Our Third Annual
Wales Week in New England
is February 14 - March 6, 2021 

After a difficult Covid year we now look forward to some great events during Wales Week in New England 2021!

See Events Listing below Press Release

WSWNE continues to support Wales Week WORLDWIDE, a celebration of Wales around the world.

Dates will be February 14 - March 6, 2021 - yes its actually 2-3 weeks, as one week is just not long enough!

Wales Week events will be held in 21 places (so far) around the world including London, Dublin, Newcastle, Paris, Melbourne, Berkshire, Manchester, New York, New England, Chicago, Dubai, Washington DC, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Pittsburgh, Thailand, Toronto, Ohio, Michigan, Essex and more and….more to be added.

In 2019, Wales Week Paris held 4 events, ranging from social, cultural and business orientated activities. That’s it, no more. And so that week was promoted as Welsh Week Paris – and why not! In New York there were some 7 events held, here in New England we held 10 events, Essex 4, Melbourne 7. . . and so on.

These organizing events serve varying purposes – be it simply for celebration around the time of St David’s Day, or to use the time of ‘heightened Welsh-ness’ to promote / support Welsh products, services, and international and local profile.

So it’s about noise – creating as much Welsh noise as possible. Watch the 50 minute Wales Week Worldwide 2021 launch video.

Here in New England, there will be events in Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. So, if you’re interested in running an event, or have some ideas that you’d like to discuss, please contact us at

WALES WEEK NEW ENGLAND 2021 - Events Listing

Note: More Wales Week /New England 2021 Events will be added below as they are announced,
- so please visit here again to look for the latest additions.

Feb. 14, 2021 (Sunday) Welsh Society of Western New England

WEST - The play with Gareth John Bale, Online

Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 P.M. EST

‘West’ is the brand-new play from the award-winning writer of ‘Grav’ and ‘The Wood’. Starring Gareth John Bale and Gwenllian Higginson, the play explores the lives of two Welsh people who fall in love and decide to leave Wales in order to build a new life in the New World. LEARN MORE

Feb. 16 (tuesday) Welsh Society of Western New England
welsh Conversation on ZOOM

Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Welsh Society of Western New England’s Welsh Conversation-on-Zoom.

All levels from beginners to native speakers are welcome.

To get on the email list for a ZOOM invite please email for an emailed invitation.

Feb. 20, 2021 (saturday) Welsh Society of Western New England

PENDERYN WELSH WHISKY TASTING on Zoom

Time: 5:00PM - 6:30 PM EST

For those living near Western New England, after picking up your miniatures of Penderyn Whisky or having them delivered to you, we will meet on Zoom with the ImPex Importer representative to walk us through the whisky tasting.

Feb. 22 (Monday) Welsh Society of Western New England
welsh GENEALOGY on ZOOM

Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Researching Welsh genealogy, answering questions, helping each other with our brick walls.

RSVP to required to be added to Zoom meeting invite.

Feb. 23 (tuesday) Welsh Society of Western New England
welsh Conversation on ZOOM

Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Welsh Society of Western New England’s Welsh Conversation-on-Zoom.

All levels from beginners to native speakers are welcome.

To get on the email list for a ZOOM invite please email for an emailed invitation.

Feb. 27 (SATurday) Welsh Society of Western New England
Six Nations Rugby - Wales v. England

Time: 11:45 EST

The annual Six Nations Rugby Championship series includes the Wales national team playing Ireland, Italy, France, Scotland and England. Many consider today’s game with England THE BIG ONE.

In the U.S., television coverage has moved to the new Peacock Premium streaming service.

Details to follow on time & specific WSWNE plans related to the game.

MAR. 2 (TUESDAY) WELSH SOCIETY OF WESTERN NEW ENGLAND
WELSH CONVERSATION ON ZOOM

Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Welsh Society of Western New England’s Welsh Conversation-on-Zoom.

All levels from beginners to native speakers are welcome.

To get on the email list for a ZOOM invite please email for an emailed invitation.

MAR 6, 2021 (SATURDAY) WELSH SOCIETY OF WESTERN NEW ENGLAND
- ST. DAVID'S DAY EVENT ON ZOOM

Time: 2:00PM - 4:00 PM EST

Our St. David’s Day celebration will be on Zoom, hopefully for the last time, as we begin to get vaccinated and can plan to be together soon.

The featured speaker this year will be none other than Dafydd ap Gwilym! However, because Dafydd is, understandably, unable to attend in person, John Bollard and Margaret Lloyd will be reading some of John's translations of poems by the great fourteenth-century poet.

Learn More

POULTNEY AREA ST. DAVID’S SOCIETY - Vermont
Poultney, Rutland County, Vermont in the historic slate valley:
Details of 2021 participation TBA

See POULTNEY AREA ST. DAVID’S SOCIETY Facebook Page.

Rhode Island Welsh Society - Rhode Island
- Details of 2021 participation TBA.

For more about the Rhode Island Welsh Society, see their Facebook Page, Website or email them at britstitchery@gmail.com.

UK Gourmet - 78 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel, Connecticut
- Details of 2021 participation TBA.

Come visit UK Gourmet and discover a shop bursting with Welsh delicacies, gifts and an abundance of goodies from Copper Kettle Bakery.

Want to taste something Welsh? Check their website UKGourmet.us and Facebook page

Try one of the 14 different kinds of cheese they carry from Wales. Like Snowdonia’s Ginger Spice. A 2009 Gold Medal Winner at Nantwich International Cheese Show & 2005 British Cheese Award Bronze winner. This medium cheddar with chunks of stem ginger will excite the sweet tooth! It is a surprise gem that you will fall in love with. Or perhaps you would like a taste of Red Dragon an amazingly creamy cheese blended with a Welsh brown ale and whole mustard seed, and it is an amazing melter.

How about a proper cuppa… try a sip or two of Glengetti Welsh black tea with Copper Kettle Bakery Welsh Cakes in assorted flavours? If they have piqued your interest then you will want to stay updated by visiting their website and signing up for their mailing list at www.UKG.Life. Once you visit them, you’ll see why everyone says they are worth the trip and you will be amazed at their selection. It’s simply smashing. Gadewch i'r ddraig arwain y ffordd (Let the dragon lead the way).

Copper Kettle Bakery
- Details of 2021 participation TBA.

Helen Coates of South Wales’ Welsh Cake Company has mixes and Welsh Cakes ready to ship to you at CopperKettleBakery.com!

Welsh Cakes are a traditional breakfast food and tea-time snack from Wales. They combine the very best elements of a scone and a biscuit, but they're cooked on a griddle like a pancake. They are made in small batches to preserve the integrity of the cake. If you want your kitchen to have an aroma of the holidays all year around then Welsh Cake Mix is perfect for you.

Cymrodorian Boston Massachusetts

Details of 2021 participation TBA.

Their Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/cymrodorion.boston/timeline