Archaeological Walk
18 June 2022
Archaeological walk to the top of Craig Laseithin and around Llyn Gelli Gain from the home of Hedd Wyn, Yr Ysgwrn
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Art workshop with Emma Metcalfe
28 May 2022
**Limited spaces - first come, first serve**
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Get to know our staff . . . Cassin
17 May 2022
Cassin is one of Yr Ysgwrn's seasonal staff and enjoys being able to walk to work from the other side of the valley. Here she shares a little more about herself
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Get to know our staff . . . Glain
10 May 2022
Glain is the youngest member of Yr Ysgwrn's seasonal staff, who joined the team when she was 16 years old. Born and bred in Trawsfynydd, she loves working here. Here's a little more about her.
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Get to know our staff . . . Helen
21 April 2022
Born and bred in the village of Trawsfynydd, Helen has been working as a seasonal staff member at Yr Ysgwrn since 2019. Here we get to know her a little better.
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Get to know our staff . . . Meryl
31 March 2022
Meryl has been one of Yr Ysgwrn's seasonal staff since March 2018, but she started her journey at Yr Ysgwrn as a volunteer back in September 2017. Here she shares her sory with us and her reasons for starting to volunteer.
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Respond to the new normal by offering more experiences at Yr Ysgwrn
11 March 2022
Yr Ysgwrn, Hedd Wyn's home in Trawsfynydd, will extend their offer to groups this year by providing more experiences and guided tours outside.
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Half Term events at Yr Ysgwrn
13 October 2021
During autumn half term, we will have a feast awaiting you at Yr Ysgwrn, whatever your age.
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Come and be inspired by the history of Yr Ysgwrn
21 September 2021
We are now ready to welcome large groups to visit Hedd Wyn's home, Yr Ysgwrn to be inspired by his life and the beautiful area where he grew up.
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Yr Ysgwrn opens it’s doors again
27 July 2021
With the reception area refurbished, the farmhouse chimney repaired, and the new boiler fitted, it was a pleasure to open the doors of Yr Ysgwrn again at the end of July 2021.
« more detailsGerald Williams, Yr Ysgwrn – 1929-2021
11 June 2021
The farmer and custodian of Yr Ysgwrn, Mr Gerald Williams, passed away on the 11th of June 2021.
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Yr Ochr Draw
13 May 2021
Yr Ochr Draw is the culmination of an online creative project by the Ysgwrn and the community of Trawsfynydd. During the last lock down, a group of young people , adults and children of the local primary school collaborated with various artists over Zoom and Meet to create a song and music video.
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Welcome Back!
1 September 2020
We’re thrilled that we’re reopening very soon, and we’re very excited to welcome you back to Yr Ysgwrn after so much time! Things will be slightly different for the time being, but the welcome will be as warm as ever.
« more detailsKernow Ow Thre (Cornwall My Home)
28 January 2020
Cornish Folk songs delivered with passion and presence, honesty and intensity.
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Europa Nostra Awards
7 November 2019
Five years ago when I started at Yr Ysgwrn I should have started a diary, I am not the only one who regrets not doing so. With every unique experience that comes with working at this remarkable home another one comes along to trump it.
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What's going on?
20 August 2019
Summer's nearly over but we still have some fantastic events over the next couple of weeks!
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Europa Nostra Awards – Yr Ysgwrn needs you!
24 May 2019
This week we had the absolute privilege in winning in the Conservation category in the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards 2019.
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Conservation of Yr Ysgwrn in Snowdonia National Park among the winners of the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards 2019
21 May 2021
The winners of the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards 2019, Europe’s most prestigious honour in the field, funded by the Creative Europe programme, were announced today by the European Commission and Europa Nostra, the leading European heritage network.
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Easter Activities
21 March 2019
Looking for something to do with the children over the Easter Holidays?
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Interested in working at Yr Ysgwrn?
19 March 2019
Yr Ysgwrn is looking for two enthusiastic individuals to provide the best visitor experience at the iconic home of the bard Hedd Wyn.
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Celebrating the wonders of our peatland
7 March 2019
This weekend a new exhibition developed as part of the “Cyfoeth ein Corsydd” peatland heritage project will be opened at Yr Ysgwrn, Trawsfynydd. The exhibition celebrates and raises awareness of Meirionnydd’s extraordinary peatland heritage.
