New Summer Holiday Escapes in Carmarthenshire / Seibiannau Newydd ar gyfer yr Haf yn Sir Gaerfyrddin

New Summer Holiday Escapes in Carmarthenshire

 Here in Carmarthenshire, we’re excited to announce that we have a whole host of new holiday options for the 2015 summer season to entice holidaymakers to this beautiful corner of the UK; from a new family-friendly glampsite and farm-escape that allows little ones to sleep in their own pig ark, to a ‘horse comes too’ converted lodge on the edge of the Brechfa Forest and a unique stone carving break.

Check out some highlights of the new breaks around the county below!

Pig-Staycation- Sleep with the Pigs at Cwmcrwth Farm Cottages, Llandeilo

Forget converted horse boxes and shepherd’s huts... Cwmcrwth Farm Cottages is taking accommodation conversions to a new level with the launch of their new ‘Pig Ark’ breaks this summer, allowing guests to sleep with the pigs under the stars in their own converted pig ark. Scrubbed-up and tastefully decorated, Cwmcrwth’s converted pig ark provides cosy accommodation for two in an orchard overlooking the farm, with sleeping bags and blankets for a comfy night (almost) under the stars. Perfect for families after something a little different, guests are able to arrange a night’s stay in the pig ark as part of a multi-night break in one of the farm’s stylish converted barns; with kids able to take part in a host of fun farm activities throughout their stay, helping Farmer Rob collect the eggs, feed the pigs and meet the resident horses. Adults can even take part in a pork-curing course run by the farm; although may be best not to tell the kids!

Price: 3 night stay from £189/ 7 night stay from £420 based on a family of four sharing the Hayloft cottage on a self-catering basis. For guests, a stay in the Mafanwys Pig Ark is priced at an extra £25 per night (2 adults and 2 children) and includes sleeping and kitchen equipment, picnic breakfast and pig swill bucket (pig related goodies). Prices for non-guests are £45 per night, including the listed extras.  To book, visit www.cwmcrwthfarmcottages.co.uk or call 01558 669160.

Magic and Mind-Reading in the Heart of the Teifi Valley- Blaenfforest, Newcastle Emlyn

Those in search of a magical escape for all the family need look no further than Blaenfforest Holiday

Cottages- a clutch of converted traditional stone cottages in the heart of Carmarthenshire’s Teifi Valley, which are set to welcome the Magic Circle with the launch of a new ‘magic and mind reading’ package for guests. Magician and storyteller Nick Brunger, who runs the award winning Creepy Carmarthen ghost tours, has teamed up with Blaenfforest to offer guests this special Magic and Mind Reading break; which will see Nick entertain guests with a unique evening of magic and mind-reading, before heading out for a guided tour of the ancient wooded valley behind the cottages- where one might find a dragon’s lair on be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a fairy. Kids will love the magic and mystery- with plenty to keep the adults’ minds’ boggled too! Guests can book this experience privately, with a glass of mulled wine (or fruit punch) and some spooky snacks thrown in for good measure.

Price: A 7 night stay at Blaenfforest Granary (sleeps 4) is priced from £475 on a self-catering basis.  Magic and Mindreading experience costs from £20pp- 4 person minimum required for booking. To book, visit www.cottageholidayswales.com or call 01559 371264. 

Wild Tipi and Bell Tent Glamping- Cwm Ty Coed, just south of Carmarthen

Newly opened for the 2015 summer season, Cwm Ty Coed offers a quirky glamping experience hidden amidst 30 acres of rolling wildflower meadow and ancient woodland. Bell tents and tipis act as your home under the stars- boasting natural floors, sheepskin rugs, twinkling lanterns and wood-burning stoves. Well-equipped kitchens, picnic tables and outdoor fire-pits make alfresco lunches easy, with the bustling market town of

Carmarthen just three miles away. Guests can spend days in the wooden games cabin with tons of books, board games and table tennis (perfect for keeping the kids entertained), take a ride on the treetop zipwire or simply relax in colourful hammocks amidst the trees- with an outdoor cinema providing evening entertainment under the stars.

Price: 7 nights available from £455 / 2 nights available from £140, both based on four sharing a Bell Tent on a self-catering basis. To book visit www.cwmtycoed.co.uk or call 01994 484 688.

Romantic Mountain Bike Break for Two- The Old Bike Shed, Mudtrek, Brechfa Forest

New for 2015 is The Old Bike Shed- a bijoux barn conversion located on the edge of the Brechfa Forest in Carmarthenshire, offered as accommodation by Mudtrek Mountain Bike Breaks. Sleeping just 2, the Old Bike

Shed is the ultimate cosy cottage getaway - recently converted and boasting exposed beams, a mezzanine bedroom, kitsch fixtures and fittings and sweeping countryside views. The ideal choice for couples in search of a little adventure, Mudtrek offers guests a ‘ski chalet experience for bikers’- with guided ‘off piste’ mountain bike sessions, fully-catered accommodation and equipment hire, not to mention endless trails through the Brechfa Forest straight from the front door to explore on two wheels.  After a busy adrenaline-fuelled day’s biking, couples can retreat to their cosy cottage à deux for a glass wine in front of the wood-burner. Plus, dogs are more than welcome.

Price: 2 night stays available from £250 based on two sharing The Old Bike Shed, including breakfast, packed lunch and two course evening meals on both nights and 1 day’s off-piste guiding. To book visit www.mudtrek.com or call 01267 202423.

Horse Comes Too Hideaway- Pengelli Farm Lodge, Pengelli

Sat at the edge of the spectacular Brechfa Forest is the recently-opened Pengelli Farm Lodge, a timber-framed lodge set on 122-acre horse stud farm, with beautiful views out to the Cothi Valley. This cosy lodg

sleeps up to 5, with an open plan living and dining area, cosy woodburner and large covered terrace complete with outdoor hot tub- perfect for watching the sun set over the valley. An ideal spot for riding fans, circular trails winding through the beautiful forest nearby go straight from the door, with stabling available for your horse on the stud farm with you.

Price:  7 nights available from £672 / 2 nights available from £192 for Pengelli Lodge (sleeps 5) on a self-catering basis. To book visit www.pengelliholidaylets.co.uk or call 07747116088.

Stonecarving Getaway – Stonehouse Carving and Cilwen Country House B&B, Camarthen

Budding artists can head to Carmarthen to try their hand at the intricate art of stonecarving with Stonehouse

Carving’s new three day course- the ideal option for creative types looking for an out-of-the-ordinary escape this summer. Participants will be taught all the tricks of the trade- stone types ideal for carving, how to use tools and create achievable designs- before putting this to good use carving their very own traditional York Rose or Green Man to take home. Combine this with a stay at Cilwen Country House B&B just a couple of miles down the road; with just three rooms it’s a great secluded getaway, and as well as the full English breakfast in the morning, evening meals are also available made out of the best locally sourced produce foods – like eggs from their free-range chickens. 

Price: The 3-day Stone Carving course at Stonehouse Carving is available for £195pp, including lunch, materials and use of tools. To book visit: www.stonehousecarving.co.uk. A 3 night stay at Cilwen Country House B&B is available from £210 based on two sharing on a B&B basis. To book visit: www.bedandbreakfastwales.net.

