May Events - Digwyddiadau mis Mai.

Ensure your guests know what events are on in May, by  downloading the County Council's monthly "What's On" PDF which is available on the link below. (To print, open the link, right click, and select the print option)

  

May Events 2013  

  

The what's on pages on www.discovercarmarthenshire.com are among the most visited pages of the website and are updated daily with a comprehensive listing.

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Gwnewch yn siwr bod eich gwesteion yn gwybod pa ddigwyddiadau sydd ymlaen ym mis Mai, drwy lwytho i lawr "Beth Sy Ymlaen '' misol y Cyngor Sir. Mae'r PDF ar gael ar y ddolen isod. (I argraffu, agorwch y ddolen, cliciwch dde, a dewiswch yr opsiwn print)

Digwyddiadau mis Mai

Mae'r thudalennau "beth sydd ymlaen" ar www.discovercarmarthenshire.com/cymraeg ywr  tudalen mwyaf poblogaidd y wefan, mae'n cael eu diweddaru bob dydd gyda rhestr gynhwysfawr.

Workshop reminder - book now

Draft tourism action plan workshops
A reminder that Visit Wales forthcoming series of workshops are filling up fast. There are a limited number of spaces available at each venue, so please do book now if you’d like to attend.

Each session will take place between 10am – 12.30pm and purpose is to gather your thoughts and opinions on the priorities as outlined within the Draft Tourism Action plan for Wales to accompany the new Tourism Strategy.

Take a look at list of dates and locations below and click on the 'book now' button to complete our online form to secure your place.
Tuesday 23 April - Belle Vue Royal Hotel, Aberystwyth
Wednesday 24 April - Cefn Lea, Newtown
Thursday 25 April - Galeri, Caernarfon
Friday 26 April - Venue Cymru, Llandudno
Tuesday 30 April - Glen-yr-Afon House Hotel, Usk
Wednesday 1 May - National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne
Wednesday 8 May - Trecco Bay Holiday Park, Porthcawl
Click HERE for further information

Community Rail in the City - Rheilffyrdd Cymunedol yn y Ddinas

On the 15th of May The Heart of Wales Line Forum (our own Community Rail

Partnership) has a superb opportunity to promote tourism in Wales by participating in an event called ' Community Rail in the City'

The event will enable us to promote Carmarthenshire to all visitors and commuters passing through the concourse of Paddington Railway station.

Having this presence on the concourse normally costs £thousands but we are able to access it free of charge.

We are looking for Tourism Businesses that are willing to assist in promoting the area - and their own businesses - for this day. For further information, and especially if you are able to volunteer to help, please contact us by Wednesday 17th April  on marketing@carmarthenshire.gov.uk.

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Ar y 15fed o mis Mai,  Mae Fforwm Rheilffordd Calon Cymru  (ein Partneriaeth Rheilffyrdd Cymunedol ein hun) a cyfle gwych i hyrwyddo twristiaeth yng Nghymru drwy gymryd rhan mewn digwyddiad o'r enw  "Rheilffyrdd Cymunedol yn y Ddinas'

Bydd y digwyddiad yn ein galluogi i hyrwyddo Sir Gaerfyrddin i'r holl ymwelwyr a chymudwyr syn pasio drwy'r cyntedd o orsaf Paddington.

Mae cael y presenoldeb ar y cyntedd fel arfer yn costio £ miloedd ond rydym yn gallu cael mynediad yn rhad ac am ddim.

Rydym yn chwilio am Busnesau Twristiaeth sy'n barod i helpu i hyrwyddo yr ardal - ac mae eu busnesau eu hunain - ar gyfer y diwrnod. Am ragor o wybodaeth, ac yn enwedig os ydych yn gallu gwirfoddoli i helpu, cysylltwch â ni erbin Dydd Mercher 17fed of mis Ebrill ar marketing@carmarthenshire.gov.uk.

Gardeners World / National Botanic Garden of Wales

·        Just in case you missed it, here’s Friday Gardeners’ World.

The National Botanic Garden of Wales is about 5 mins in

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01ry8c7/Gardeners_World_2013_Episode_6/

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·        Jyst rhag ofn i chi golli, dymar rhaglen “Gardeners World” o dydd Gwener.

