Sian Corcoran
@sianc.bsky.social
Cymuned Scarlets Cymru Annibyniaeth
Community Scarlets Wales Independence
Dewi Sant "Gwnewch y pethau bychain a glywsoch ac a welsoch gennyf fi"
St David - Do the little things you heard and saw from me
Community Scarlets Wales Independence
Dewi Sant "Gwnewch y pethau bychain a glywsoch ac a welsoch gennyf fi"
St David - Do the little things you heard and saw from me
#EYDC Day 11 Something new
Onggi and fermentation of soy sauce in Love Next Door and Haenyeo in Our Blues
Onggi and fermentation of soy sauce in Love Next Door and Haenyeo in Our Blues
December 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Reposted by Sian Corcoran
Penyrheol (Caerphilly) Council By-Election Result:
🌼 PLC: 60.1% (+6.3)
➡️ RFM: 26.5% (New)
🌹 LAB: 7.2% (-24.4)
🌳 CON: 4.2% (-10.4)
🔶 LDM: 2.0% (New)
Plaid Cymru HOLD.
Changes w/ 2022.
🌼 PLC: 60.1% (+6.3)
➡️ RFM: 26.5% (New)
🌹 LAB: 7.2% (-24.4)
🌳 CON: 4.2% (-10.4)
🔶 LDM: 2.0% (New)
Plaid Cymru HOLD.
Changes w/ 2022.
December 12, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Penyrheol (Caerphilly) Council By-Election Result:
🌼 PLC: 60.1% (+6.3)
➡️ RFM: 26.5% (New)
🌹 LAB: 7.2% (-24.4)
🌳 CON: 4.2% (-10.4)
🔶 LDM: 2.0% (New)
Plaid Cymru HOLD.
Changes w/ 2022.
🌼 PLC: 60.1% (+6.3)
➡️ RFM: 26.5% (New)
🌹 LAB: 7.2% (-24.4)
🌳 CON: 4.2% (-10.4)
🔶 LDM: 2.0% (New)
Plaid Cymru HOLD.
Changes w/ 2022.
Reposted by Sian Corcoran
Christmas Ghosts & Folklore of Wales – FREE talk in Swansea! 👻
Join me for a festive hour of eerie tales, seasonal traditions and a *possible* visit from a certain Mari Lwyd…
📍 Swansea Central Library, Y Storfa
📅 Wed 17 Dec, 5.30–6.30
No booking needed.
Join me for a festive hour of eerie tales, seasonal traditions and a *possible* visit from a certain Mari Lwyd…
📍 Swansea Central Library, Y Storfa
📅 Wed 17 Dec, 5.30–6.30
No booking needed.
December 12, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Christmas Ghosts & Folklore of Wales – FREE talk in Swansea! 👻
Join me for a festive hour of eerie tales, seasonal traditions and a *possible* visit from a certain Mari Lwyd…
📍 Swansea Central Library, Y Storfa
📅 Wed 17 Dec, 5.30–6.30
No booking needed.
Join me for a festive hour of eerie tales, seasonal traditions and a *possible* visit from a certain Mari Lwyd…
📍 Swansea Central Library, Y Storfa
📅 Wed 17 Dec, 5.30–6.30
No booking needed.
Planes Trains & Automobiles
Never fails to make me laugh
John Candy and Steve Martin
Never fails to make me laugh
John Candy and Steve Martin
a man is wearing a hat and ear muffs and says good morning
ALT: a man is wearing a hat and ear muffs and says good morning
media.tenor.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Planes Trains & Automobiles
Never fails to make me laugh
John Candy and Steve Martin
Never fails to make me laugh
John Candy and Steve Martin
A family from that England who moved to a secluded property in Carmarthenshire / Sir Gâr to set up a multi-million pound cannabis production and supply business have been ordered to pay £1m in proceeds of crime.
⚠️ Contains the words “stockings and suspenders”
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
⚠️ Contains the words “stockings and suspenders”
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Family who ran huge drugs operation from countryside home ordered to pay £1m
The McCann family moved to West Wales to set up a cannabis production and distribution centre
www.walesonline.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Reposted by Sian Corcoran
Imagine a future where the vast natural energy resources of Wales are owned and utilised in partnership directly for the benefit of our communities. That vision will take a small step closer to reality in the next few months in Ceredigion ✍️ Mari Arthur
New wind project puts Welsh communities in control
Mari Arthur Imagine a future where the vast natural energy resources of Wales are owned and utilised in partnership directly for the benefit of our communities. That vision will take a small step clos...
wp.me
December 11, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Imagine a future where the vast natural energy resources of Wales are owned and utilised in partnership directly for the benefit of our communities. That vision will take a small step closer to reality in the next few months in Ceredigion ✍️ Mari Arthur
Reposted by Sian Corcoran
In the last 6 months, the Welsh Labour Gov has sent 2 letters to their UK Labour colleagues asking them to change local housing allowance back to the 50th percentile (Wales has the fastest growing rents in the UK).
