A loose collective of Welsh people, fed up with the lack of an indigenous, independent newspaper in Wales, decided to start one themselves. Over the years many had pointed out and bemoaned this crippling absence in Welsh life; but nothing had ever been done. Despite not having two brass farthings between them, and despite their already complicated and over-stretched lives, these people launched their brave and possibly foolhardy online venture on March 1st. It’s called the Daily Wales.
Oh, forgot to mention, one of those idiots is me…
As we get through the first week, I’m discovering the truth in that old maxim: if you want something done, ask a busy person. The more I do, the more I can do. I’m barely out of second gear and will comfortably rise to the challenge. I once picked turnips for a living; this is a breeze.
Amongst our many long-term aims we want to unplug the silenced voices of Wales, tap into all the unearthed talent and promote originality and creativity. So if there are any readers who have anything whatsoever to say pertinent to Wales, get writing and send it in!
I have 65 posts and counting on the Juno’s View blog since July 2013 at http://cardiffcoolcat.com/ all related to Cardiff/Wales with the exception of a few London-focused posts. It is a satirical look at life in Cardiff having moved back after 37 years on tour in parts of England. Feel free to identify if any are likely to fit your editorial parameters, or get back to me if you have any suggestions about editing any to fit with the Daily Wales. Good luck with the venture, and I look forward to checking it out.
Reblogged this on welshsage.
I’ve recently shared a leaflet on my page that was made by the Cymru Fydd movement over 120 years ago. The highlight, for me, is the quote at the end.
“The arms that you wield now are not such as your forefathers wielded; but they are infinitely more effective, and infinitely more irresistable” ~ Cymru Fydd leaflet, 1890
At no other point in history was it possible for a group of people to make a source of news and distribute it free of charge to any person that wants to read it whilst simultaneously inviting the readers to contribute to the discussion or provide the original content. This has the potential to be a game changer.