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Yr Ysgwrn opening hours for 2019
24 January 2019
Yr Ysgwrn opening hours for 2019 have been published!
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O Lwyd i Liw
21 November 2018
An unique event to mark the end of the First World War and the hope for peace will be performed at Capel Moreia, Trawsfynydd this Sunday.
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National Lottery #ThanksToYou
16 November 2018
On the 8th of December 2018, we are offering a free cup of tea or coffee to National Lottery players that purchases a ticket to visit Yr Ysgwrn’s historic farmhouse.
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Pages of The Sea - Danny Boyle (A Mostyn, Llandudno Press Release)
1 November 2018
Private Ellis Humphrey Evans, known as Hedd Wyn, to be commemorated with sand portrait on Colwyn Bay beach for Danny Boyle's armistice commission.
« more detailsDry Stone Walling at Yr Ysgwrn
1 November 2018
A video clip of dry stone walling training at Yr Ysgwrn!
« more detailsGarddio a Mwy!
2 November 2018
Have a look at some video clips from when the 'Garddio a Mwy' crew transformed Yr Ysgwrn gardens over the Summer.
« more detailsA Oes Heddwch?
1 November 2018
Remembering the conscientious objectors of the First World War at Blaenau Ffestiniog.
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Autumn Events Calendar
1 September 2018
Have a look what Yr Ysgwrn has to offer between now and Christmas.
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Local Schools Announced as Competition Winners
26 July 2018
It's a great honour to congratulate two local schools on their recent success.
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The Hope of Spring Project
3 July 2018
During May, the artist Luned Rhys Parri lead an art project at Yr Ysgwrn.
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Spring to Summer Events Calendar 2018
6 June 2018
Take a look at what we've got on offer from Spring to Summer at Yr Ysgwrn.
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Half Term Fun @ Yr Ysgwrn
22 May 2018
Looking for something to do with the children over half term? Yr Ysgwrn's half term activities are free of charge! Come and join us!
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I’R BYW – by Rhodri Owen
26 April 2018
In this, his first exhibition Rhodri juxtaposes his own hand-crafted furniture with transfigured pieces in visually unexpected ways.
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New Nest Boxes at Yr Ysgwrn
19 April 2018
Last week pupils from Ysgol Bro Hedd Wyn came to visit us at Yr Ysgwrn to help promote biodiversity at the site.
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*Please Contact Us Before Visiting*
4 April 2018
Yr Ysgwrn is extremely busy during the week of April 9th-13th, 2018.
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Special Award for Mr Gerald Williams
23 March 2018
Sincere congratulations to Mr Gerald Williams, Yr Ysgwrn on winning the First Minister’s Special Award at the Welsh Government’s 2018 St David’s Awards!
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** YR YSGWRN CLOSED**
1 March 2018
Due to adverse weather conditions, Yr Ysgwrn won’t be open this week.
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Open Afternoon for Tourism Businesses
19 February 2018
Business engagement afternoon at Yr Ysgwrn!
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Volunteering Fair
19 February 2018
Are you a Welsh learner looking for a new challenge?
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2018 Opening Date
21 December 2017
Yr Ysgwrn will be closed from 3pm today until 11am on Thursday, 1st February, 2018.
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Christmas at Yr Ysgwrn
27 November 2017
Join us on some of the events held at Yr Ysgwrn this Christmas season.
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Calan Gaeaf at Yr Ysgwrn
16 October 2017
Come and join us at Yr Ysgwrn on Friday, 27th of October for an evening of Calan Gaeaf stories with Twm Elias.
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Hawl i Holi
2 October 2017
The Hawl i Holi programme will visit Yr Ysgwrn on Monday night, the 16th of October.
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In Character: Hedd Wyn History Festival
12 September 2017
Visit Yr Ysgwrn on Saturday, 23rd September for the In Character: Hedd Wyn History Festival!
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'Y Gadair Wag' Poetry Show
21 August 2017
Literature Wales will present a new poetry show by Ifor ap Glyn, the National Poet of Wales during September this year, opening at Neuadd Trawsfynydd on 6 September 2017, a hundred years to the day since the Black Chair ceremony was held at Eisteddfod at Birkenhead.
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Hedd Wyn: The Lost War Poet
2 August 2017
A blog by producer and director Euros Wyn about filming during the restoration work at Yr Ysgwrn.
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