Date to be announced – event is in preparation for delivery in Septmeber
Includes:
Storytelling delivered through letters found in archives of the National Library of Wales. The story focusses on seven significant people in the Davies’ circle who helped make Gregynog project a success. The main gentleman was TJ Jones (known as TJ) who was secretary to three Prime Ministers. The event will focus on the Influence and importance of the Davies Sisters to the Welsh nation. Most people know about their extensive art collections but their reach spread through Wales and as far away as Kent. You will be greeting with a glass of Prosecco to mingle before the delivery of a narrated talk and finish in the Music room for afternoon tea.
The experience will last about 3 hrs.
‘ Alison is very enthusiastic and creative; I always enjoy her tours very much and can highly recommend her.” Katrin
Afternoon tea with vegetarian option
Table conversation starters
Tea in the Music Room
Details:
Gwendoline and Daisy Davies were significant influencers of the Arts in Wales. The afternoon is narrated through letters sourced from archives of TJ Jones and Gwen Davies. The success of Gregynog wasn’t entirely theirs. I will I cover influential people who made Gregynog so significant during the two World Wars until their collection was given to the Nation and is displayed t=in the National Museum in Cardiff..
You will arrive for a Prosecco greeting and move to the rooms where the Sisters dreamt up their vision for a venue to teach and preserve the traditional craft. The talk is about an hour and will cover the wide influence of the sisters legacy which will culminate in afternoon tea in the Music Room. Gregynog is famous for its excellent afternoon tea and we will use teh Davies sisters crockery with the Gregynog Hall insignia on it!
Listen to stories of what the Hall was like in the pre and inter-war period and how the Davies Sisters came to live there.
Aberdabbadoo’s events are an intimate and sociable experience as well as being mindful and…eco friendly- all aberdabbadoo’s events are sustainable and mindful of our environment. Visitors enjoy the quirky stories and fascinating facts, hear vignettes of local folk and have elements of humour when appropriate.
Aberdabbadoo mainly delivers in Aberystwyth. Are you visiting Aberystwyth? Do you have 6 people who would like to do a walk? Aberdabbadoo is happy to run a bespoke tour, view what other talks are delivered ; just get in contact.
Starting from GB £45.00
Itinerary:
Just under 3 hr duration
Immersive afternoon. All undercover with music
Things to bring with you
Curiosity and a healthy apetite
Additional Information
Afternoon tea included in the price of experience. Parking is on site with a small payment. You can wander the grounds after or before the experience. Gregynog’s grounds have some rare trees and walks for all levels of mobility.
Please let us know if you have any mobility or dietary issues.
Cancellation Policy
We will offer you an alternative date if the walk has to be cancelled due to unforseen circumstances.
Cancellations made 48 hours or less before booked tour will be subject to the full amount.
Cancellations made via email to alisonpierse@gmail.com sooner than 48 hours before the tour will be processed without penalty.
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