Date to be announced – event is in preparation for delivery in April 2027
Includes:
Storytelling delivered through letters sourced from archives at the National Library of Wales between the Sisters and TJ. Jones. The talk focusses on seven significant people in the Davies’ circle who helped make the Sisters’ Gregynog project a success. The main gentleman was TJ Jones (known as TJ) who was also secretary to three Prime Ministers but also had a keen interest in the success of Gregynog. He knew the right people, and acted as a guardian angel.
The event will focus on the Influence and importance of the Davies Sisters to the Welsh nation. Most people know about the sisters extensive art collections but their philanthropic reach spread through Wales and as far away as Kent. You will be greeted with a glass of Prosecco in the front hall to mingle before the delivery of a narrated talk which is about an hour and then we will finish in the Music room for afternoon tea.
Afternoon tea is included and will definitely have cucumber sandwiches- Daisy’s favourite.
The experience will last about 2.5hrs. I can promise you a Powerpoint free zone!
‘ 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
Opportunity to roam the grounds before or after the event.
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 the influential people who made Gregynog so significant during the two World Wars until their collection was given to the Nation and displayed 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 will be held in the Senior Common Room on the ground floor with a brief visit to the library. The experience will last 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 samples of the 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 be taken on a storytelling a walk with a theme? Aberdabbadoo is happy to run a bespoke tour in Aberystwyth town, view what other talks are delivered; or just get in contact.
Starting from GB £45.00
Itinerary:
Just under 3 hr duration
Immersive afternoon experience. All undercover
Musical extracts will be played from the period of the Gregynog festivals attended by Joyce Grenfell and others.
Things to bring with you
Curiosity and a healthy appetite. You will need to pay for the car park. Either bring change or a mobile phone to scan the QR code. The current cost is £5 for the duration and is collected to raise money for the new roof. This will give you access to the grounds and lily pond before and after the event.
Additional Information
Afternoon tea is included in the price of the experience. Parking is on site with a small payment which is NOT included in your ticket. The parking is managed by an external company and your registration plate will be photographed on entry. Gregynog’s grounds have some rare trees and walks for all levels of mobility. You can wander the grounds after or before the experience. Why not try and find the giant ceramic hand?
Please let us know if you have any mobility or dietary issues.
Cancellation Policy
We will offer you an alternative date if the event 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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