Cultural Day in Wales

Tanzanian and Welsh Cleft Cultural Celebration!!

Join us for a joyful celebration of music, food and stories that brings together cleft communities from Tanzania and Wales. This special event welcomes members of the Tanzanian Cleft Team who are visiting Wales in June as part of a long‑term partnership with the Welsh Cleft Team.

We will come together as a united global cleft community for an afternoon where children can play, music and art can be enjoyed, and food and drink can be shared. Families, healthcare professionals and anyone with an interest in cleft are warmly invited to be part of this celebration of connection, culture and collaboration.

This is a ticketed event. Tickets cost £5 and are available on a first come, first served basis, with a maximum of 100 tickets available. Children under 10 are very welcome to attend free of charge.

Date: Saturday 13 June 2026
Time: 15:00–18:00

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Where

Forage Farm Shop, Penllyn Estate Farm Llwynhelig, Cowbridge, CF71 7FF

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When

Start: 13^th June, 2026 at 3:00pm

End: 13^th June, 2026 at 6:00pm

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Tanzanian and Welsh Cleft Cultural Celebration!!

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Children aged 10-18