Podlediad Podlediad Eryri / Eryri Podcast

Sianel podlediad sy'n trafod materion yn ymwneud a phrif nodau Awdurdod Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri; gwarchod a gwella harddwch naturiol, bywyd gwyllt a threftadaeth ddiwylliannol yr ardal; hyrwyddo cyfleoedd i ddeall a mwynhau ei nodweddion arbennig; a meithrin lles economaidd a chymdeithasol ei chymunedau. • • • A podcast which discusses topics relating to the aims of the Eryri National Park Authority; to conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the area, promote opportunities to understand and enjoy its special qualities; and to foster the economic and social well-being of its communities. 

Gwefan: Podlediad Eryri / Eryri Podcast

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Cynefinoedd Rhynglwladol Bwysig (Coedwigoedd Glaw Celtaidd) - Gethin Davies

Y rhifyn diweddaraf o Bodlediad Eryri ar rinwedd arbenig Cynefinoedd a Rhywogaethau Rhyngwladol Bwysig ac yn benodol y priosect Coedwigoedd Glaw Celtaidd.

Gwen Aeron sy'n cyflwyno a'i gwestai hi yw Gethin Davies sef Uwch Swyddog y Priosect.

(A Welsh episode of the Eryri Podcast focusing on the Celtic Rainforests Project).

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 21:00:00 +0100

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Recreation, Inspiration for the Arts with Hero Douglas & Patrick Young

Series 3 // Episode 4

Joining Alec Young on this episode are composers Hero Douglas and Patrick Young, as we explore how the majestic landscapes of Eryri ignite their creative spirits. Get ready to be transported through symphonies of inspiration and discover the magical bond between nature and music.

(Rhifyn Saesneg o'r Podlediad ar destun Ysbrydoliaeth ar gyfer y Celfyddydau)

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0100

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Ysbrydoliaeth ar gyfer y Celfyddydau (Beirdd Gwlad Eryri) - Dr Bleddyn Huws

Yn y rhifyn yma, Ioan Gwilym sy'n sgwrsio gyda Dr Bleddyn Huws o Brifysgol Aberystwyth ac yn trafod sut mae Eryri wedi bod yn Ysbrydoliaeth ar gyfer y Celfyddydau ac yn benodol ar gyfer beirdd gwlad yn hanner cyntaf yr 20fed ganrif.

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In this Welsh episode, Ioan Gwilym speaks with Dr Bleddyn Huws form Aberystwyth University on how Eryri is an Inspiration for the Arts, specifically for poets in the first half of the twentieth century.

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0100

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Recreation, Leisure and Learning - Dafydd Williams, Copa Mountaineering

Cyfres 3 // Pennod 2

Dyma'r ail  bennod yn nhrydydd cyfres Podlediad Eryri, a'r gyntaf trwy gyfrwng y Saesneg, mi fydd y rhifynau yma i'w gweld yn ogystal a'u clywed!

Dros y ddwy flynedd nesaf mi fyddwn ni'n edrych ar yr holl rinweddau sy'n gwneud Eryri'n arbennig.

Yn y rhifyn yma, Dana williams sy'n sgwrsio gyda Dafydd Williams am y buddiannau ieched a lles i ymarfer corff yn y Parc Cenedlaethol yn ogystal a'i ymdrech i dorri record i fod y person cyflymaf i gyflawni llwybr y Cambrian Way.

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Series 3 // Episode 2

This is the third series of the Podcast, and the first through the medium of English, these episodes will be available to watch on our Youtube channel!

Over the next two years we will be looking at all of Eryri's special qualities.

In this episode, Dana Williams speaks with Dafydd Williams from Copa Mountaineering about the health and wellbeing benefits of recreational activities in the National Park and about his record breaking attempt at being the fastest person to complete the Cambrian Way trail. 

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000

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Hamdden a Dysgu - Gwersyll yr Urdd Glan-Llyn

Dyma'r bennod gyntaf yn nhrydydd cyfres Podlediad Eryri.

Dros y ddwy flynedd nesaf mi fyddwn ni'n edrych ar yr holl rinweddau sy'n gwneud Eryri'n arbennig.

Yn y rhifyn yma, Catrin Glyn sy'n sgwrsio gyda Llinos Jones Williams o Wersyll yr Urdd Glan-Llyn am fuddiannau hamdden a dysgu i blant Cymru ar lan Llyn Tegid.

(A Welsh episode of the Eryri Podcast with Llinos Jones Williams from Glan-Llyn.)

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +0000

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Eryri Ambassador Week (Part 2)

(Part 2)

Llysgennad Eryri has been developed for the local tourism industry, but offers high quality training to anyone who wishes to learn more about what makes Eryri exceptional. 

In November we celebrated the scheme's 2nd birthday with a week of activities to learn more about the area's special qualities.

Catrin Glyn, Yr Wyddfa Partnership Officer speaks to three Eryri Ambassadors who either led or attended the events; Caroline Keen, Ben Porter & Alec Recce.

(Podlediad Saesneg ar Gynllun Llysgennad Eryri)

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000

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Eryri Ambassador Week (Part 1)

(Part 1)

Llysgennad Eryri has been developed for the local tourism industry, but offers high quality training to anyone who wishes to learn more about what makes Eryri exceptional. 

In November we celebrated the scheme's 2nd birthday with a week of activities to learn more about the area's special qualities.

Catrin Glyn, Yr Wyddfa Partnership Officer speaks to three Eryri Ambassadors who either led or attended the events; Caroline Keen, Ben Porter & Alec Recce.

(Podlediad Saesneg ar Gynllun Llysgennad Eryri)

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000

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Sgwrs gyda Prentis Partneriaeth Tirwedd y Carneddau

Yn y rhifyn yma o Bodlediad Eryri, Beca Roberts sy'n sgwrsio gyda Sophie Davies, Prentis newydd Partneriaeth Tirwedd y Carneddau.

Mi fydd Sophie yn cynnig trosolwg o rôl prentis o fewn y prosiect arbennig yma.

(A Welsh episode of the Eryri Podcast featuring Beca Roberts and Sophie Davies from the Carneddau Landscape Partnership).

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000

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Long Walks - The Cambrian Way, Wales Coast Path & Snowdonia Slate Trail

Guest presenter Bran Devey from Ramblers Cymru hosts this month's podcast and discusses some of the great long walks in Wales that pass through our beautiful National Park.

His guests on this episode are Ollie Wicks & Will Renwick who discuss the grandeur of  the  Cambrian Way,  Sioned Humphreys & Arry Cain who speak about the beautiful Wales Coast Path and founder of the Snowdonia Slate Trail, Aled Owen who will talk about the cultural heritage of the trail.

For more information on topics in this podcast visit:

Ramblers Cymru - www.ramblers.org.uk/wales
Cambrian Way - www.cambrianway.org.uk
Wales Coast Path - www.walescoastpath.gov.uk
Snowdonia Slate Trail - www.snowdoniaslatetrail.org

(Podlediad Saesneg yn edrych ar rai o lwybrau mawreddog Cymru sy'n treiddio trwy Barc Cenedlaethol Eryri).

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 21:00:00 +0100

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Hanes Dolgellau

Yn y rhifyn yma o Bodlediad Eryri, Jess John sy'n trafod hanes treftadaeth a diwydiant Dolgellau gyda Merfyn Wyn Thomas, Ywain Myfyr ac Elen Thomas.

(A Welsh episode of the Eryri Podcast focusing on the history of Dolgellau).

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0100

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Sustainable Tourism in National Parks

In this month's episode our Sustainable Tourism Officer Dana Williams looks at the different aspects of sustainable tourism within National Parks.

We will focus on a social enterprise, the Ogwen Partnership with Meleri Davies, how to keep our trails trash-free with Dom Ferris and compare Eryri with Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park with Kenny Auld. Enjoy!

September's episode will be in Welsh and we will focus on the Dolgellau Townscape Heritage Initiative with our Cultural Heritage Officer, Jessica John.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 20:00:00 +0100

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Uchafbwyntiau Cyfres 1

Wedi blwyddyn a hanner o ddarlledu podlediadau, Ioan Gwilym sy'n cymryd y cyfle i edrych nôl ar rai o uchafbwyntiau y rhaglenni Cymraeg er mwyn ailddarganfod beth sy'n gwneud Eryri'n eithriadol i'r bobl sy'n byw ac yn gweithio yma.

