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Twf, one of the Welsh Language Board’s many projects organise these sessions, which provide advice and help with raising children bilingually. These sessions will be held from 10:00am until 11.30am, every fortnight until the summer holidays. The next meeting will be held on Friday 28 January.

 As well as singing and storytelling these sessions, which are led by Lynwen Thomas, the Twf Field Officer, will feature other activities such as a baby massage and will of course be a great opportunity for parents to meet and practice their Welsh.

 All parents who are keen to speak Welsh in the home and with babies under a year old or small children are welcomed, no matter how fluent they are in Welsh.

 Ann Whittall, Manager of the National Wool Museum said: “We are delighted to be able to offer such an activity to the children and parents of the area. Through this, the families will expand their grasp and knowledge of Welsh language and culture, but they will also be familiarizing themselves with the Museum itself which relates the story of the area, its people, its culture and its industry.”

 Lynwen Thomas, Twf Field Officer said: “If you are a parent or a parent-to-be, it is important to consider what languages you want to introduce to your child in the home. Choosing and making an early decision to introduce Welsh from day one makes it easier to continue with this practice. The best advice is to start using Welsh as soon as possible.

The decision is an important one – for you as parents, for the child and for the whole family. Being able to speak two languages is advantageous. All are welcome to join us at the National Wool Museum to enjoy through the medium of Welsh and to make that important step to have fun with your child in Welsh.”

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 Heledd Gwyndaf Dafis, Communications Officer 01559 370929 heledd.gwyndaf@museumwales.ac.uk