Category Archives: Adults

Shwmae Su’mae Day 2015

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On Thursday, October 15th the third Shwmae Su’mae Day was held, and once again Menter Bro Ogwr and many others across the country were busy encouraging people to greet everyone with “Shwmae” neu “Su’mae”.

This year, Menter Bro Ogwr took Sali Mali to Porthcawl, Sainsbury’s Sarn and Bridgend to greet people and spread the word about the day. Sali Mali met a number of lovely people on her travels and had some very nice photographs taken with them. You can see the photographs on Menter Bro Ogwr’s Facebook page (@menterbroogwr) and some on our website and on Twitter too.  We also asked you to your photographs of you celebrating Shwmae Day on our Facebook and Twitter pages for a chance to win a voucher for Siop yr Hen Bont. The winning photograph will be selected next week.

Menter Bro Ogwr would like to say thank you to the Grand Pavilion in Porthcawl for the welcome and for Sali Mali’s personal dressing room and to Sainsbury’s Sarn for the welcome too. We would also like to thank Aberkenfig Squadron, Tyfu gyda’r Gymraeg – Penybont, Bridgend Libraries, Cafe Mimis, The Bridge, Bridgend College, YellowWales, BAVO, Cylch Meithrin Plant Bach Sarn, Noddfa Community Project, Siop Siarad Penybont and everyone else that have contributed their fabulous photos!

It’s been wonderful to see everyone embracing this national day. Menter Bro Ogwr can’t wait for the next Shwmae Su’mae Day next year!

Click on the link to see our Siop Siarad group saying Shwmae!

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PATAGONIA 150: Welsh Tea

Te cymreig 2015

Date: 19.09.15

Location: The Pop Up Tea Room, Blandy Hall, Laleston

Time: 3:00pm

Cost: £16

Join us for a traditional Welsh tea in the company of Elvira Moseley to celebrate 150 years since the sart of a Welsh colony in Patagonia.

Elvira was born and raised in Patagonia but she now lives in Baglan. Her relatives were amongs the first to sail to Patagonia on the Mimosa. Come and hear about her history and experiences whilst filling your bellies with tasty cakes!

Must book by no later than:
04.09.15

Book your place now!
Go to Siop yr Hen Bont or phone 01656 732200 now!

Siop Siarad Discuss the #joia Campaign

We had a lot of fun discussing Mentrau Iaith Cymru’s latest campaign in the Siop Siarad on the 10th of July. In a nutshell, #joia is campaign to get more people, old and young to use more Welsh as part of their daily lives.

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The group discussed what they enjoyed doing through the medium of Welsh. We also asked them to describe the Siop Siarad in one Welsh word. So, here are the pictures from the session and our contribution towards the campaign!

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The Siop Siarad is held at Siop yr Hen Bont, Bridgend every Thursday. It offers learners the opportunity to ask questions and practice talking Welsh outside of the class.

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Group 1: 12:45pm – 1:30pm. Practicing Mynediad and Sylfaen language patterns

Group 2: 1:30pm – 2:15pm. Starting to hold Welsh conversations

Group 3: 2:15pm – 3:00pm. For those who can hold a Welsh conversation

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For more information contact Marged

marged@menterbroogwr.org

01656 732200

Menter Bro Ogwr’s Welsh Festival ends with good-bye to our Youth Officer – Yasmin Morris

 

 

 

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Menter Bro Ogwr’s Welsh Festival Week has come to an end with everyone enjoying the many events that took place. Thank you very much to everyone who has supported us; children, young people and adults.

These events would not be possible without the preperation, organization and dedication of the whole team of Menter Bro Ogwr and the support of volunteers who gave their time to ensure the events went off with a bang!

We also finish our week saying goodbye to our Youth Officer Yasmin Morris. Yasmin will start in her new position with Menter Abertawe next week. In the short time that Yasmin has been with Menter Bro Ogwr she has left her mark on the organisation and will be sadly missed. We wish her the best of luck in her new position. Good luck and thank you very much.

 

Curry and Quiz Night

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A fun filled evening was had at our Curry and Quiz night in the Six Bells, Coity on the 3rd of July as part of Menter Bro Ogwr’s Welsh Festival. Thanks to the Six Bells for having us and for the tasty curry. Thank you to everyone who joined us and to Alun Guile, our Quiz Master for preparing and running the quiz for us. Big Congratulations to the winning team – y Twpsod Twp!

Curry and Quiz Night

Welsh Social Evening at the Six Bells Pub, Coity!

Friday, 3rd of July 2015
7pm
Tickets: £6 (Entrance and food)
Limited number of tickets so first come first serve!

Don’t be disappointed, book your place now by going to Siop Yr Hen Bont or contact Menter Bro Ogwr!

menter@broogwr.org
01656 732200
www.menterbroogwr.org

Poster Cyri, Cwis a Chwrw! (Saesneg)

 

Welsh Pub Quiz!

30.06.14 – Pub Quiz, Workmen’s Club, Temple Street, Maesteg, 8:30pm.

A chance to test your general knowledge and to socialise through the medium of Welsh.

A warm welcome to all!

For more information, contact Menter Bro Ogwr
menter@menterbroogwr.org

01656 732 200

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