(An hour long episode looking at some of the highlights from the first series from the Welsh episodes of the Eryri Podcast. Next month's episode will be in English and will focus on sustainable tourism and will be hosted by Dana Williams.)

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 23:00:00 +0100

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World Wellbeing Week

As part of World Wellbeing Week, Etta Trumper hosts a special episode of the podcast chatting about our wellness in nature with three fantastic guests; Davy Greenough, Nik Stubbs & Abbie Edwards.

Next month's episode will be in Welsh and will discuss the slate heritage in Eryri.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0100

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Cydlyniant Cymunedol - Llanuwchllyn

Catrin Glyn sy'n cyflwyno rhifyn mis Mai o Bodlediad Eryri ac yn edrych ar un o rinweddau arbennig Eryri sef Cydlyniant Cymunedol.

Mae Llanuwchllyn yn un o bentrefi bywiog Eryri ac yn frith o bobl ifanc talentog ac ymdeimlad go iawn o gymuned Gymreig yno.

Yn y rhifyn mae Catrin yn trafod y gymuned gyda Prys Jones, Marged Gwenllian ac Angeline Chenu yn ogystal a tharo heibio i un o sesiynau ymarfer Eryrod Meirion.

(A Welsh episode of the Eryri podcast, next month's podcast will be in English and will focus on Health & Wellbeing).

Mon, 30 May 2022 17:00:00 +0100

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Nature & Agriculture - Working in harmony

In this episode of the Eryri Podcast, the SNPA Head of Engagement, Helen Pye looks at the interesting relationship between nature and agriculture.

We look at how both world's work in harmony in Eryri through the eyes of a conservationist, a farmer and a butcher; Robbie Blackhall-Miles, Teleri Fielden & Iain Miles.

Enjoy!

The next episode will be in Welsh and will feature the recent World Heritage status given to the quarry industry heritage on the outskirts of Eryri.

(Podlediad Saesneg ar y berthynas rhwng natur ac amaeth.)

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 21:00:00 +0100

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Cymunedau Gwledig Eryri

Yn y rhifyn hwn o Bodlediad Eryri, Ioan Gwilym sy'n sgwrsio gyda'r amaethwr o Drawsfynydd Elfed Wyn ap Elwyn, y Cynghorydd Craig ab Iago a Rheolwraig Partneriaethau APCE, Angela Jones.

Mi fyddwn ni'n edrych ar yr heriau a sialensau sy'n wynebu cymunedau Eryri a'r gwaith sy'n cael eu gyflawni er mwyn eu gwarchod.

(A Welsh episode of the Eryri Podcast focusing on the rural Eryri communities.)

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +0100

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Wales Dark Sky Week

This week is the first ever Welsh Dark Skies Week! - (February 19th-27th, 2022)

We are proud to be working together with the whole protected landscape family in Wales to bring to you a week of online and in person events around the country.

Together, the National Parks and Area’s of Outstanding Natural Beauty are all working hard to raise awareness of light pollution and how this impacts not just our view to the stars, but also our wildlife and health.

This episode of the Eryri Podcast is hosted by our Dark Skies Officer, Dani Robertson and features; Emma Marington, Professor Clive Ruggles and David Shield.

(Podlediad Saesneg ar Wythnos Awyr Dywyll Cymru.)

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 21:00:00 +0000

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Afon Dyfrdwy

Yn y rhifyn cyntaf o gyfres newydd Podlediad Eryri, Uwch Ecolegydd APCE Dafydd Roberts sy'n trafod un o afonydd mwyaf eiconig Cymru sef yr Afon Dyfrdwy gyda tri o warchodwyr y dalgylch; Nick Thomas a Gethin Morris o Gyfoeth Naturiol Cymru ac Arwel Morris Warden Llyn Tegid ar ran yr Awdurdod. 

(The first episode in a new Eryri Podcast series focusing on the Afon Dyfrdwy. Next month's podcast will be in English and will discuss Wales' Dark Skies Week).

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 09:00:00 +0000

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Wythnos Plannu Coed yn Eryri

Mae'r rhifyn yma o Bodlediad Eryri yn dilyn Swyddog Coed y Parc, Rhydian Roberts wrth iddo ddathlu wythnos plannu coed.

Fel rhan o’r dathliadau i nodi pen-blwydd Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri yn 70 eleni  bu ein Swyddogion Coedwigaeth yn gweithio ar brosiect arbennig - sef plannu 5,000 o goed ar hyd a lled y Parc Cenedlaethol – un ar gyfer pob genedigaeth a dathliad pen-blwydd 70 oed yn Eryri yn ystod y flwyddyn.

(A Welsh version of the Eryri podcast following our Tree Officer, Rhydian Roberts during National Tree Week.)

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 21:00:00 +0000

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Welsh Peatlands Project

Through funding from the Welsh Government’s Sustainable Management Scheme, the Snowdonia National Park Authority is leading a £1m partnership project to help bring Wales' peatlands into sustainable management. 

In this episode of the Eryri Podcast, Welsh Peatlands SMS Project Manager Rachel Harvey speaks to Dion Roberts (SNPA), Rob Bacon (NRW), Jack Simpson (NRW) Martin Clift (RSPB) & Lisa Roberts  to discuss the importance of Welsh peatlands.

(Rhifyn Saesneg o Bodlediad Eryri yn manylu ar Brosiect Mawndiroedd Cymru.)

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000

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Celebrating 70 years of UK National Parks

A month on from Eryri's 70th anniversary we spoke to 3 members of staff from other UK National Parks who are also celebrating 70 years of designation in 2021.

Peter Rutherford, SNPA's Access and Wellbeing Manager is our host and he talks with Rob Steemson from Dartmoor NPA, Emma Moody from the Lake District NPA and Mike Rhodes from the Peak District NPA.

In this episode we learn more about various roles in other British National Parks and their unique special qualities.

(Podlediad Saesneg yn dathlu 70 mlynedd o ddynodiad tri Parc Cenedlaethol arall ym Mhrydain.)

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000

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70 mlynedd o Barc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Mae 2021 yn flwyddyn arbennig iawn i ni yma yn Eryri gan ein bod yn dathlu 70 mlynedd ers dynodiad Eryri yn Barc Cenedlaethol.

 Ar Hydref y 18fed, bu'r ardal arbennig hon yn dathlu 70 mlynedd ers ei dynodi’n Barc Cenedlaethol, ac er mwyn nodi’r achlysur arbennig paratowyd rhaglen o ddigwyddiadau amrywiol.

Yn y rhifyn hwn o'r podlediad, Ioan Gwilym sy'n sgwrsio gyda Shari Llewelyn, Gwen Aeron a Catrin Glyn ac yn edrych nôl ar y digwyddiadau hyn yn ogystal a chwarae clipiau o weithiau celfyddydol a gomisiynwyd.

(A Welsh language podcast looking back on the  70th anniversary celebrations, an English language  episode with Peter Rutherford and members of 3 other UK National Parks celebrating 70 years since designation will be broadcast in early November.)

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 14:00:00 +0100

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Bonus Episode! National Parks around the World : Part 3

On our 70th anniversary since being designated as a National Park we're broadcasting a special bonus episode of the Eryri Podcast!

Angela Jones is back as host and speaks to two amazing guests with very different roles. 

Thomas Armitt works as the Tourism & Business Development Manager for Pendjari National Park in Benin whilst Peter Larivière is the Special Advisor with the Indigenous Affairs Branch of Parks Canada!

Enjoy!

(Podlediad yn trafod rhinweddau arbennig Parc Cenedlaethol Pendjari yn Benin, a sgwrs gyda Peter Larivière o Barciau Canada).

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 14:00:00 +0100

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Llên Gwerin Eryri

Yn y rhifyn yma o Bodlediad Eryri, Dafydd Owain sy'n sgwrsio a Gwilym Bowen Rhys ac yn trafod Llên Gwerin Eryri a'i ddylanwad ar bobl, cymunedau a diwylliant Eryri.

