The Art of Paper folding workshop with Polly Verity (workshop 1)
Apr
25

The Art of Paper folding workshop with Polly Verity (workshop 1)

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Learn the building blocks of manipulating paper using simple materials. Spend two rewarding hours folding, pleating and crumpling to create a beautiful sculpture.

Dewch i ddysgu elfennau sylfaenol trin papur gan ddefnyddio deunyddiau syml. Treuliwch ddwy awr werth chweil yn plygu, plethu a chrimpio i greu cerflun hardd.

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Screen printing workshop for all ages with Heidi Baker
Apr
25

Screen printing workshop for all ages with Heidi Baker

Ymunwch â’r dylunydd graffig a’r addysgwr celf enwog Heidi Baker ar gyfer gweithdy ysbrydoledig a chyffrous ar brintio sgrin, wedi’i ysbrydoli gan harddwch natur. Dysgwch dechnegau arbenigol a chreu’ch nod tudalen unigryw eich hun i fynd adref gyda chi.

Dim angen archebu – dewch draw a gadewch i’ch creadigrwydd lifo!

10:30 – 12 & 2 – 3 £3

Heidi Baker – Screen Printing Workshops for All Ages

Join renowned graphic designer and art educator Heidi Baker for an inspiring, hands-on screen-printing workshop celebrating the beauty of nature. Learn expert techniques and create your own unique handmade bookmark to take home.

No booking needed – just drop in and get creative!

10:30 – 12 & 2 – 3 £3

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Clay, Flowers and Pottery painting
Apr
25

Clay, Flowers and Pottery painting

Rhyddhewch Eich Creadigrwydd gyda Clai, Blodau a Phentio Crochenwaith! 

Ewch i fyd celf a chrefft gyda gweithgareddau ymarferol am ddim! Siapiwch glai, gwnewch garlantau blodau, a dewch â chrochenwaith yn fyw gyda phaentio lliwgar. 

Dewch unrhyw bryd rhwng 10:30 – 3:30 a gadewch i’ch dychymyg redeg yn wyllt.

Hwyl i bob oed – peidiwch â cholli allan! 

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Unleash Your Creativity with Clay, Flowers & Pottery Painting! 

Dive into a world of art and craft with free hands-on activities! Shape clay, make flower garlands, and bring pottery to life with vibrant painting. 

Drop in anytime between 10:30 – 3:30 and let your imagination run wild.

Fun for all ages – don’t miss out! 

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Amplifier Press – Antur Argraffu Lythrennau! 
Apr
25

Amplifier Press – Antur Argraffu Lythrennau! 

Amplifier Press – Antur Argraffu Lythrennau! 

Cadwch lygad mas am Amplifier Press bydd yn crwydro o gwmpas Tŷ Newton ac Iard y Dderwen dros y penwythnos gyda’u peiriant argraffu llythrennau anhygoel! Rhowch gynnig ar argraffu traddodiadol, teimlwch hud inc a llythrennau, a chreu campwaith argraffu dy hun i fynd adref a’i drysori. 

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Amplifier Press – A Letterpress Adventure! 

Look out for Amplifier Press roaming around Newton House and Oak Yard with their incredible letterpress machine! Try your hand at traditional printing, feel the magic of ink and type, and create your own stunning letterpress artwork to take home and treasure. 

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Storytelling with Jonathan Gunning - Children’s activities in Oak Yard Newton House
Apr
25

Storytelling with Jonathan Gunning - Children’s activities in Oak Yard Newton House

11.30am, 12.30pm a 2pm 

Digwyddiad Am Ddim - Free event

Ymunwch â’r comediwr, actor, a chlown proffesiynol, Jonathan Gunning, am antur adrodd straeon cyffrous! Gyda rolau yn Andor, Game of Thrones, a Dune 2, bydd ei straeon hudolus yn swyno plant ac oedolion. Peidiwch â cholli’r profiad hudol hwn! 

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Join award-winning comedian, actor, and professional clown Jonathan Gunning for a thrilling storytelling adventure! With roles in Andor, Game of Thrones, and Dune 2, Jonathan’s spellbinding tales will captivate kids and adults alike. Don’t miss this magical experience. 

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Gathering: Women of colour on Nature - Durre Shahwar and Adeola Dewis
Apr
25

Gathering: Women of colour on Nature - Durre Shahwar and Adeola Dewis

£8.00

Gathering: Women of Colour on Nature

Ymunwch â Durre Shahwar a’r cyflwynydd teledu Adeola Dewis ar gyfer sgwrs ysbrydoledig am Gathering—casgliad grymus o draethodau gan fenywod lliw ledled y DU, sydd yn archwilio eu cysylltiadau dwys a phersonol â natur. O gyfiawnder hinsawdd a niwro-amrywiaeth i drefedigaethedd, cerddoriaeth a cherdded, mae’r llyfr hynod hwn yn ehangu’r sgwrs am ein lle yn y byd.

