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Category: Events
Celebrating Flavour, Community and New Connections at Llŷn Food Festival
“One of the most encouraging things was seeing Pwllheli full of life. The town was buzzing with people throughout the day, with the festival attracting visitors from across the area and beyond. It was clear that the event not only supported the stallholders, but also brought wider benefits to local businesses and showcased Pwllheli at its very best.”
-Jane Watkinson, Llyn Food Festival Chairperson.
This year saw a truly special celebration in Pen Llŷn as the very first Food Festival opened its doors, welcoming thousands of visitors to enjoy a day filled with flavour, fun and community spirit. It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the talent, creativity and local produce of the area, and it was a privilege for GwyrddNi to be part of such a memorable occasion.
With the sun shining, the delicious aroma of food filling the air and the festival site full of life, laughter and happy conversations, there was a truly special atmosphere throughout the day. Visitors were welcomed to the GwyrddNi stall, creating the perfect opportunity to share more about our work, discuss community ideas and build new connections with people who share the same passion for a sustainable and thriving future for Pen Llŷn.
The GwyrddNi stall became a warm and welcoming hub at the heart of the festival, with delicious coffee and cakes attracting people over for a chat and a chance to relax. Dafydd, Pen Llŷn Facilitator, was on hand to share more about GwyrddNi’s work, while also welcoming Martyn Croydon from Hwb Cymraeg Dwyfor to co-host a special Paned i’r Blaned session. It was also wonderful to have Seimon with us, showcasing his digital map of local Llŷn produce – a fantastic resource highlighting the many wonderful things the area has to offer.
With colourful banners, eye-catching decorations and a variety of engaging activities available, there was something for everyone to enjoy. The stall became a perfect place to stop, have a conversation, discover something new and share ideas about how we can continue to support and strengthen our local community.
‘Paned i’r Blaned’ – Conversations Over Coffee and Cake
One of the highlights of the day was the hugely successful Paned i’r Blaned session. With everyone enjoying a warm drink and a fresh slice of cake, it provided the perfect opportunity to discuss topics that connected beautifully with the festival’s theme – food, local produce and the Welsh language.
The conversations were full of energy and enthusiasm, with people sharing their favourite local dishes, much-loved treats and their experiences of the wide variety of food available throughout the festival. Alongside the enjoyable discussions, attendees also learnt new and useful Welsh words such as “byrbryd” (snack) and “bwydlen” (menu), adding a fun and educational element to the session.
It was especially wonderful to see a number of Welsh learners taking part, giving them the opportunity to practise their skills, build confidence and enjoy chatting with others in a relaxed and supportive environment. Paned i’r Blaned creates a warm and welcoming space where people can come together to discuss important topics, share experiences and use the Welsh language naturally in everyday conversations.
It was also wonderful to see some previous attendees of the sessions finding the GwyrddNi stall on the festival site and joining in once again – a lovely reflection of the connections being built and the community that continues to grow around these sessions.
A huge thank you to everyone who came to see us, shared a conversation and helped make the day such a special occasion. Llŷn Food Festival was a wonderful celebration of everything that makes the area so unique – its people, food, culture and community.
Small Promises Creating Big Changes:
Alongside all the conversations and activities taking place at the stall, we also hosted a special ‘Promise to Pen Llŷn’ activity, giving visitors the opportunity to think creatively about how we can all contribute towards a more sustainable, cleaner and eco-friendly future for the area.
It was a fun and inclusive activity for everyone – from children and families to Welsh learners and local residents – inviting people to make one small but meaningful promise for Pen Llŷn. It was wonderful to see so many people sharing their ideas, hopes and commitment to caring for this very special place.
A wide range of inspiring promises were made, showing the strong desire within the community to protect Pen Llŷn’s natural beauty and help create a greener future for all. Each promise reflected the care and love people have for the area they call home – or the place they have come to visit and enjoy.
It was especially lovely to see visitors who were on holiday taking part too. Although they may not live locally, they had been captivated by Pen Llŷn’s beauty, its unique landscapes, and the warm welcome and strong sense of community that can be felt throughout the area. Their willingness to make a promise showed that the love and appreciation for Pen Llŷn reaches far beyond its boundaries.
New Connections, Shared Visions and a Growing Community:
It was a truly special feeling and a privilege to meet and engage with so many new people throughout the day. Seeing individuals from all walks of life visit our stall, share their ideas and show the same passion and vision for the future of Pen Llŷn was incredibly inspiring.