Wedi recordio ar safle yn Ynys Pandy yng Nghwmystradllyn, mae Gwilym yn canu cwpwl o faledi ar ein cyfer yn ogystal a thrafod traddodiadau a hanes y caneuon hyn gyda ni.

(A Welsh podcast focusing on Eryri's Folk History featuring Gwilym Bowen Rhys).

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 20:00:00 +0100

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Prosiect NOS : Protecting Dark Skies in Eryri & North Wales

Snowdonia National Park is the second area in Wales to be designated as an International Dark Sky Reserve. There are just eighteen of these magical reserves in the world, and on a clear night in Snowdonia you can see the Milky Way, all the major constellations, nebulas (bright clouds of gas and dust) and shooting stars.

Prosiect Nos - The North Wales Dark Sky Partnership is made up of the Snowdonia National Park Authority and the AONBs of the Isle of Anglesey, the Clwydian Range & Dee Valley and the Llŷn Peninsula.

In this episode Dani Robertson our Dark Skies Officer speaks to the following guests:-

• Georgia MacMillan, Mayo Dark Sky Park Development Officer
• Ruskin Hartley, Executive Director, International Dark-Sky Association
• David Smith, Social Change and Advocacy Officer, Bug Life

Useful Links;
www.MayoDarkSkyPark.ie
www.mayodarkskyfestival.ie
www.buglife.org.uk/
www.darksky.org/

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0100

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Yr Wyddfa

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0100

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National Parks Around The World : Part 2

In the second part of this 2 part series looking at National Parks Around the World Angela Jones the SNPA Partnerships Manager speaks to some amazing individuals from three very special National Parks; Margaret Flaherty from Connemara NP in Ireland, Dave Rogers from Egmont NP in New Zealand and Ales Zdesar from our twinned National Park in Slovenia.

We discover what makes these parts of the world so unique, the delicate balance between protecting the landscapes and biodiversity whilst also welcoming people to enjoy National Parks and learn more about the day to day work of the individiuals.

(Rhifyn Saesneg o Bodlediad Eryri yn siarad gyda unigolion sy'n gweithio mewn Parciau Cenedlaethol ar draws y byd.)

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100

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Eryri - Lle i Enaid Gael Llonydd?

Yn y rhifyn hwn o Bodlediad Eryri, Lowri Mair Swyddog Cynnwys Digidol APCE sy'n sgwrsio gyda Rhian Cadwaladr, Alun Jones & Andy Collins ac yn holi'r pwnc difyr os yw Eryri bellach dal yn le i'r enaid gael llonydd.

Pynciau podlediadau mis Awst - 

Cymraeg : Yr Wyddfa

Saesneg : National Parks Around the World - Part 2

(A Welsh podcast discussing if Eryri/Snowdonia still is one of Britain's breathing spaces.)

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0100

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National Parks Around The World : Part 1

In this very special episode we're looking about how our colleagues in some of the most beautiful National Parks across the globe manage their own unique parts of the world. 

We'll be exploring the impacts of the pandemic, the challenges and rewarding experiences of caring for our National Parks and how ultimately we are all working together towards the same aims and objectives.

In the first episode, Helen Pye the SNPA Head of Engagement speaks to three very special people who obviously has so much passion for their National Parks; Stefania Ingólfsdóttirfrom Vatnajökull National Park in Iceland, Ranger Dean Gallagher from Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, USA & Chris Patton who is based in Garden Route National Park in South Africa.

(Podlediad Saesneg yn edrych ar y ffordd mae ein cydweithwyr ar draws y byd yn gwarchod eu ardaloedd dynodedig.)

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0100

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2021 Visitor Season in Snowdonia

In this episode of the Eryri Podcast our Sustainable Tourism Officer Dana Williams speaks with key figures who are working harder than ever for a busy visitor season  so people can make the most of their time in Snowdona by visiting safely and responsibly whilst minimising the impact on our landscapes, biodiversity and communities,

Guest Speakers - Sian Pennant. Etta Trumper & Leah Wyn Griffiths

(Podlediad Saesneg ar y tymor ymwelwyr yn Eryri. Mi fydd rhifyn nesaf Cymraeg y podlediad yn dilyn y teitl 'Lle i Enaid gael Llonydd?')

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100

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Meirionnydd - Tra môr, tra Meirion

Mae Meirionnydd yn un o ardaloedd hynafol a phwysicaf Cymru. Dyma ardal unigryw, yn gadarnle i'r iaith Gymraeg, i ddiwylliant ac i ymdeimlad cymunedol, rhai o rinweddau arbennig Eryri.

Yn y rhifyn hwn, Ioan Gwilym sy'n holi tri o hoelion wyth yr ardal sef Keith O'Brien, Edgar Parry Williams a Ceri Cunnington gan ddysgu mwy am yr hanes a sut mae hynny wedi dylanwadu ar y gymuned heddiw.

(A Welsh language episode of the Eryri Podcast looking at the historic area of Meirionnydd, the next English episode will be hosted by Dana Williams and will discuss the 2021 visitor season in Snowdonia.)

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 22:00:00 +0100

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The Snowdonia Society

The Snowdonia Society is a member-based conservation charity that works with local communities, organisations, businesses and individuals to help look after Snowdonia.  Since 1967 the Snowdonia Society has worked tirelessly to ensure that Snowdonia is well-protected, well-managed and enjoyed by all.

In this Eryri Podcast episode Peter Rutherford the SNPA Access & Wellbeing Manager finds out more about the society with three very special guests.

Peter first discusses the society's history with David Archer one of their Members who also worked for the National Park Authority previously. He then moves on to discuss the current work of the society with Claire Holmes, the Snowdonia Society's Engagement officer before finally moving on to discuss the importance of volunteering with Lisa Wells.

(Rhifyn Saesneg Mai o Bodlediad Eryri yn trafod Cymdeithas Eryri. Mi fydd y rhifyn nesaf o'r Podlediad trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg yn cael ei ddarlledu ar y 17eg o Fehefin).

Thu, 27 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100

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Bywyd Gwyllt a Rhywogaethau Arbennig Eryri

Yn y rhifyn hwn o Bodlediad Eryri, Gwen Aeron Swyddog Cyfathrebu Cynllunio a Rheoli Tir APCE sy'n sgwrsio gyda Bethan Wynne Jones (Swyddog Bioamrywiaeth), Rhys Gwynne (Warden Ardal Dolgellau) a Dani Robertson (Swyddog Awyr Dywyll) am fioamrywiaeth a rhywogaethau arbennig Eryri.

Mae Eryri gyfystyr ag ardaloedd helaeth o ucheldiroedd digysgod a chopaon cribog. Ar wahân i harddwch ei mynyddoedd uchel, mae gan Eryri gynefinoedd lled-naturiol trawiadol, sy’n gynnyrch grymoedd naturiol a gweithgareddau dyn. Yn sgil ei lleoliad yng ngorllewin Ewrop, daw tywydd cynnes, gwlyb i Eryri, sy’n golygu ei bod yn gartref delfrydol i filoedd o rywogaethau a’u cynefinoedd. Mae nifer o’r rhywogaethau a’r cynefinoedd hyn o bwysigrwydd rhyngwladol, ac mae rhai ohonynt na ellir eu canfod mewn unrhyw fan arall yn y byd!

(A Welsh podcast episode focusing on Biodiversity in Eryri, the next English episode will be broadcast on the 27th of May and will focus on The Snowdonia Society).

Thu, 20 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100

Chwarae

Pennod 6 - Dod at ein coed - Trwy ein synhwyrau

Sesiwn 6: Ymarfer y mynydd

Maer sesiwn olaf hon yn ymarfer y mynydd. Gall mynyddoedd fod yn ffynhonnell o ysbrydoliaeth wych ar gyfer meddylgarwch a gall yr ymarfer hwn fod yn arbennig o ddefnyddiol pan fydd pethau'n teimlo'n ansefydlog. Gall dwyn delwedd o fynydd i'r cof, Gyda'u rhinweddau o erytder, llonyddwch a sefydlogrwydd ein helpu i ddod o hyd i lonyddwch yng nghanol y newidiadau o'n cwmpas.

Gallwch wneud hyn trwy wrando ar y podlediad neu trwy ddilyn y canllawiau byr yn y gwahoddiad isod. Efallai yr hoffech chi roi cynnig ar y recordiad yn gyntaf ac yna ei drio heb arweiniad.

Mae'r synau natur ar ddechrau a diwedd y recordiad yma yn ganeuon adar ar noson oer o Ebrill mewn gardd yn Rachub wrth i'r haul fachlud.

Gwahoddiad 6: Ymarfer y mynydd

• Dod o hyd i le cyfforddus gan adael i'r corff ar meddwl setlo y gorau gallwch...
• Cymryd ychydig eiliadau i orffwys eich sylw ar y corff, neu'r anadl...
• Dod a mynydd i'r cof - efallai un o'r Carneddau, neu ymhellach i ffwrdd...
• Dychmygu siap y mynydd... ei sylfaen gadarn a'i amlinelliad...y llethrau, y copa crwn neu garw...sut brofiad ydio...?
• Gan gofio rhinweddau'r mynydd - efallai ei lonyddwch, ei harddwch a'i natur fawreddog...
• Sylwi sut mae'r mynydd yn Illonydd ac yn gyson trwy gydal yr holl newidiadau o'i gwmpas - y golau...y tywydd...y gwahanol dymhorau...
• Gorffwys gyda'r ddelwedd hon o fynydd yn eich meddwl.

Chwalu myth meddylgarwch: Mae angen i chi ymarfer am gyfnodau hir

Mae arferion hirach yn wych hefyd, ond gall hyd yn oed dilyn anadl neu ddwy neu roi sylw ar uno'n synhwyrau helpu os ydym yn teimlo'n boenus neu'n bryderus, gan ddod a ni yn ol i'r foment bresennol.

Dyma'r sesiwn olaf yn y gyfres hon o bodlediadau meddylgarwch a natur. Gobeithio eich bod wedi mwynhau. 

Mae'r gyfres o bodlediad meddylgarwch yma ym myd natur yn gydweithrediad rhwng Partneriaeth Tirwedd y Carneddau, Gwenan Roberts o Ymwybyddiaeth Gwynedd a Golygfa Gwydyr

Sun, 16 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100

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Episode 6 - Dod at ein Coed - Coming to our Senses

Session 6: A mountain practice

This last session is a mountain practice. Mountains can be a great source of inspiration for mindfulness and this practice can be particularly helpful when things feel unsettled. Bringing a mountain image to mind, with their qualities of strength, stillness and stability can help us to find a point of steadiness amidst the changes around us.

You can listen to the podcast or follow the potted guidance in the invitation below. You might like to try inside with the recording first and then have a go outside...

The nature sounds at the beginning and end of the recording are birdsong at Sunset on a chilly April evening in a garden in Rachub.

Invitation 6: A mountain practice

• Finding a comfortable spot and settling the body and mind as best you can...
• Taking a few moments to rest your attention on the body, or the breath...
• Bringing a mountain to mind — perhaps one from the Carneddau, or further afield...
• Imagining now the shape of the mountain...its solid base and outline...sloping sides and the rounded or more jagged peak... what’s it like...?
• Bringing to mind the qualities of the mountain — maybe its stillness, beauty and majestic nature...
• Noticing how the mountain is still and steady throughout all the changes around it - the light...the weather...the different seasons...
• Resting with this image of mountain in your mind.

Mindfulness myth buster: You need to practice for long periods of time

Longer practices are great too, but even following one or two breaths or placing attention on one of our senses can help if we are feeling worried or anxious, bringing us right back to the present moment.

This is the last session in this series of mindfulness and nature podcasts. We hope you have enjoyed it. There are lots of resources for developing our mindfulness practices, like the ones suggested.

This mindfulness in nature podcast series is a collaboration between the Carneddau Landscape Partnership, Gwenan Roberts from Gwynedd Mindfulness and Golygfa Gwydyr

Sun, 16 May 2021 00:00:00 +0100

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Episode 5 - Dod at ein Coed - Coming to our Senses

Session 5: Engaging with the senses: exploring an object from nature and a ‘sit spot’

There are two parts to this session - mindfully exploring an object in nature using all the senses. And a classic practice from the Japanese art of Forest Bathing, which is finding a ‘sit spot’ in nature.

You can follow the podcasts or use the potted guidance in the invitations below. Both practices can be done inside or outside. You might like to try inside with the recording first and then have ago outside...

The nature sounds at the beginning and end of this recording are from the Ffos Rhufeiniaid leat running along the side of Moel Faban.

Invitation 5.i

• Choosing an object from nature, whether out on a walk or from around your home (maybe a leaf or a piece of slate)...
• Settling the body into a comfortable place and taking a quiet moment to explore the object with mindful awareness...
• Firstly...placing the object in the palm of your hand - what does it feel like?
• Next...exploring it with the sense of sight, as if seeing such a thing for the first time - what colours are here? Where does light and shade fall...?
• Taking this curious approach with the other senses...what does it sound or smell like?
• Letting go of knowing, and investigating playfully with an open mind
• What's it like...?
• Placing the object down and perhaps taking this curiosity out into the wider world

Invitation 5 (ii)
Having a ‘sit spot’ in nature (or looking out at nature or a plant) can be a lovely thing.

• Find a comfortable spot, settling the body and mind as best you can...
• Noticing....sensations in the feet or the rhythm of the breath...
• Then simply opening to the world around you, including you...noticing whatever happens from moment to moment...sounds...smells...colours and textures....
• It might be nice to find a favourite spot to sit regularly with an open awareness, just sitting...
• If it’s in your garden, are ‘things to do’ thoughts pulling your attention? This can be a great opportunity to practice ‘urge surfing, noticing the tug of these type of thoughts and gently guiding your attention back - what are you sensing now...?

Mindfulness myth buster: Mindfulness is relaxing

This might be a happy by-product. However, mindfulness gives us an opportunity to practice getting curious with whatever we encounter in our day to day lives (like our thoughts and feelings, the world around us), pleasant, unpleasant or somewhere in the middle.

The next and last session is sounds from a different part of the Carneddau and a ‘mountain’ practice.

Sat, 15 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100

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Pennod 5 - Dod at ein coed - Trwy ein synhwyrau

Sesiwn 5: Cysylltu a’r synhwyrau: Llecyn llonydd ac archwilio gwrthrych o fyd natur

Mae dwy ran i’r sesiwn hon - archwilio gwrthrych ym myd natur gan ddefnyddio'r holl synhwyrau. Ac arfer clasurol o'r grefft Siapaneaidd o 'Ymdrochi yn y Goedwig, sy'n dod o hyd i‘lecyn llonydd’ ym myd natur.

Gallwch wneud hyn trwy wrando ar y podlediad neu trwy ddilyn y canllawiau byr yn y gwahoddiad isod. Efallai yr hoffech chi roi cynnig ar y recordiad yn gyntaf ac yna ei drio y tu allan...

Daw'r synau natur ar ddechrau a diwedd y recordiad hwn o'r Ffos Rhufeiniaid sy'n rhedeg ar hyd ochr Moel Faban.

Gwahoddiad 5 (i)

• Dewis gwrthrych o natur, p'un ai allan am dro neu o amegylch eich cartref (deilen neu ddarn o lechen efallai)...
• Gosod y corff mewn lle cyfforddus a chymryd eiliad dawel i archwilio'r gwrthrych yn ystyriol...
• Yn gyntaf...gosod y gwrthrych yng nghledr eich llaw - sut mae o'n teimlo?
• Yna...ei archwilio drwy edrych arno, fel pe byddech y gweld y fath beth am y tro cyntaf - pa liwiau sydd yma? Ble mae golau a chysgod yn syrthio...?
• Dod ar unchwilfrydedd at y synhwyrau eraill... sut mae'n swnio neu'n arogli? Sylwi arno efo meddwil agored heb orfod gwybod beth ydio.
• Sut brofiad ydio...?
• Gosod y gwrthrych i lawr ac efallai sylwi ar y byd tu allan efor un chwilfrydedd.

Gwahoddiad 5.ii.

Gall cael ‘llecyn llonydd’ ym myd natur (neu edrych allan ar natur neu blanhigyn) fod yn
beth hyfryd

Dod o hyd i le cyfforddus, gan setlo'r corff a'r meddwil y gorau gallwch chi...

Sylwi...ar deimladau yn y traed neu rythm yr anadl...

Yna dim ond agor i'r byd o'ch cwmpas, gan gynnwys eich hun...sylwi ar beth bynnag sy'n digwydd o foment i foment...synau...aroglau...lliwiau a gweadau...

Efallai y byddai'n braf dod o hyd i hoff fan i eistedd yn rheolaidd gydag ymwybyddiaeth agored, dim ond eistedd...

Os ydych yn eich gardd, a oes yna feddyliau o ‘bethau i'w gwneud’ yn tynnu eich sylw? Gall hwn fod yn gyfle gwych i ymarfer gadael iddynt fod am y tro, gan sylwi ar dynfa'r math hwn o feddyliau ac arwain eich sylw yn ôl yn dyner — at yr hyn yr ydych yn sylwi arno nawr...?

Chwalu myth Meddylgarwch: Mae meddylgarwch yn hamddenol

Gall hyn fod yn sgil-effaith hapus. Fodd bynnag, mae meddylgarwch yn rhoi cyfle inni ymarfer talu sylw yn ofalus | beth bynnag yr ydym yn dod ar ei draws yn ein bywydau o ddydd i ddydd (fel ein meddyliau a'n teimladau, y byd o'n cwmpas), gall rhain fod yn ddymunol, annymunol neu rywle yn y canol.

Y sesiwn nesaf yw'r olaf, byddwn yn dod d@ synau i chi o ran gwahanol or Carneddau ac ymarfer ‘y mynydd.

Sat, 15 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100

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Episode 4 - Dod at ein Coed - Coming to our Senses

Session 4: Engaging with the senses: noticing sight

This session invites you to bring mindfulness to the sense of sight. Often, we tend to under or overuse particular senses, so spending some time deliberately engaging with a particular one can help us to practice choosing where we place our attention. For example, taking a broader perspective if we're getting a bit locked in with an unhelpful train of thought.

You can listen to the podcast or follow the potted guidance in the invitation below. You might
like to try inside with the recording first and then have a go outside...

This week, the nature sounds that abut the recording are bird song from a young birch woodland on the lower slopes of Llefn and Gyrn.

Invitation 3: noticing sight practice

• Finding a comfy spot and letting the body settle...
• Noticing....any sensations in the feet or the rhythm of the breath...
• Now, resting the attention with the sense of sight - what's here? Taking a friendly interest in shapes, colours, movement or stillness...
• Noticing any thoughts or stories about what things are when they pop up, and coming back to a more direct experience of what you can see...textures...shades
• Playing with your focus, perhaps zooming in to explore the detail of a particular field or tree then broadening out to the bigger picture, like the curved outline of mountains or a wood.

Mindfulness myth buster: You have to sit very still to practice mindfulness

It can be good to practice mindfulness sitting, alongside bringing awareness to whatever we do, whether it’s noticing the feel of our footsteps, the detail of what we can see or the sound of the wind whilst out walking.

The next session will have sounds from a different part of the Carneddau and a mindfulness practice about mindfully engaging with the senses.

Fri, 14 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100

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Pennod 4 - Dod at ein coed - Trwy ein synhwyrau

Sesiwn 4: Cysylltu a'r synhwyrau: Gweld

Mae'r sesiwn hon yn eich gwahodd i dalu sylw yn ofalgar i'r hyn a welir. Yn aml, rydym yn tueddu i dan-ddefnyddio neu or-ddefnyddio synhwyrau penodol, felly gall treulio peth amser yn cysylltu ag un penodol mewn modd bwriadol ein helpu ni i ymarfer dewis lle rydyn ni'n rhoi ein sylw. Er enghraifft, cymryd persbectif ehangach os ydym yn cael ein cloi i mewn i lif meddwl annefnyddiol.

Gallwch wneud hyn trwy wrando ar y podlediad neu trwy ddilyn y canllawiau byr yn y gwahoddiad isod. Efallai yr hoffech chi roi cynnig ar y recordiad yn gyntaf ac yna ei dria y tu allan.

Y tro yma, mae'r synau natur ar ddechrau a diwedd y recordiad yn gan adar o goetir bedw ifanc ar lethrau isaf Llefn a Gyrn.

Gwahoddiad 4: Sylwi ar yr hyn a welir

• Dod o hyd i fan cyfforddus a gadael i'r corff setlo...
• Sylwi...ar unrhyw deimladau yn y traed neu rythm yr anad...
• Yna, gan orffwys y sylw ar weld - beth sydd yma? Cymryd diddordeb cyfeillgar mewn siapiau, lliwiau, oes yna bethau yn symud neu a ydynt yn llonydd...
• Sylwi ar unrhyw feddyliau neu straeon sydd yn codi wrth i ni edrych, a dod yn Al i brofiad mwy uniongyrchol o'r hyn y gallwch ei weld...gweadau...arlliwiau
• Chwarae gydag eich ffocws, efallai sylwi ac archwilio manylion cae neu goeden benodol ac yna ymestyn y sylw i weld y darlun ehangach, fel amlinelliad crwm mynyddoedd neu goedwig.

Chwalu myth meddylgarwch: Mae'n rhaid i chi eistedd yn llonydd iawn i ymarfer meddylgarwch

Gall fod yn dda ymarfer meddylgarwch yn eistedd, yn ogystal 4 dod ag ymwybyddiaeth i beth bynnag a wnawn, p'un a yw'n sylwi ar naws Gl ein troed, manylion yr hyn y gallwn ei weld neu swn y gwynt wrth gerdded.

Yn y sesiwn nesaf bydd y synau'n dod o ran wahanol or Carneddau ac ymerfer pellachi archwilio'r synhwyrau.

Fri, 14 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100

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Yr Ysgwrn : Yr Ochr Draw (The Other Side)

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.

The artists involved in the project were musicians Gai Toms and Manon Llwyd, visual artist Catrin Williams, editor Rhys Grail and creative coordinator Siwan Llynor. The voices and footage for the video were all mainly recorded on mobile phones.

Gai Toms and Siwan Llynor has previously worked creatively with the community and the Ysgwrn on a theatre production 'Yr Awen'. The aim of this project was to continue the creative connections and collaboration between the Ysgwrn and the local community in challenging times ,and to celebrate the local area and its magnificent landscape. It is also a record of a unique time in history and a song of hope as we look forward to the future.

Thank you to the Welsh Government for their support.

Thu, 13 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100

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Yr Ysgwrn : Yr Ochr Draw

Cân a fideo cerddorol Yr Ochr Draw yw penllanw prosiect creadigol digidol Yr Ysgwrn a chymuned Trawsfynydd. Yn ystod y cyfnod clo diwethaf bu criw o bobl ifanc a phlant Ysgol Bro Hedd Wyn yn cydweithio gydag amrywiol artistiaid dros Zoom a Meet i greu cân a fideo cerddorol.

Yr artistiaid ynghlwm a’r prosiect oedd y cerddorion Gai Toms a Manon Llwyd, yr artist gweledol Catrin Williams, golygydd Rhys Grail a’r cydlynydd creadigol Siwan Llynor. Recordiwyd y lleisiau a’r deunydd i’r fideo i gyd mwy neu lai ar ffonau symudol.

Mae Gai Toms a Siwan Llynor wedi cydweithio gyda’r Ysgwrn a’r gymuned yn y gorffennol ar gynhyrchiad theatr ‘Yr Awen'. Nod y prosiect hwn oedd parhau â’r cyswllt creadigol mewn cyfnod heriol ac i ddathlu bro Trawsfynydd a’i thirwedd. Mae’n gofnod o gyfnod mewn hanes ardal ac yn gân o obaith wrth edrych i’r dyfodol.

Diolch i Lywodraeth Cymru am eu cefnogaeth i’r prosiect.

Thu, 13 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100

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Episode 3 - Dod at ein Coed - Coming to our Senses

Session 3: Engaging with the senses: listening

These next few sessions start to really engage with the senses, firstly the sense of sound. Bringing our attention to any aspect of our sensory experience can bring us right back to the here and now which can be really helpful when our minds are distracted with worries or stresses.

You can listen to the podcast or follow the potted guidance in the invitation below. You might like to try inside with the recording first and then have a go outside...