For more accommodation across the county, check out our ‘Staying’ page here: http://www.discovercarmarthenshire.com/staying/index.html

Seibiannau Newydd ar gyfer yr Haf yn Sir Gaerfyrddin

Yma yn Sir Gaerfyrddin, rydym yn gyffrous i gyhoeddi bod gennym ni lu o ddewisiadau gwyliau newydd ar gyfer tymor yr haf 2015 er mwyn denu pobl i'r rhan brydferth hon o'r Deyrnas Unedig. Maent yn cynnwys safle gwârsylla newydd ar fferm, sy'n addas i'r teulu cyfan ac sy'n caniatáu i blant bach gysgu mewn arch moch, llety sydd wedi'i addasu ac sy'n croesawu ceffylau ar gyrion Fforest Brechfa neu seibiant unigryw yn naddu cerrig.

Beth am gael cipolwg ar rai o'r seibiannau newydd sydd ar gael ledled y Sir isod?

Beth am gysgu yng nghwmni'r moch ym Mythynnod Cwmcrwth Farm, Llandeilo?

Anghofiwch am yr addasiadau arferol i adeiladau a rhowch gynnig ar rywbeth bach gwahanol... Bythynnod Cwmcrwth Farm yw'r lle ichi os ydych chi'n chwilio am seibiant bach anghyffredin mewn llety anarferol wrth iddynt lansio ei seibiannau newydd mewn Arch Moch yr haf hwn, sy'n caniatáu i westeion gysgu gyda'r moch o dan y sêr yn yr arch moch sydd wedi'i haddasu gan y perchnogion. Mae'r arch moch, sydd wedi'i haddasu, yn lân ac wedi'i haddurno'n chwaethus ac yn darparu llety clyd i ddau berson mewn perllan sy'n edrych dros y fferm.  Darperir sachau cysgu a blancedi er mwyn cael noson gyfforddus (bron) o dan y sêr. Mae'r gwyliau hyn yn berffaith ar gyfer teuluoedd sydd eisiau seibiant ychydig yn wahanol i'r arfer.  Gall gwesteion drefnu aros am noson yn yr arch moch fel rhan o wyliau hirach yn un o ysguboriau'r fferm sydd wedi'u haddasu yn llety modern. Bydd croeso i'r plant gymryd rhan mewn amrywiaeth o weithgareddau hwyliog ar y fferm drwy gydol eu harhosiad megis helpu Rob y Ffermwr i gasglu'r wyau, bwydo'r moch a maldodi'r ceffylau sy'n byw yno. Gall oedolion hyd yn oed gymryd rhan mewn cwrs halltu porc sy'n cael ei gynnal gan berchnogion y fferm, er efallai byddai'n well peidio â dweud wrth y plant am hyn!

Pris: Gallwch aros am 3 noson am gyn lleied â £189 neu 7 noson am gyn lleied â £420 sy'n seiliedig ar deulu o bedwar yn rhannu bwthyn The Hayloft ar sail hunanarlwyo. Nodyn i westeion - mae aros yn Arch Moch Mafanwy yn costio £25 ychwanegol fesul noson (2 oedolyn a 2 blentyn) ac yn cynnwys offer cegin, sachau cysgu ac ati, brecwast picnic a bwced o ddanteithion. Y pris ar gyfer pobl sydd heb fod yn westeion yw £45 y noson sy'n cynnwys yr holl ychwanegiadau a nodwyd.  I archebu lle, ewch i www.cwmcrwthfarmcottages.co.uk neu ffoniwch 01558 669160.

Dewiniaeth a Darllen Meddyliau yng nghanol Dyffryn Teifi - Blaenfforest, Castellnewydd Emlyn

Bythynnod Gwyliau Blaenfforest yw'r lle i fod ar gyfer y sawl sydd eisiau seibiant hudolus i'r teulu cyfan.  Clwstwr o fythynnod cerrig traddodiadol sydd wedi'u haddasu yng nghanol Dyffryn Teifi, Sir Gaerfyrddin yw'r rhain sydd newydd lansio pecyn gwyliau newydd i westeion sef 'Dewiniaeth a Darllen Meddyliau.' Mae Nick Brunger, y consuriwr a'r storïwr sy'n cynnal teithiau bwganllyd Caerfyrddin Iasol sydd wedi ennill gwobrau, wedi ymuno â pherchnogion Blaenfforest er mwyn cynnig seibiant arbennig yn llawn dewiniaeth a darllen meddyliau i westeion. Fel rhan o'r cynnig, bydd Nick yn diddanu gwesteion drwy gynnal noson unigryw o ddewiniaeth a darllen meddyliau cyn mentro mas ar daith dywysedig o amgylch y dyffryn coediog hynafol y tu ôl i'r bythynnod a phwy a ŵyr pa ryfeddodau fydd i'w gweld yno. Bydd plant yn dwlu ar hud a dirgelwch y digwyddiad a bydd digon i gadw'r oedolion yn hapus hefyd. Gall gwesteion fynd ati i archebu'r profiad hwn eu hunain os ydynt yn dymuno ac fel arwydd o ewyllys da, bydd gwydraid o win twym (neu ddiod ffrwythau) a byrbrydau bwganllyd wedi'u cynnwys yn y pris.

Pris: Mae aros am 7 noson ym mwthyn Blaenfforest Granary (sydd â lle i 4 gysgu) yn costio cyn lleied â £475 ar sail hunanarlwyo.  Mae'r sesiwn Dewiniaeth a Darllen Meddyliau yn costio cyn lleied ag £20 y person ond mae angen o leiaf 4 person er mwyn archebu sesiwn. I archebu lle, ewch i www.cottageholidayswales.com neu ffoniwch 01559 371264. 

Gwârsylla yn y Gwyllt mewn Tipi a Phabell Cloch - Cwm Tŷ Coed, i'r de o Gaerfyrddin

Mae Cwm Tŷ Coed, sydd newydd agor ar gyfer tymor yr haf 2015, yn cynnig profiad gwârsylla gwahanol yng nghanol coetir hynafol a gweirglodd 30 erw sy'n llawn blodau gwyllt. Tipis a phebyll cloch o dan y sêr fydd eich cartref yn ystod eich arhosiad ond nid rhai cyffredin mo'r rhain, o na, maent yn cynnwys lloriau naturiol, matiau croen dafad moethus, lanternau prydferth a stofiau llosgi coed.  Hefyd, mae'r ceginau llawn offer coginio, y byrddau picnic a'r llefydd tân awyr agored yn golygu y gallwch chi fwynhau ciniawau allan yn yr awyr iach.  Gallwch hefyd ymweld â Chaerfyrddin, y dref farchnad brysur sydd ond tair milltir i ffwrdd. Gall gwesteion dreulio eu diwrnodau yn y caban gemau pren sy'n cynnwys llwyth o lyfrau, gemau bwrdd a thennis bwrdd (perffaith i gadw'r plant yn hapus) neu beth am ddefnyddio'r wifren gwibio drwy'r coed neu'n syml, ymlacio yn yr hamogau lliwgar yng nghanol y coed sydd â sinema awyr agored er mwyn darparu adloniant gyda'r nos o dan y sêr.

