Joomla! site syndication http://www.cambriamagazine.com Fri, 09 May 2008 18:52:17 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.cambriamagazine.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.cambriamagazine.com Joomla! site syndication http://www.cambriamagazine.com/content/view/29/10022/ Two very-pleased political party leaders stood side by side on the steps of the Senedd in Cardiff Bay.Both had achieved much of what they wanted. But how long will their smiles remain? For two years, is the probable answer from Rhodri Morgan. That is the probable period of time he intends to stay as First Minister. But for his new coalition partner Ieuan Wyn Jones, twelve hours may have been the correct answer. Features - Welsh Politics Tue, 25 Sep 2007 11:19:13 +0100 http://www.cambriamagazine.com/content/view/30/10022/ Quite a few language enthusiasts will be feeling pretty sore when they see the government proposals for a new language Act due after the Assembly returns in September. To be presented and shepherded through Cardiff and Westminster until they become law by none other than Plaid group deputy leader Rhodri Glyn Thomas, the bill will fall a mile short of what Cymdeithas yr Iaith have been demanding. Features - Welsh Politics Tue, 25 Sep 2007 11:28:13 +0100 http://www.cambriamagazine.com/content/view/43/10022/ The first four months have been too little to judge the strength of the Labour-Plaid coalition in Cardiff Bay. But it has been just enough for First Minister Rhodri Morgan to wonder aloud whether the coalition is strong enough to last. When senior figures in Plaid start mouthing similar concerns about the ability of their One Wales deal with Labour to see out the year - never mind the four years it was signed for - perhaps the peaceful agreements which have characterised the months since July are in truth an aberration which cannot continue. The issue Mr Morgan was worried about was the budget for next year, for agreement by the Assembly by the end of the year. The true test of the coalition is can we agree a budget. I am quite confident that we can, Mr Morgan told a press briefing in the Senedd (the building alongside the water of Cardiff Bay, which houses the main debating chamber). Can the coalition continue? I am confident, but I do not want to be overconfident. Which is all well and good if taken by itself. But what senior Plaid officials volunteer doesn't exactly bolster the First Minister's hopes. Features - Welsh Politics Sat, 08 Dec 2007 15:23:08 +0100 http://www.cambriamagazine.com/content/view/40/ Now that Christmas is necessarily on all our minds, when you are thinking of presents, please do remember our advertisers without whose support, as well as yours, we wouldn’t exist. A big thank you to both groups. Please do mention us if you respond to any of the ads, a good response from our readers will ensure that they stay with us for a long time to come!Do also bear Cambria in mind for Christmas; the gift of a subscription is a warm reminder of the giver as each issue drops through the letterbox, and therefore a gift that truly lasts. Binders make a collection of Cambria especially handsome, and don’t forget the Glyndwˆr ties and flags, all of which can be ordered via our website or direct from us. A few thoughts on contributors: Roy Noble, who needs no introduction has now become a regular within these pages, Patrick McGuinness, widely known in Wales for his incisive comment, his literary criticism and his poetry joins the team this issue, as will sometime contributor, historian David Jones, in the New Year. Idris R. Jones will continue to highlight topics of interest, concern and amusement in Wales in his Diary column. In this issue we are introducing a couple of new sections; in response to a number of requests, from now on we will be doing travel features, we will cover places we feel will be of interest to our readers, and where better to start than a city which is a monument in itself, Venice. We will also have a regular opera column, and have pleasure in welcoming Norma Lord, who has many years experience as an opera critic. As you can see we have given the magazine a new look on its tenth anniversary. The publisher decided to give the publication a fresher appearance, while keeping the classical feel for which cambria is renowned. I hope you like it. In contrast to this rather light-hearted opening, I am very conscious that there are those for whom Christmas will not be so happy. All at cambria sincerely hope that the family of Ray Gravell can find some comfort in the various manifestations of the affection and esteem in which he was held. He was one of those rare people of whom no one has a bad word to say. Reading through the many thousands of comments on the Cambria Ray Gravell/South Africa Cup petition (http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/cambriaraygravell) , it is clear that here was a genuine hero who was the embodiment of the Welsh spirit. As Hywel Teifi Edwards said in his phenomenal eulogy to the 10,000 people attending Ray’s funeral, stories about Ray Gravell were written centuries ago. He represented that heroic spirit which has echoed down the ages of the nation’s story. I am sure Ray would have been both stunned and thrilled by the outpouring of unalloyed affection and admiration.It just remains for me to say Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda i chi i gyd - A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our readers. Editorial - Editorials Thu, 06 Dec 2007 21:47:12 +0100 http://www.cambriamagazine.com/content/view/21/26/ Jan Morris wins the Award Anrhydedd Cymry’r Cyfanfyd – The Worldwide Welsh Award was presented to Jan Morris at the National Eisteddfod this year ‘for her exceptional and outstanding contribution to Welsh culture, heritage and letters.’ The Gathering of the Celts Every August more than three-quarters of a million people gather in Lorient, Brittany, to experience the world’s largest and most colourful Celtic festival. 2007 was the year of Scotland - 2008 will be the year of Wales. Llantarnam Abbey David Jones tells the story of Llantarnam in Gwent established as a great Cistercian abbey 800 years ago by Hywel ap Iorwerth, Lord of Caerleon. Even today it remains an oasis of tranquillity and of prayer.The Welsh Pilgrim Patrick Thomas describes how the medieval Welsh pilgrim was not short of places to visit, and did so. Rome and Santiago de Compostella attracted many, and for those who did not wish to venture so far, there was always St Davids.Roy Noble on motivation ‘In Gwaun Cae Gurwen there was a kind of earth mother who was adept at all the ‘old ways and remedies...’. roy noble takes a look at techniques to assist Welsh children in the quest for a good education.Diary Cambria’s new diarist Idris Jones offers a personal view of Wales, in ‘The first of a regular column looking at some of the things happening in Wales.. It may be controversial, useful or simply amusing...’ All about our ‘dai-aspora’ One community’s economic immigrant, under-cutting costs and wages, is another’s heroic, down-trodden worker, finding a better life for himself and family sending much-needed money home says Sion Jobbins.Portrait of Llangorse Robert Jones’s portrait of Llangorse Lake: ’Originally known as Lake Syfaddan, it is the second largest in Wales, and has an amazing variety of plants and animals with species-rich grassland and woodland.’Plus: Aberystwyth in colourLiterary section, reviews, personalities etcPeter J. Conradi on CascobByron’s Glittering Prize! Articles in Cambria - Cambria Articles Sat, 14 Jul 2007 21:39:05 +0100