The Nant y Geuallt stream above Capel Curig on a snowy April evening provides the nature sounds at the beginning and end of this recording.

Invitation 3: Listening practice

• Finding a comfy spot and letting the body settle
• Noticing....any physical sensations in the feet or the rhythm of the breath...
• What sounds are present?
• Just for this practice, letting go of naming what you hear and simply noticing things like pitch...vibration...tone...of different sounds
• When trains of thought arise simply noting them and coming back to a direct, present moment experience of what you can hear
• Getting curious about sound - perhaps noticing sounds from different directions, near or far sounds, softer or harder, longer or shorter sounds — what's here?

Mindfulness myth buster: You need a really quiet place to practice (Session 3)

Mindfulness can be practiced anywhere! Often the environment around us is busy and noisy and taking a moment to simply notice the range of sounds (and perhaps also our reactions to the different sounds) can be an interesting experiment.

In the next session the sounds will come from a different part of the Carneddau with a mindfulness practice about mindfully exploring the sense of sight.

Thu, 13 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100

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Pennod 3 - Dod at ein coed - Trwy ein synhwyrau

Sesiwn 3: Cysylltu a'r synhwyrau: gwrando

Mae'r sesiynau nesaf yn ein harwain i ddechrau cysylltu'n wirioneddol efor synhwyrau, yn gyntaf yr ymdeimlad o swn. Gall dod a’n sylw at ein synhwyrau ddod ani yn ol i'r presennol, ac fe all fod yn ddefnyddiol iawn pan fydd ein meddyliau yn cael eu tynnu tuag at bryderon neu straen.

Gallwch wneud hyn trwy wrando ar y podlediad neu trwy ddilyn y canllawiau byr yn y gwahoddiad isod. Efallai yr hoffech chi roi cynnig ar y recordiad yn gyntaf ac yna ei drio y tu allan.

Y tro yma, mae'r synau natur ar ddechrau ac ar ddiwedd y recordiad yn dod o Nant y Geuallt uwchben Capel Curig ar noson oer o Ebrill yng nghanol eira.

Gwahoddiad 3: Gwrando

Dod o hyd i le cyfforddus a gadael i'r corff setlo

Sylwi...ar unrhyw deimladau sy'n codi yn y traed neu rythm yr anadl...

Pa synau sy'n bresennol?

Ar gyfer yr ymarfer hwn, gweld os yw hi'n bosib gwrando ar hyn rydych chi'n ei glywed heb ei enwi - gan sylwi ar bethau fel y traw...dirgryniad...ton...y gwahanol synau

Pan fydd llif y meddwl yn prysuro, gweld os yw hi’n bosib i'w nodi ac yna dod yn ol at y profiad uniongyrchol, presennol o wrando

Talu sylw yn ofalus i'r sain - efallai sylwi ar synau o wahanol gyfeiriadau, synau agos neu bell, synau meddalach neu galetach, hirach neu fyrrach - beth sydd yma?

Chwalu myth meddylgarwch:

Mae angen lle tawel iawn arnoch i ymarfer (Sesiwn 3)

Gellir ymarfer meddylgarwch yn unrhyw le! Yn aml, mae'r amgylchedd o'n cwmpas yn brysur ac yn swnllyd a gall gymryd eiliad i sylwi ar yr ystod o synau (ac efallai ein hymatebion i'r gwahanol synau hefyd) fod yn arbrawf diddorol.

Yn y sesiwn nesaf bydd y synau'n dod o ran wahanol or Carneddau gydag ymarfer meddwigarwch ynglyn ag archwilio'r ymdeimlad o olwg yn ofalus.

Thu, 13 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100

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Pennod 2 - Dod at ein coed - Trwy ein synhwyrau

Sesiwn 2: Dod at yr anadl

Mae'r arfer meddylgarwch y sesiwn yma yn eich gwahodd i angori eich sylw yn yr eiliad bresennol gan ddefnyddio'r anadl. Gall ymarfer rhoi ein sylw fel hyn yn yr oes sydd ohoni ein helpu i wasgu'r botwm saib ar yr adegau hynny pan fydd ein meddyliau'n carlamu a phryderon.

Gallwch wneud hyn trwy wrando ar y podlediad neu trwy ddilyn y canllawiau byr yn y gwahoddiad isod. Efallai yr hoffech chi roi cynnig ar y recordiad yn gyntaf ac yna ei drio y tu allan.

Y tro yma, mae'r synau natur ar ddechrau ac ar ddiwedd y recordiad yn dod o gae wrth ymyl Afon Ffrydlas, yn uchel uwchben Bethesda.

Gwahoddiad 2: Dod at yr anadl

• Dod o hyd i le cyfforddus a rhoi eiliad i'r corff setlo...
• Sylwi... ar y teimladau yn y traed... lle mae'r corff yn cysylltu a'r sedd o'ch dewis...
• Ymhle mae'r anadl yn ymddangos yn y corff? Efallai y gallwch osod eich llaw i ddilyn symudiad y corff mewn ymateb i'r anadl...
• Bydd y meddwl yn siwr o grwydro yma ac acw...efallai y bydd yn cynllunio neu yn cofio...pan fydd hyn yn digwydd, yna ymarfer ei dywys yn ôl yn garedig - sut un ydir anadl yma?
• Mae anadlu yn rhywbeth y mae ein cyrff yn ei wneud ar ei ben ei hun...does yna ddim
• angen ceisio anadlu mewn ffordd benodol - ddim ond sylwi ar yr anadl fel ag y mae...

Chwalu myth meddylgarwch: Mae angen i chi wagio eich meddwil o feddyliau
Efallai mai un o'r camsyniadau mwyaf cyffredin o feddylgarwch yw bod angen i chi
wagio'ch meddwil neu atal eich meddyliau. Nid yw hyn yn wir ac mae hyn bron yn
ambhosibl! Mewn gwirionedd, mae'n ymwneud ag annog perthynas mwy cyfeillgar a'n
meddyliau ac fe all hyn leihau tensiwn yn ein bywydau.

Bydd y sesiwn nesaf yn cynnwys synau o ran wahanol o'r Carneddau ac arfer meddwlgarwch ynglyn a defnyddio'r synhwyrau fel Ile i angori ein sylw.

Wed, 12 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100

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Episode 2 - Dod at ein Coed - Coming to our Senses

Session 2: Settling with the breath

The mindfulness practice in this session invites you to anchor your attention in the present moment using the breath. Practicing placing our attention in the here and now like this can help us press pause at those times when our minds are galloping away with

You can listen to the podcast or follow the potted guidance in the invitation below. You might
like to try inside with the recording first and then have a go outside...

This week, the nature sounds that abut the recording are from a field next to the Afon Ffrydlas, high above Bethesda.

Invitation 2: Settling with the breath

• Finding a comfortable spot and give the body a moment to settle...
• Noticing....sensations in the feet...where the body meets your chosen seat...
• Directing the attention now to notice breath flowing in, breath flowing out...
• Where does the breath show up in the body? Perhaps placing a hand here to follow the movement of the body in response to the breath...
• The mind will dance off here and there...perhaps planning or remembering...when this happens, practice gently guiding it back to - what's this breath like just now?
• Breathing is something our bodies do all by themselves...no need for the breath to be a particular way - observing the breath however it shows up...

Mindfulness myth buster: You need to empty your mind of thoughts

Perhaps one of the commonest misconceptions of mindfulness is that you need to empty your mind or stop your thoughts. This is not the case and is just about impossible! Really, it is about encouraging a friendlier relationship with our thinking minds which can reduce tension in our lives.

The next session will have sounds from a different part of the Carneddau and a mindfulness
practice about using the senses as a place to anchor our attention.

Wed, 12 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100

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Episode 1 - Dod at ein Coed - Coming to our Senses

Session 1: Meeting the feet

This first session invites you to ‘meet the feet’. Very often our attention is with our thoughts. This is an opportunity to place the attention quite deliberately back in the body and to explore the world around us through the soles of our feet.

You can do this by listening to the podcast or by following the potted guidance in the invitation below. You might like to try inside with the recording first and then outside...

The birdsong at the beginning and end of this recording is from a garden backing on to the Carneddau as the sun rose over Moel Faban.

