A chain story written by Ceredigion pupils, inspired by T. Llew Jones
To celebrate T. Llew Jones Day on 11 October 2025, fourteen primary schools across Ceredigion came together to take part in a unique collaborative writing initiative inspired by the poem Yr Hen Dŷ Gwag by the poet and author T. Llew Jones.
The project, coordinated by the Welsh Language Support Team in Ceredigion, saw 14 schools divided into three groups.
- Ysgol Llanarth
- Ysgol T.Llew.Jones
- Ysgol Gynradd Aberaeron
- Ysgol Dyffryn Cledlyn
- Ysgol Rhydypennau
- Ysgol Gynradd Aberteifi
- Ysgol Mynach
- Ysgol Gynradd Pontrhydfendigaid
- Ysgol Gymraeg Aberystwyth
- Ysgol Llanfihangel y Creuddyn
- Ysgol Llechryd
- Ysgol Talgarreg
- Ysgol Llanfarian
- Ysgol Penrhyncoch
Each group worked together to create a chain story, with each school contributing a paragraph to build the narrative. The opening paragraphs were written by Mared Llwyd, an author and a member of Ceredigion County Council’s Welsh Language Support Team. It was then passed along to the schools through Teams meetings, where each school added their own creative twist.
The result? Three exciting and original stories, showcasing the imagination and teamwork of Ceredigion’s young writers.
Mared Llwyd, author and a member of Ceredigion County Council’s Welsh Language Support Team, said: “This project has shown that the children of Ceredigion continue to enjoy the sense of adventure and mystery that is so central to T. Llew Jones’ novels. We hope that being part of the chain story writing process has sparked creativity and imagination among our young learners, and encouraged a new generation of readers and writers to appreciate the work of Y Llew Frenin. We’re also confident that they’ve benefited from the opportunity to collaborate and network digitally with pupils from across the county.”
Councillor Wyn Thomas, Ceredigion Cabinet Member for Schools, Lifelong Learning and Skills, said: “This is a wonderful example of how our schools are nurturing creativity, collaboration and a love of Welsh literature among young learners. T. Llew Jones remains a towering figure in Welsh storytelling, and it’s heartening to see his legacy celebrated in such an imaginative and inclusive way. I’d like to congratulate all the pupils and staff involved, and thank the Welsh Language Support Team for leading such a successful initiative that connects communities across Ceredigion.”
With the half term break approaching, why not enjoy these stories yourself? Follow the below links for recordings prepared by Rhiannon Salisbury, Anwen Jones, and Mared Llwyd: