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. 28 January 2020 Cornish Folk songs delivered with passion and presence, honesty and intensity. 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. 20 August 2019 Summer's nearly over but we still have some fantastic events over the next couple of weeks! 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. 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. 21 March 2019 Looking for something to do with the children over the Easter Holidays? 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. 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. 24 January 2019 Yr Ysgwrn opening hours for 2019 have been published! 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. 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. 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. 1 November 2018 A video clip of dry stone walling training at Yr Ysgwrn! 2 November 2018 Have a look at some video clips from when the 'Garddio a Mwy' crew transformed Yr Ysgwrn gardens over the Summer. 1 November 2018 Remembering the conscientious objectors of the First World War at Blaenau Ffestiniog. 1 September 2018 Have a look what Yr Ysgwrn has to offer between now and Christmas. 26 July 2018 It's a great honour to congratulate two local schools on their recent success. 3 July 2018 During May, the artist Luned Rhys Parri lead an art project at Yr Ysgwrn. 6 June 2018 Take a look at what we've got on offer from Spring to Summer at 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! 26 April 2018 In this, his first exhibition Rhodri juxtaposes his own hand-crafted furniture with transfigured pieces in visually unexpected ways. 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. 4 April 2018 Yr Ysgwrn is extremely busy during the week of April 9th-13th, 2018. 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! 1 March 2018 Due to adverse weather conditions, Yr Ysgwrn won’t be open this week. 19 February 2018 Business engagement afternoon at Yr Ysgwrn! 19 February 2018 Are you a Welsh learner looking for a new challenge? 21 December 2017 Yr Ysgwrn will be closed from 3pm today until 11am on Thursday, 1st February, 2018. 27 November 2017 Join us on some of the events held at Yr Ysgwrn this Christmas season. 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. 2 October 2017 The Hawl i Holi programme will visit Yr Ysgwrn on Monday night, the 16th of October. 12 September 2017 Visit Yr Ysgwrn on Saturday, 23rd September for the In Character: Hedd Wyn History Festival! 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. 2 August 2017 A blog by producer and director Euros Wyn about filming during the restoration work at Yr Ysgwrn.Latest News
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Kernow Ow Thre (Cornwall My Home)
Europa Nostra Awards
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Europa Nostra Awards – Yr Ysgwrn needs you!
Conservation of Yr Ysgwrn in Snowdonia National Park among the winners of the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards 2019
Easter Activities
Interested in working at Yr Ysgwrn?
Celebrating the wonders of our peatland
Yr Ysgwrn opening hours for 2019
O Lwyd i Liw
National Lottery #ThanksToYou
Pages of The Sea - Danny Boyle (A Mostyn, Llandudno Press Release)
Dry Stone Walling at Yr Ysgwrn
Garddio a Mwy!
A Oes Heddwch?
Autumn Events Calendar
Local Schools Announced as Competition Winners
The Hope of Spring Project
Spring to Summer Events Calendar 2018
Half Term Fun @ Yr Ysgwrn
I’R BYW – by Rhodri Owen
New Nest Boxes at Yr Ysgwrn
*Please Contact Us Before Visiting*
Special Award for Mr Gerald Williams
** YR YSGWRN CLOSED**
Open Afternoon for Tourism Businesses
Volunteering Fair
2018 Opening Date
Christmas at Yr Ysgwrn
Calan Gaeaf at Yr Ysgwrn
Hawl i Holi
In Character: Hedd Wyn History Festival
'Y Gadair Wag' Poetry Show
Hedd Wyn: The Lost War Poet
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