Invitation 1: ‘Meeting the feet’

• Standing (or sitting) with the feet placed on the ground, taking a deeper breath...
• Letting the body and mind settle as best you can...perhaps even a long sigh...
• Next, taking your attention to the soles of your feet...
• Simply noticing where the weight falls...heels, toes...? Where is there no pressure?
• Tuning into textures and sensations beneath the feet - what's here...? Perhaps softness of a rug or carpet if you're inside, squidge of grass or hardness of a slate path if you re outside...
• Taking a step or two and being curious about the changing sensations and textures in the different parts of the feet.
• What's this footstep like...? Noticing the feel of things through the soles of the feet as you explore, as if for the very first time...

Mindfulness myth buster: Mindfulness must be practiced slowly

Mindfulness doesn't have to be practiced slowly. We can practice mindful walking or running, exploring sensations of air whooshing past or the sound of the feet landing. Sometimes it can help to start by taking a pause more slowly and deliberately, noticing sensations in some detail at first.

The next session will have sounds from a different part of the Carneddau and a mindfulness practice about exploring the breath as a place to anchor the attention.

Tue, 11 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100

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Pennod 1 - Dod at ein coed - Trwy ein synhwyrau

Sesiwn 1: Cwrdd ar traed

Mae'r sesiwn gyntaf hon yn eich gwahodd i gwrdd ar traed. Yn aml iawn mae ein sylw yn nghanol ein meddyliau. Dyma gyfle i dalu sylw’n fwriadol i'r corff ac i archwilio'r byd o'n cwmpas trwy wadnau ein traed.

Gallwch wneud hyn trwy wrando ar y podlediad neu trwy ddilyn y canllawiau byr yn y gwahoddiad isod. Efallai yr hoffech chi roi cynnig ar y recordiad yn gyntaf ac yna ei drio y tu
allan.

Daw cân yr adar ar ddechrau a diwedd y recordiad hwn o ardd sydd yn cefnu ar y Carneddau wrth i'r haul godi dros Foel Faban.

Gwahoddiad 1: ‘Cwrdd a'r traed’

• Sefyll (neu eistedd) gyda'r traed wedi eu gosod yn wastad ar y llawr, gan gymryd anadl ddyfnach...
• Gadael i'r corff a'r meddwl i setlo y gorau gallwch... fe allwch hyd yn oed gymryd ochenaid hir..
• Yna dod ar sylw at wadnau eich traed...
• Sylwi ble mae'r pwysau ar y traed... ar belen y droed, y sodlau, bysedd traed..? A oes yna ran o'r troed nad yw'n cyffwrdd y llawr?
• Tiwnio i mewn i weadau a theimladau o dan y traed - beth sydd yma...? Efallai yn sylwi ar ryg neu garped meddal os ydych chi y tu mewn, neu ansawdd y glaswellt neu galedwch Ilwybr llechi os ydych chi y tu allan...
• Cymryd cam neu ddau gan fod a diddordeb yn y teimladau a'r newidiadau sy'n codi yng ngwahanol rannau o'r traed...
• Sut un ydi'r cam yma...? Gan sylwi ar y teimladau sy'n codi drwy wadnau'r traed wrth i chi dalu sylw, fel pe bai am y tro cyntaf erioed...

Chwalu myth Meddylgarwch : Rhaid ymarfer meddylgarwch yn araf

Nid oes rhaid ymarfer meddylgarwch yn araf. Gallwn ymarfer cerdded neu redeg yn ystyriol, gan sylwi ar deimladau or awel yn rhuthro heibio neu swn y traed yn glanio. Weithiau gall helpu iddechrau drwy arafu, gan gymryd saib bwriadol, gan sylwi ar fanylion y teimladau yn eithaf manwl ar y dechrau.

Bydd y sesiwn nesaf yn cynnwys synau o ran gwahanol o'r Carneddau ac ymarfer meddylgarwch drwy dalu sylw i'r anadl fel lle i angori'r sylw.

Tue, 11 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100

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Cyflwyniad - Dod at ein coed - Trwy ein synhwyrau

Mae'r gyfres fer ymwybyddiaeth mewn natur yn cyflwyno chwech o ymarferion i chi gyflawni yn eich cartref, eich gardd neu yn y byd o'ch cwmpas. Mae synau o wahanol ardaloedd o'r Carneddau yn cyd-fynd a phob recordiad.

Ymwybyddiaeth…

Yn syml, mae ymwybyddiaeth yn dod a'n sylw i'r presenol. Pan mae ein meddyliau'n prysuro, gall hyn fod yn doriad hynod bwysig at ein iechyd cyffredinol.

Ymwybyddiaeth mewn natur…

Mae natur yn le perffaith i ymarfer ac yn aml rydym yn ymgysylltu'n naturiol gyda'r amser presenol a'n synhwyrau wrth dreulio amser yno.

Podlediadau a gwahoddiad… 

Gall bob ymarfer gael ei wneud y tu mewn wrth edrych tu allan at y byd naturiol, neu unrhyw le o'r ardd gefn i gopa mynydd. Pam lai gwrando ar y podlediad tu mewn ac yna gwneud yr ymarfer y tu allan heb gyfarwyddyd, Gallwch atgoffa eich hun o'r pwyntiau yn y gwahoddiadau cyn mynd allan. Gall mynd a rhywbeth gyda chi i eistedd arno fod yn hwylus i gadw'n sych.

Mon, 10 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100

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Intro - Dod at ein Coed - Coming to our Senses

This series of short mindfulness in nature podcasts will bring you six different mindfulness practices to try at home, in your garden or in the natural world. Sounds from different parts of the Carneddau about each recording.

Mindfulness…

Quite simply, mindfulness is about bringing attention to the present moment. When our minds get busy, this can be a welcome break which can support our overall wellbeing.

Mindfulness in nature…

Nature is a wonderful place to practice mindfulness and very often we naturally engage with the present moment through our senses when we spend time there.

The podcasts and the invitations… 

Each mindfulness practice can be done inside looking out or in the natural world, anywhere from a garden to a forest to a mountain top. Why not try listening to the podcast indoors and then having a go outdoors without the guidance. You could cast a glance over the pointers in the invitations as a reminder before you head out. Outside, something to sit on can be handy to protect you from the cold or wet. 

Mon, 10 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100

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Tranquillity and Solitude - A Space to Breathe

Snowdonia has many peaceful areas for people to enjoy. It’s an important part of mental health and well-being. The quiet space is an opportunity to get away, be active and take time out from busy lives.

This month Angela Jones and Dani Robertson from the SNPA co-host an informative and relaxing episode of the Eryri Podcast and joining them as guests to talk about tranquillity and solitude are Jill Bullen from Natural Resources Wales, Dr Graeme Shannon from Bangor University and Bran Devey from Ramblers Cymru.

The next episode will be in Welsh and the topic will be Biodiversity in Snowdonia.

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Rhifyn Saesneg o Bodlediad Eryri y mis hwn yn manylu ar Lonyddwch ac Unigedd.

Angela Jones a Dani Robertson sy'n cyd-gyflwyno'r rhifyn ar ran APCE ac yn ymuno â nhw fel gwesteion fydd Jill Bullen o Gyfoeth Naturiol Cymru, Dr Graeme Shannon o Brifysgol Bangor a Bran Devey o Ramblers Cymru.

Mi fydd y rhifyn nesaf trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg ac yn manylu ar Bioamrywiaeth yn Eryri.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100

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Yr Ysgwrn: Cartref Hedd Wyn

Nid ffermdy Cymreig cyffredin yw'r Ysgwrn. Un o brif resymau prynwyd y lle gan Awdurdod Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri ym mis Mawrth 2012 yw'r hanes a symboliaeth mae'r lle yn gynrychioli.

Mae'r cartref yn adlewyrchiad cyfnod o hanes cymdeithasol, diwylliant ac amaethyddiaeth ar droad yr G20. Mae bywyd a marwolaeth Hedd Wyn yn cynrychioli cenhedlaeth gyfan o ddynion ifanc o Gymru, Prydain ac Ewrop aberthodd eu bywydau yn y Rhyfel Byd Cyntaf.