An FoI shows that UK Gov haven't bothered to reply to either.
An FoI shows that UK Gov haven't bothered to reply to either.
Wales watching - The midweek briefing
Exclusive: UK Government ignore two Welsh Gov letters, plus Eluned Morgan does an impression...
willhaywardwales.substack.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:58 PM
In the last 6 months, the Welsh Labour Gov has sent 2 letters to their UK Labour colleagues asking them to change local housing allowance back to the 50th percentile (Wales has the fastest growing rents in the UK).
An FoI shows that UK Gov haven't bothered to reply to either.
An FoI shows that UK Gov haven't bothered to reply to either.
Late submission for #EYDC2025 Day 6
I hate dropping series but Iron Family and The Atypical Family were dropped after a lot of "just one more" episodes.
I hate dropping series but Iron Family and The Atypical Family were dropped after a lot of "just one more" episodes.
December 7, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Late submission for #EYDC2025 Day 6
I hate dropping series but Iron Family and The Atypical Family were dropped after a lot of "just one more" episodes.
I hate dropping series but Iron Family and The Atypical Family were dropped after a lot of "just one more" episodes.
My favorite actress discovered this year is An Eun-jin. First saw her in Diary of a Prosecutor with the wonderful
Lee Sun- kyun
#EYDC2025
Lee Sun- kyun
#EYDC2025
December 2, 2025 at 7:18 PM
My favorite actress discovered this year is An Eun-jin. First saw her in Diary of a Prosecutor with the wonderful
Lee Sun- kyun
#EYDC2025
Lee Sun- kyun
#EYDC2025
December 1, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Reposted by Sian Corcoran
We have written a special report looking at the people behind Reform in Wales.
This was a bizarre piece to write.
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/special-re...
This was a bizarre piece to write.
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/special-re...
Special report: Who are Reform in Wales?
We dived into the wild world of Reform UK in Cymru
willhaywardwales.substack.com
November 30, 2025 at 9:13 AM
We have written a special report looking at the people behind Reform in Wales.
This was a bizarre piece to write.
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/special-re...
This was a bizarre piece to write.
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/special-re...
Reposted by Sian Corcoran
If anyone is looking for a present for a book lover who has an interest in the Anglo-Welsh border, its landscape, heritage and folklore I can highly recommend Sarah Siân Chave’s Hafren
November 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
If anyone is looking for a present for a book lover who has an interest in the Anglo-Welsh border, its landscape, heritage and folklore I can highly recommend Sarah Siân Chave’s Hafren
Reposted by Sian Corcoran
NEW: Wales’s first minister @prifweinidog.gov.wales backs call for a full investigation into Russian interference.
Wales’s Senedd elections next spring ‘at risk’. @bbcwales.bsky.social report below.
Wales’s Senedd elections next spring ‘at risk’. @bbcwales.bsky.social report below.
November 26, 2025 at 9:25 AM
NEW: Wales’s first minister @prifweinidog.gov.wales backs call for a full investigation into Russian interference.
Wales’s Senedd elections next spring ‘at risk’. @bbcwales.bsky.social report below.
Wales’s Senedd elections next spring ‘at risk’. @bbcwales.bsky.social report below.
Reposted by Sian Corcoran
NEW: This is worth your time.
@thenerve_news has the receipts.
A comprehensive timeline of Nathan Gill & Nigel Farage’s pro-Kremlin influencing activities & 2 other MEPs, David Cobourn & Jonathan Arnott.
Please read & share.
@thenerve_news has the receipts.
A comprehensive timeline of Nathan Gill & Nigel Farage’s pro-Kremlin influencing activities & 2 other MEPs, David Cobourn & Jonathan Arnott.
Please read & share.
November 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
NEW: This is worth your time.
@thenerve_news has the receipts.
A comprehensive timeline of Nathan Gill & Nigel Farage’s pro-Kremlin influencing activities & 2 other MEPs, David Cobourn & Jonathan Arnott.
Please read & share.
@thenerve_news has the receipts.
A comprehensive timeline of Nathan Gill & Nigel Farage’s pro-Kremlin influencing activities & 2 other MEPs, David Cobourn & Jonathan Arnott.
Please read & share.
Reposted by Sian Corcoran
Today, on World Children's Day, actor Matthew Rhys joined singer-songwriter and composer Caryl Parry Jones to launch a new musical, Calon, with a call to Welsh youth to get involved
Matthew Rhys and Caryl Parry Jones celebrate launch of new musical
Today, on World Children’s Day, actor Matthew Rhys joined singer-songwriter and composer Caryl Parry Jones to launch a new musical, Calon, with a call to Welsh youth to get involved. Developed by the ...
nation.cymru
November 20, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Today, on World Children's Day, actor Matthew Rhys joined singer-songwriter and composer Caryl Parry Jones to launch a new musical, Calon, with a call to Welsh youth to get involved
Buy less buy local buy small businesses
Christmas gift giving is a zero sum game. Too much tit-for-tat ends up in tat, that wastes money and fills landfills.
