Meleri Davies is a poet and writer living and working in Dyffryn Ogwen. She has published her work in a number of journals and publications and her first collection of poetry – Rhuo ei distawrwydd hi (‘Roaring her silence’) was published by Cyhoeddiadau'r Stamp in 2024. The collection subsequently won the Poetry Category at Wales Book of the Year and been reprinted 4 times in a short timeframe. Meleri was one of the 14 European poets who took part in Literature Wales’ LLIF residency in 2025, and she is currently experimenting with translating and adapting her work into new languages. Meleri led the social enterprise Partneriaeth Ogwen in Dyffryn Ogwen for 10 years, leading on developing a community hydro scheme and other regeneration projects including the development of a Welsh bookshop and small cultural festivals in Bethesda. She is passionate about communities, sustainability and creativity and now works as a freelance practitioner in these fields.
Welsh-language day course: Poetry
This is a Welsh-language day course. Click through to the Welsh side of the website for more details. We encourage those who are learning Welsh to a higher level, or those who have lost confidence in their Welsh skills but are looking to get back into it, to join us on these Welsh-language courses – where you will be met by encouragement and support. Please contact us if you’d like to discuss the suitability of these courses for you.
Our day courses are suitable for those without much or any experience in the world of creative writing, as well as for those with some previous experience. In a friendly, welcoming setting, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from experienced tutors. Those who are curious about creative writing, or those looking for an opportunity to turn their hand to something new, are very welcome. If you wish to discuss this or any of our 2026 courses, and their suitability, please contact us for an informal chat.
Tea, coffee and snacks are available all day, and a light lunch is included in the fee. If you’re travelling from far away, or if you would like to stay the night, please ask us for availability and prices upon booking, or take a look at our Writers’ Retreat Cottage, Nant.
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