Pris: 7 noson ar gael am gyn lleied â £455 neu 2 noson ar gael am gyn lleied â £140 ac mae'r ddau bris yn seiliedig ar bedwar yn rhannu Pabell Cloch ar sail hunanarlwyo. I archebu lle, ewch i www.cwmtycoed.co.uk neu ffoniwch 01994 484 688.

Gwyliau Beicio Mynydd Rhamantus i Ddau - Yr Hen Sied Feiciau, Mudtrek, Fforest Brechfa

Mae'r Hen Sied Feiciau yn llety newydd ar gyfer 2015.  Hen ysgubor fach iawn sydd wedi'i haddasu yw'r Hen Sied Feiciau ar gyrion Fforest Brechfa, Sir Gaerfyrddin ac mae modd archebu gwyliau yno drwy Mudtrek Mountain Bike Breaks. Mae'r Hen Sied Feiciau, sydd â lle i 2 berson yn unig, yn fwthyn cysurus sydd wedi'i adnewyddu'n ddiweddar ac yn cynnwys trawstiau agored, ystafell wely mesanîn, gosodion a ffitiadau hynod a golygfeydd gwych o gefn gwlad. Mae'r llety hwn yn ddewis delfrydol ar gyfer parau sy'n chwilio am antur fach gan fod Mudtrek yn cynnig 'profiad caban sgïo i feicwyr' â sesiynau beicio mynydd oddi ar y llwybrau penodedig yng nghwmni tywysydd, llety gydag arlwyaeth lawn a gwasanaeth hurio offer heb anghofio'r llwybrau diddiwedd ar gyfer beiciau drwy Fforest Brechfa a hynny ar garreg y drws.  Ar ôl diwrnod prysur, llawn adrenalin yn beicio, gall parau ymlacio yn eu bwthyn cysurus a mwynhau gwydraid o win o flaen y tân coed. Hefyd, mae croeso i gŵn.

Pris: 2 noson ar gael am gyn lleied â £250 yn seiliedig ar ddau yn rhannu'r Hen Sied Feiciau.  Mae'r pris yn cynnwys brecwast, cinio pecyn a phryd dau gwrs gyda'r nos ar y ddwy noson a chael eich tywys oddi ar y llwybrau penodedig am 1 diwrnod. I archebu lle, ewch i www.mudtrek.com neu ffoniwch 01267 202423.

Cuddfan sy'n Croesawu Ceffylau, Pengelli Farm Lodge, Pengelli

Ar gyrion godidowgrwydd Fforest Brechfa, y mae Pengelli Farm Lodge, sydd ond wedi agor yn ddiweddar.  Llety ffrâm bren yw Pengelli Farm Lodge wedi'i leoli ar gre geffylau 122 erw sydd â golygfeydd godidog o Ddyffryn Cothi. Mae'r llety clyd hwn â lle ar gyfer hyd at 5 o bobl ac yn cynnwys lle byw a bwyta mawr agored, llosgwr coed cysurus a theras mawr dan do ynghyd â thwba twym yn yr awyr agored sy'n berffaith ar gyfer gwylio'r haul yn machlud dros y dyffryn. Mae hwn yn llecyn delfrydol ar gyfer pobl sy'n hoffi marchogaeth gan fod llwybrau troellog drwy'r fforest gerllaw ar gael ar garreg y drws.  Gallwch hefyd archebu stablau ar y fferm ar gyfer eich ceffyl.

Pris:  7 noson ar gael am gyn lleied â £672 neu 2 noson ar gael am gyn lleied â £192 yn Pengelli Lodge (lle i 5 gysgu) ar sail hunanarlwyo. I archebu lle, ewch i www.pengelliholidaylets.co.uk neu ffoniwch 07747116088.

Seibiant Naddu Cerrig - Stonehouse Carving a Gwely a Brecwast Cilwen Country House, Caerfyrddin

Gall arlunwyr y dyfodol ddod i Gaerfyrddin i roi cynnig ar y grefft gymhleth o naddu cerrig ar gwrs newydd tridiau o hyd yn Stonehouse Carving.  Mae hwn yn seibiant delfrydol ar gyfer y rhai creadigol yn ein mysg sy'n chwilio am wyliau anghyffredin yr haf hwn. Bydd cyfranogwyr yn cael cyfle i ddysgu holl driciau'r grefft gan gynnwys pa fathau o gerrig sy'n ddelfrydol ar gyfer eu naddu, sut i ddefnyddio offer a chreu dyluniadau posibl ac wedyn byddant yn cael cyfle i ddilyn y cynghorion hyn a rhoi cynnig ar naddu eu dyluniadau traddodiadol eu hunain. Beth am ddilyn y cwrs hwn ac aros yng ngwely a brecwast Cilwen Country House, sydd ond ychydig o filltiroedd i ffwrdd? Mae'r gwely a brecwast hwn, sydd â thair ystafell yn unig, yn lle gwych i ymlacio mewn tawelwch.  Yn ogystal â chael brecwast llawn yn y bore, mae modd ichi gael prydau gyda'r nos hefyd sydd wedi'u paratoi gan ddefnyddio'r cynnyrch lleol gorau megis wyau gan ieir buarth y perchnogion. 

Pris: Gellir archebu lle ar y cwrs tridiau yn Stonehouse Carving am £195 y person sy'n cynnwys cinio, deunyddiau a defnyddio offer y lle. I archebu lle, ewch i: www.stonehousecarving.co.uk. Gellir sefyll am 3 noson yng Ngwely a Brecwast Cilwen Country House am gyn lleied â £210 yn seiliedig ar ddau yn rhannu ar sail gwely a brecwast. I archebu eich lle, ewch i: www.bedandbreakfastwales.net.

Your essential guide to this weekend in Carmarthenshire...

You can keep you hat on here even if you’re feeling Blue

KEEPING your hat at an elegant angle is hard enough while juggling a handbag and glass of champagne. Just ask any of the elegant ladies trotting off to Trimsaran. All bets are off on it not being a magnificent Ladies Night at Ffos Las Racecourse on May 23 with an added fascinator touch of spice with pop boy band Blue strumming to the event. Recent election results may have painted Llanelli red but Trimsaran will certainly be ‘Blue’ all over for this fabulous family partying event.

There are seven exciting jump races and competitions for the best dressed ladies ah-la-Ascot...and for the best gent – with a hat.  Yes you can keep your hat on if you are feeling Blue, just don’t lose your shirt. And Top Tips to help you find a winner: Don’t bet on any horse if the jockey is wearing pyjamas – he’s bound to come in late.