Conversations with new people always bring fresh perspectives and valuable ideas. Listening to different experiences, opinions and suggestions reminded us of the strength of community and the fact that everyone brings something unique to the table. These connections help us continue to develop GwyrddNi in a way that reflects the needs, hopes and ideas of the community.
By listening, collaborating and creating opportunities for everyone to contribute, we can ensure that our work continues to be meaningful, relevant and inclusive for everyone in Pen Llŷn.
We look forward to welcoming all the new faces we connected with during the festival to our future events and continuing to grow the GwyrddNi community together.
Take a look at some of the inspiring promises shared by members of the Pen Llŷn community!
• I’m going to buy more locally and avoid the supermarket.
• I promise to save water by not letting the tap run, only boiling enough water for tea and saving rain water.
• Grow more trees, and eat locally!
• I promise to pick up litter when going for walks.
• I promise to support green transport.
• I promise to recycle correctly and use less plastic.
“It was wonderful to see people of all ages taking part and enjoying the day together. From young families to older residents, there was something for everyone, and the beautiful sunshine added to the special atmosphere. Seeing the whole community come together to enjoy local food, entertainment and great company truly captured what Llŷn Food Festival is all about.
I would like to extend a special thank you to the volunteers, performers, sponsors, partners, stallholders and everyone who attended the event. Without their support and commitment, the festival would not have been possible. We are already looking forward to building on this year’s success and welcoming everyone back next year.”
-Jane Watkinson, Llyn Food Festival Chairperson.
GwyrddNi and the Welsh Language
A Journey Through Language, Land and Belonging
Through literature and song, join GwyrddNi and the Welsh language on a journey uncovering the relationship between language and land.
Featuring Gwyneth Glyn, Gwilym Bowen Rhys, and Steve Eaves across 5 areas.
This is a series of 5 sessions full of engaging discussions, Welsh music, and passionate talks. It is an opportunity to join GwyrddNi and Menter Iaith Gwynedd as we explore more deeply the relationship between our language and our land. These evenings offer a chance to enjoy meaningful conversations, music, and engagement with the local area and language.
See more information about your area below:
Gwyneth Glyn, Dyffryn Ogwen, 12/06/2026
Where? Bethesda Cricket Club, Dyffryn Ogwen.
When? 7pm – 10pm.
Do you love music, the Welsh language, and your local area? Then this is the evening for you!
A fantastic opportunity to listen to the enchanting music of Gwyneth Glyn and take part in engaging discussions about the Welsh language and the connection between language and land. Refreshments and drinks will be available throughout the evening.
To secure a place, click the link below and book a ticket on Eventbrite: Gwyneth Glyn Tickets, Dyffryn Ogwen
Steve Eaves, Pen Llŷn, 27/06/2026
Where? Plas Glyn y Weddw, Llanbedrog, Pen Llŷn.
When? 10am
Do you enjoy deep discussions, speaking Welsh, and feel passionate about your local area? Then this is the morning for you!
A great opportunity to listen to Steve Eaves’ seminar and take part in engaging discussions about the Welsh language and the connection between language and land. Refreshments and drinks will be available throughout the morning.
To secure a place, click the link below and book a ticket on Eventbrite: Steve Eaves Tickets, Pen Llŷn
Gwilym Bowen Rhys, Blaenau Ffestiniog, 02/07/2026
Where? Caffi Antur, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Bro Ffestiniog
When? 7pm – 10pm.
Do you enjoy Welsh music, using the Welsh language, and want to connect with your local area? Then this is the evening for you!
A fantastic opportunity to listen to the music of Gwilym Bowen Rhys and take part in engaging discussions about the Welsh language and the connection between language and land. Refreshments and drinks will be available throughout the evening.
To secure a place, click the link below and book a ticket on Eventbrite: Gwilym Bowen Rhys Tickets, Bro Ffestiniog
Gwyneth Glyn, Dyffryn Peris, 17/09/2026
Where? Pizza a Peint, Llanberis, Dyffryn Peris.
When? 7pm – 10pm.
Do you enjoy deep discussions, speaking Welsh, and feel passionate about your local area? Then this is the evening for you!
A great opportunity to listen to Steve Eaves’ seminar and take part in engaging discussions about the Welsh language and the connection between language and land. Refreshments and drinks will be available throughout the evening.
