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
WELSH LANGUAGE WEEK: If you always wanted to learn to speak Welsh, here is your opportunity in a beautiful location overlooking the Hudson River, an easy train ride from New York's Grand Central Station to Poughkeepsie, New York. Visit MADOG.org for more info and to register.
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.