A musician has achieved her dream of living in Wales and learning the Welsh language.

Siân Davies, who spent 18 years living in Wirral, always fantasised about a life in Wales.

Despite being raised in an English-speaking household, she felt a connection to the country across the River Dee.

Ms Davies said: "I always felt like I had some sort of connection to Wales.

"I had a difficult childhood, so I would imagine being on a farm in Wales, with my family and loads of animals - it was a dream for me."

After leaving school to study the violin in Birmingham, Ms Davies met her future husband, Ed Wadon, from Wrexham.

The couple now live on a farm in Llannerch Banna with their son, Robin Llŷr.

Ms Davies recently discovered a family connection to the area, learning her great-great-grandfather used to farm nearby.

Before the lockdown period, Ms Davies began learning Welsh with the help of SaySomethingInWelsh.

She later joined an online class with Popeth Cymraeg, which provides Welsh courses in North East Wales.

Ms Davies is currently studying at an advanced level and has taken up tutoring, teaching two entry-level beginner classes every week.

She said: "I love teaching with Popeth Cymraeg, and I want to continue.

"I want to encourage other learners to keep going, as I have.

"I’ve learned Welsh, so others can do it too - it doesn’t matter who you are, or where you come from.

"We need to speak Welsh to ensure the language stays alive in every corner of the country."

Ms Davies uses her Welsh in the local community and, with the support of language initiatives Menter Iaith Fflint and Wrecsam, has established the Cymraeg Bro Maelor group.

She hopes to hold Welsh-medium violin lessons for children, increase Welsh usage in church, and start a Welsh-language community newspaper.

Ms Davies added: "I want to grow the Welsh culture and language in the area, and I’m keen to ensure the village children get more opportunities through Welsh.

"Learning Welsh has been so beneficial to me.

"It’s made a difference to my well-being, and I’ve made so many friends since starting to learn the language.

"The Welsh community, both speakers and learners alike, has been so welcoming and friendly since I started my journey to learn the language."

Dona Lewis, chief executive of the National Centre for Learning Welsh, said: "It’s wonderful to hear how learning Welsh has enriched Siân’s life.

"Huge congratulations to Siân on her language journey, and best wishes with the tutoring."