To secure a place, click the link below and book a ticket on Eventbrite: Gwyneth Glyn Tickets, Dyffryn Peris
Steve Eaves, Dyffryn Nantlle, 09/10/2026
Where? Yr Orsaf, Penygroes, Dyffryn Nantlle.
When? 7pm – 10pm.
Do you enjoy deep discussions, speaking Welsh, and feel passionate about the prosperity of your local area? Then this is the evening for you!
A great opportunity to listen to Steve Eaves’ seminar and take part in engaging discussions about the Welsh language and the connection between language and land. Refreshments and drinks will be available throughout the evening.
To secure a place, click the link below and book a ticket on Eventbrite: Tocynnau Steve Eaves, Dyffryn Nantlle
Working in partnership with Menter Iaith Gwynedd.
Highlights from Gwanwyn GwyrddNi
As the days lengthened and the flowers started to bloom, GwyrddNi communities across Gwynedd were alive with activity during our Gwanwyn (Spring) season. It was a period filled with opportunities to connect, learn, and take local action on climate and nature.
Here are just some highlights from Gwanwyn GwyrddNi:
🫙Making ‘picalili’, sauerkraut and fizzy carrot sticks: in Dyffryn Ogwen, Claire Mace taught us how to turn cabbage and carrots into a healthy, long-lasting snack with her Fermentation & Pickling Workshop. Meanwhile, at Y Cwt Piclo in Dyffryn Nantlle – which grew out of conversations about what to do with excess produce and aims to reduce food waste – we learnt how to make Piccalilly!
🌎Steve Eaves introduced us to Eco-linguistics: Steve’s work brings together a passion for protecting the natural world with a strong desire to protect the Welsh language and culture, and shows how a different worldview can be discovered through the window of every language. We reflected on how many words to do with family connections and the land have been lost in both Welsh and in English. How many words for plants, for example, did your great-grandmother know compared to you? And what happens to our relationship with the land when these words are lost?
🌳Carwyn Graves, Elinor Gwynn and Gerallt Pennant’s discussion of Yr Iaith yn y Tir (The Language in the Land): This talk, held at Caffi Yr Orsaf, Penygroes, facilitated a discussion on the relationship between language and landscape – and the cafe was full to the brim!
🌿Planting vegetables with Gardd Nant: Participants joined the community garden in Talysarn to get their hands in the soil and get ready for the summer. Gardd Nant is behind Talysarn Community Centre and they are keen for volunteers to join – contact garddnant@yahoo.com for information!
We also had plenty of fun planting and gardening at Gardd Ffrancon, Bethesda; Yr Ardd Wyllt, Penygroes, and Gerddi Maes-y-Plas and Gardd Newydd, Blaenau Ffestiniog/Manod. Learn more about food projects you can get involved with here.
🫖Paned i’r Blaned launched across our five areas: A comfortable space for people to come together and discuss environmental issues through the medium of Welsh, welcoming learners and offering a chance to practice the language while expanding your vocabulary.
We held our first Paned i’r Blaned in Pwllheli, Blaenau Ffestiniog and Llanberis, while continuing the ones that started in January in Bethesda, and trialling a climate-themed edition of Clwb Clebran in Penygroes.
Engaging talks in Pwllheli Library by R Gareth Wyn Jones, Rhys Williams + Siôn Williams: On the 3rd of April, R Gareth Wyn Jones, Bangor University, author of Energy and Power – Our Perilous Obsessions and Energy – the Great Driver gave us a fascinating talk about the limitations of our energy system and what we can do differently.
We were joined again on the 16th by Sîon Williams, a local fisherman, and Rhys Williams, and agricultural consultant, to hear first hand how climate change is affecting their work and what we they are doing differently in our discussion: Agriculture, the Sea, and Biodiversity.
🍕Sharing seeds and pizza at the Pen Llŷn Seed Bank: An Open Day at the Seed Bank in Llangwnadl offered seed swapping, talks, and pizza made with vegetables from the garden.
📽️Ffilm night – River: We had a great turnout in Llanberis for the screening of River (2021), a “cinematic and musical odyssey” that explores the remarkable relationship between humans and rivers.
🪡Repair cafes: Several repair cafes were held in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Penygroes and Bethel – with a guest workshop in Bethel on the 13th of April on Visible Mending – how to creatively fix your clothes while working the ‘fix’ into the design!
🐰We also partnered with many organisations such as Snowdonia Society, Ffiws, and Ffrindiau Pwllheli to support a number of collaborative events.
