Kernow 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.
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1 November 2018
A video clip of dry stone walling training at Yr Ysgwrn!
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2 November 2018
Have a look at some video clips from when the 'Garddio a Mwy' crew transformed Yr Ysgwrn gardens over the Summer.
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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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