Walks festival is a blisteringly great event

FORGET John Cleese and his Ministry of Funny Walks.  Llanelli has its very own Festival of Walks that will rock your boots. If, as Nancy Sinatra sang ‘These Boots Were Meant For Walking’ then get yours on make sure that’s just they will do and shuffle along to this Festival Festival running (sorry, walking) from May 22-25. Young and old, non-members and members alike are welcome to the Spring Bank Holiday event that has attracted hundreds to join the throngs spreading through the hills and along the coast from Llanelli. The very professional Llanelli Ramblers organise and host the annual event which has established Llanelli as a popular centre for walking lacing up walkers from all parts of the UK and beyond. The 2015 Llanelli Festival celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the event with a blistering choice of 15 walks to suit all ages and abilities, in areas including the Brecon Beacons, Gower, UNESCO World Heritage Site at Blaenavon and more There will also be a  Festival Party at the newly reopened Selwyn Samuel Centre, as well as the traditional Welsh Tea to round off the Festival.

Take a break!

PARENTING holiday headaches can be stung away by Bizzy Bee Clubs at Carmarthenshire council Leisure centres. If your are buzzing about and the children are at a loss of things to do pop along to your nearest leisure centre and just see what they have on offer at the Bizzy Bee clubs to wear the little ones out with fun packed activities. There are plenty of activities there too for the older children with staff always willing to offer advice or help

Wheely great tour of Carmarthenshire

BYNEA Cycling Club has a cycling festival that is wheely great a Tour de Carmarthenshire. Their event on Sunday May 24th has a course spinning through 69-miles of glorious countryside townships and communities that will take your breathy away. It is as much fun for the competitor as it is for the cheering kerb thronging bystanders at the many vantage points showcasing Carmarthenshire on a figure-of- eight course that begins at Church Bank Playfields, Llandovery at 11am. The tour takes in the chocolate box painted hillside properties in Llandeilo, swings under the towering Dryslwyn castle walls and ploughs through the jaw-dropping countryside of the Towi Valley through Llanwrda.

The cyclists will glint past the gold mines at Dolaucothi, stream by Talley Abbey and struggling into the brooding Black Mountain where Top Gear presenters have been known to burn doughnuts in the tarmac. It is a day in the saddle that will have you coming back for more. There are categories for juniors, ladies, and veterans as well as the four classes of regional riders and you can enter on the day for £30

Eich canllaw hanfodol ar gyfer y penwythnos hwn yn Sir Gaerfyrddin....

‘Blue’ yn perfformio ar Noson y Merched

MAE gofalu bod eich het yn aros yn y man iawn yn gallu bod yn ddigon anodd wrth ddal bag llaw a gwydraid o siampên - gofynnwch i un o’r merched gosgeiddig sy’n mynd i Gae Rasio Ffos Las ar Noson y Merched ar Fai 23! Bydd bechgyn y band pop ‘Blue’ yn perfformio yno, felly er taw coch yw lliw tref Llanelli yn ôl canlyniadau’r etholiad diweddar, ‘glas’ fydd Trimsaran yn bendant ar gyfer y digwyddiad hwyliog hwn i’r teulu.

Bydd saith o rasys cyffrous dros y clwydi a bydd cystadleuaeth i’r merched sydd â’r wisg orau, tebyg i Ascot, ac i’r gŵr mwyaf trwsiadus – â het.  A dyma gyngor doeth i’ch helpu i ddod o hyd i enillydd: Peidiwch â rhoi bet ar geffyl os yw’r joci’n gwisgo ei ddillad nos – mae’n siŵr o orffen yn olaf.

Yr Ŵyl Gerdded yn llwyddiant ysgubol

ANGHOFIWCH am John Cleese a’i ‘Ministry of Funny Walks’. Mae gan Lanelli ei Gŵyl Gerdded ei hun rhwng Mai 22 a 25 felly beth am ymuno yn yr hwyl a manteisio ar gyfle i ymarfer corff a chael awyr iach ar yr un pryd. Mae’r digwyddiad hwn dros Ŵyl Banc y Gwanwyn - lle croesewir yr hen, yr ifanc, aelodau a rhai nad ydynt yn aelodau - yn denu cannoedd i gerdded y bryniau a’r arfordir yng nghyffiniau Llanelli. Cymdeithas Cerddwyr Llanelli sy’n trefnu ac yn cynnal y digwyddiad blynyddol hwn, sydd wedi gwneud Llanelli’n ganolfan boblogaidd i gerddwyr o bob rhan o Brydain a’r tu hwnt. Mae’r Ŵyl hon yn Llanelli yn dathlu ei phen-blwydd yn 20 oed yn 2015 ac mae dewis gwych o 15 o deithiau sy’n golygu bod rhywbeth addas i bob oedran a phob gallu, a hynny mewn ardaloedd fel Bannau Brycheiniog, Penrhyn Gŵyr, safle Treftadaeth y Byd UNESCO ym Mlaenafon a mwy. Hefyd bydd Parti yn rhan o’r Ŵyl yng Nghanolfan Selwyn Samuel (sydd newydd ailagor) yn ogystal â’r Te Cymreig traddodiadol i gwblhau’r Ŵyl.

Cymerwch hoe!

GALL Clybiau’r Bizzy Bees a gynhelir yng nghanolfannau hamdden Cyngor Sir Caerfyrddin ddatrys rhai o’r problemau sydd gan rieni yn ystod y gwyliau. Os ydych chi’n brysur ac os yw’r plant yn methu meddwl am bethau i’w diddori, ewch draw i’ch canolfan hamdden agosaf i weld pa weithgareddau hwyl i flino’r plant sydd ar gael yn y Clybiau Bizzy Bees. Mae digonedd o weithgareddau yno hefyd i blant hŷn ac mae’r staff yn barod bob amser i gynnig cyngor neu i helpu.

Taith Feicio yn Sir Gaerfyrddin

MAE gan Glwb Beicio Bynea ŵyl feicio sy’n gyfle gwych i gael taith hir drwy Sir Gâr. Cynhelir y daith 69 milltir o hyd ddydd Sul Mai 24ain gan fynd drwy drefi, cymunedau, a llecynnau gwledig godidog. Mae’n gymaint o hwyl i’r cystadleuwyr ag yw i’r sawl sy’n gwylio ac yn bloeddio eu cymeradwyaeth mewn mannau sy’n arddangos Sir Gâr ar ei gorau. Mae’r cwrs ar ffurf rhif wyth ac yn dechrau ym meysydd chwarae Banc yr Eglwys, Llanymddyfri am 11am. Mae’r daith yn mynd heibio i’r tai amryliw ar y rhiw yn Llandeilo, yn croesi islaw muriau castell Dryslwyn ac yn palu ymlaen drwy gefn gwlad drawiadol Dyffryn Tywi drwy Lanwrda.

Bydd y beicwyr yn mynd heibio i Fwyngloddiau Dolau Cothi ac Abaty Talyllychau cyn ei throi hi tuag at y Mynydd Du. Mae’n ddiwrnod cofiadwy ar y beic a byddwch yn sicr o ddychwelyd eto. Mae categorïau i blant, menywod, a phobl hŷn yn ogystal â phedwar dosbarth i feicwyr rhanbarthol. Nid oes yn rhaid trefnu ymlaen llaw, gallwch wneud hynny ar y dydd am £30. 