The energy and enthusiasm shown during Gwanwyn GwyrddNi was inspiring. From deepening our connection to the land through language and stories to practical steps like growing food, reducing waste, and supporting biodiversity, our communities are showing us the power of local climate action.
Stay tuned for Haf GwyrddNi, which will take place between July 19th – August 3rd!
GwyrddNi is a community-based, community-led climate action movement that brings people together in five areas of Gwynedd to discuss, share and act locally to tackle climate change.
Whether you want to help out from time to time with community gardening or you’re able get more deeply involved with one of our many projects, get in touch! We are supporting groups to create more vibrant, resilient communities, focusing on areas like energy, transport, housing, food, waste, nature and sharing skills and resources.
Paned i’r Blaned – A chance to discuss nature and climate in Welsh
Are you looking for a place to talk about climate change and environmental issues in Welsh?
We have started Paned i’r Blaned– a space for people to come together to discuss environmental issues through the medium of Welsh. Everyone will have the opportunity to propose topics for discussion, which will change every session: from nature and biodiversity to growing food, from energy to transport.
The first session of Paned i’r Blaned Dyffryn Ogwen was held on the 25th of January at Canolfan Cefnfaes, Bethesda, and the second on the 22nd of February. We discussed the changes that people had noticed in the weather over the years, and what kind of answers and potential solutions to climate change we have. The third session will take place on the 29th of March, as part of Gwanwyn GwyrddNi, from 10:30-11:30 AM at Canolfan Cefnfaes, Bethesda.
Paned i’r Blaned will be launching in GwyrddNi’s other areas soon:
- Dyffryn Peris: 29th of March, 10am in the Lone Tree Cafe, Llanberis (more information)
- Pen Llŷn: 5th of April, 10am in Caffi Largo, Pwllheli (more information)
- Bro Ffestiniog: 11th of April, 6pm Caffi Antur, Blaenau Ffestiniog (more information)
- Dyffryn Nantlle: a special session of Clwb Clebran focusing on environmental issues on the 4th of April, 11am-12pm.
The idea of Paned i’r Blaned (a cuppa for the planet) is inspired by things like Climate Cafes; People, Planet, Pint; and Paned a Sgwrs– opportunities for people to discuss climate issues in an informal, community-led setting. With more and more people concerned about climate change, sessions like this are becoming increasingly popular across the world.
You will be welcome to choose a topic for the following month, and we would be very happy to support members of the community to take over the sessions or start their own.
Learners who can speak some Welsh are welcome (or you can come and listen), and we encourage fluent Welsh speakers to come along and give them support. Depending on who turns up, we may organise the tables according to level.
Vocabulary related to the topic of the month will be on hand to help you, and of course you can ask for an explanation or translation. Menter Iaith has been supporting us to make sure the sessions are easy and accessible.
Want to know more, or want to set up your own Paned i’r Blaned sessions? Get in touch!
Good for the Wallet and the Planet: Bro Ffestiniog Uniform Swap
On Saturday, the 20th of July – a School Uniform Exchange was held in Blaenau Ffestiniog.
It was a chance for families to come over for a cup of tea, letting their children play on the craft tables and have their faces painted, while looking through the 100kg or more of school uniforms that have been donated over the past few weeks.
The Uniform Swap came as an idea from the “Rhannu Stwff a Trwsio” (Sharing Stuff + Repairing) which grew out of GwyrddNi’s Community Assemblies on the Climate in Bro Ffestiniog. The group is committed to reducing waste and supporting the community to live sustainably in Bro Ffestiniog.
A Uniform Swap offers a simple but impactful solution: families can exchange school uniforms and ensure that clothes find new homes rather than end up in landfill. Not only does this help reduce waste, but it also gives families the chance to save money on school uniforms.
The doors were set to open between 11am to 2pm, but by 5 to 11, keen families had started to pour in. Anyone could take a uniform – not only those who had donated; and it was clear from the sea of happy faces that many appreciated the opportunity to save money and help the planet at the same time!
If the uniforms weren’t quite the right size, volunteers from Ffiws were on hand with sewing machines to make alterations.
Nina, Bro Ffestiniog’s Facilitator, says:
“When we share things, it creates a stronger community and creates stronger connections between people, people feel like their community helps them, that the school feels like a family. It creates positive feelings about where we live.”
