http://wales.gov.uk/topics/cultureandsport/ Welsh Assembly latest news and events http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/130523arts/?lang=en Minister for Culture and Sport, John Griffiths underlined his commitment to supporting the arts and culture in Wales. Thu, 23 May 2013 08:32:09 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/130523arts/?lang=en 2013-05-23T08:32:09Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/130520broadcasting/?lang=en John Griffiths has this morning used meetings with the Director of BBC Cymru Wales and Director of Ofcom Wales to outline his ambition for a healthy broadcasting industry in Wales. Mon, 20 May 2013 14:03:26 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/130520broadcasting/?lang=en 2013-05-20T14:03:26Z http://wales.gov.uk/topics/cultureandsport/museumsarchiveslibraries/cymal/professionaldevelopment/oral-history-north/?lang=en A training course on oral history for museum, archive and library staff and volunteers Mon, 20 May 2013 10:13:02 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/topics/cultureandsport/museumsarchiveslibraries/cymal/professionaldevelopment/oral-history-north/?lang=en 2013-05-20T10:13:02Z http://wales.gov.uk/topics/cultureandsport/museumsarchiveslibraries/cymal/professionaldevelopment/oral-history-south/?lang=en A training course on oral history for museum, archive and library staff and volunteers Mon, 20 May 2013 10:13:02 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/topics/cultureandsport/museumsarchiveslibraries/cymal/professionaldevelopment/oral-history-south/?lang=en 2013-05-20T10:13:02Z http://wales.gov.uk/topics/cultureandsport/topicupdateindex/130516-your-archive/?lang=en Archive services across Wales will be organising events to demonstrate the services and resources they have to offer Thu, 16 May 2013 10:41:10 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/topics/cultureandsport/topicupdateindex/130516-your-archive/?lang=en 2013-05-16T10:41:10Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/130502final/?lang=en John and Lesley Griffiths don the scarves of their respective teams, as Newport County and Wrexham prepare to play each other this Sunday at Wembley Stadium for a place in the Football League. Thu, 02 May 2013 09:24:35 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/130502final/?lang=en 2013-05-02T09:24:35Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/130502coast/?lang=en To celebrate the first anniversary of the Wales Coast Path opening the Minister for Culture and Sport, John Griffiths, will join Ramblers Cymru in walking part of the path in Kidwelly. Thu, 02 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/130502coast/?lang=en 2013-05-02T08:00:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/topics/cultureandsport/museumsarchiveslibraries/cymal/professionaldevelopment/repository-management-north-wales/?lang=en A course on environmental monitoring for heritage collections Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:43:21 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/topics/cultureandsport/museumsarchiveslibraries/cymal/professionaldevelopment/repository-management-north-wales/?lang=en 2013-04-29T09:43:21Z http://wales.gov.uk/topics/cultureandsport/museumsarchiveslibraries/cymal/professionaldevelopment/repository-management-south-wales/?lang=en A course on environmental monitoring for heritage collections Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:43:21 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/topics/cultureandsport/museumsarchiveslibraries/cymal/professionaldevelopment/repository-management-south-wales/?lang=en 2013-04-29T09:43:21Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/130425coast/?lang=en Minister for Culture and Sport John Griffiths will mark the first anniversary of the official opening of the Wales Coast Path by walking part of the path next week. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:45:41 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/130425coast/?lang=en 2013-04-25T15:45:41Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/130418carew/?lang=en A Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority-managed site that is steeped in history is now looking forward to a bright future, following the completion of a series of exciting renovations. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:03:36 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/130418carew/?lang=en 2013-04-18T15:03:36Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/7307240/?lang=en The Minister for Culture and Sport, John Griffiths today announced that nine community radio stations across Wales have been awarded grants totalling £100,000. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:25:05 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/7307240/?lang=en 2013-04-11T09:25:05Z http://wales.gov.uk/topics/cultureandsport/museumsarchiveslibraries/cymal/professionaldevelopment/display-on-a-shoestring-south-wales/?lang=en A course for museum staff and volunteers on how to create cheap, effective displays which are safe for collections. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:29:09 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/topics/cultureandsport/museumsarchiveslibraries/cymal/professionaldevelopment/display-on-a-shoestring-south-wales/?lang=en 2013-04-10T14:29:09Z http://wales.gov.uk/topics/cultureandsport/museumsarchiveslibraries/cymal/professionaldevelopment/display-on-a-shoestring-north-wales/?lang=en A course for museum staff and volunteers on how to create cheap, effective displays which are safe for collections. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:29:09 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/topics/cultureandsport/museumsarchiveslibraries/cymal/professionaldevelopment/display-on-a-shoestring-north-wales/?lang=en 2013-04-10T14:29:09Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/130410nmw/?lang=en The number of people visiting Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales’ sites is continuing to rise, with figures reaching a record high of 1.75 million visits in 2012-13 (9% above target). Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:26:07 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/130410nmw/?lang=en 2013-04-10T12:26:07Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/130404libraries/?lang=en The Minister for Culture and Sport, John Griffiths today announced an investment of over £2.17 million to encourage more people to visit and use their local museums, archives and libraries services. Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:13:20 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/130404libraries/?lang=en 2013-04-03T14:13:20Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/7247833/?lang=en The Copper Kingdom, which opened last year, has been shortlisted for the Guardian’s Heritage and Museum Awards 2013. It is one of five attractions to be shortlisted and is the only one from Wales. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/7247833/?lang=en 2013-04-02T16:00:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/7226587/?lang=en John Griffiths, the Minister for Culture and Sport, has today (Monday, 25 March) announced the reappointment of six members to the Arts Council of Wales. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:52:41 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/7226587/?lang=en 2013-03-25T16:52:41Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/130321guizhou/?lang=en John Griffiths met a senior cultural delegation from Guizhou province in China, in order to strengthen cultural links between our nations. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:36:33 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/130321guizhou/?lang=en 2013-03-22T12:36:33Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/130321splash/?lang=en John Griffiths has visited Pontsticill reservoir in the Brecon Beacons to announce nearly half a million pounds to improve access to Water. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:59:26 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/130321splash/?lang=en 2013-03-21T15:59:26Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/130313boxing/?lang=en Huw Lewis dropped by at a thriving boxing club in Rhydyfelin, which has received a £10,000 investment to help transform their neglected building into a space where young pugilists can thrive. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:40:59 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/130313boxing/?lang=en 2013-03-13T15:40:59Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/7157731/?lang=en Cardiff will host a stopover in the 13th edition of the Volvo Ocean Race in 2017-18 – a move that will see the world's premier round-the-world sailing race visit Wales for the first time. Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:09:56 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/7157731/?lang=en 2013-03-06T13:09:56Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/130228dragon/?lang=en Welsh culture will take centre stage in China over St.David’s Day as the Minister for Housing, Regeneration and Heritage, Huw Lewis starts a six day visit to the country. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:51:17 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/130228dragon/?lang=en 2013-02-28T14:51:17Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/130226million/?lang=en The Minister for Housing, Regeneration and Heritage emphasised the Welsh Government’s commitment to providing more sporting opportunities for disabled people across Wales. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:15:06 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/130226million/?lang=en 2013-02-26T15:15:06Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/130226becky/?lang=en Huw Lewis has congratulated Becky James on her double-gold winning exploits over the weekend. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:28:41 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/130226becky/?lang=en 2013-02-26T10:28:41Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/130207changingcultures/?lang=en Changing Cultures aims to encourage young people and their families, particularly those from less well off backgrounds, to engage with museums, archives, libraries, historic places Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:36:40 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/130207changingcultures/?lang=en 2013-02-07T10:36:40Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/130205chair/?lang=en Professor Laura McAllister has been re-appointed to the role of Chair of Sport Wales for a further three years. Tue, 05 Feb 2013 10:31:33 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/130205chair/?lang=en 2013-02-05T10:31:33Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/120125dwynwen/?lang=en An iconic church on Anglesey that has special significance for Welsh sweethearts is being conserved Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:16:17 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/120125dwynwen/?lang=en 2013-01-25T15:16:17Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/130124archive/?lang=en Conservation work on fragile and damaged items in six Welsh archives will be carried out Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:36:05 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/130124archive/?lang=en 2013-01-24T15:36:05Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/130114dig/?lang=en Huw Lewis visited Parc Prison in Bridgend to take part in an archaeology workshop, which has been designed to contribute towards the rehabilitation of offenders there. Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:37:45 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/cultureandsport/2013/130114dig/?lang=en 2013-01-10T14:37:45Z