Head to Carmarthenshire for Fun for All the Family this Half Term

Here in Carmarthenshire there’s plenty on offer to keep families of all ages entertained this May Half Term; from duckling tours and upstairs/downstairs castle explorations, to foraged feasts and cookery classes for little chefs in the making! With tons of exciting activities and events planned across the region, plus a host of family-friendly accommodation options available, our corner of south-west Wales is the perfect spot for a fun-filled half term escape- with a teaser of some of the great events on offer below...

Explore Behind the Scenes at Stradey Castle - Wednesday 27 May at 2.30pm

Head to this 19^th Century mansion in the heart of Carmarthenshire on Wednesday 27^th May for an exciting exploration of this historic house and its surrounding grounds. Families will get the chance to go behind the scenes and see how a house like this would have worked over 160 years ago, discovering how people used to live at Stradey in the days before electricity and plumbed bathrooms. Visitors will have the chance to take the famous Guy Fawkes passage around the basement, climb to the top of the Tower to take in magnificent views stretching over Carmarthen Bay and explore the vast grounds and surrounding Woodland Gardens - the perfect opportunity for kids to stretch their legs.

Details: The hour-long tour is available at 2.30pm, priced at £10 per adult and £5 per child. Tours must be pre-booked, visit www.stradeycastle.com or call 01554 774626.

Cookery Workshops for Little Chefs in the Making at Lolfa Cynin B&B- Wednesday 27 May

Set on a working dairy farm in St Clears is Lolfa Cynin B&B, offering cosy guest accommodation in an old coach house surrounded by welsh beautiful countryside. On Wednesday 27 May, Lolfa Cynin will be hosting two kids cookery classes, the first for parents and children aged 4-8 and the second for 8-12 year olds, each hosted by friendly cook Lisa from Pumpkin Patch Kitchen & Garden. Little chefs will learn to cook up a storm with home-grown and locally sourced produce before tucking into their own delicious creations. Once classes are over, guests can join the farmer whilst he feeds the animals, head out on woodland walks or splash about in the pool before returning to cosy rooms - each offering a real home away from home vibe for families.

Details: A 2 night stay from 26-28 May is available from £200 based on 3 sharing a family room on a B&B basis, including complimentary access to the leisure club and morning farm walk. Prices for the cookery workshops are £20 per child, £7 per additional child taking part and accompanying adult goes free.  Visit www.lolfa-cynin.co.uk or call 01994 232773.

Duckling Tours and Den Building at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre - Saturday 23 - Sunday 31 May

Throughout the half term week, WWT Llanelli is offering visitors the chance to take a sneak peek behind the scenes on a tour around the Centre’s duckling nursery for an exciting egg-to-duckling experience. Little (and not so little!) animal-lovers can view baby ducklings up close in their indoor and outdoor nurseries, meet the newly-hatched fluffy arrivals and even follow the development of ducklings yet to hatch. Once the tour is over, there’s plenty more to do at the centre; from guided bird watching sessions to den building and pond dipping - all with breathtaking views across the diverse wetland habitat.

Details: Hour-long duckling tours run daily at 12pm, 2pm and 3pm from 23-31 May. Price is included in admission - £8.95 per adult, £4.95 per child, under 4s free entry and family tickets £25.00. Visit www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/llanelli  or call 01554 741 087.

Foraging, Fly-Fishing and Coracles at the National Botanic Garden of Wales- Saturday 23-Sunday 31 May

The National Botanic Garden of Wales will be hosting a variety of activities throughout half-term, ideal for giving kids (and big kids alike!) a hefty dose of fresh air. From the 23-25 May, the Garden will be hosting a special hobbies weekend, where there’s plenty going on to please the whole family from crafts and canoeing to dancing and dolls’ houses. After a morning of activities, families can take a wander around the gardens, discovering hidden sculptures and mosaics, visiting the adventure play zone and playing in acres of open space. For something different, on the weekend of 30-31 May families can learn all about foraging with plenty of cooking and tasting demonstrations, before heading out into the gardens to hunt and gather a delicious wild meal for themselves.

Details: Saturday 23 – Sunday 31 May. Adult entry price £9.75, Children £4.95, Under 5s go free and Family Tickets (2 adults and up to 4 children) £24.00. Visit www.gardenofwales.org.uk for further information.

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Dewch i Sir Gaerfyrddin er mwyn i'r teulu cyfan gael hwyl yr hanner tymor hwn

Yma yn Sir Gaerfyrddin mae digonedd i ddiddanu teuluoedd o bob oed yn ystod hanner tymor y mis Mai hwn; ymhlith yr hyn sydd ar gael yma mae teithiau cywion hwyaid, cyfle i weld bywyd fyny grisiau a lawr grisiau mewn cestyll, gwledd o fwydydd a fforiwyd, a dosbarthiadau coginio i gyw gogyddion! Gyda llu o weithgareddau a digwyddiadau cyffrous wedi'u cynllunio ar draws y rhanbarth, a llond gwlad o ddewisiadau ar gael o ran llety sy'n croesawu teuluoedd, ein cwr ni o dde-orllewin Cymru yw'r lle perffaith i ddianc iddo am hanner tymor llawn hwyl – mae rhagflas o rai o'r digwyddiadau gwych sydd ar gael wedi'i nodi isod...

Golwg y tu ôl i'r llen yng Nghastell y Strade – dydd Mercher, 27 Mai am 2.30pm

Dewch draw, ddydd Mercher, 27^ain Mai, i'r plasty hwn sy'n dyddio o'r 19^eg ganrif ac sydd yng nghanol                       Sir Gaerfyrddin i gael cyfle cyffrous i archwilio'r plasty hanesyddol hwn a'i diroedd. Caiff teuluoedd gyfle i gael golwg y tu ôl i'r llenni a gweld sut y byddai plasty o'r math hwn wedi cael ei redeg dros 160 o flynyddoedd yn ôl, gan ddysgu sut yr oedd pobl yn byw yn y Strade cyn dyddiau'r cyflenwad trydan ac ystafelloedd ymolchi ac iddynt blymwaith. Bydd cyfle i ymwelwyr fynd ar hyd coridor enwog Guto Ffowc o amgylch yr islawr, dringo i frig y Tŵr i fwynhau'r golygfeydd gwych sy'n ymestyn draw at Fae Caerfyrddin a mynd ar droed i grwydro’r tiroedd eang a'r Gerddi Coetir sydd o gwmpas y plasty – y cyfle perffaith i'r plant fynd am dro egnïol.

Y Manylion: Mae'r awr o daith dywys ar gael am 2.30pm a'r pris yw £10 i oedolyn a £5 i blentyn. Rhaid archebu teithiau tywys ymlaen llaw. Ewch i wefan http://www.stradeycastle.com neu ffoniwch 01554 774626.