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Join Durre Shahwar and TV presenter Adeola Dewis for an inspiring conversation. Gathering is a powerful collection of essays by women of colour across the UK, exploring their deep, personal connections to nature. From climate justice and neurodiversity to colonialism, music, and hiking, this thought-provoking book expands the conversation on our place in the living world.

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The Art of Paper folding workshop with Polly Verity (workshop 2)
Apr
25

The Art of Paper folding workshop with Polly Verity (workshop 2)

£15.00

Gweithdy celf plygu papur 
Bydd yr arlunydd papur o fri rhyngwladol Polly Verity yn cynnal dau weithdy, gan ddangos sut i greu cerfluniau papur cymhleth ac anhygoel o dudalennau llyfrau diangen. Yn y gegin hanesyddol yn Nhŷ Newton. 

Gweithdy 1.  10.30am - 12.30pm

Gweithdy 2.   1.30pm - 3.30pm

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The Art of Paper folding

Internationally acclaimed paper artist Polly Verity will be giving two workshops demonstrating how to make intricate and incredible paper sculptures from the pages of unwanted books, in the historic old kitchen of Newton House. 

Workshop 1.  10.30am - 12.30pm  

Workshop 2.   1.30pm - 3.30pm

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Cult of the Yew: Tree of Life, Mystery, and Magic - Janis Fry
Apr
26

Cult of the Yew: Tree of Life, Mystery, and Magic - Janis Fry

£8.00

Cymru sydd â'r nifer fwyaf o goed ywen sanctaidd hynafol yny byd i gyd,  dros 2,000 o flynyddoedd oed. Dewch i ddysguam y dynion sanctaidd a ddaeth â'r coed anfarwol hyn iBrydain o'r Tiroedd Sanctaidd, i'w plannu yma i'w cadw i'rdyfodol.

Oeddech chi'n gwybod mai dim ond 25 milltir o Landeilo y mae coeden hynaf Prydain?

Darganfyddwch fwy yn y sgwrs ddiddorol hon.

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Wales has the largest number of ancient sacred yews in the world, over 2,000 years old. Come and learn about the holy men who brought these immortal trees to Britain from the Holy Lands, to be planted here for their preservation into the future.

Did you know Britain’s oldest tree is just 25 miles from Llandeilo? 

Find out more in this fascinating talk.

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Efengylau Sant Teilo (Arddangosfa Ddigidol) | The St Teilo’s Gospels (Digital Display)
Apr
26
to 27 Apr

Efengylau Sant Teilo (Arddangosfa Ddigidol) | The St Teilo’s Gospels (Digital Display)

Am ddim/ Free entry

Camwch yn ôl mewn amser i weld harddwch syfrdanol Efengylau Sant Teilo o’r 8fed ganrif mewn arddangosfa ddigidol ysblennydd. Yn dyddio’n ôl tua 730AD ac ar gadw yn Eglwys Gadeiriol Lichfield, mae’r llawysgrif ryfeddol hon yn cynnwys y cynharaf o enghreifftiau ysgrifenedig o’r Gymraeg, gan wneud Llandeilo yn lle allweddol yn hanes llenyddiaeth Cymru. Dewch i brofi’r trysor prin hwn yn nhŵr Eglwys Sant Teilo yn ystod y ŵyl. Coffi a bisgedi ar gael.

Dydd Sadwrn 10am-4pm

Dydd Sul 1pm-4pm.

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Step back in time and witness the breathtaking beauty of the 8th-century St Teilo’s Gospels in a stunning digital display. Dating back to around 730AD and currently housed in Lichfield Cathedral, this remarkable manuscript contains the earliest examples of written Welsh, making Llandeilo a key location in the history of Welsh literature. Experience this rare treasure in the tower of St Teilo’s Church during the festival. Coffee and biscuits available.

Saturday 10am-4pm

Sunday 1pm-4pm

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Y Tŵr - Rebecca Thomas
Apr
26

Y Tŵr - Rebecca Thomas

Camwch i weledigaeth ddychrynllyd o’r dyfodol gyda’r hanesydd a’r nofelydd Rebecca Thomas, wrth iddi drafod ei nofel gyntaf afaelgar i oedolion.

Cadeirydd: Dr Angharad Price, awdur arobryn ac Athro’r Gymraeg ym Mhrifysgol Bangor.

Step into a chilling vision of the future with historian and novelist Rebecca Thomas as she discusses her gripping debut novel for adults.

