The Joy Formidable, is a three-piece Welsh alternative rock band, and has done numerous world tours, festival main stages and stadium shows. Their Welsh heritage has always been something that is extremely important to them and have announced the release of a special commemorative 10-year double album edition of their acclaimed debut release A Balloon Called Moaning. plus a newly recorded acoustic Welsh language version, Y Falwn Dram.

They've also announced the launch of a mini festival at Tramshed, in Cardiff, on Saturday 23 November 2019, Formidable Fest / Gwyl Aruthrol which will include a roster of Welsh language artists.

They've also released acoustic recordings of "Whirring"  in English and Welsh, a track that was named amongst Pitchfork's Top 100 Tracks of the Year, and described as "the song of the year" by Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl.

The Welsh Society of WA will hold a get-together on Saturday October 5th at The Duke Bar and Bistro, 2 Innesvale Way, Carramar, 6031, 12.00 to 4.00pm. Red and green balloons will identify where we are meeting. Members, and others with a love of Wales, are welcome to come along for a drink or a meal and enjoy some Welsh company.  

The 2019 Gymanfa Ganu will be at the Trinity Church, 72 St Georges Terrace, Perth on Sunday August 25^th. This is an annual event held by the Welsh Free Church. 

This year, The Perth Male Voice Choir will be performing at the Gymanfa, which starts at 2.30pm.

There will be refreshments following the service. Entry is free but a collection will be taken and proceeds donated to help the homeless of Perth.

The June 2019 newsletter can be found here.  It contains information about coming events, and part one of Brian Walley's story.

Sian Cartledge, based in Wales, owns Max Rocks, which designs, makes, and produces Welsh learning flash cards, prints, Welsh baby milestone cards, and greeting cards. For more information, or If anyone is interested in purchasing any items look up www.maxrocks.co.uk 

Everyone who attended had a wonderful time. Many of those attending would have noticed Karen running around taking photos. She has kindly made them available for viewing. If you wish to see them, please click here.  If anyone else has any photos that they wish to share, please contact me.  Thanks, John

Our next event is a "Christmas in July" lunch at The Duke Bar and Bistro, 2 Innesvale Way, Carramar,  at 12.00pm on Saturday 20th July 2019.

The cost is $25 per person (discounted from $40) for a two course meal, (mains and dessert), turkey and ham, seasonal vegetables, sausage stuffing, cranberry jus. Christmas pudding, brandy custard. Also one glass of House white, red or sparkling wine, middy tap beer/cider, Soft drink/ Tea or Coffee. An alternative will be made available for those unable to eat food off this menu, but we must be advised well in advance.

There is a minimum of 25 people required, so please advise Hugh Bevan by email ASAP if you are attending, and send your payment to Eluned Bevan. You are welcome to bring your family and friends. We must have final figures and payment by Thursday, 11 July. Any cancellations after that date must be paid for.

If you have any queries please contact Hugh.