Gweithdai Coginio i Gyw Gogyddion yn llety Gwely a Brecwast Lolfa Cynin – dydd Mercher, 27 Mai

Mae llety Gwely a Brecwast Lolfa Cynin, sydd ar fferm laeth yn Sanclêr, yn cynnig llety clyd i ymwelwyr a hynny mewn hen gerbyty yng nghanol cefn gwlad hardd Cymru. Ddydd Mercher, 27 Mai, bydd Lolfa Cynin yn cynnal dau ddosbarth coginio i blant. Y cyntaf i blant 4–8 oed a'u rhieni, a'r ail i blant 8–12 oed. Lisa, cogyddes gyfeillgar cegin a gardd y Pumpkin Patch fydd yn arwain y dosbarthiadau. Bydd y cogyddion bach yn dysgu sut i goginio'n werth chweil gan ddefnyddio cynnyrch cartref a lleol cyn bwyta'r prydau blasus y byddan nhw wedi'u paratoi. Ar ddiwedd y dosbarthiadau, gall y gwesteion ymuno â'r ffermwr tra bydd yn bwydo’i anifeiliaid neu gallant fynd am dro yn y coetir neu nofio yn y pwll cyn dychwelyd i ystafelloedd clyd sy’n cynnig naws ‘cartref oddi cartref’ i deuluoedd.

Y Manylion: Mae cynnig ichi aros am 2 noson rhwng 26 a 28 Mai gyda'r prisiau'n dechrau o £200 ar gyfer                 3 yn rhannu ystafell deulu ar sail llety Gwely a Brecwast, gan gynnwys mynediad am ddim i'r clwb hamdden a chyfle i fynd am dro ar droed ar y fferm yn y bore. Y canlynol yw prisiau'r gweithdai coginio: £20 i'r plentyn cyntaf a £7 i bob plentyn ychwanegol sy'n cymryd rhan. Bydd yr oedolyn a fydd yn cadw cwmni i'r plant yn cael dod am ddim. Ewch i wefan www.lolfa-cynin.co.uk neu ffoniwch 01994 232773.

Teithiau Cywion Hwyaid a Chyfle i Greu Cuddfan yng Nghanolfan Gwlyptir yr WWT yn Llanelli – dydd Sadwrn, 23 Mai tan ddydd Sul, 31 Mai

Drwy gydol wythnos hanner tymor, bydd Ymddiriedolaeth Adar Dŵr a Gwlyptir (WWT) Llanelli yn rhoi cyfle i ymwelwyr gael Cipolwg y Tu Ôl i'r Llen ar daith o amgylch meithrinfa cywion hwyaid y Ganolfan i brofi'r broses Wy i Gyw gyffrous.  Gall y rhai ifanc (a'r rhai ifanc eu hysbryd!) sy'n dwlu ar anifeiliaid gael golwg agos ar y cywion hwyaid yn eu meithrinfeydd dan do ac awyr agored, cwrdd â'r newydd-ddyfodiaid fflwffog sydd newydd ddeor a hyd yn oed dilyn hynt y cywion sydd eto i ddeor. Ar ôl y daith dywys, mae llawer mwy i'w wneud yn y ganolfan; gan gynnwys sesiynau tywys i wylio'r adar, creu cuddfan a philcota mewn pyllau – hyn oll a golygfeydd gwefreiddiol ar draws y gwlyptir amrywiol.

Y Manylion: Cynhelir y daith dywys Cywion Hwyaid, awr ei hyd, bob dydd am 12pm, 2pm a 3pm rhwng           23–31 Mai. Mae'r pris wedi'i gynnwys yn y tâl mynediad – £8.95 i oedolyn, £4.95 i blentyn, am ddim i’r rhai dan 4 oed, a £25.00 yw pris tocyn teulu. Ewch i wefan www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/llanelli neu ffoniwch 01554 741 087.

Fforio, Pysgota â Phlu, a Chyryglau yng Ngardd Fotaneg Genedlaethol Cymru – dydd Sadwrn, 23 Mai tan ddydd Sul, 31 Mai

Bydd Gardd Fotaneg Genedlaethol Cymru yn cynnal amrywiaeth o weithgareddau drwy gydol hanner tymor a fydd yn ddelfrydol ar gyfer rhoi dos go iawn o awyr iach i'r rhai ifanc (a’r rhai ifanc eu hysbryd!). Rhwng                         23 a 25 Mai, bydd yr Ardd yn cynnal penwythnos hobïau arbennig, lle bydd digonedd o bethau'n digwydd a fydd at ddant y teulu cyfan gan gynnwys crefftau, canŵio, dawnsio a thai doliau. Ar ôl bore o weithgareddau, gall teuluoedd fynd am dro hamddenol o amgylch yr ardd, gan ddod o hyd i gerfluniau a brithwaith cudd, ymweld â'r parth antur i chwarae, yn ogystal â chwarae yn yr erwau agored. Os am rywbeth bach gwahanol, yn ystod penwythnos 30–31 Mai gall teuluoedd ddysgu fforio am fwyd a bydd digonedd o sioeau coginio, a chyfle i flasu bwydydd, cyn iddynt fynd allan i'r ardd ar helfa i hel bwyd ar gyfer paratoi pryd bwyd gwyllt blasus iddynt eu hunain.

Y Manylion: dydd Sadwrn, 23 Mai – dydd Sul, 31 Mai. Prisiau mynediad: £9.75 i oedolyn, £4.95 i blentyn, am ddim i'r rhai dan 5 oed. Mae Tocyn Teulu (i 2 oedolyn a hyd at 4 o blant) yn £24.00. Ewch i wefan www.gardenofwales.org.uk/cy/ i gael rhagor o wybodaeth.

CAN YOU AFFORD TO MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY?

Apprenticeships have proven to be a fantastic asset to employers and results have really shown to develop the learners and to help employers grow:

• 80% of those employers who employ apprentices agree they make their workplace more productive.
• 80% of businesses said apprenticeships resulted in better motivation among their workforces
• National standards and qualifications linked with hands-on training means apprentices are well trained and productive and will also serve to increase customer confidence
• Apprentices bring a significant return on investment and often progress to senior management roles.
• Employers who take on an apprentice only pay their salary.  The Welsh Government will fund their training

Tourism is a vitally important industry in South Wales and it is of great value to embed cultural heritage in the attractions and businesses the industry offers. Apprenticeships in this field can offer many benefits to both employers and apprentices in expanding and improving provision of tourism from working in hospitality to working in museums, historical attractions, accommodation providers and local tourism agencies.

Throughout the apprenticeship scheme, apprentices will be supported greatly by Coleg Sir Gar, with an assigned training advisor providing a link between the place of work and the college (supporting the employer every step of the way), bridging the gap between work and study. The apprenticeship seeks to educate learners of how to integrate seamlessly into a workplace, how to review and improve their own personal performance and how to apply their skills to maximize the efficiency of the business they work within.

To give more of an insight into this exciting opportunity, there is an apprenticeship event on the 10th March 2015 at Parc Y Scarlets. Please see attached an invitation to the event, it would be great to discuss this new venture with you and really show you the great benefits of apprentices in your business.

To find out more or to book your place please contact Mags Walters on 07557 896969 or mags.walters@colegsirgar.ac.uk

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ALLWCH CHI FFORDDIO COLLI’R CYFLE HWN?