Chair: Dr Angharad Price, award-winning author and Professor of Welsh at Bangor University.

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Sarn Helen: Walking Through Time - Tom Bullough
Apr
26

Sarn Helen: Walking Through Time - Tom Bullough

£10.00

Noddir gan | Sponsored by Bird’s Hill Rural Renewables

Ymunwch â Tom Bullough wrth iddo’n tywys ar daith gofiadwy ar hyd Sarn Helen, yr hen ffordd Rufeinig a ysbrydolodd ei waith a enillodd Wobr Llyfr y Flwyddyn Cymru 2024. Gan asio hanes, myfyrdod personol a phryderon hinsawdd brys, mae’r sgwrs hudolus hon yn archwilio gorffennol, presennol a dyfodol ansicr Cymru wrth wynebu argyfwng hinsawdd gynyddol.

Cadeirydd : Y bardd ac awdur Owen Sheers.

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Join Tom Bullough as he takes us on an unforgettable journey along Sarn Helen, the ancient Roman road that inspired his Wales Book of the Year 2024-winning work. Blending history, personal reflection, and environmental concerns, this immersive talk explores Wales’ past, present, and uncertain future against the growing urgency of climate crisis.

Chaired by poet and author Owen Sheers.

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Carreg Las - Dawnsio Morris
Apr
26

Carreg Las - Dawnsio Morris

Mae ‘Carreg Lass’ yn dod â hud dawnsio Morris traddodiadol i strydoedd y dref! Gyda pherfformiadau egnïol, stepio rhythmig, a chlychau, bydd y grŵp deinamig hwn yn perfformio mewn gwahanol leoliadau ddydd Sadwrn gan gynnwys Yr Hen Farchnad a ‘The White Horse.’

*****

Carreg Lass brings the magic of traditional Morris dancing to the streets of town! With energetic performances, rhythmic footwork, and the jingle of bells, this dynamic group will be performing in various locations on Saturday. Don’t miss the chance to experience this joyful celebration of dance and tradition!

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Cerddoriaeth yn iard y Ceffyl Gwyn
Apr
26
to 27 Apr

Cerddoriaeth yn iard y Ceffyl Gwyn

Dydd Sadwrn

12.30pm Carreg Glas - dawnsio Morris traddodiadol.

2pm - Ian Shimmin – un o ganwriaid-cyfansoddwyrhoff Llandeilo

4pm - Alan Thomas – y llall o ganwriaid-cyfansoddwyr hoff Llandeilo

Noson Werin yn Flows 7th – 11yh – manylion i ddilyn.

Dydd Sul

12pm Llew Davies – canwr-gyfansoddwr gorau Caerfyrddin

2pm Dan Morgan - canwr-gyfansoddwr gorau Llanelli

4pm Alys a'r Tri Gŵr Noeth – band roc indie pedwardarn gwych gyda dilyniant lleol cryf

6.30pm The Gallstone Cowboys – diweddglo llawn hwyl yn yr ŵyl gyda chlasuron gwledig, gydag Andy Hodge, dylunydd graffig swyddogol Gŵyl LênLlandeilo, a'i ffrindiau.

*****

Saturday

12.30pm Carreg Glas- Traditional Morris Dancing

2pm - Ian Shimmin - one of Llandeilo’s favourite singer-songwriters!

4pm - Alan Thomas – the other one of Llandeilo’s favourite singer-songwriters!

Folk music continues at Flows on Market Street from 7pm.

Sunday 

12.00 pm Llew Davies – Carmarthen’s finest singer-songwriter

2pm Dan Morgan – Llanelli’s finest singer-songwriter

4pm Alys a’r Tri Gŵr Noeth – a brilliant four-piece indie rock band with a strong local following.

6.30pm The Gallstone Cowboys – a fun-filled festival finale with toe-tapping country classics, with Andy Hodge, the official Llandeilo Lit Fest graphic designer, and his stetson-wearing friends!

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Tune Lines: A Musical Map with Helen Adam and Emily Hinshelwood
Apr
26

Tune Lines: A Musical Map with Helen Adam and Emily Hinshelwood

Am ddim | Free

Noddir gan | Sponsored by Oriel Mimosa

Tune Lines: Map Cerddorol gyda Helen Adam ac Emily Hinshelwood

Ewch ar daith gerddorol hudolus ar draws Cymru gyda Helen Adam ac Emily Hinshelwood. Mae’r perfformiad hynod afaelgar hwn yn datgelu trysor cudd o alawon offerynnol traddodiadol Cymreig, wedi’u hail-lunio a’u trefnu gan Helen. Wedi’u perfformio ar ffliwt a ffidil, bydd y tiwniau hyn yn eich cludo trwy dirweddau, hanes ac enaid Cymru mewn modd unigryw a bythgofiadwy.