Another Uniform Swap will take place next Saturday (27th) in Trawsfynydd. Meanwhile, Partneriaeth Ogwen (in Dyffryn Ogwen) and Yr Orsaf (in Dyffryn Nantlle) are busy organising opportunities to swap school uniforms, too, in collaboration with GwyrddNi.
We believe that small steps can lead to big changes, and this initiative is a step towards a more sustainable and supportive community.
For more information or to volunteer, contact Nina@Cwmnibro.cymru, or join the Rhannu Stwff a Trwsio Bro Ffestiniog group if you’re in the area and have WhatsApp: link here
GwyrddNi is a community-based, community-led climate action movement that brings people together in five areas of Gwynedd to discuss, share and act locally to tackle climate change.
If you want to be part of co-creating greener, more sustainable and resilient communities – get in touch – or click the button below to let us know how you’d like to be involved. We will get back to you and connect to you to most appropriate person/people!
Cwt Piclo (the Pickling Shed) Dyffryn Nantlle
This is a blog post from Trey, who lives in Penygroes. Trey is originally from Mississippi and has thrown himself into community activities since moved came to Wales eight years ago. Trey was a member of the Dyffryn Nantlle Community Assemblies on the Climate, and he is one of the enthusiastic people behind the idea of the Pickling Shed.
The Pickling Shed will be located at the back of the old post office in Penygroes – while the front of the building will be green food hub, a permanent home for the community pantry and the food hub from local producers.
Contact Siôn (nantlle@gwyrddni.cymru) for more information or to be part of this!
Cwt Piclo (the Pickling Shed) Dyffryn Nantlle – by Trey
On Monday night the 24th of June a meeting was held for the Cwt Piclo: a new group in Dyffryn Nantlle who are learning about how people preserved food in the past and aiming to introduce new ways and traditions of pickling, brewing and fermenting food.
Why a pickling shed?
Many people have turned back to the garden to grow their own vegetables and fruit. There’s another step; to learn how to handle the food once the harvest has arrived, especially when an excess of one crop has ripened at once. Instead of worrying about what to do with loads of rhubarb or cabbage, we are collecting recipes to make chutney or kimchi.
We’re looking forward to when more vegetables and fruit will come to the table after the cold start to the gardening season we have experienced this year. In the meantime, we are gathering recipes and sharing them with each other.
Making Kombucha
We have held two workshops on rhubarb chutneys and on kombucha: a tea drink brewed with a symbiotic culture of yeast and bacteria.
Interest in kombucha is growing across the world in part because of how easy it is to brew. Tea and sugar are the only requirements, with a few litres of Eryri water and a cupboard to forget about it in for a week. Brewing kombucha may seem like a passing fad, but it is these small changes that can help us reconnect to what we eat and why.
Brewing kombucha may seem like a passing fad, but it is these small changes that can help us reconnect to what we eat and why.
Where did the idea come from?
The Cwt Piclo was formed as a response to climate change in Dyffryn Nantlle, as part of
the GwyrddNi climate assemblies in 2022-23. We are reclaiming our food to try and reduce the energy
used to grow, handle and transport it, and to create a more resilient community ready for
any disruption to our food systems.
When filling bottles and packing jars, we grow the ability to see potential wherever we look. A sunny patch of empty land, a forgotten tree with ripe fruit, and even the food shelf in the a supermarket that has foods that have passed the date on the package. I now go to this shelf regularly to see what I can put in a jar to ferment. Last week I came home with three kilos of strawberries and a kilo of green beans. Who knows what I will find this week?
There is a deep satisfaction in taking leftover food and transforming it into a new product, to save something that would have been wasted in order to present it in a new way. It touches something in us as people, a certain longing we feel, a certain look we raise to the horizon before going indoors at the end of the day. And sharing this with the rest of the Cwt Piclo has been pure joy.
In a season of elections and debate, in a world that trembles under tumult and war, we need an opportunity to come together and celebrate the rhythm of the seasons, to remind ourselves that the purpose of our lives is not tribulation and pain. This is a way for us to remember the little things.
A bottle of kombucha will not revolutionise our society or our minds. But it has been a good start for some of us in Dyffryn Nantlle. I look forward to what comes next.
Marchnad Lleu – Promoting Local Growers and Creators in Dyffryn Nantlle
Marchnad Lleu, a monthly community market, arose from a desire to empower local residents who were trying to grow, create and share their goods with the community. With a focus on promoting local food and crafts, the market provides a welcoming space for producers and artisans to showcase their talents and offerings.
