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Lleuwen and y Tafod Arian back to impress in Denbigh
Do you remember Lleuwen Steffan's recent tour reintroducing the lost Welsh folk hymns to the Welsh public. Here in Capel Mawr, Dinbych we had a fabulous evening! In an exciting development, Lleuwen will be back in town, on Friday 16 May, at Theatr Twm o'r Nant with...
Gwen y Witch, Welsh performance
A witch, a lay doctor or a genius of her era? Who was Gwen daughter of Ellis from Llandyrnog? In a one character show at Neuadd y Dre, a stone’s throw away from where she was hanged in 1594, we learn more about Gwen the Witch and her cruel fate. This is the first show...
Dinbych celebrates Dydd Gŵyl Ddewi with a hive of Welsh activity
Photo: Crown Square was a hive of activity as youngsters enjoyed the celebration with Welsh music Denbigh celebrated in style at the beginning of March, as up to 700 children joined in the special Dydd Gwyl Ddewi Sant celebrations, thanks to the work of Menter Iaith...
Gwilym Bowen Rhys Trio on tour
In partnership between PYST, Mentrau Iaith Cymru and Night Out, we are delighted to announce the third live circuit across Wales. Following the success of the first two circuits, which saw both HMS Morris and The Gentle Good perform all over Wales in 2023, we are...
Gwilym Bowen Rhys Trio on tour
In partnership between PYST, Mentrau Iaith Cymru and Night Out, we are delighted to announce the third live circuit across Wales. Following the success of the first two circuits, which saw both HMS Morris and The Gentle Good perform all over Wales in 2023, we are...
Language Initiative attracts volunteers and improves effectiveness
Over the past few months, Menter Iaith Sir Ddinbych has been hard at work modernising and increasing the charity's capacity, so it can create opportunities for people to use the Welsh language within the county. “We are a small team who achieve a lot,” explains Ruth...
A WEEKEND OF HISTORY AND ART IN RHUTHUN
You may know all about Rhuthun’s history as you walk up and down the town's streets, but individuals and groups recently came together to learn more about the town. Guided walks, organized by Menter Iaith Sir Ddinbych with the sponsorship of Llys Awelon Community...
Welsh language project ‘Lluosi’ builds confidence and raises numeracy skills
In recent months, 15 Dyffryn Clwyd residents have benefited and enjoyed mathematical sessions thanks to a project called ‘Lluosi’ created by Menter Iaith Sir Ddinbych, the Welsh language enterprise. The aim of the project was to 'multiply' (lit transl. Lluosi)...
Local Businesses Happy to welcome Welsh learners
As part of the Shwmae Su'mae Day 2024, Menter Iaith Sir Ddinbych officers have been visiting some local businesses to encourage them to join the 'Hapus i Siarad' scheme. The campaign, which is a partnership between Mentrau Iaith and the National Centre for...
Celebrating Welsh Halloween traditions
As part of this year’s Halloween celebrations the Mentrau Iaith are highlighting a leading Day of the Dead figure in Celtic folklore – Gwyn ap Nudd. To celebrate, the Menter Iaith Sir Ddinbych is giving you a chance to decorate and create Gwyn...
’Original Welsh wool costume designer’ entertains at county agricultural show
It’s probably rare to see a theatrical performance at an agricultural show, but that was exactly the treat for Denbigh and Flint Show attendees recently, thanks to Menter Iaith Sir Ddinbych. A one-woman show, by the interactive show company about historical Welsh...
A ‘paned’ and chat promoting the Welsh language
Menter Iaith Sir Ddinbych has been working together with volunteers in communities across the county to create opportunities for Welsh learners to practice their conversational Welsh while socialising over a cuppa or going for a walk. From Prestatyn to Pentredŵr, over...
Denbighshire businesses put on St David’s Day celebrations in a shop window
Businesses from four towns in Denbighshire, Prestatyn, Rhuddlan, Denbigh and Ruthin took part in Menter Iaith Sir Ddinbych's annual shop window competition to mark St David's Day celebrations. Celebrating our national patron saint by decorating shop windows gives...
1 of March celebrations sees up to 700 children descend on Denbigh
Denbigh celebrated in style on the 1st of March, as up to 700 children joined in the special Dydd Gwyl Ddewi Sant celebrations, thanks to the work of Menter Iaith Sir Ddinbych, Denbigh Town Council and their partners. The sun came out as the morning progressed and the...