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Tune Lines: A Musical Map with Helen Adam and Emily Hinshelwood

Embark on a spellbinding musical journey across Wales with Helen Adam and Emily Hinshelwood. This captivating performance unveils a hidden treasure trove of traditional Welsh instrumental melodies, reimagined and arranged by Helen. Performed on flute and fiddle, these tunes will transport you through the landscapes, history, and soul of Wales in a unique and unforgettable way.

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The poet: Myfanwy Haycock - Jennie Crane
Apr
26

The poet: Myfanwy Haycock - Jennie Crane

Join BBC producer and broadcaster Jenni Crane as she brings to life the remarkable story of Myfanwy Haycock (1913-1963), a pioneering poet from Pontypool. Once celebrated but now largely forgotten, Haycock’s work deserves to be rediscovered. Crane’s passionate exploration of her literary hero promises to inspire, intrigue, and reintroduce this lost voice to a new generation.

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Mewn Sgwrs â Manon Steffan Ros
Apr
26

Mewn Sgwrs â Manon Steffan Ros

£10.00

Sesiwn yn y Gymraeg - Session in Welsh with simultaneous interpretation.

Noddir gan| Sponsored by RM Accountants

Sgwrs ddifyr gyda Manon Steffan Ros, un o awduron mwyaf ei chlod yng Nghymru. Wedi’i geni yn Eryri, dechreuodd ei gyrfa fel actores cyn troi at ysgrifennu, gan ennill Llyfr y Flwyddyn Cymru, pedair gwobr Tir na n’Og, yn ogystal â Medal Carnegie 2023 am ysgrifennu. Mae ei nofel glodwiw Llyfr Glas Nebo bellach ar y cwricwlwm ysgol, ac mae ei nofel wobrwyedig Pluen wedi’i chyfieithu’n ddiweddar i’r Saesneg.

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In conversation with Manon Steffan Ros

A captivating talk with Manon Steffan Ros, one of Wales’s most celebrated writers. Born in Snowdonia, she began her career as an actress before turning to writing, winning Wales Book of the Year, four Tir na n’Og awards as well as Carnegie 2023 medal for writing. Her acclaimed novel The Blue Book of Nebo is now on the school curriculum, and her award-winning Pluen was recently translated into English.

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Cerddoriaeth a Geiriau / Music and Lyrics - Alan Thomas
Apr
26

Cerddoriaeth a Geiriau / Music and Lyrics - Alan Thomas

Prynhawn o gerddoriaeth a straeon gyda’r cerddor lleol adnabyddus Alan Thomas. Bydd yn perfformio detholiad o ganeuon ac yn edrych mewn i ystyr y geiriau mewn sesiwn ryngweithiol a chyffrous. P’un a ydych yn caru cerddoriaeth fyw neu’n mwynhau darganfod y straeon y tu ôl i’r geiriau, mae hwn yn ddigwyddiad na ddylid ei golli.

Am ddim

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An afternoon of music and storytelling with well-known local musician Alan Thomas. He’ll be performing a selection of songs and diving into the meaning behind the lyrics in an engaging and interactive session. Whether you love live music or enjoy discovering the stories behind the words, this promises to be an unmissable event.

Free

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Casglu Llwch - Bywyd mewn Cerddoriaeth a Geiriau - Georgia Ruth
Apr
26

Casglu Llwch - Bywyd mewn Cerddoriaeth a Geiriau - Georgia Ruth

£8.00

Sesiwn yn y Gymraeg - Session in Welsh with simultaneous intrepretation

Camwch i fyd rhyfeddol y gantores, y cyfansoddwraig a'r darlledwraig BBC Radio Cymru, Georgia Ruth. Mae ei hunangofiant yn gasgliad hudolus o fyfyrdodau, lle mae blodau, cerrig, esgyrn ac adar yn datgloi atgofion a mewnwelediadau personol dwys. Taith unigryw a barddonol i’w bywyd, ei chreadigrwydd a’i chwilio am ystyr. 

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A Life in Music and Words

 A discussion with award-winning musician, songwriter, and Radio Cymru presenter Georgia Ruth. Her autobiography is a mesmerizing collection of reflections, where flowers, stones, bones, and birds unlock deeply personal memories and insights. A unique, poetic journey into her life, creativity, and search for meaning. 