Mae Gardd Fotaneg Genedlaethol Cymru i weld ar ol rhyw 5 munud

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01ry8c7/Gardeners_World_2013_Episode_6/

2013 National Tourism Awards for Wales Now Open

Calling all Carmarthenshire businesses! Become an award winner in the 2013 National Tourism Awards for Wales, the entry deadline is 5pm on 15 May 2013.The National Tourism Awards for Wales are organised by Visit Wales, in partnership with the Wales Tourism Alliance and in commercial partnership with corporate communications company Quadrant. The awards aim to recognise the value of the tourism industry to Wales and applaud the dedication and professionalism of those who offer a warm welcome to Wales.Recently launched for the 2013 round, the following categories are open to entries: Best Place to Stay Best Event Best Visitor Experience Most Successful Tourism Team Best Place to Eat (public vote category) Regional Tourism Award Business Tourism Operator Award Young Tourism Entrepreneur Technology in Tourism Award Outstanding Achievement Award Winners benefit from the associated acclaim and recognition of a prestigious and highly publicised award.Businesses and individuals operating within the tourism sector in Wales may apply. The entry deadline is 5pm on 15 May 2013. Enter now http://www.ntawales.com/english/

Llandovery Heritage Centre update

Carmarthenshire County Council is delighted to confirm they will be supporting the running of the Heritage Centre in Llandovery this year alongside the Brecon Beacons National Park and will be financing new displays to further the attraction of the facility.

Tourism Summit 17th April - Uwchgynhandledd Twristiaeth 17fed Ebrill

CARMARTHENSHIRE TOURISM SUMMIT - 17TH APRIL 2013

BOOK BY MIDDAY ON FRIDAY

  

There's not long to go until the 2013 Carmarthenshire Tourism Summit, and with the booking deadline quickly drawing near, here are a few reasons to join us on the day...

* GREAT GUEST SPEAKERS Hear from Simon Calder - Britain's leading travel broadcaster, and Alistair MacGregor from the world's largest travel site, TripAdvisor

* GET ADVICE & SOURCE NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES at the Ask the Expert and Meet the Supplier Exhibition

* MAKE NEW CONTACTS AND NETWORK with other local tourism businesses

* GET EXPERT TIPS - choose from a range of workshops led by experts in their fields - including: Four things from CCC that will help you in 2013, Get the most out of your website, social media marketing, sell your business offer through photos, celebrating Carmarthenshire and Food Tourism

  

For full information please visit www.carmarthenshiretourism.co.uk or call 01269 598 140

Or book online by midday on Friday here:

http://www.visitcarmarthenshire.co.uk/summit/summit1.cfm

UWCHGYNGHANDELDD TWIRISTIAETH -17FED EBRILL 2013
 LLYFRERBYN HANNER DYDDAR DDYDD GWENER

Does dim hir i fynd tan 2013 Uwchgynhadledd Twristiaeth Sir Gaerfyrddin, a gyda'r dyddiad cau archebu yn cyflym nesáu, dyma ychydig o resymau i ymuno â ni ar y diwrnod ...

 * SIARADWYR GWYCH Clywch gan Simon Calder -  ddarlledwr teithio blaenllaw Prydain, ac Alistair MacGregor o'r safle teithio mwyaf yn y byd, TripAdvisor.
* CYNGOR A FFYNHONNELL O CYNHYRCHION A GWASANAETHAU NEWYDD a gofynnwch i'r Arbenigwyr. Arddangosfa Cwrdda Cyflenwyr.
* GWNEWCH CYSYLLTIADAU NEWYDD A RHWYDWAITH gyda busnesau twristiaeth lleol eraill
* AWGRYMIADAU ARBENIGOL - dewis o weithdai a arweinir gan arbenigwyr yn eu maes - gan gynnwys: Pedwar fordd maer Cyngor Sir yn ,medri eich helpu yn 2013, Cael y gorau o'ch gwefan, cyfryngau cymdeithasol marchnata, gwerthu eich cynnig busnes trwy luniau, dathlu Bwyd Twristiaeth Sir Gaerfyrddin 

Am wybodaeth lawn ewch i www.carmarthenshiretourism.co.uk Ffoniwch 01269 598 140
Neu archebwch ar-lein erbyn canol dydd ar ddydd Gwener yma:
http://www.visitcarmarthenshire.co.uk/summit/summit1.cfm

Reduce waste in the Tourism sector - Lleihau gwastraff yn y sector twristiaeth

Assistance in the Hospitality, Tourism Food and Drink sectors - PILOT PROJECT

WRAP  launched a new initiative aimed at promoting reduced waste in the Hospitality, Tourism Food and Drink sectors in Wales. This is targeted at any company in the region, with the only requirement being that they are an SME and under the de minimus ceiling.