Dyblu’r Defnydd campaign launches at Mentrau Iaith Cymru’s annual conference
Mentrau Iaith Cymru (MIC) is delighted to announce today a new campaign for 2024 called ‘Dyblu’r Defnydd’ (Doubling the use). The campaign aims to open a channel of communication with the public to gather ideas of ways to increase the use of Welsh in the community....
February Half Term Workshops
Menter Iaith holding Lego workshops (for those over 7 years old) and Minecraft (for those over 10 years old) in Rhuddlan and Denbigh during half term. Email gwionmisirddinbych.cymru to register
Deian a Loli coming to Dinbych
If you have 5-7 year old Welsh speakers, why not bring them along to see a screening of Deian a Loli’s latest short film at Theatr Twm O'r Nant : Denbigh on Friday 22/12? The 10:30 and 6pm screenings are fully booked but skme seats are still available (free of charge)...
Lego workshops to bring history alive for youngsters
Menter Iaith Sir Ddinbych will return to Denbigh Library this Saturday (16 September) to hold Lego workshops as part of the Denbigh Open Doors weekend. This will be an opportunity for children over 7 years of age who are keen to develop their architectural skills with...
Guided walks across Denbighshire for Welsh learners
Menter Iaith Sir Ddinbych has a new series of Welsh guided tours, suitable for intermediate and advanced level Welsh learners as well as fluent Welsh speakers. The tours will usually last 1.5 - 2 hours, and will be led by Medwyn Williams, who is a qualified Blue Badge...
Ffenast Siop by Iola Ynyr and Carys Gwilym
Menopause has finally made me see more clearly, but sometimes… On this special journey Delyth navigates her way through the menopause - and everyone is welcome, because the menopause doesn’t just affect women… Those of you who wish to do so can also join Iola and...
Rhyl Promenade: Passing on the language baton to friends and family
Over 500 local children and visitors gathered on Rhyl’s promenade recently, to march with language batons to raise the profile of the Welsh language and to share the importance of using and passing on the language to each other. Pupils from Welsh medium schools Ysgol...
Summer holiday workshops are an opportunity to learn about local history
Do you have creative little architects and builders to keep occupied during the summer holidays? Why not book them a place in one of our Lego or Minecraft workshops? Menter Iaith Sir Ddinbych is holding Lego and Minecraft workshops in Rhuddlan, Denbigh, Ruthin, Corwen...
Celebrating Denbighshire volunteers during National Volunteers Week
Do you enjoy working with children and young people? Want to practice your Welsh? Learn a new skill? Or why not share your passion for the Welsh language within your community? Well, Menter Iaith Sir Ddinbych is the place for you, as the charity that promotes the use...
Lego and Minecraft workshops during half term.
Menter Iaith Sir Ddinbych will be running Lego and Minecraft Workshops in Rhuddlan, Llangollen and Corwen during half term. Celebrating and highlighting local history whilst playing and learning. For more info, all information is on the posters below, but to book a...
Y Sŵn comes to Ruthin.
Menter Iaith are working in co-operation to bring Y Sŵn to Ruthin. For more info about when the film was show in Denbigh, click here.
Contemporary film depicting Welsh history proves a hit at Denbigh Film Club
(Y Sŵn film (with English subtitles) review, by Ffion Clwyd Edwards, Groes) The road for Welsh film has been a long and arduous one, but after many years of waiting... at last a Welsh film is released. 'Y Sŵn' created by Roger Williams, directed by Lee Haven Jones...
Bwrlwm wythnos gynta’ gwyliau’r Pasg. Diolch i bawb am ymuno â ni!
Mae'r lluniau o'r gweithdai wythnos diwethaf i weld fan hyn. Cofiwch .... Mwy o Lego a Minecraft #Llangollen #Corwen Dydd Iau a Dydd Gwener yma 13/14 Ebrill 2023 Ffoniwch 01745 812822 neu e.bostiwch gwion@misirddinbych.cymru
Denbighshire businesses put on St David’s Day celebrations in a shop window
Businesses from four towns in Denbighshire, Prestatyn, Rhuddlan, Denbigh and Ruthin took part in Menter Iaith Sir Ddinbych's annual shop window competition to mark St David's Day celebrations. Celebrating our national patron saint by decorating shop windows gives...
Denbigh puts Dydd Gŵyl Ddewi celebrations on the map
Dinbych gave a celebratory feel to Dydd Gŵyl Ddewi celebrations on Wednesday 1 of March, as over 500 youngsters marched up Vale Street in procession, led by Band Cambria’s upbeat sounds. The event, arranged in partnership between Menter Iaith Sir Ddinbych, Grŵp...
