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4 Corner Youth Exchange
During the First week of July, a Group of Young People from Ysgol Dyffryn Conwy took part in an Exchange programme between Belfast, Cork, Swansea and Conwy.
The aim of this project is for the young people to learn about each other’s heritage, culture, language and also see the similarities and difference between them and gain knowledge of the idea of being a Celtic nation.
This is our journey by one of the young people taking part Lowri Llwyd Roberts:
“I woke up on Sunday the 4th of July to rain and wind, brilliant weather to be sailing across the Irish Sea! Unfortunately for me and some of the others on the ferry, it was a very bad start to our trip. After twelve hours of travelling we finally arrived at the outdoor centre Ardnabannon which was in a village called Castlewellan about an hour away from Belfast which is Northern Ireland’s capital.
In the company of forty other Young People from Swansea, Belfast and Cork things were very awkward on the first night, but once we were put into mixed group’s we were forced to make new friends.
We were able to enjoy activities and attractions in Northern Ireland which included Bouldering, Mountain walking, ‘The Giant Causeway’, a bridge made of rope ‘Carrick-a- Rede’ and ice skating.
On Thursday we were able to go and visit Belfast and we were educated on the history and conflict between the Catholics and Protestants, we saw the harbour where the famous ‘Titanic’ was built then the best part of the day: shopping in the summer sales!
With a bus to catch at five thirty the following morning, we went to bed early (that is two thirty in the morning – we were not going to leave without a party)! It was lovely to have fifteen hours sleep when I got home to Llanrwst alive and kicking on Friday night.
The other Young People and I would like to thank all of our sponsors for supporting us financially for our trip to Northern Ireland. We are looking forward to welcome all the people who are part of the exchange here to North Wales in October 2010.”
All the Young People had enjoyed very much and it was an eye opener for them. They are all looking forward to welcoming them all to Glan Llyn in October 2010 for the next part of the exchange.
This project is funded by ‘Causeway’ the British Council and is one of the Conwy Rural Development projects.
REMEMBERING PRINCESS GWENLLAIN
It was the National Remembrance Day for Princess Gwenllian on Saturday 12th of June.
Gwenllian was the daughter of Llywelyn the last and when he died she was imprisoned by the King of England in Sempringham as she was the only air of Llywelyn that could have been the next leader of Wales. It was there in Sempringham she lived all her life until she died in 1337.
On Friday the 11th of June a group of Young People from Ysgol Dyffryn Conwy, Llanrwst lead by Menter Iaith Conwy and the Urdd, did a sponsored walk up ‘Carnedd Gwenllian’ which is one of the 14 peaks here in Wales. ‘Carnedd Gwenllian’ used to be known as ‘Carnedd Uchaf’ was re-named last year to remember the Princess.
It was a 14km walk up the mountain and all the Young People managed to complete the walk and rose over £200 towards an exchange programme that they will be taking part in with Northern Ireland, Ireland and South Wales. This project is supported by Conwy Rural Development Plan.
They will be travelling to Northern Ireland during the first week of July, where they will be learning about the partner’s heritage, culture and language, and also raising awareness of their own heritage which will include the history of Llywelyn the Last and Princess Gwenllian among the other Young People.
Esyllt Tudur from Menter Iaith Conwy said:
“It is important that the Young People here in Wales learn about the history of Wales. This was a chance for them to raise money and raise awareness of the day. They all enjoyed the experience and we are very proud of them for completing the walk.”
Snowboarding
Menter Iaith Conwy and Communities First in Pen Llyn have been running a Welsh Language Surfing Club on Ynys Mon and Pen Llyn for young people from both areas including Conwy.
This year we decided to venture into a different environment, which was the mountains and more importantly the beautiful white stuff that falls on them; snow! Through financial assistance from Awards for All, which is a grant from the Big Lottery Fund, and Community Chest from Sports Council Wales, we succeeded in adding snowboarding to the clubs list of activities. We also received practical help from Simon who works for the Outdoor Partnership. We received a lot of expert advice and help from “Menai Ski and Outdoor” shop in Menai Bridge, to get all the necessary equipment.
This week 14 young people from Ynys Mon and Conwy tried snowboarding for the first time. The session was held at John Nike Ski Slope, Llandudno.
Bedwyr ap Gwyn from Menter Iaith Conwy said;
“It’s important that these kind of opportunities are available through the medium of Welsh, along with all other outdoor adventure activities, as there is a great shortage of Welsh speaking staff in the outdoor industry. We hope that between the surfing and snowboarding we can sustain a vibrant club”
The club will be meeting consistently throughout the year. For more information phone or email Bedwyr ap Gwyn; 01492 642357. bedwyr@menteriaithconwy.cymru247.net.
Pentre Bach
Menter Iaith Conwy are organizing a trip to Pentre Bach for families on the 1st of October. Click here for more.
Calendar of Community Activities- Cick here
What's on - Yr Urdd
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Hanes Taith Patagonia gan un o’r bobl ifanc Eirian Thomas - click here
Llanast Llanrwst Festival 2009
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If you have any new ideas about how we can improve on the Festival, and to make 'Llanast Llanrwst Festival 2009' an even better festival than 2008, please phone Llanast Llanrwst on 01492 642357, or email us on:post@llanastllanrwst.org or call 01492 642357.
Welsh Lessons
Welsh lessons will be re-starting at the end of September 2007. Do you know anyone who would like to learn Welsh?. For further information regarding Welsh lessons in the county of Conwy, contact Howard Edwards (Popeth Cymraeg) on 01492 642795 / howard@popethcymraeg.com or Janet Charlton (WLPAN Courses) on 01690 710187.
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