There are plenty of opportunities within the GwyrddNi areas to be involved in community activities that take action on climate change.
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Pen Llŷn
Pen Llŷn Climate Action Plan. If you would like to help support any of the ideas in this scheme, please contact dafydd.rhys@ynnillyn.cymru –https://www.gwyrddni.cymru/en/pen-llyn/
Join the activities of Friends of Pwllheli – a group established out of the Pen Llŷn climate assembly. Ffrindiau Pwllheli was formed as an independent entity to develop the visions for green spaces and activities in the town. Activities such as litter picking days are being organised – follow the Facebook page for the latest! https://frindiaupwllheli.cymru/
‘Retrofit for All‘: The majority of the Energy group from the GwyrddNi assembly have joined YnNi Llŷn as directors and members and have launched the ‘Retrofit for All’ project, which breaks new ground in its intention to create local, artisan jobs to insulate homes, improve heating systems and generate electricity in homes in Pen Llŷn. YnNi Llŷn is looking for local households to be part of the scheme and local builders to collaborate with and foster new skills: https://www.ynnillyn.cymru/
‘Bike-friendly Llŷn’: A group has recently met to develop and implement a ‘Llŷn Friendly Cycling Strategy’. The intention is that there will be collaboration between O Ddrws i Ddrws, The National Trust, Yr Eco Amgueddfa and other local community and private initiatives to promote routes, trips, hubs and general use of bicycles. The main transport hub will be developed in one of the Congl Meinciau units, Botwnnog which will be home to ‘O Ddrws i Ddrws’s three new electric bikes – send an email to dafydd.rhys@ynnillyn.cymru for more details
Come and see the Seagrass: Amlyn Parry from the Porthdinllaen Seagrass Project will contribute to the next GwyrddNi Pen Llŷn meeting. GwyrddNi has agreed to support the principle of the project’s strategy to restore seagrass meadows, discussing supporting them in practice when it is timely to do so. In the meantime, a visit to the seagrass meadows for GwyrddNi members has been arranged on April 8th – send an email to dafydd.rhys@ynnillyn.cymru for more details
Caffi Trswio – it’s worth following the M-Sparc “On the Road” events page to see when they’re coming to Pwllheli next. You will have the opportunity to get your clothes, bikes or computer repaired – or to volunteer your time to fix other things! https://m-sparc.com/en/events/
Bro Ffestiniog
Bro Ffestiniog Climate Action Plan. If you would like to help support any of the ideas in this scheme, please contact Nina at ffestiniog@gwyrddni.cymru – https://www.gwyrddni.cymru/bro-festiniog/
Join one of the WhatsApp groups to find out about the latest activities:
Bwyd Lleol (Local Food) WhatsApp Group
Rhannu Stwff a Trwsio (Sharing Stuff and Repair) WhatsApp Group
Prosiect Natur (Nature Project) WhatsApp Group
Trafnidiaeth (Transport) WhatsApp Group
Ynni Cymunedol (Community Energy) WhatsApp Group
Inswleiddio Cymunedau (Insulating Communities) WhatsApp Group
Why not attend of Y Dref Werdd’s Community Hub activities? From planting flowers and vegetables to walks in the forests, there are plenty to choose from and a warm welcome always: https://www.facebook.com/HwbCefnogiCymuned
GweLlan – lots of activities for the area’s children and young people: https://www.facebook.com/GweLlan-100494849253674/?ref=page_internal
Need some support? The Tan y Maen Community Wellbeing Project offers an informal and supportive environment to help people with common issues around mental health and wellbeing: https://www.tanymaen.org.uk/blaenau-ffestiniog
Gerddi Stiniog provides an opportunity for learning disabled individuals to participate in cultivating a variety of plants and vegetables. The project uses horticultural practices as a means of improving skills and health: http://serencyf.org/cy/projects/stiniog-gardens
Byw.Bod is a small group of self-employed people who have small independent business and are rooted in their community. They offer a vast range of experiences and produce between the Moelwynion mountains and the Dwyryd estuary: http://www.byw-bod.cymru/home.htm
Enjoy filming and having fun? Bro Cast offers the chance to experiment with technology and communication through social media and creating videos: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=brocast%20ffestiniog
Contact Nina for more information: ffestiniog@gwyrddni.cymru
Dyffryn Nantlle
Dyffryn Nantlle Community Climate Action Plan. If you would like to join us and support any of the ideas included in this action plan contact Siôn at nantlle@gwyrddni.cymru https://www.gwyrddni.cymru/en/dyffryn-nantlle/
Caffi Trawsnewid – why not join the Caffi Trawsnewid – Dyffryn Nantlle’s Transition Cafe? We meet once a month on a Tuesday night. Contact Siôn, GwyrddNi’s Community Facilitator in Dyffryn Nantlle for more information – nantlle@gwyrddni.cymru
Community Gardening at Henbant on Mondays. Usual activities are helping in the garden, weeding, planting and harvesting, along with various other farm activities such as foraging, mowing, turning compost etc. and most importantly, chatting. https://www.henbant.org/monday-community-gardening
The Repair Cafe/Maker Space at Yr Orsaf provides a space and activities for people to innovate, but also use traditional skills to mend things. The equipment includes a laser cutter, 3D printers, embroidery machines and more. The Repair Cafe meets once a month, to undertake simple repairs. Please contact osianr.yrorsaf@gmail.com or visit Yr Orsaf’s website.
