Gulf Coast St. David’s Welsh Society
Wales flag
Daffodils are the national flower of Wales
The leek has been a symbol of Wales for hundreds of years. St David, the patron saint of Wales, told Welsh soldiers to wear the leek on their helmets, so they could better spot each other when in battle against the Saxons who wore similar armour. The tactic worked and secured the Welsh army a great victory.
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The Gulf Coast St. David's Welsh Society of Sarasota, Florida, was established in 1984 to celebrate St. David's Day on March 1. This volunteer organization is comprised of people of Welsh Heritage, Welsh citizens who live in or visit Sarasota, and people who love Wales and its music. The Society hosts a picnic in the fall, an Annual Meeting in January, a St. David's Day Celebration on March 1, and informal gatherings. Committee meetings as well as activities are open to all. Annual membership is $10 per person. If you have any questions, email us at sarasotawelsh@gmail.com. All are welcome.
Upcoming Events
MARCH 1, SUNDAY: ST. DAVID'S DAY Dinner 4:30-7 p.m.
at Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club
Early dinner, Scholarship Award, Community Non-Profit Award, Special Music, and Singing those wonderful songs of Wales (popular and traditional)
A highlight at our celebration will be a performance by the Booker Performing Arts School Jazz Quartet!
There will be a 50/50 raffle for our Scholarship fund and also gift baskets you could win, so remember to bring some cash. ($2 per raffle ticket, $10 for 6, $20 for an arm's length!).
Stonybrook Golf and Country Club is located on Central Sarasota Parkway, just east of McIntosh Road. It is a gated community but the gate will be open for us by 4 o'clock. Follow Stoneybrook Boulevard to the Country Club, which will be on your left.
The cost is $42 for members, $47 for guests (includes tax and gratuity). Bar drinks are extra.
Please print reservation form and send it with your check to arrive by February 25 to Gulf Coast St. David's Welsh Society, P.O. Box 19343, Sarasota, Florida 34276.
NORTH AMERICAN FESTIVAL OF WALES:
Many of us have enjoyed these wonderful gatherings over the years. You may compete of course, but most of us go to enjoy the programs, concerts, socializing, singing, and touring the different host communities. This year's festival will be in Springfield, Massachusetts September 2-6, 2026
Annual Membership Dues
You may pay your dues @ $10 per adult at any time to:
The Treasurer
Gulf Coast St David's Welsh Society
PO Box 19343
Sarasota, FL 34276
Checks should be made payable to:
The Gulf Coast St. David's Welsh Society
Mae hen wlad fy nhadau yn annwyl i mi,
Gwlad beirdd a chantorion, enwogion o fri;
Ei gwrol ryfelwyr,
gwladgarwyr tra mâd,
Dros ryddid collasant eu gwaed.
Gwlad, gwlad, pleidiol wyf i'm gwlad,
Tra mor yn fur i'r bur hoff bau,
O budded i'r hen iaith barhau.