Our blog contains other news and stuff we have been doing around the Marchnad, as well as interesting articles on living local and sustainably.
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Fron Memorial Plaque
The plaque of the men from the Nantlle Valley who gave their lives in the First and Second World Wars was unveiled at the Fron Centre on Saturday 9th November 2024. The Service was led by the Reverend Marcus Robinson with music from Nantlle Valle Silver Band followed by cake and cuppa of course. The…
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Cimera Circus comes to Dyffryn Nantlle!
We had tons of fun and laughter in August when Iago and Adrian came to perform and teach children, with a few adults included, circus skills! Hula hoops, juggling plates and much more! Based outside the hall the two were busy all morning – thanks for their hard work.
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Y Caban Cake Stall and WW1 Remembrance
It started with the three of us looking at the repositioned remembrance plaque from the demolished Cesarea chapel situated in the Canolfan Y Fron. If so many had died in WW1 from Fron, how many from the Nantlle Valley quarries? Were they all remembered? Quarrymen had many skills useful during wartime, driving engines and other…
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The market is now Dementia Friendly
Following a visit from DementiaActif Gwynedd at a recent Marchnad, the Committee decided to hold a Dementia Friendly training session. We came together, along with staff from Trigonos to learn about this dreadful illness and how we can help those suffering or going through a diagnosis. A very interesting course and our thanks go to…
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Keeping Bees With BusyBees
Jonathan Garratt has a BSc (Hons) Environmental Science, Msc Rural Resource Management and a Permaculture Design Certificate.He has had various work in conservation, the environment, agriculture and environmental consultancy.He has grown up with honeybees, going out to manage the hives with his father as a child in Menai Bridge, Ynys Môn, and eventually taking on…
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Recycling
We recycle paper, cardboard, plastics and metal in the Market. We now have a battery box, so don’t throw them in the rubbish bin – bring them along.
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Fabric and Yarn Swap
Following the success of last month’s seed and plant swap, it was decided to swap yarn and fabric this month. Several came with a bag of spare wool and fabric and then went home with another bag! A good chance to get rid of leftover stuff.
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Our Anwen receives an award
We were so proud of Anwen last week when she received an award from Mantell Gwynedd for all the volunteering work and work in the community she has done over many, many years. Anwen organises all the tasters sessions, the information and fundraiser stalls as well as being our secretary, it is a voluntary role.…
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Plant and Seed Swap
At the May Market we invited people to bring plants and seeds that they have surplus so they could swap with other people. Sion Griffiths (Community Climate Action Facilitator) from Gwyrddni ran the stall with Wendy from Wendy’s Plants. Gemma from Yr Orsaf also came to help plant sunflowers with children in the community garden.…
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Sunflower Competition
Children were asked to plant a sunflower seed in a pot at the May Marchnad. They were given instructions on how to help it grow, and were asked to return in September for judging. The widest seed head wins a prize.