Welsh Wednesday 3
Campaigns, events, ideas, opportunities, and tips
Stand up to Racism Wales works against all forms of racism and discrimination. It empowers communities to stand united against the rise of the far right and fascism, and celebrates the diversity of Welsh communities.
Its latest post is about the situation in Barry and especially in nearby Rhoose, where the far right have been ‘demonstrating’.
Give Stand Up to Racism Wales a follow or subscribe to learn more, and to support or get involved in its work.
What Wales do we want and how do we have it? That’s the suggested theme of this innovative ‘unconference’.
No ‘keynote speakers’ – or rather, everyone who participates is a keynote speaker. No ‘experts’, but all experts, because you’re the expert on your own experience, values, and ideas for the future. Non-hierarchical, egalitarian, inclusive, respectful. No rigid, pre-imposed programme: you decide the agenda and topics collectively, there and then. With conferences, the best bits are usually the coffee breaks. An unconference is all best bit, all day.
Join writers and others in, of, and in love with Wales for conversations about Cymru with a sense of power and purpose, at this crucial time. There are a maximum of 100 places available, with a wait list after that, so it’s best to book with little delay. Start thinking about what topic you might want to add to ‘the wall’ for the day’s agenda. And please do invite friends, colleagues, and anyone in your networks you think might value it.
Email cymru.conversations@gmail.com if you have any events coming up that you’d like this hub to help draw attention to. And if you’re thinking of attending our unconference but have questions or want to request a concessionary rate.
In The Bite yesterday I wrote about the former Leader of Reform UK Ltd, Nathan Gill, being found guilty of taking Russian money to promote the country’s agenda in the European Parliament. My main concern about it all is whether any malign influence or inappropriate funding continues to have the potential to warp the polity and culture of Cymru.
I’d love to read more on this matter and related subjects in your Substacks.
I’ll soon be creating an ideas wishlist / saveyard page pinned to the headings of this hub that you can dip into. So drop me a line if there are things you want to read – or that you’d like to write but don’t have time, or if you want to see someone else’s take on it.
Literature Wales is launching a programme of free virtual talks to inspire and educate the writers of Wales over the coming months. You’ll meet editors, publishers, successful authors, and those who work within the literature and publishing industries in Wales and beyond. These events are supported by the National Lottery through the Arts Council of Wales.
Also new from Literature Wales: the Wales Book of the Year 2026 Award is now open for submissions. The closing date is Monday 24 November.
One of the most confusing things about Substack is the difference between – and best strategy in relation to following and subscribing. Here’s a short explainer to break the ice on this.
I likely lost opportunities for growth and connection in my first few years of using Substack through not grasping this part of it. So I recommend getting your head around it, and having a system in mind to make the most of follower and subscriber relationships.
That’s all for now until Follow Friday.
Drop me a line anytime if you have requests, questions, something related to anything above, or if you need support, editorial or otherwise.
Dr Rachel Claire Morris
Coordinating Editor
cymru.conversations@gmail.com