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Sut i Ddofi Corryn - Mari George
Apr
26

Sut i Ddofi Corryn - Mari George

Sesiwn yn y Gymraeg - Session in Welsh with simultaneous translation

Sut i Ddofi Corryn (Llyfr y Flwyddyn Cymru 2024)
Mae Sut i Ddofi Corryn gan Mari George yn stori afaelgar am gariad, colled, a gwydnwch, sydd wedi cipio calonnau darllenwyr a beirniaid fel ei gilydd, gan ennill Gwobr Llyfr y Flwyddyn Cymru 2024.
Cadeirydd: Bethan Mair

(Wales Book of the Year 2024) Sut i Ddofi Corryn by Mari George is an evocative tale of love, loss, and resilience, which has captured the hearts of readers and critics alike, earning it the prestigious Wales Book of the Year Award 2024  Chair Bethan Mair 

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All the Wide Border - Mike Parker
Apr
26

All the Wide Border - Mike Parker

£8.00

Ymunwch â Mike Parker, cynhyrchydd a chyflwynydd uchel ei barch ar Radio 4 ac ITV, ar daith hynod ddiddorol ar hyd y ffin newidiol rhwng Cymru a Lloegr. Gan asio adrodd straeon cyfoethog â sylwadau miniog, mae’n archwilio sut mae’r ffin hon yn bodoli nid yn unig ar fapiau, ond yn ein meddyliau, ein calonnau a’n hanes. Cafodd All the Wide Border ei henwi gan Waterstones fel un o’r deg llyfr teithio gorau’r flwyddyn – peidiwch â cholli’r sgwrs hynod afaelgar hon.

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Mike Parker, acclaimed Radio 4 and ITV producer and presenter, will take us on a fascinating journey along the shifting line between England and Wales. Blending rich storytelling with sharp observations, he explores how this border exists not just on maps, but in our minds, hearts, and history. All the Wide Border was hailed by Waterstones as one of the ten best travel books of the year—don’t miss this compelling conversation.

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50 Pobol y Cwm – Dathlu Opera Sebon Eiconig Cymru
Apr
26

50 Pobol y Cwm – Dathlu Opera Sebon Eiconig Cymru

Dathlu 50 mlynedd o’r opera sebon eiconig.


Bydd y sgwrs hiraethus hon yn coffáu carreg filltir sylweddol yn hanes y rhaglen boblogaidd, gan rannu atgofion, straeon y tu ôl i’r llenni ac mewnwelediadau difyr gan rai o’r cast a’r criw sydd wedi siapio’r sioe dros 50 mlynedd anhygoel.
Cynhelir gan Andrew Teilo.

Celebrating 50 Years of the iconic soap opera. 

This nostalgic talk will commemorate a significant milestone in the history of this beloved TV programme Pobol Y Cwm. It will share the memories, behind -the -scenes anecdotes and fascinating insights from some of the cast and crew who have shaped the show over an incredible 50 years. Hosted by Andrew Teilo.

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Noson Werin - Barddoniaeth a Miwsig -  Ifor ap Glyn, Aneurin Karadog a Mari Mathias
Apr
26

Noson Werin - Barddoniaeth a Miwsig - Ifor ap Glyn, Aneurin Karadog a Mari Mathias

£15.00

Noson o Farddoniaeth a Werin

Sesiwn yn y Gymraeg - Session in Welsh

Ymunwch ag Ifor ap Glyn, cyn Fardd Cenedlaethol Cymru (2016–2022), ac Aneirin Karadog, enillydd Cadair yr Eisteddfod, ar gyfer noson fythgofiadwy o farddoniaeth a sgwrsio yn awyrgylch hamddenol Tafarn hanesyddol.

Mwynhewch eu darlleniadau, eu mewnwelediadau a’u straeon cyn noson fywiog o gerddoriaeth werin Gymraeg gyda Mari Mathias, sy'n dathlu llên gwerin, traddodiad a'r iaith Geltaidd trwy ei cherddoriaeth.

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An Evening of Poetry and Music

Join Ifor ap Glyn, former National Poet of Wales (2016–2022), and Aneirin Karadog, Eisteddfod Chair winner, for an unforgettable evening of poetry and conversation in the relaxed setting of Flows in Llandeilo.

Enjoy their readings, insights, and stories before enjoying a lively night of Welsh folk music with alt-folk musician Mari Mathias, who celebrates folklore, tradition and the Celtic language through her music.

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Apr
27

Women in Welsh Coal Mining - Norena Shopland

£8.00

Noddir gan | Sponsored by Coaltown Coffee

Darganfyddwch hanes cudd menywod a oedd yn gweithio ym mwyngloddiau glo Cymru yn y 19eg ganrif gyda Norena Shopland, awdures a hanesydd uchel ei pharch sy’n arbenigo mewn hanes amrywiol. Mae’r sgwrs ddiddorol ac agoriad llygad hon yn datgelu straeon heb eu hadrodd am wydnwch a brwydr mewn diwydiant ac sydd wedi ei ddominyddu gan ddynion. Wedi’i henwi ar Restr Binc Cymru (2019–2024) o’r ffigurau LHDT+ mwyaf dylanwadol, mae Norena yn dod â safbwynt unigryw i’r bennod ryfeddol hon o hanes Cymru.

