Sadly, we’ve decided to draw to a close the Ruthin Arts Network (RAN). Though it’s time to say goodbye, we know that many hellos have been said as a direct result of RAN. Artists, craftspeople and creatives have networked, having met each other at one of our social events or via our website. Audiences have been enthralled by the guests who have spoken or performed for RAN over the last two years – textile artists, photographers, poets, film-makers and musicians. Mike, Tim and Pat (the RAN steering group) can’t thank you all enough for your wholehearted and inspiring contributions.

Unfortunately, RAN has never been able to attract the number of volunteers needed to make it work well. For a variety of reasons, it hasn’t been as successful as we would have liked.

The ‘Ruthin Arts Network Group’ Facebook page will continue, so please feel free to share local events on this page. However, we will no longer be using the RAN website.

The good news is we hope to “go out with a bang” (subject to agreeing Welsh Arts Council funding). We want to host a final event in February 2026 – an evening of poetry and music. We’ll let you know when the details have been finalised.

We’d like to thank everyone who has supported us over the last couple of years. We’d also like to thank Haydn Peers for creating our website. 

We’ve met many fascinating and talented people through RAN. We hope you’ve enjoyed our events as much as we have, and our sincere wish is that the connections you’ve made will continue long into the future.

Very best wishes to you all,
Mike, Tim and Pat