Time for my annual ‘no unnecessary presents’ Christmas message (courtesy @itvmlshow.bsky.social )
Time for my annual ‘no unnecessary presents’ Christmas message (courtesy @itvmlshow.bsky.social )
Martin Lewis: Time to ban unnecessary Christmas presents!
YouTube video by Martin Lewis
youtu.be
November 18, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Buy less buy local buy small businesses
Reposted by Sian Corcoran
Community groups across Wales are being encouraged to apply to the 2026 St David’s Day fund for activities to celebrate the day of Wales’ patron saint Dewi Sant, on 1 March
One week left to apply for St David’s Day 2026 celebration fund
Community groups across Wales are being encouraged to apply to the 2026 St David’s Day fund for activities to celebrate the day of Wales’ patron saint Dewi Sant, on 1 March. First Minister Eluned Morg...
nation.cymru
November 7, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Community groups across Wales are being encouraged to apply to the 2026 St David’s Day fund for activities to celebrate the day of Wales’ patron saint Dewi Sant, on 1 March
If you like Christmas, Cary Grant, black and white or feelgood films then The Bishop's Wife BBC2 Saturday 9.30am might be something you won't want to miss
November 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
If you like Christmas, Cary Grant, black and white or feelgood films then The Bishop's Wife BBC2 Saturday 9.30am might be something you won't want to miss
It shockingly has low uptake (even though its posted directly to you) in a free (until Reform get in Gov) and convenient way to either identify cancers early to or provide reassurance. If you're over 50, take responsibility for your own health and take the test. It's incredibly easy.
The Welsh Government has reported a significant rise in the number of bowel cancers detected in Wales since the screening age was reduced from 60 to 50
Bowel cancer detection rates double since lowering screening age
The Welsh Government has reported a significant rise in the number of bowel cancers detected in Wales since the screening age was reduced from 60 to 50. The change was implemented in a bid to help dia...
nation.cymru
October 30, 2025 at 3:57 PM
It shockingly has low uptake (even though its posted directly to you) in a free (until Reform get in Gov) and convenient way to either identify cancers early to or provide reassurance. If you're over 50, take responsibility for your own health and take the test. It's incredibly easy.
This is how long it takes to swear in a new member of the Government in Wales. Da iawn a llongyfarchiadau mawr i Plaid Cymru
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cl...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cl...
Plaid Cymru by-election winner sworn in at Welsh Parliament after historic ousting of Labour
www.bbc.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
This is how long it takes to swear in a new member of the Government in Wales. Da iawn a llongyfarchiadau mawr i Plaid Cymru
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cl...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cl...
Reposted by Sian Corcoran
Wales generally has a left of centre political identity.
This is how Caerphilly voted.
Reform may win a lot of seats in Wales, but it will be so hard for them to ever form a Government as most ppl don't agree with them.
This is why proportional systems are so much better.
This is how Caerphilly voted.
Reform may win a lot of seats in Wales, but it will be so hard for them to ever form a Government as most ppl don't agree with them.
This is why proportional systems are so much better.
October 24, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Wales generally has a left of centre political identity.
This is how Caerphilly voted.
Reform may win a lot of seats in Wales, but it will be so hard for them to ever form a Government as most ppl don't agree with them.
This is why proportional systems are so much better.
This is how Caerphilly voted.
Reform may win a lot of seats in Wales, but it will be so hard for them to ever form a Government as most ppl don't agree with them.
This is why proportional systems are so much better.
Reposted by Sian Corcoran
An historic night in Caerphilly / Caerffili as Plaid Cymru end more than a hundred years of Labour representation.
Share of the vote:
Plaid 47 per cent
Reform 35 per cent
Labour 11 per cent
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Share of the vote:
Plaid 47 per cent
Reform 35 per cent
Labour 11 per cent
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Plaid wins the Caerphilly by election in historic result - live updates
Lindsay Whittle is the new Senedd Member and paid tribute to Hefin David and his family in his victory speech
www.walesonline.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 6:02 AM
An historic night in Caerphilly / Caerffili as Plaid Cymru end more than a hundred years of Labour representation.
Share of the vote:
Plaid 47 per cent
Reform 35 per cent
Labour 11 per cent
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Share of the vote:
Plaid 47 per cent
Reform 35 per cent
Labour 11 per cent
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Reposted by Sian Corcoran
Pleased to be part of this hugely significant legal challenge. The Boris Johnson Govt first suppressed the Russia report & then refused to act on it. As evidence mounts of Putin’s hybrid warfare, it’s vital that we can be confident in the robustness of our democratic systems
UK Russian interference case heads to 'Europe's Supreme Court'
THREE former MPs have lodged a case with “Europe’s Supreme Court”, accusing the UK Government of failing in its duty to protect elections from…
www.thenational.scot
October 22, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Pleased to be part of this hugely significant legal challenge. The Boris Johnson Govt first suppressed the Russia report & then refused to act on it. As evidence mounts of Putin’s hybrid warfare, it’s vital that we can be confident in the robustness of our democratic systems