A fascinating portrait of a disabled husband, father, and teacher living in Wales. Frank Letch lives a remarkably independent life. He is shown riding a modified bike, driving an automatic car, and sailing; all with apparent ease. Frank also demonstrates extremely skilful use of his feet while gardening and playing darts. Always on the lookout for challenges, Frank became a fluent Welsh speaker in just two years. Musical interludes throughout help convey his upbeat approach to life.
I just found this video which we filmed in 2014. It’s travelling from the top of Black Mountain to the village of Brynaman, Carmarthenshire, at the bottom. Stunning!
It might just tempt someone to pay us a visit? There are a good number of Welsh speakers here too.
I really liked this video of Gareth on work experience. I also have to thank him for expanding my vocabulary regarding baking terminology. If I hadn’t watched the video, when we were discussing different bara brith recipes at the Merched y Wawr dinner last night, I wouldn’t have known what “burum” (yeast) was, but I did, so could confidently carry on the discussion.
“Lets get one thing straight though. While bilingual kids develop their language abilities differently, bilingualism does not cause confusion. Learning two or even three languages at once, does not cause confusion.”
In 2018, The Welfare Ystradgynlais’ community arts team worked with Ysgol Maesydderwen, Ysgol Dyffryn Y Glowyr and Syrian families who have settled in Ystradgynlais to tell stories of refugees past and present.
Mae’r ffilm hon yn ysbrydoliaeth!
This film is an Award-winning inspiration!
