Gulf Coast St. David’s Welsh Society
Wales flag
Daffodils are the national flower of Wales
The leek has been a symbol of Wales for hundreds of years. St David, the patron saint of Wales, told Welsh soldiers to wear the leek on their helmets, so they could better spot each other when in battle against the Saxons who wore similar armour. The tactic worked and secured the Welsh army a great victory.
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The Gulf Coast St. David's Welsh Society of Sarasota, Florida, was established in 1984 to celebrate St. David's Day on March 1. This volunteer organization is comprised of people of Welsh Heritage, Welsh citizens who live in or visit Sarasota, and people who love Wales and its music. The Society hosts a picnic in the fall, an Annual Meeting in January, a St. David's Day Celebration on March 1, and informal gatherings. Committee meetings as well as activities are open to all. Annual membership is $10 per person. If you have any questions, email us at sarasotawelsh@gmail.com. All are welcome.
Upcoming Events
ANNUAL FAMILY PICNIC: Mark your calendar for Sunday, October 19th from 12:30 to 4:30 at Urfer Family Park's pavilion, 4012 Honore Avenue at the southwest corner of Bee Ridge Rd. in Sarasota, Florida. There will be ample parking, convenient restrooms, grills, a playground, hiking trail and ballfields, so all ages will enjoy this location. We look forward to seeing you! Friends are always welcome
AUGUST 23 LUNCH: We hope you will join us for lunch at Connors Steak & Seafood Restaurant (3501 S. TAMIAMI TRAIL (US #41) AT SIESTA DRIVE, SARASOTA) at 12 noon this Saturday in the Siesta Room. They have an extensive reasonably priced lunch menu ranging from $16 to $21.
Call or text your RSVP for lunch by August 21 to Kathryn 941-718-2430, or email her at ksach14@yahoo.com to reserve your restaurant seats with our group.
Note: there are a very few $25 seats still available for the performance of "Matilda" at Rise Above Theater at 2 p.m. that afternoon but several seats remain for $35 at tables in the rear. This is a separate event from the luncheon.
https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/riseabove/5290/event/1432062 ; (941) 702-4747
NORTH AMERICAN FESTIVAL OF WALES: August 27 - 31 Many of us have enjoyed these wonderful gatherings over the years. You may compete of course, but most of us go to enjoy the programs, concerts, socializing, singing, and touring the different host communities. This year's late August festival will be in Ottawa, Canada!
Annual Membership Dues
Our $10 per person dues are now being received by our Treasurer. Make your check payable to: Gulf Coast St. David's Welsh Society and send it to P.O. Box 19343, Sarasota, Florida 34276.
You may pay your dues @
$10 per adult at any time to:
The Treasurer
Gulf Coast St David's Welsh Society
PO Box 19343
Sarasota, FL 34276
Checks should be made payable to:
The Gulf Coast St. David's Welsh Society
Mae hen wlad fy nhadau yn annwyl i mi,
Gwlad beirdd a chantorion, enwogion o fri;
Ei gwrol ryfelwyr,
gwladgarwyr tra mâd,
Dros ryddid collasant eu gwaed.
Gwlad, gwlad, pleidiol wyf i'm gwlad,
Tra mor yn fur i'r bur hoff bau,
O budded i'r hen iaith barhau.