Profwyd fod Prentisiaethau yn ased gwych i gyflogwyr ac mae canlyniadau wedi dangos yn wirioneddol eu bod yn datblygu dysgwyr ac yn helpu cyflogwyr i dyfu:

• Mae 80% o’r cyflogwyr hynny sy’n cyflogi prentisiaid yn cytuno eu bod yn gwneud eu gweithle’n fwy cynhyrchiol.
• Dywedodd 80% o fusnesau fod prentisiaethau wedi arwain at welliant mewn cymhelliant ymhlith eu gweithluoedd.
• Mae safonau a chymwysterau cenedlaethol sy’n gysylltiedig â hyfforddiant ymarferol yn golygu bod prentisiaid yn dra hyfforddedig a chynhyrchiol a bydd hyn yn fodd i gynyddu hyder y cwsmeriaid.
• Mae prentisiaid yn dod ag adenillion sylweddol ar fuddsoddiad ac yn aml byddant yn symud ymlaen i rolau rheolwyr uwch.
• Bydd cyflogwyr sy’n cymryd prentis yn talu ei gyflog yn unig. Bydd Llywodraeth Cymru yn ariannu ei hyfforddiant.

Mae Twristiaeth yn ddiwydiant hynod o bwysig yn Ne Cymru ac mae gwerth mawr mewn cynnwys treftadaeth ddiwylliannol yn yr atyniadau a’r busnesau a gynigir gan y diwydiant. Gall prentisiaethau yn y maes hwn gynnig llawer o fuddion i gyflogwyr a phrentisiaid hefyd, gan ehangu a gwella darpariaeth twristiaeth o weithio ym maes lletygarwch i weithio mewn amgueddfeydd, atyniadau hanesyddol, fel darparwyr llety ac asiantaethau twristiaeth lleol.

Trwy gydol y cynllun prentisiaethau, caiff prentisiaid eu cefnogi’n fawr gan Goleg Sir Gâr, gydag ymgynghorydd hyfforddi penodol yn darparu dolen gyswllt rhwng y gweithle a’r coleg (gan gefnogi’r cyflogwr bob cam o’r ffordd), a phontio’r bwlch rhwng gwaith ac astudio. Mae’r brentisiaeth yn ceisio addysgu dysgwyr am sut i integreiddio’n hawdd mewn gweithle, sut i adolygu a gwella eu perfformiad personol eu hunain a sut i ddefnyddio eu sgiliau yn y modd mwyaf effeithlon posibl ar gyfer y busnes maen nhw’n gweithio ynddo.

I gael gwell cipolwg ar y cyfle cyffrous hwn, mae yna ddigwyddiad prentisiaethau ar 10 Mawrth 2015 ym Mharc y Scarlets. Gweler gwahoddiad i’r digwyddiad yn atodedig . Byddai’n wych cael trafod y fenter newydd hon gyda chi a chael dangos i chi’r buddion mawr o gael prentisiaid yn eich busnes.

I wybod mwy neu i archebu eich lle cysylltwch â Mags Walters ar 07557 896969 neu mags.walters@colegsirgar.ac.uk

Pancakes, bugs, rockets and piglets...... oh and steam train adventures!

February Half Term Family Fun in Carmarthenshire - pancake flipping, mini-beast hunting, rocket launching, junior farmer courses and steam train adventures

Head to Carmarthenshire this February half term where there is plenty on offer to keep families of all ages entertained; from minibeast hunting and bird watching at WWT Llanelli, to rocket launches at Dinefwr Park and pig keeping courses for budding young farmers at Cwmcrwth Farm.

With tons of exciting activities and events planned, plus a host of family-friendly accommodation options available, Carmarthenshire is the perfect destination for a fun family getaway this February half term. For more information, visit www.discovercarmarthenshire.com.

Half Term Events...

Rocket Launches and Tractor Tours at Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo

There's nothing quite like fresh air and family time, and Dinefwr Park offers this in spades, and there are plenty of events and activities for families of all ages to enjoy this half term. Families can look out for wild animals in the specially built nature reserve, head to a science-themed workshop where kids can make and launch their own paper rockets, blow off some steam in the adventure playground or stop beneath a 400-year-old oak tree for a picnic. After lunch, hop on board Dinefwr’s popular Tractor Trailer Tours, where families can get up close and personal with the Park’s ancient breed of White Park Cattle whilst learning more about the work that goes on at the Nature Reserve.
Details: £6 per car for admission to the parkland. No additional charges for other activities apply. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dinefwr.

Minibeast Hunting and Pom Pom Owls at WWT Llanelli

Head down to WWT Llanelli for a fun-filled wildlife weekend this half term. From 16th - 20th February, the centre will be running a range of daily activities suitable for mini David Attenboroughs in the making. Start off the day with a ‘minibeast hunt’, where young adventurers will visit the purpose made minibeast area - complete with old rotting logs and dark, damp hideaways - to discover what creepy crawlies love to call this home. They can then bring their findings back to have a closer look at them under a microscope, using ID books to discover what they’ve caught. Then, families can head to the observatory for a guided bird-watch- using telescopes and binoculars to spot as many species of wildfowl as possible. Plus, a craft workshop is on offer later in the day, where little ones can have fun making pom pom owls and bird feeders.
Details: All events included in admission cost - £8.14 per adult and £4.50 per child over 4. Under 4s go free. www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/llanelli.

50th Anniversary Celebrations at Gwili Steam Railway

Visit Gwili this half term, where the Steam Railway is commemorating 50 years since the last public passenger train between Aberyswyth and Carmarthen. Hop on board a 1950’s steam hauled service, running daily from Sunday 15th to Friday 20thFebruary, where families can have an authentic taste of the golden age of railway. Take a ride alongside old station buildings, vintage carriages, steam locomotives and diesel railcars, all with picturesque views of the village cricket pitch and Gwili River. Plus, on Friday 20th there will be 1960’s costumes, pop-up exhibitions and nostalgic treats- giving families the chance to take a real step back in time.
Details: Open from 10am each day during Half Term. Tickets available from £10 per adult, £4.50 per child and under 3s go free. A family ticket is priced at £24.50. www.gwili-railway.co.uk.

Walk in the Footsteps of the Romans - Dolaucothi Gold Mines

Nestled in the heart of a huge 2,500-acre estate, Dolaucothi offers many waymarked walks for active families keen for a taste of the great outdoors this half term. Travel back in time by 2,000 years at what is the oldest known Roman gold mine in the UK, where free self-guided audio walks will be running throughout February half term.  Families can follow old Roman trails through the Carmarthenshire countryside, whilst audio headsets bring exciting stories of Celts and Romans to life around them. Keep eyes peeled for the boundary of a Roman fort, mining pits, pick marks and the Pumsaint Stone – surrounded by ancient history.
Details: Self guided trails on the estate are free of charge. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dolaucothi-gold-mines or call 01558 650177.