Dydd Miwsig Cymru 2023
10 February 2023 is Welsh Language Music Day Welsh Language Music Day celebrates all forms of Welsh Language music. Whether you’re into indie, rock, punk, funk, folk, electronica, hip hop or anything else, there’s incredible music being made in the Welsh language...
Hanner Tymor Chwefror 2023
Mae Fenter Iaith Sir Ddinbych yn cynnal ambell i weithgaredd gwahanol yn ystod hanner tymor y Chwefror Gweithdai Lego yn Rhuthun: Dydd Mercher hanner tymor yn Yr Hen Lys • Rhuthun • The Old CourthouseSesiwn dwyawr yn y bore neu'r prynhawn £4 yr un Addas i rai 7-15...
Saint David’s day window decorating competition 2023.
Do you run a business in Rhuthun, Denbigh, Rhuddlan or Prestatyn? How about taking part in this year's window dressing competition for #StDavidsDay? To register, please e.mail: iorwen@misirddinbych.cymru
Success for Menter Iaith Sir Ddinbych in a national event
Denbighshire's Menter Iaith has received a national award at the Mentrau Iaith Celebration event for their Minecraft and Lego activities for children and young people. In a special event at the Temple of Peace in Cardiff to celebrate the work of the Mentrau Iaith...
Lots to love for Diwrnod Santes Dwynwen
Menter Iaith Sir Ddinbych will be running and supporting 2 different events on the day itself. An event for learners of all abilities in Prestatyn. An event to celebrate Diwrnod Santes Dwynwen and Burns' in Denbigh.
2021 Census results on the Welsh language
Response from Mentrau Iaith Cymru Following the publication of the 2021 Census statistics on the Welsh language this morning (6 December 2022) by the ONS, Mentrau Iaith Cymru, the umbrella organisation covering the network of Mentrau Iaith, has begun to assess their...
‘Nadolig’ in Denbigh
Bring the little ones to Menter Iaith's stall to create a Christmas Card, and a Christmassy badge and why not take part in the drop-in art session? We'll be upstairs throughout the afternoon.Magi Ann will also make some 'guest appearances' between 3 - 6pm. Bring your...
Winner of the bucket hat competition announced
More than 5,400 children took part in the Mentrau Iaith’s bucket hat design competition. The Mentrau Iaith would like to thank all the children, their parents and schools for competing! Early October the Mentrau Iaith launched the competition for children and...
Painting Cymru red with football murals by the Mentrau Iaith
To celebrate the Welsh football team’s success of reaching the Football World Cup, the Mentrau Iaith are publishing a series of murals all over Cymru. The first one with Joe Allen in Narberth has already had quite a lot of publicity with Joe Allen’s parents giving...
Celebrating Welsh Halloween traditions
As part of this year’s Halloween celebrations the Mentrau Iaith are highlighting a leading Day of the Dead figure in Celtic folklore – Gwyn ap Nudd. To celebrate, the Menter Iaith Sir Ddinbych is holding a competition to decorate and create Gwyn...
Inspiration through Dafydd Iwan’s songs
The Mentrau Iaith (the Welsh language initiatives) all over Wales are offering a variety of exciting activities and events to celebrate the Welsh football team and their success going to Qatar for this year’s Football World Cup. Dafydd Iwan’s songs have inspired the...
Football World Cup 2022
The Mentrau Iaith (the Welsh language initiatives) all over Wales are offering a variety of exciting activities and events to celebrate the Welsh football team and their success going to Qatar for this year’s Football World Cup. Dafydd Iwan’s songs have inspired the...
Al fresco family fun – dramatic castles to host family open air theatre
Six ancient and magnificent buildings in Wales, which are all under the care of Cadw, will turn into atmospheric outdoor theatres this summer, offering a satirical comedy for the whole family about one of our country's prominent historical characters. So plan your...
Denbigh and Ruthin businesses give St David’s Day celebrations a shop window
Cymrodd bron i 40 o fusnesau Dyffryn Clwyd ran yng nghystadleuaeth ffenest siop flynyddol Menter Iaith Sir Ddinbych i nodi dathliadau Dydd Gŵyl Ddewi. Mae dathlu gŵyl ein nawddsant, trwy addurno ffenestri siopau yn nhrefi Rhuthun a Dinbych, yn rhoi’r cyfle i fusnesau...
Gwilym Bowen Rhys Trio Tour
In partnership between PYST, Mentrau Iaith Cymru and Night Out, we are delighted to announce the third live circuit across Wales. Following the success of the first two circuits, which saw both HMS Morris and The Gentle Good perform all over Wales in 2023, we are...