I started working as the Chief executive of Menter Iaith Rhondda Cynon Taf in 2014. Previously I’d run Theatr Soar, Merthyr and before then had been working as a freelance community arts project co-ordinator and director and an actress. I live in Efail Isaf with children and am an active member of the community. I enjoy music, reading, writing and exploring the country on bike or on foot. It’s a pleasure working for Menter Iaith in this area where the potential for the language to grow is immense.

I come from Llantrisant and went to YGG Llantrisant and Ysgol Gyfun Llanhari. For the past 12 years, I have been working with Menter Bro Ogwr in the county of Bridgend doing my bit to maintain and restore the Welsh language, work that is close to my heart.

I’m interested in arts and crafts, nature and history, especially local history and folk customs such as the Mari Lwyd. I love getting out with my camera to take photographs, listening to all kinds of music, cooking and spending time with my 6 year old daughter.

I look forward to working with communities within my area and getting to know everyone!

Since graduating from Aberdare College in 2001, I have used the Welsh language through almost all of my career.

I was born in the Cynon Valley and still live there with my husband and amongst my family and friends.

Before this job I have worked as a nursery nurse, Clwb Carco assisstant and have managed numerous private daycare nurseries.

During my Leisure time, I enjoy reading, going to the cinema and making jewellery.

I have been working for Menter Iaith for five years and now work as the accountant. Before coming to work for Menter Iaith I had been working at Cylch Meithrin Ynyswen and managing the afterschool club at Ynyswen. I grew up in Pontypridd and I live in the Rhondda. In my spare time I enjoy reading, socialising and going to the cinema.

I am very grateful to be working for Menter Iaith Rhondda Cynon Taf as it gives me the opportunity to use the Welsh language naturally. Coming from a non-Welsh speaking background this is very important to me. I really enjoy working as the accountant and love the different challenges every day brings.

I’m originally from the Ogwen Valley and before moving to Merthyr Tydfil recently, I lived in Brittany for ten years. I’m delighted to be returning to Wales with my little family and the chance to work in Porth with Menter Iaith Rhondda Cynon Taf is the icing on the cake! I look forward to getting to know these valleys, their towns and villages, the paths and businesses and, above all, the people.

Hello, my name is Ieuan James. I am a very enthusiastic individual and very passionate about my work. My favourite things to do in my spare time are to play video games and watch sports.

Twenty years ago I was working for the Menter as a Children’s Activities Co-ordinator. Since then I have worked with deaf and hard of hearing people for charities and the NHS across Wales. Originally from the Gogs, I have lived in Church Village now for over 30 years. I have two children (and Hari the cat!) And I’m in a Grandmother to four children. It’s nice to work locally and to support the current Menter  team at Ponty.