Things can only get batter

The National Botanic Garden of Wales will be going flat out for pancakes this half term with making, baking and pancake races on the menu. There will be fun family activities every day of the upcoming mid-term school hols with cooking, magic and much more - and don't forget: Kids go FREE at half-term. Celebrity chef Lisa Fearn - from the Pumpkin Patch Cookery and Gardening School, in Whitemill, Carmarthen - will be on hand on Shrove Tuesday to show you how to cook - and flip! - the best pancakes. Lisa will also be in the Garden cooking up a storm on Wednesday, too. In addition to daily activities (every day from Saturday February 14 to Sunday February 22), there will be a visit from the Purple Routes play bus, on the Thursday and Friday of half-term. And, on the Saturday (Feb 21st), Folly Farm’s resident magician, juggler and balloon modeller Luke Jugglestruck will be in the Theatr Botanica to wow us with his magical stylings.
gardenofwales.org.uk  01558 667149

Promote your business for FREE as part of Carmarthenshire Tourism Month

 

Promote your business as part of Carmarthenshire Tourism Month

As part of Wales Tourism Week in March, the County Council, Carmarthenshire Tourism Association and a number of other partners are organising Carmarthenshire Tourism Month as quite simply our County has too much on offer to fit into just 7 days! The aims are to ensure those living and working in the County are a) made proactively aware of and then b) make use of the attractions, things to do, activities, places to eat either when they have friends and family staying or in a normal week for themselves. The County Council and Welsh Government are jointly contributing funds to support this promotion.

So, what's in it for you and how do you get your business involved?

Register your business to be part of this free promotional campaign.  By doing this, you'll have the chance to participate in our On your Doorstep events, and your business will also be included within the promotional activity planned within the media - including the Carmarthen Journal, Llanelli Star, Radio Carmarthenshire and social media.

Planned Promotion in the Media:

Activities will include 5 weeks of features in the Llanelli Star and Carmarthen Journal plus a special Easter "What's on" supplement, five week promotion on Radio Carmarthenshire with weekly thematic focus such as 'things to do when it's raining', and 'things to do outdoors'. We shall be using our public relations people plus all County Council digital channels plus all of us will use #carmstourismmonth in social media posts related to the campaign including daily/weekly posts on Facebook and Twitter. We will also be boosting the social media presence using paid advertising on Facebook to ensure the message reaches our target audience in and around Carmarthenshire

Carmarthenshire...On your Doorstep Events:

In addition, based on the success of the campaign led by Carmarthenshire Tourism Association in previous years, there will also be On Your Doorstep events on three consecutive Saturdays in the town centres of Carmarthen (Saturday 7th March), Ammanford (Saturday 14th March) and Llanelli (Saturday 21st March). 

We want the events to be interactive and interesting so we'd encourage you not only to hand out leaflets and promotional material - but think of what else you could do to entice people and grab their attention.  For example, at past On your Doorstep events, there's been a potter's wheel, climbing wall, den building, laser shooting, golf driving range, food tasting, children's crafts and activities, giveaways, etc. There is a huge amount of footfall and Radio Carmarthenshire will be broadcasting live from each town.

Register your Interest

As places are limited and on a first come first served basis, please fill in and return the attached exhibitor form:

http://www.discovercarmarthenshire.com/business/business_images/Tourism-Month-Exhibitor-Form.pdf

by no later than Saturday 31st January.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us and note that the activities above are just the start point and if you have any ideas or suggestions, let us have them

marketing@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

'Hyrwyddo eich busnes fel rhan o Fis Twristiaeth Sir Gâr'

Yn rhan o Wythnos Twristiaeth Cymru, mae Cyngor Sir Caerfyrddin, Cymdeithas Ymwelwyr Sir Gâr a nifer o bartneriaid eraill yn trefnu Mis Twristiaeth Sir Gâr oherwydd yn syml, mae llawer gormod yn digwydd yn y sir ac nid yw wythnos yn ddigon! Ein nod yw sicrhau ein bod yn denu sylw'r bobl sy'n byw ac yn gweithio yn y sir a'u bod hwythau'n manteisio ar yr atyniadau, gweithgareddau, mannau bwyta naill ai yng nghwmni ffrindiau a theulu sy'n ymweld â nhw neu fel rhan o'u hwythnos arferol eu hunain. Mae'r Cyngor Sir a Llywodraeth Cymru yn cyfrannu arian ar y cyd i gefnogi'r ymgyrch hwn.   

Felly, beth yw'r cynnig a sut y gall eich busnes fod yn rhan ohono?

 

Cofrestrwch eich busnes er mwyn cymryd rhan yn yr ymgyrch hyrwyddo hwn yn rhan ac am ddim. Trwy wneud hyn bydd cyfle ichi gymryd rhan yn ein digwyddiadau 'Ar Garreg y Drws' a bydd eich busnes yn cael ei gynnwys yn y gwaith hyrwyddo a gynllunnir ar y cyfryngau - gan gynnwys y Carmarthen Journal, Llanelli Star, Radio Sir Gâr a'r cyfryngau cymdeithasol.

                                                                              

Cynlluniau Hyrwyddo ar y Cyfryngau:

Bydd y gweithgareddau'n cynnwys 5 wythnos o erthyglau nodwedd yn y Llanelli Star a'r Carmarthen Journal ynghyd ag Atodiad arbennig "Beth sy 'Mlaen" adeg y Pasg, pum wythnos o hyrwyddo ar Radio Sir Gâr â thema arbennig bob wythnos e.e. "gweithgareddau yn y glaw' a "gweithgareddau yn yr awyr agored". Byddwn yn defnyddio'n cysylltiadau cyhoeddus a chyfryngau digidol y Cyngor Sir ac yn defnyddio #SirGâr mewn negeseuon am yr ymgyrch ar y cyfryngau cymdeithasol ynghyd â negeseuon dyddiol/wythnosol ar Facebook a Twitter. Yn ogystal, byddwn yn sicrhau mwy o sylw ar y cyfryngau cymdeithasol trwy dalu am hysbysebion ar Facebook er mwyn sicrhau bod y neges yn cyrraedd ein cynulleidfa darged yn Sir Gâr a'r cyffiniau.

Digwyddiadau Sir Gâr...Ar Garreg y Drws:

Yn ogystal, yn dilyn llwyddiant yr ymgyrch sydd wedi cael ei arwain gan Gymdeithas Ymwelwyr Sir Gâr yn y gorffennol, cynhelir digwyddiadau Ar Garreg y Drws, ar dri dydd Sadwrn olynol yng nghanol tref Caerfyrddin (Dydd Sadwrn 7 Mawrth), Rhydaman (Dydd Sadwrn 14 Mawrth) a Llanelli (Dydd Sadwrn 21 Mawrth). 

Rydym am i'r digwyddiadau fod yn rhyngweithiol ac yn ddiddorol felly byddem yn eich annog i ddosbarthu taflenni a deunydd hyrwyddo ond hefyd i ystyried dulliau eraill posibl o ddenu pobl a mynnu eu sylw. Er enghraifft, mae digwyddiadau Ar Garreg y Drws yn y gorffennol wedi cynnwys troell crochenydd, wal ddringo, adeiladu cuddfan, saethu laser, maes bwrw peli golff, blasu bwyd, crefftau a gweithgareddau i'r plant, nwyddau am ddim ac ati. Mae llawer iawn o bobl yn dod i'r digwyddiadau a bydd Radio Sir Gâr yn darlledu'n fyw o bob tref.   

Cofrestru diddordeb

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