WRAP and Carmarthenshire County Council can offer specialist introductory waste consultancy service that is 100% funded, and then sign post towards a grant of up to 60% towards capital costs of equipment within tourism, hospitality/catering or the disposal of waste products

To be a part of this Pilot Project please contact us.  Marketing@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

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Cymorth yn y Lletygarwch, Twristiaeth Bwyd a Diod - PROSIECT PEILOT 

Mae WRAP wedi lawnsio menter newydd sy'n anelu at hyrwyddo lleihau gwastraff yn y  sectorau Lletygarwch Twristiaeth Bwyd, Diod yng Nghymru. Mae hyn yn cael ei thargedu at unrhyw gwmni yn y rhanbarth, gyda'r unig ofyniad yw bod eu bod yn fusnesau bach a chanolig ac o dan y nenfwd minimus de.

Gall WRAP a Chyngor Sir Caerfyrddin yn cynnig gwasanaeth arbenigol gwastraff ymgynghori rhagarweiniol sydd yn cyllido 100%, ac yna llofnodi tuag at grant o hyd at 60% tuag at gostau cyfalaf o offer o fewn twristiaeth, lletygarwch / arlwyo neu waredu cynhyrchion gwastraff

I fod yn rhan o'r Prosiect Peilot cysylltwch â ni. Marketing@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

April events list - Digwyddiadau Mis Ebrill

 Ensure your guests know what events are on in April, by  downloading the County Council's monthly "What's On" PDF which is available on the link below. (To print, open the link, right click, and select the print option)

April events

The what's on and events pages on www.discovercarmarthenshire.com/ are among the top two most visited pages of the website and are updated daily with a comprehensive listing.

Gwnewch yn siwr bod eich gwesteion yn gwybod pa ddigwyddiadau sydd ymlaen ym mis Ebrill, drwy lwytho i lawr "Beth Sy Ymlaen '' misol y Cyngor Sir. Mae'r PDF ar gael ar y ddolen isod. (I argraffu, agorwch y ddolen, cliciwch dde, a dewiswch yr opsiwn print)

Digwyddiadau Mis Ebrill

Mae'r thudalennau "beth sydd ymlaen" a digwyddiadau ar www.discovercarmarthenshire.com/cymraeg/ ymysg y ddwy dudalen mwyaf poblogaidd y wefan ac yn cael eu diweddaru bob dydd gyda rhestr gynhwysfawr.

Taste Local - International Food Conference Opportunity

Taste Local

Taste Local will be hosting free information sessions in RDP areas of South West Wales to highlight the fantastic opportunities available to food producers, retailers and hospitality providers through this innovative new project.

Find out more at the following venues:

Pembrokeshire – 10.30am Thursday the 18th of April at the Plas Hyfryd Hotel, Narberth.

Swansea Bay – 10.30am Monday the 22nd of April at the Greyhound Inn, Llanrhidian, Gower

Carmarthenshire – 2.30pm Monday the 22nd of April at the Ivy Bush Hotel, Carmarthen

BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Please contact Lowri Edwards on: 01558 669091 / 07977 989723 or lowriedwards@gallu.org.uk  for more information.

www.tastelocal.org

International Food Conference Opportunity

South West Wales food producers, retailers, hospitality providers and groups in the RDP area are being offered a fantastic opportunity to participate in an international food tourism conference in Denmark through the Taste Local bursary scheme.

Danish hosts, LAG Slagelse, will be offering delegates from Italy, Malta and Wales an opportunity to learn about their food tourism offering through visits and talks with local food and hospitality businesses in the area.

To find out more visit www.tastelocal.org blog or contact Lowri Edwards on: 01558 669091 / 07977 989723 or lowriedwards@gallu.org.uk

Whitsun Half Term Holiday offers needed!

Do you have any new products or special offers for the forthcoming Half Term holiday in May that you want to tell the whole of the UK?

The Marketing & Tourism section of the county council has funded specialist tourism public relations support for over 2 years as it provides an outlet for your businesses to get access to the key English market by either supplying latest offers or new products. It is been very successful!

 As we target the May 2013 half term holiday across the UK, we need you to send us your latest offers & new products to feed through to the travel editors. Email Sarah / Rhys at marketing@carmarthenshire.gov.uk with your details or for further information.