CULT Cymru Lists New Course for MU Members in Wales

CULT Cyrmu – the union learning project led by BECTU in partnership with Equity, the Musicians’ Union and the Writers’ Guild – have announced a new list of training opportunities for union members based in Wales.

Published: 11 January 2023 | 2:16 PM

Laptop on a tidy desk with a pot of pens in the background. — CULT Cymru works with industry workers, employers and other organisations to arrange learning activities and networking events throughout Wales.

The following courses have been announced, for the most uptodate information please see CULT Cymru’s website.

Lawnsio Podlediad mewn 1 Diwrnod/Launch a Podcast in One-Day

Dydd Iau/Thursday 19 January

10:00 am – 3:30 pm

Ar lein/Online

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Sesiwn Holi ac ateb Cynrhychiolydd Dysgu Undeb/Union Learning Rep Q&A

Dydd Mercher/Thursday 19 January

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Ar lein/Online

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Rheoli Amser/Time Management 4 Creatives

Dydd Llun/Monday 23 January

10:15 am - 12:30 pm

Ar-lein/Online

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Pasport Diogelwch Diwydiannau Creadigol/Creative Industries Safety Passport

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday 30 January

9:00 am – 5:30 pm

Ar-lein/Online

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Cymorth Cyntaf (3 Diwrnod)/First Aid Course (3 day)

Dydd Mawrth - Iau / Tuesday - Thursday 7 February - 9 February

9:00 am – 5:30 pm

Theatr y Sherman/Sherman Theatre

Heol Senghennydd/Senghennydd Road

Caerdydd/Cardiff

CF24 4YE

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Cymorth Cyntaf Iechyd Meddwl/Mental Health First Aid

15 February, 01 March & 08 March

Ar-lein/Online

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Dechrau'n Llawrydd/Setting up as a Freelancer

Dydd Iau/Thursday 16 February

10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Ar lein/Online

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Mynediad a Chynhwysiant Anabledd/Disability Access & Inclusion

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday 28 February

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Ar-lein/Online

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CULT Cymru Lists New Course for MU Members in Wales

Lawnsio Podlediad mewn 1 Diwrnod/Launch a Podcast in One-Day

Sesiwn Holi ac ateb Cynrhychiolydd Dysgu Undeb/Union Learning Rep Q&A

Rheoli Amser/Time Management 4 Creatives

Pasport Diogelwch Diwydiannau Creadigol/Creative Industries Safety Passport

Cymorth Cyntaf (3 Diwrnod)/First Aid Course (3 day)

Cymorth Cyntaf Iechyd Meddwl/Mental Health First Aid

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Mynediad a Chynhwysiant Anabledd/Disability Access & Inclusion

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Life Support: How BAPAM Supports Artists and Why the MU Proudly Backs its Work

Youth Music Report Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Young Creatives in the Music Industry

Organisations from Across UK and Europe Join Forces to Remove Barriers to Touring and Drive Growth

MU to Attend NW Music Makers Forum in Derry

Chancellor Increases Minimum Wage and Lifts Two-Child Benefit Cap in Autumn Budget