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Women in Welsh Coal Mining

Uncover the hidden history of women working in Welsh mines in the 19th century with Norena Shopland, an acclaimed author and historian specialising in diverse histories. This fascinating and eye-opening talk reveals the untold stories of resilience and struggle in a male-dominated industry. Named on Wales’ Pinc List (2019–2024) of the most influential LGBTQ+ figures, Norena brings a unique perspective to this extraordinary chapter of Welsh history.

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A Year of Living Dangerously - Del Hughes
Apr
27

A Year of Living Dangerously - Del Hughes

£8.00

Noddir gan / Sponsored by Cambria Publishing

Taith wyllt, ddoniol ac ryfeddol trwy anturiaethau anghyffredin Del Hughes! Yn Blwyddyn o Fyw’n Beryglus, daw erthyglau arobryn Del ar Nation.Cymru yn fyw mewn casgliad hwyliog a chynnes. O swynion hud i gerfio coed, chwedlau i gerdded ar dân, mae ei straeon mor gyffrous ag ydyn nhw’n ysbrydoledig. Bore llawn chwerthin, mewnwelediadau a straeon bythgofiadwy.

Cadeirydd: Alan Bilton

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A wild, witty, and wonderful journey through the extraordinary adventures of Del Hughes! In A Year of Living Dangerously, Del’s award-winning Nation.Cymru articles come to life in a hilarious and heart-warming collection. From witchcraft to whittling, folklore to fire walking, her stories are as thrilling as they are inspirational.

Spend a morning of laughter, insight, and unforgettable tales with the winner of Wales Media Award for Feature Writer Columnist of the Year in 2023 and 2024.

Chair: Alan Bilton

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The Stranger in my House - Judith Barrow
Apr
27

The Stranger in my House - Judith Barrow

The Stranger in My House is a gripping ‘cuckoo in the nest’ domestic thriller, from celebrated author Judith Barrow, exploring how coercive control can tear a family apart.

Mae The Stranger in My House yn lyfr drama gyffrous domestig syfrdanol gan y nofelydd enwog Judith Barrow, yn archwilio sut gall rheolaeth gorfodol dorri teulu’n ddarnau.

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Mymryn Rhyddid - Gruffudd Owen
Apr
27

Mymryn Rhyddid - Gruffudd Owen

£8.00

Sesiwn yn y Gymraeg - Session in Welsh with simultaneous interpretation

Ymunwch â Gruffudd Owen, Enillydd Gwobr Llyfr y Flwyddyn Cymru am Farddoniaeth 2024 ac Enillydd Cadair yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol 2018, ar gyfer trafodaeth gofiadwy ar ei gasgliad diweddaraf. Gan asio hiwmor â theimladau crai, mae ei farddoniaeth yn symud yn rhwydd rhwng y dwys a’r digri, sinigiaeth a thynerwch, gan blethu pryder ieithyddol i fyfyrdodau grymus ar deulu, tadolaeth, a hunaniaeth Gymreig.

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Gruffudd Owen – Award-Winning Poet Welsh language

Join Gruffudd Owen, Winner of the Wales Book of the Year Poetry Prize 2024 and National Eisteddfod Chair Winner 2018, for an unforgettable exploration of his latest collection. Blending wit and raw emotion, his poetry moves effortlessly between the profound and the humorous, cynicism and tenderness, weaving linguistic angst into powerful reflections on family, fatherhood, and Welsh identity.

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At Dawn, Two Nightingales - Alan Bilton
Apr
27

At Dawn, Two Nightingales - Alan Bilton

£8.00

Noddir gan/ Sponsored by Cambrian Publishing

Camwch i fyd hudolus a dychrynllyd Bohemia’r ddeunawfed ganrif gydag Alan Bilton, Athro Creadigrwydd Ysgrifennu ym Mhrifysgol Abertawe. Mae ei nofel ddiweddaraf yn gyfuniad cyfareddol o gomedi, hanes a’r goruwchnaturiol, gan blethu chwedl At Dawn, Two Nightingales—cerdd sy’n cael ei hamau fel y fwyaf peryglus yn y byd, gyda’i phenillion dirgel wedi’u llenwi â phwerau goruwchnaturiol anhysby

Cadeirydd: Dr Kirsti Bohata

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Step into the eerie, enchanting world of Eighteenth-Century Bohemia with Alan Bilton, Senior Professor of Creative Writing at Swansea University. His latest novel is a spellbinding blend of comedy, history, and the supernatural, weaving the legend of At Dawn, Two Nightingales—a poem whispered to be the most dangerous in the world, its haunted verses brimming with mysterious, otherworldly power.

