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Croeso cynnes i bawb! All are welcome!

"Sustainable Wales is magic. And in the Green Room magical things happen."

Helena Nelson (Happenstance)

Audio podcast of events from the Green Room Click for more

Audio podcast of events from the Green Room Click for more

"Genuine and progressive people forming a great team based on passion and beliefs. As an outlet they have given us the opportunity to market our physical product in our home town, also showcasing the band at the intimate setting of the wonderful Green Room. Long may they prosper in offering a diverse and engaging community experience."

Ed Rees, Musician, One Time Alive

Activites at the Green Room directly support Sustainable Wales.

The Green Room hosts a wide range of cultural events. Previously based above SUSSED in James Street Porthcawl, and now at Well Street and other venues, it continues with regular poetry open mics, repair cafes, performances, and workshops.

Mae'r Ystafell Werdd yn cynnal amrywiaeth eang o ddigwyddiadau diwylliannol. Mae’n parhau i dyfu gyda nosweithiau meic agored barddoniaeth rheolaidd, perfformiadau, Caffis pop-up, siopau cyfnewid a gweithdai.

See our events page for updates on what's currently scheduled. Gweler ein tudalen digwyddiadau i gael y newyddion diweddaraf am yr hyn sydd wedi'i drefnu ar hyn o bryd.

The Green Room branding is also used at events held in numerous different venues. Regular events are held in our own space above SUSSED Wales in James Street, Porthcawl. Many events are covered by a free to download audio podcast.

 events have included

  • Hosting 22 Polish teachers experiencing work done in Wales in Forest Schools

  • Organising and hosting Dylan Thomas poetry events

  • Pop up fairtrade cafés

  • Frock Swaps (reuse)

  • Haberdashery sales

  • Art Classes each week

  • Theatrical performances

  • Cookery classes

  • Community baking competitions

  • Live-streaming events during Covid-19 lockdowns

  • Public information events: Fracking, Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon, Fairtrade, Climate Change, Arts Trails, Election Hustings, School visits and talks

  • Hosting workshops, meetings, discussions and training

  • Regular Poetry Open Mic, with featured readings by established writers and poets. Usually held on the last Friday of the month from 8pm.

  • Musical performances, ranging from blues to modern opera

  • Album launch for Sugar Train CD by One Time Alive

  • Audio podcast of events back to 2014 available

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