Yn y rhifyn yma o Bodlediad Eryri, Naomi Jones Pennaeth Treftadaeth Ddiwylliannol APCE sy'n sgwrsio gyda tri ffrind agos iawn i'r Ysgwrn sef y bardd Myrddin ap Dafydd, y cyfarwyddwr Siwan Llynor a'r artist Luned R Parri am sut mae'r cartref hanesyddol arbennig yma wedi dylanwadu ar genedlaethau o ddiwylliant Cymreig.

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Yr Ysgwrn is not your typical Welsh farmhouse. the history and symbolism that the place represents is one of the main reasons the Snowdonia National Park Authority bought it in March 2012.

The home reflects a period of social, cultural and agricultural history at the turn of the 20th century. Hedd Wyn's life and death are representative of an entire generation of young men from Wales, Britain and Europe, who gave the ultimate sacrifice during the First World War.

In this Welsh episode of the Eryri Podcast Naomi Jones, SNPA's Head of Cultural Heritage speaks to three special friends to Yr Ysgwrn, the poet Myrddin ap Dafydd, the arts director Siwan Llynor and the artist Luned R Parri about how this historic home has inspired generations of Welsh culture.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100

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The Celtic Rainforests of Wales.

Wales has its own rainforests which are rich in a diversity of wildlife and culture. These special areas are more commonly referred to as Celtic Rainforests.

In this episode Anita Daimond the LIFE Celtic Rainforest Wales Engagement Officer discusses the threats to the Celtic Rainforest with Sabine Nouvet, SNPA before chatting with Helen Upson, RSPB about the benefits of habitat grazing before finally talking to Adam Thorogood from the Woodland Trust about restoring these ancient woodlands.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000

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Beth yw manteision ffermio o fewn ffiniau Parc Cenedlaethol?

Mae amaethyddiaeth yn rhan eithriadol o bwysig o ddefnydd tir yn Eryri ac yn dylanwadu'n gryf ar ein cymunedau, ein diwylliant, ein hanes a'n hiaith. 

Yn rhifyn yma o Bodlediad Eryri, Rhys Owen ein Pennaeth Cadwraeth, Coed ac Amaeth fydd yn sgwrsio gyda Alun Elidyr am fuddiannau amaethu o fewn ffiniau Parc Cenedlaethol. Elliw Owen, ein Uwch Swyddog Polisi fydd yn esbonio opsiynau cynllunio ac arallgyfeirio o fewn Cynllun Datblygu Lleol yr Awdurdod cyn i Elain Gwilym ein cyflwyno i'r Gymdeithas Defaid Mynydd Cymreig, un o fridiau fferm nodweddiadol Eryri.

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A Welsh language episode of the Eryri Podcast focusing on agriculture in Snowdonia. An industry that has played an important part in shaping the land use, communities, history, culture and language in the area.

In this episode Rhys Owen, Head of Conservation, Trees and Agriculture discusses the benefits of farming within a National Park with Alun Elidyr. Elliw Owen, our Principal Planning Officer explores the planning and diversification options within the Authority's Local Development Plan before Elain Gwilym introduces us to the Welsh Mountain Sheep Society, a characteristic breed of farm animal here in Snowdonia.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000

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Be Safe, Tread Lightly, Be Kind - Sustainable Tourism in Eryri

We are exploring an important topic in this episode of the Eryri Podcast - Sustainable Tourism. We will look into how we can build a sustainable tourism model at honeypot areas in Eryri such as Yr Wyddfa & Ogwen and what we can learn from 2020.

SNPA Head of Engagement Helen Pye will host a discussion with Dana Williams our Sustainable Tourism Officer, Martin Higgitt from Martin Higgitt Associates who is the author of the Yr Wyddfa and Ogwen Transport Review and Michael Bewick who is the Managing Director of JW Graves which is the historic company that owns Llechwedd.

Our next podcast will be broadcast in Welsh on the 18th of March and will focus on Agriculture in Eryri.

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Pwnc trafod pwysig iawn fydd ffocws y rhifyn yma o Bodlediad Eryri sef twristiaeth cynaliadwy. Mi fyddwn yn edrych ar sut i greu model twristiaeth gynaliadwy mewn ardaloedd prysur megis Yr Wyddfa & Ogwen ac yn trafod yr hyn allwn ni ddysgu o 2020.

Helen Pye ein Pennaeth Ymgysylltu s'yn cynnal y drafodaeth gyda'n Swyddog Twristiaeth Gynaliadwy, Dana Williams; Martin Higgitt o Martin Higgitt Associates, awdur Adolygiad Parcio a Thrafniadiaeth Yr Wyddfa ac Ogwen ac yna Michael Bewick, Rheolwr Gyfarwyddwr JW Graves, y cwmni hanesyddol sy'n berchen Llechwedd.

Mi fydd ein podlediad nesaf trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg ar y 18fed o Fawrth ac yn manylu ar amaethyddiaeth yn Eryri.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000

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Darganfod, cofnodi, dathlu a gofalu am y Carneddau

Mae’r Carneddau yn dirwedd amrywiol ac arbennig. Gyda chymorth Cronfa Dreftadaeth y Loteri Genedlaethol mae Partneriaeth o sefydliadau yn helpu pobl i ddarganfod, cofnodi, dathlu a gofalu am y Carneddau. Mae ardal y cynllun yn cynnwys y mynyddoedd uchel yn ogystal a’r dyffrynnoedd a’r aneddiadau o’u hamgylch.

Yn ein Podlediad yr wythnos hon cewch gyfle i ddysgu am Bartneriaeth Tirwedd y Carneddau yng nghwmni Beca Roberts, Swyddog Ymgysylltu Cymunedol y Bartneriaeth; Dr Marian Pye, Rheolwr y Cynllun; John Roberts, Archaeolegydd Awdurdod y Parc ac Abbie Edwards, Ceidwad y Carneddau ar ran yr Ymddiriedolaeth Genedlaethol.

This week’s Welsh language Podcast looks at the Carneddau Landscape Partnership with Beca Roberts, Community Engagement Officer; the Scheme’s Manager, Dr Marian Pye; John Roberts, the SNPA’s Archaeologist and Abbie Edwards, the National Trust’s Custodian of the Carneddau.

Our next English language Podcast will be broadcast on 24th February which will focus on Sustainable Tourism in Eryri.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000

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What's so special about Eryri?

Welcome to the first English episode of the Eryri Podcast from Snowdonia National Park Authority.

This month we are looking at the Special Qualities of Snowdonia National Park which are the reasons for our designation as a National Park. All National Parks have a clearly defined list of ‘Special Qualities’ similarly to how World Heritage sites have a defined Outstanding Universal Value or Special Areas of Conservation have. Our Special Qualities set out what makes the area unique and help us all understand what needs to be protected and enhanced; they define what gives this area its unique sense of place.

In this episode Angela Jones SNPA's Partnerships Manager discusses some of these special qualities with conservationist and photographer Ben Porter, Dr Angharad Price from Bangor University and Roland Evans from Gwynedd Council.

The next podcast will be broadcasted in on the 18th of February and will be discussing the Carneddau Landscape Project. (Through the medium of Welsh).

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Rhifyn Saesneg cyntaf Podlediad Eryri. Mi fydd y rhifyn nesaf yn cael ei ddarlledu trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg ar y 18fed o Chwefror ac yn manylu ar Briosect Tirlun y Carneddau.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000

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Gwylio. Dysgu. Dewch yn Lysgennad Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri.

Rhifyn cyntaf erioed Podlediad Eryri, sianel swyddogol Awdurdod Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri!

Yn y rhifyn hwn mi fydd Ioan Gwilym, un o Swyddogion Cyfathrebu APCE yn manylu ar gynllun llysgenhadon newydd yr Awdurdod a'r gwesteion fydd Catrin Glyn, Swyddog Partneriaeth Yr Wyddfa, y gantores amryddawn Casi Wyn a Stephen Jones o gwmni Anelu - Aim Higher.

Mwy o wybodaeth - www.llysgennaderyri.cymru

(Welsh podcast focusing on the Eryri Ambassador scheme. The next podcast will be broadcasted in English on the 28th of January and will discuss Eryri's special qualities.)

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000

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Podlediad Eryri / Eryri Podcast