Chaired by Dr Kirsti Bohata

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Rhoi Cymru’n Gyntaf - Richard Wyn Jones
Apr
27

Rhoi Cymru’n Gyntaf - Richard Wyn Jones

£8.00

Sesiwn yn y Gymraeg - Session in Welsh with simultaneous interpretation

Taith hynod ddiddorol a heriol trwy esblygiad gwleidyddol Plaid Cymru. O’i geni radical yng ngaeaf 1924–5 hyd at sefydlu Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru yn 1999, mae’r gyfrol hon yn taflu goleuni newydd ac ar brydiau, dadleuol, ar ideoleg, dylanwad, a dyfodol y blaid.

Dan gadeiryddiaeth Adam Price AS, cyn-arweinydd Plaid Cymru,

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Putting Wales First

A fascinating and thought-provoking journey through the political evolution of Plaid Cymru. From its radical beginnings in the winter of 1924–5 to the historic creation of the National Assembly for Wales in 1999, this book sheds new and sometimes controversial light on the party’s ideology, influence, and future.

Chaired by Adam Price MS, former leader of Plaid Cymru.

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Poetry and Power - Hanan Issa
Apr
27

Poetry and Power - Hanan Issa

£10.00

Noddir gan / Sponsored by The Dahlia Wood

Barddoniaeth a Phŵer

Dewch i brofi llais beiddgar a di-ildio Hanan Issa, Bardd Cenedlaethol Cymru, wrth iddi archwilio hunaniaeth, grymuso a gwrthwynebiad trwy farddoniaeth. Fel bardd, gwneuthurwr ffilmiau ac artist o dras Gymreig-Iracaidd, mae ei gwaith yn herio gormes ac yn dathlu undod a chryfder menywod. Mae ei chasgliad clodwiw My Body Can House Two Hearts yn alwad bwerus am newid.

Cadeirydd: Joshua Jones

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Experience the bold, unflinching voice of Hanan Issa, National Poet of Wales, as she explores identity, empowerment, and resistance through poetry. A Welsh-Iraqi poet, filmmaker, and artist, her work challenges oppression and celebrates women’s solidarity and strength. Her acclaimed collection My Body Can House Two Hearts is a powerful call for change.

Chair: Joshua Jones

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The Future of Food in Wales /        Dyfodol Bwyd yng Nghymru - Simon Wright and Carwyn Graves
Apr
27

The Future of Food in Wales / Dyfodol Bwyd yng Nghymru - Simon Wright and Carwyn Graves

Digwyddiad am ddim / Free event

Dyfodol Bwyd yng Nghymru

Ymunwch â’r cogydd, awdur a darlledwr nodedig Simon Wright a’r awdur poblogaidd Carwyn Graves ar gyfer trafodaeth ysbrydoledig ar ddyfodol bwyd yng Nghymru. Byddant yn archwilio sut mae ein dietau yn siapio iechyd, cymdeithas a’r amgylchedd, gan drafod materion fel gordewdra, lles meddyliol a chynaliadwyedd. Gyda’r GIG yng Nghymru yn gwario £86 miliwn y flwyddyn ar afiechydon sy’n gysylltiedig â diet, mae angen newid brys. Dewch i ddarganfod sut mae eu helusen, Cegin y Bobl, yn sbarduno’r newid hwn.

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The Future of Food in Wales. 

Join renowned chef, writer, and broadcaster Simon Wright and bestselling author Carwyn Graves for a thought-provoking discussion on the future of food in Wales. They’ll explore how our diets shape health, society, and the environment, tackling issues like obesity, mental well-being, and sustainability. With the Welsh NHS spending £86 million annually on diet-related illnesses, urgent change is needed. Discover how their charity, Cegin y Bobl, is driving this transformation.

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Gwir Gofnod o Gyfnod - Catrin Stevens
Apr
27

Gwir Gofnod o Gyfnod - Catrin Stevens

£8.00

Sesiwn yn y Gymraeg - Session in Welsh with simultaneous intrepretation

Ymunwch â’r hanesydd ac awdures Catrin Stevens a’r gwleidydd Sioned Williams AS ar gyfer trafodaeth fywiog a chythryblus ar rôl menywod mewn gwleidyddiaeth. O weithredu ar lawr gwlad i lywodraeth, byddant yn archwilio’r cyfleoedd, yr her o gael eich clywed, y cydwysedd rhwng gwleidyddiaeth a gofal plant, a’r buddugoliaethau a’r heriau ar hyd y ffordd.

