Community event to mark end of popular exhibition

AN exhibition at Oriel y Parc, National Park Discovery Centre will conclude with an exciting farewell event, featuring renowned illustrator Jackie Morris and award-winning poet Mererid Hopwood.

The Geiriau Diflanedig – The Lost Words exhibition has been on display since June 2023, captivating visitors of all ages and backgrounds with its vibrant illustrations and thought-provoking poems that explore the relationship between

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Based on the awardfinal weeks, the farewell winning book by Robert event offers a unique Macfarlane and Jackie opportunity to engage Morris, the touring with two of the creators exhibition, organised by behind its magic, gaining Compton Verney, with insight into the creative Hamish Hamilton and processes that brought it Penguin Books, brought to life. together, for the first There will also be a time ever, the original chance to hear about artwork by Jackie Morris Jackie’s latest project, alongside the English with a preview of her language poems by work in progress for The Robert Macfarlane and Lost Birds.

Welsh language poems Manager of Oriel y written by Mererid Parc, Rachel Perkins, Hopwood. said: “The success of the Geiriau Diflanedig – The Lost Words exhibition has been truly remarkable, captivating audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

“It’s been wonderful to be a part of this experience, which seeks to reintroduce the fading faces of nature to our vocabularies. We hope that many have been inspired to join the fight to reverse their plight and look forward to welcoming them as we bid farewell to this memorable exhibition.”

The farewell to The Lost Words – Geiriau Diflanedig exhibition will take place at Oriel y Parc, National Park Discovery Centre on Saturday 25 May, between 2pm3.30pm. Although the event is free, booking in advance at www. pembrokeshirecoast. wales/events is essential due to limited capacity at the venue.

Further information about exhibitions and events at Oriel y Parc can be found at www. orielyparc.co.uk.