Be Wnawn Ni? Project. Yr Orsaf organises activities for older people, and volunteer drivers to transport them to the activities, and back home. The project works closely with other members of the team, to provide events every fortnight, including trips. Funded by the Welsh Government and Cyngor Gwynedd. Please contact elenid.yrorsaf@gmail.com for more information or visit Yr Orsaf’s website.
Llond Bol: A free, community meal every week in Memorial Hall from 5:30 to 7:30. A big welcome to all. For more information contact post@yrorsaf.cymru
Penygroes’ Wild and Woodland Garden: Come for a walk to our garden and community woods every Wednesday, between 10 – 12pm, for our volunteering sessions. We also support Forest School sessions here, and keep an eye out for a programme of workshops and events for the local community. All welcome! Contact gwenllian.yrorsaf@gmail.com for more information or visit Yr Orsaf’s website.
Gardd Eden Garden – A community vegetable garden, run in conjunction with Calfaria Chapel. We are looking for volunteers to help develop the garden, whatever your skill set! Contact gwenllian.yrorsaf@gmail.com for more information or visit Yr Orsaf’s website.
Marchnad Lleu – Local farmers market on the 3rd Saturday of the month at Memorial Hall, Penygroes from 9:30am to 1:00pm. Delicious food and a warm welcome. Email marchnadleu@yahoo.com for local growers, manufacturers or producers. Facebook page
Community Pantry – Distribution of surplus food from local supermarkets and food donations to the local Nantlle Valley community. Contact gwenllian.yrorsaf@gmail.com for more information or visit Yr Orsaf’s website.
Nantlle Valley Food Hub – A service that delivers local produce to the door. For more information, head over to the website
Community Transport – Yr Orsaf is developing a project to support people who face difficulties because of the lack of public transport in Dyffryn Nantlle. An important part of the project is promoting sustainable travel, and to support this Yr Orsaf is buying three electric vehicles (a mini-bus, and 7 seater and 4 seater cars), for community use. Our Community Transport Officer is co-ordinating the project, through working with the Dyffryn Nantlle Community Transport Partnership. Funded by Welsh Government and Europe. Please contact elenid.yrorsaf@gmail.com for more information or visit Yr Orsaf’s website.
For more information, and more events: What’s On | local events and activities in the Penygroes area (yrorsaf.cymru)
Dyffryn Ogwen
Dyffryn Ogwen Community Climate Action Plan. If you would like to join us and support any of the ideas included in this action plan contact Chris at ogwen@gwyrddni.cymru https://www.gwyrddni.cymru/en/dyffryn-ogwen/
Ynni Ogwen. An enthusiastic group of volunteers help with all sorts of tasks at Ynni Ogwen. Why not join them? https://www.ogwen.cymru/en/prosiectau-cymunedol/ynni-ogwen/
Fferm Moelyci. Fferm Moelyci is a Community Farm and there are many opportunities to volunteer and learn new skills. Whether that is growing food, or helping at the café! https://www.moelyci.org/volunteer/
Community Green Spaces. There are several community green spaces in Dyffryn Ogwen uncluding Gardd Ffrancon, Llys Dayfydd and Tan Tŵr. You can volunteer to help maintain these spaces. Get in touch with judith@ogwen.org for more information.
Beics Ogwen. Beics Ogwen hire bikes, and electric bikes and also repair bikes and hold skills workshops. They are always looking for volunteers to help with their work. https://beicsogwen.co.uk/
Swpar Chwaral. Every Wednesday at Canolfan Cefnfaes 16:00 – 18:00 there is a chance for people to come together to socialise over a warm meal. Any help cooking and serving the food, or washing the dishes is appreciated. e-mail anna@ogwen.org for more details.
Collecting rubbish. Dyffryn Gwyrdd organise rubbish collection session regularly, or you can borrow equipment any time from their office in 27 Stryd Fawr Bethesda. e-mail anna@ogwen.org am for more information or find Dyffryn Gwyrdd on Facebook
Dyffryn Peris
Dyffryn Peris Community Climate Action Plan. If you would like to join us and support any of the ideas included in this action plan contact Lowri today on lowri@deg.cymru
https://bit.ly/DyffrynPeris_ActionPlan
Have a look at the Dyffryn Peris calendar for the latest events, or visit the Noticeboard over on Padlet for the latest news.
Join the Prosiect Natur Llanddeiniolen Community Garden. A project to bring us together to grow food, steward nature, improve our area and grow as communities https://www.facebook.com/Prosiect-Natur-Llanddeiniolen-110837134826346
Volunteer with the Snowdonia Society. A member-based conservation charity that works with volunteers, local communities, organisations, businesses and individuals to help look after Snowdonia, to ensure that Snowdonia is well-protected, well-managed and enjoyed by all. https://www.snowdonia-society.org.uk/
Consider becoming a board member with Ynni Padarn. Ynni Padarn Peris is a sustainable renewable energy scheme which uses hydro power to create electricity. The energy is used by the local community, with any surplus sold into the National Grid. You’ll find it on the River Goch in Llanberis – right in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park here in North Wales. https://www.facebook.com/Ynni-Padarn-Peris-1584823911764145/
Volunteer with the Llanberis Tidy Village, a group who join together to tidy up Llanberis; sharing ideas to improve our area. Meeting on Sunday morning,10am. Outside Menter Fachwen shop, High Street. Equipment available to go litter picking in different areas of the village. A poster with more information is on display in the Menter Fachwen shop window. Warm welcome to all. http://www.hwberyri.co.uk/tidy-village/
Attend the Llanberis Development Group Meetings, and contribute original ideas about how to enrich life in the area for those living there and for people visiting https://llanberis.org/index.html