Visitors can browse stalls full of homemade treats, locally sourced produce, and beautifully crafted items, as well as enjoy affordable home-cooked food along with tea, coffee or a soft drink at Caffi Tylluan.
But Marchnad Lleu is much more than a market; it is a gathering place where neighbours come together to connect, chat and support each other. There are information sessions on everything from food hygiene to herbalism from local experts, as well as activities that are fun for the whole family such as salsa dancing or seed planting. Charities are also given the chance to have a free stall and fundraise free of charge.
“We have had paper making, animal encounters, a Climate Science for Beginners talk, defibrillator training, school uniform swaps – you name it,” says Michelle, Marchnad Lleu’r Treasurer. “We try to have something for everyone, and there’s a different theme every month.”
The core team behind Marchnad Lleu had already met through the Extinction Rebellion (XR) group in Dyffryn Nantlle. They were later reunited at the GwyrddNi Community Assemblies on the Climate, where they decided to form a local Transition Cafe in Penygroes. Marchnad Lleu later emerged as a response to the need and desire for sustainable alternatives and community engagement.
“We hope to encourage the local circular economy making us self-sufficient and self-reliant,” the team says on their new website.
Whether you are a local producer keen to share your creations or a member of the community who wants to support local businesses, there will be a warm welcome for you at Marchnad Lleu.
Marchnad Lleu takes place on the 3rd Saturday of the month at Neuadd Goffa, Penygroes – 10am-1.30pm. Visit the website for more information: https://marchnadlleu.co.uk or join the Facebook group to make sure you are up-to-date with the latest news.
GwyrddNi is a community-based, community-led climate action movement that brings people together in five areas of Gwynedd to discuss, share and act locally to tackle climate change.
If you want to be part of co-creating greener, more sustainable and resilient communities – get in touch – or click the button below to let us know how you’d like to be involved. We will get back to you and connect to you to most appropriate person/people!
The Great Big Green Week – Local events
The Great Big Green Week runs from June 8-16 – here’s what’s happening in our communities!
Every year, people come together for Great Big Green Week to unleash a wave of support for action to protect the planet. Tens of thousands of people in every corner of the country celebrate the heartfelt, brave, everyday actions being taken to stand up for nature and fight climate change.
Here is a glimpse of some things that are happening in GwyrddNi’s communities, from volunteers and our partners. Follow us on social media for more (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram).
See below for more details or go to https://greatbiggreenweek.com/find-an-event/ to find more events happening near you.
School Uniform Swap – Bro Ffestiniog – All week!
Bring your old school uniforms to one of the designated bins – they will be washed and given to someone who needs them! Schools: Ysgol Tanygrisiau, Bro Cynfal, Manod, Maenofferen and Bro Hedd Wyn. Ffestiniog@gwyrddni.cymru for more information
Retrofit Visit – Canolfan Cymru Fydd, Penygroes – 10th June, 6:30pm
An opportunity to see how Canolfan Cymru Fydd has reached ‘Passivhaus’ status and hear more about retrofitting. Lowri@deg.cymru to register.
Gardening – Gardd Nant, Talysarn – Monday 10th and March 11th, 10am – 12pm
Join Gardd Nant in Talysarn to get your hands into the soil! Garddnant@yahoo.com for more information
Clothes swap – Eglwys Crist, Penygroes – Wednesday 12th, 6:30-7:30pm
Bring up to 6 clean, good quality items (clothes or accessories) to exchange – new fashion without the cost! Eleri53@hotmail.com for more information
Guided bike ride – Starting from Bethesda Rugby Club – Wednesday 12th, 4-6pm
Join us for a guided bike ride from Bethesda Rugby Club to Bangor. £1 with your own bike, £10 to hire one from Beics Ogwen. Beics@ogwen.org for more information.
Gardening – Yr Ardd Wyllt, Penygroes – Wednesday 12th, 10am – 12pm
An opportunity to have a chat, a cup of tea, socialise outdoors, and do a bit of gardening. Gwenllian.yrorsaf@gmail.com for more info
Growing Local – Maes y Plas, Blaenau Ffestiniog – Thursday 13th, 11am – 1pm
Come and join us to plant potatoes or whatever else is going on – a huge welcome for everyone! Ffestiniog@gwyrddni.cymru
Gardening – Gerddi Ffrancon, Bethesda – Thursday 13th, 1-5pm
Join Barry Roberts, our community gardener and other volunteers in our community gardens. All levels of experience welcome. Chris@ogwen.org
Nature Walk around Ceunant Mawr – Thursday 13th, 5-7pm
An opportunity to explore woodland creation and diverse habitats with Paul Nickson. Lowri@deg.cymru for more information.