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Catrin Stevens in discussion with Sioned Williams MS – Setting The Record Straight

Join historian and author Catrin Stevens and politician Sioned Williams MS for a thought-provoking and dynamic discussion on the role of women in politics. From grassroots activism to government, they explore the opportunities, the struggles of being heard, the challenge of balancing childcare, and the triumphs and setbacks along the way.

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The Diaries of Amy Dillwyn: Queer Icon and Victorian Rebel - Dr Kirshi Bohata
Apr
27

The Diaries of Amy Dillwyn: Queer Icon and Victorian Rebel - Dr Kirshi Bohata

£8.00

Dyddiaduron Amy Dillwyn: eicon cwiar a gwrthryfelwraig Fictoraidd

Roedd Dillwyn yn awdures, ymgyrchydd ac ddiwydiannwr o Abertawe, y mae ei dyddiaduron yn datgelu ei chariad angerddol tuag at fenywod a’i her i normau rhyw Fictoraidd. Yn ddireidus a dewr, gwrthododd briodas, dilynodd yrfaoedd amrywiol, a chymryd rheolaeth dros ddiwydiant ei theulu. Mae’r Athro Kirsti Bohata, Athro Llenyddiaeth Saesneg ym Mhrifysgol Abertawe, yn archwilio bywyd rhyfeddol Dillwyn, gan gynnig cipolwg prin ar hanes cwiar a chymdeithas y dosbarth uchaf yng Nghymru.

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Dillwyn was a writer, campaigner, and industrialist from Swansea, whose diaries reveal her passionate love for women and defiance of Victorian gender norms. Witty and bold, she rejected marriage, pursued diverse careers, and took over her family’s industry. Dr Kirsti Bohata, professor of English literature at Swansea university, explores Dillwyn’s extraordinary life, offering a rare glimpse into queer history and upper-class Welsh society.

Chaired by Kathryn Campbell Dodd

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Taith ddarluniadol i fyd coll nawdd a barddoniaeth ganoloesol Cymru   - Eurig Davies
Apr
27

Taith ddarluniadol i fyd coll nawdd a barddoniaeth ganoloesol Cymru - Eurig Davies

£8.00

Sesiwn yn y Gymraeg - Session in Welsh with simultaneous intrepretation

Darganfyddwch y tai mawreddog a’r teuluoedd dylanwadol o amgylch Llandeilo a groesawodd fardd crwydrol yn yr Oesoedd Canol diweddar. Roedd y beirdd bonedd hyn yn cyfansoddi cerddi yn moli eu noddwyr, gan gofnodi straeon am bŵer, bri a chroeso chwedlonol.

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illustrated journey into the lost world of medieval Welsh poetry and patronage.

Discover the grand houses and influential families around Llandeilo who welcomed wandering bards in the later Middle Ages. These poets of the gentry composed verses praising their hosts, capturing tales of power, prestige, and legendary hospitality.

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Local Fires - Joshua Jones
Apr
27

Local Fires - Joshua Jones

Joshua Jones (he/him) is a queer, neurodivergent writer & artist from Llanelli, south Wales.

Local Fires, a collection of short stories set in his hometown of Llanelli, which explores the inertia of living in an ex-industrial working-class area, as well as gender, sexuality, toxic masculinity and neurodivergence.

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Hanes Protest yng Nghymru l A History of Protest in Wales - Dr Wyn Thomas
Apr
27

Hanes Protest yng Nghymru l A History of Protest in Wales - Dr Wyn Thomas

£8.00

Noddir gan / Sponsored by Hugh Glanville

Sesiwn yn y Gymraeg - Session in Welsh with simultaneous intrepretation

Darganfyddwch draddodiad cryf Cymru o wrthsafiad yn yr archwiliad hynod afaelgar hwn o brotest wleidyddol. O frad Tryweryn i’r ymateb radical i urddo Tywysog Charles, ac i’r frwydr gyfoes yn erbyn peilonau, mae Dr Wyn Thomas yn olrhain esblygiad herio Cymreig. Taith bwerus trwy weithredu, hunaniaeth, a’r frwydr barhaus dros hunanbenderfyniad.

Cadeirydd: Ron Lewis, newyddiadurwr Cymreig nodedig a chyn-gyflwynydd profiadol ITV Wales News.

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Discover Wales’ fierce tradition of resistance in this gripping exploration of political protest. From Tryweryn’s betrayal to the radical backlash against Prince Charles’ investiture and the modern fight against pylons, Dr Wyn Thomas traces the evolution of Welsh defiance. A powerful journey through activism, identity, and the ongoing struggle for self-determination.

Chaired by acclaimed Welsh journalist and former long-serving presenter on ITV Wales News Ron Lewis.

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