with a reserve list in case of vacancies. All walks leave at 10.30am and return at 3pm. Further details provided on booking.

Penmon
We continue with previous year’s free walking tours. These have proved very popular by combining visits to artist’s studios with en-route insights into the landscape and history, which inspire many of our artists.
A studio and landscape walk with Walk Leader Kath Thomas commencing at Penmon Priory carpark, and linking the nearby artists’ studios.
Please come prepared for all weathers and wear walking boots, and as we will have a lunch-stop bring food and drink as there are no shops or cafes on the route.
If you have any pre-existing medical conditions, please make them known to Kath before the walk sets off.

BOOKING: Please contact the Ucheldre Centre on 01407 763361 or boxoffice@ucheldre.org to book. Booking limited to one tour for 2 people, with a reserve list in case of vacancies. All walks leave at 10:30am and return at 3pm. Further details provided on booking.

Holyhead
We continue with previous year’s free walking tours. These have proved very popular by combining visits to artist’s studios with en-route insights into the landscape and history, which inspire many of our artists.

A smart phone film making, and local interest walk to South Stack and back with film maker Angharad Parry and Walk Leader Kath Thomas commencing at the carpark above the Holyhead Sailing Club.

BOOKING: Please contact the Ucheldre Centre on 01407 763361 or boxoffice@ucheldre.org to book. Booking limited to one tour for 2 people, with a reserve list in case of vacancies. All walks leave at 10:30am and return at 3pm. Further details provided on booking.

Llangoed
We continue with previous year’s free walking tours. These have proved very popular by combining visits to artist’s studios with en-route insights into the landscape and history, which inspire many of our artists.

A studio and landscape walk with Walk Leader Kath Thomas commencing at the Llangoed Village Centre carpark, and linking artists in the Llangoed area including Plas Bodfa

Please come prepared for all weathers and wear walking boots, and as we will have a lunch-stop bring food and drink as there are no shops or cafes on the route.

BOOKING: Please contact the Ucheldre Centre on 01407 763361 or boxoffice@ucheldre.org to book. Booking limited to one tour for 2 people, with a reserve list in case of vacancies. All walks leave at 10:30am and return at 3pm. Further details provided on booking.

Holyhead

We continue with previous year’s free walking tours. These have proved very popular by combining visits to artist’s studios with en-route insights into the landscape and history, which inspire many of our artists.

Join storyteller Gillian Brownson for a walk down to Rocky Coast, and hear tales of mysterious mer creatures on the way! Commencing at 1030, 1230, and 1430 from the Breakwater Park lake.

Please come prepared for all weathers and wear walking boots.

BOOKING: Please contact the Ucheldre Centre on 01407 763361 or boxoffice@ucheldre.org to book. Booking limited to one tour for 2 people, with a reserve list in case of vacancies. All walks leave at 10:30am and return at 3pm. Further details provided on booking.

Cemaes
We continue with previous year’s free walking tours. These have proved very popular by combining visits to artist’s studios with en-route insights into the landscape and history, which inspire many of our artists.

– A sketching, and wildlife walk around Cemaes
Bay with Guide Caroline Bateson commencing at the main
Cemaes Harbour carpark.

The walk is not strenuous, but suitable clothing/footwear for the day’s weather is advised. Bring basic drawing equipment, a small sketchbook and a packed lunch. There are car parking, refreshments to purchase and toilet facilities. Caroline says “we should see a mix birds such as the rare chough on the cliffs and coastal grassland, stonechat, fulmar, tern and auk species out at sea. We may also spot seals, porpoise and dolphin. Early wildflowers such as spring squill will be seen on the cliff tops.”

BOOKING: Please contact the Ucheldre Centre on 01407 763361 or boxoffice@ucheldre.org to book. Booking limited to one tour for 2 people, with a reserve list in case of vacancies. All walks leave at 10:30am and return at 3pm. Further details provided on booking.