Energy chat + cuppa – Pwllheli library – Friday 14th, 2-4pm
Come along and chat to Ynni Llŷn about all things energy. A cup of tea/coffee available, as well as GBGW prizes to win. More information: tesni.harrison@ynnillyn.cymru
Food pantry – Yr Orsaf, Penygroes – Friday 14th June, 4-5pm
Bring a bag and take anything you want to help us reduce food waste! Free leftover food from supermarkets. gwenllian.yrorsaf@gmail.com
GwyrddNi Reunion – Gwesty Padarn, Llanberis – Friday 14th June, 6-9pm
A very warm welcome to all residents of Dyffryn Peris to the first reunion since creating the Community Climate Action plan last year. You’ll have the opportunity to hear about some of the ongoing projects, scheme some new ones, or relax, socialise and enjoy a bit of live music from local band -Ofergoelus! R.S.V.P please for food order – lowri@deg.cymru
Marchnad Lleu – Neuadd Goffa, Penygroes – Saturday 15th June, 10am – 1:30pm
A community market run by GwyrddNi assembly members. Local growers and makers, food, a workshop about herbs, and much more. See https://marchnadlleu.co.uk/
Tre’ Cocos Community Market – Penrhyndeudraeth Memorial Hall – Saturday June 15, 12-3pm
A fun day for the community with local food and craft stalls, activities for children and an update on “Shaping Penrhyn”. Merylrobs.ctpenrhyndeudraeth@gmail.com for information
Dyffryn Ogwen’s second Gŵyl Hinsawdd (Climate Festival)
The Dyffryn Ogwen Climate Festival 2024 was held on Monday, the 6th of May at Canolfan Tregarth.
“It was a fab opportunity for the kids to get involved in the various nature activities such as the fascinating Moss Mapping walk in the morning, and in the afternoon there was the Big Bug Hunt, the bird walk and talk tour around Pandy Farm and Moelyci” said Maria Jones, a member of the Community Climate Action group that formed during GwyrddNi’s Community Assemblies on the Climate.
“The tour around Pandy Farm in the afternoon was brilliant and a highlight for me personally. Many achievable climate-friendly food growing methods were in place and the rewilding of their wetland project helped us all to reconnect with, and value, our natural surroundings in the beautiful area of Dyffryn Ogwen, where we are all so fortunate to live.”
Many activities went on throughout the day – from planting seeds, picking up litter, and crafts, to looking at moss through a microscope and creating wooden nesting boxes for birds. As well as leading a bike tour along the Lôn Las, Beics Ogwen were on site helping to fix bikes, put air in people’s tyres or give general advice on cycling in the area.
We also had lectures from Margot Saher about the science behind climate change, and from Alison Cameron about the links between extinction and climate change, as well as a big climate quiz at the end of the day.
The Festival was also the launching point for “Paned i’r Blaned”, an idea inspired by Climate Cafes and “People, Planet, Pint” – an opportunity for people to come together, have a cup of tea/coffee and discuss all things planet and climate in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. We are hoping to roll these out across the five GwyrddNi areas – more to come on this soon!
As part of the Dyffryn Ogwen Community Assembly on the Climate, one of the ideas the community agreed upon was to create an annual climate festival – a day to bring people and organisations involved in local climate action together with the community and share information about the climate crisis, as well as to promote Dyffryn Ogwen’s existing climate solutions. Last year, the first Climate Festival took place in Bethesda.
“It was heartwarming to see so many local people turn up to help out with the day,” said Maria. “It was also a fantastic opportunity for me as a Welsh learner to engage with local people about genuine issues that are of real concern in our local community. It was such an amazing experience to speak the language in a hugely important but informal setting, and with so much support from local Welsh speakers. I felt my use of the language, albeit limited, came ALIVE.”
If you fancy being part of organising the 2025 Gŵyl Hinsawdd (Climate Festival), contact Chris: chris@ogwen.org
GwyrddNi is a community-based, community-led climate action movement that brings people together in five areas of Gwynedd to discuss, share and act locally to tackle climate change.
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