*** Next WSCO event -- Family Picnic -- Saturday, July 21, 2007 ***

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WSCO Events

David, Patron Saint of Wales

Dewi Sant, St. David, died on the first of March.  St. David’s Day (Dydd Gwyl Dewi Sant), is the traditional day of the Welsh – celebrated all over the world by wearing either of the national emblems, a leek or a daffodil, in commemoration of this Celtic saint’s death.

2007 -- Saturday, February 24; Clintonville Women's Club; 3951 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio; pre-registration required

WSCO’s annual St. David’s Day dinner is held on a Saturday as close to March 1st as booking arrangements allow.  It is preceded by the organization’s annual business meeting and is followed by Welsh entertainment.  The evening closes with group singing.

During the afternoon hours short workshops and seminars are offered and, in the past, have covered subjects such as Welsh history, poetry, literature, genealogy, folklore, music, and dance.

2007 -- Thursday, March 1st, noon; Ohio State House, West Plaza (High St.); Capital Square, southeast corner Broad and High Streets; downtown Columbus, Ohio

Prior to the raising of the Welsh flag over downtown Columbus, is a short ceremony which includes the reading of a proclamation from the Governor's office recognizing the Welsh of Ohio for the large contributions that they have made, and continue to make, throughout the state.  The ceremony often includes singing in both Welsh and  English and Welsh folk dancing.

2007 -- Saturday, July 21, 5 pm - 10 pm; Blendon Woods Metro Park, Hickory Grove Shelter House; 4265 East Dublin-Granville Road, Westerville, Ohio

The annual picnic is a potluck affair, with easily-learned audience-participation folk dancing and group singing.  Bring your own table service, beverage, and a dish to share.

This year's event will also feature a performance by the Columbus Welsh Singing Society.

2007 -- Saturday, October 6; Granville, Ohio, and the Welsh Hills; pre-registration required

The annual day-trip takes WSCO members and friends to places in Ohio steeped in Welsh heritage, and departs from the southeast corner of the Kingsdale Shopping Center, just north of the intersection of Northwest Boulevard and Zollinger Road.

2007 -- Sunday, October 21, 2:30 pm; Central College Church, 975 South Sunbury Road, Westerville, Ohio

The Gymanfa Ganu is a traditional gathering for hymn singing.

The WSCO gymanfa ganu features special music performed by a soloist or choir,  followed by a Te Bach (little tea) which features Welsh tea cakes made by members of our organization, with a variety of other baked goods accompanied by, of course, tea, along with coffee and punch.

Practices: 1st Tuesdays, 7 pm (3rd Tuesday practices may occur before a concert); Worthington United Methodist Church, 600 N. High Street, Worthington, Ohio; look for signs inside the church for directions to the room

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In 1985, members of WSCO formed a folk dancing troupe to learn and share the folk dances of Wales.  To learn more about the Welsh Country Dancers of Central Ohio, visit their website.  Clicking on this link will take you away from the WSCO website.