Glamorgan Federation Spring walk at Penarth

(Cymraeg)

Anne, Liz and Linda thoroughly enjoyed the Glamorgan Federation Spring walk at Penarth on 11th May. It was a Murder Mystery theme and they had 23 clues to solve to find out who did it and with what weapon! It was a lovely day for a walk, if a bit hazy across the channel, and they saw parts of Penarth that they hadn’t seen before, with stunning views in places.

 

Daith wanwyn Ffederasiwn Morgannwg ym Mhenarth

(English)

Mwynhaodd Anne, Liz a Linda daith wanwyn Ffederasiwn Morgannwg ym Mhenarth ar 11 Mai yn fawr. Thema Dirgelwch Llofruddiaeth oedd hi ac roedd ganddyn nhw 23 o gliwiau i’w datrys i ddarganfod pwy wnaeth e a gyda pha arf! Roedd yn ddiwrnod braf am dro, os braidd yn niwlog ar draws y sianel, a gwelsant rannau o Benarth nad oeddent wedi’u gweld o’r blaen, gyda golygfeydd godidog mewn mannau.

 

Glamorgan newsletter – diary dates

If interested in attending any of these events you can apply via our treasurer at Whitchurch WI.

Newsletter Volume 15, issue 4 – April/May 2024

Diary dates—2024

Late Spring Circular walk around Penarth / £3 / Penarth Saturday 11 May 2024 / Closing date: 30 April 2024

Fashion Show / £25 or £28 / Norton House, Mumbles / Tuesday 7. Wednesday 8 & Thursday 9 May 2024 / Closing date: 30 April 2024

Fashion Show / £23 / Heronston Hotel, Bridgend / Wednesday 15, Thursday 16 & Friday 17 May 2024 / Closing date: 30 April 2024

Whist Drive / £5 / Ystradowen Village Hall / Saturday 1 June 2024 / Closing date: 30 April 2024

Thrill Seeker—Zip Wire / Rhigos Mountain / Saturday 15 June 2024 / Closing date: 15 April 2024

Table top games and Afternoon Tea / £12 / All Hallows Church Hall, Miskin / starts 13:30 / Saturday 13 July 2024 / Closing date: 14 June 2024

Court & Castle Holiday / £199 / Windsor & Hampton Court Palace / Friday 19-20 July / Closing date: 2024 23 February 2024

York & Castle Howard Holiday / £405 / York & Castle Howard / Thursday 21 November to Sunday 24 November 2024 / Closing date: 13 September 2024

An evening with an Author / £21 / Hi Tide Inn, Porthcawk / Wednesday 11 September 2024 / Closing date: 26 July 2024

Paul Kirner's Music Palace, Ynys Hir

On April 9th a large group of Whitchurch Wi members boarded the coach to take them to Paul Kirner's Music Palace, in Ynys Hir. This is a museum in a converted chapel, that collects and celebrates the cinema organ that used to accompany silent films.

 

 

 

A group of gentlemen looked after the WI ladies, with most of the presentation being given by Ben Snowdon. He explained the history of the Music Palace, described the various organs on display, and entertained us with a range of musical pieces on several of the organs. 

We were amazed by the size and range of pipes, glockenspiels, percussions instriuments, foley equipment and more, hidden behind and alongside the display screen. Two large organs took it in turns to be centre stage, rising up and gliding down on lifts.

 

 

 

 

 

During the interval, we were given a delicious cream tea, served by the gentlemen - which was something of a novelty for a group of women. The afternoon visit ended with a sing-along. Everyone agreed that it was a splendid outing and that the Music Palace is a gem, hidden in the heart of Rhondda Valleys.

 

 

Paul Kirner's Music Palace (former Saron Chapel)
South Street, Ynyshir, Porth, CF39 0EG

https://www.pktoc.co.uk/

 

Balas Cerdd Paul Kirner, Ynys Hir

Ar Ebrill 9fed aeth criw mawr o aelodau SyM Eglwys Newydd ar y bws i fynd â nhw i Balas Cerdd Paul Kirner, Ynys Hir. Dyma amgueddfa mewn capel wedi’i drawsnewid, sy’n casglu ac yn dathlu’r organ sinema a arferai gyfeilio i ffilmiau mud.

 

 

 

Roedd grŵp o foneddigion yn gofalu am ferched SyM, gyda’r rhan fwyaf o’r cyflwyniad yn cael ei roi gan Ben Snowdon. Esboniodd hanes y Palas Cerdd, disgrifiodd y gwahanol organau oedd yn cael eu harddangos, a’n difyrru gydag amrywiaeth o ddarnau cerddorol ar sawl un o’r organau. Cawsom ein syfrdanu gan faint ac ystod y pibellau, glockenspiel, offerynnau taro, offer foley a mwy, wedi'u cuddio y tu ôl i'r sgrin arddangos ac wrth ei hochr. Cymerodd dwy organ fawr yn eu tro i fod yn ganolbwynt, gan godi a gleidio i lawr ar lifftiau. 

Roedd grŵp o foneddigion yn gofalu am fenywod SyM, gyda’r rhan fwyaf o’r cyflwyniad yn cael ei roi gan Ben Snowdon. Esboniodd hanes y Palas Cerdd, disgrifiodd y gwahanol organau oedd yn cael eu harddangos, a’n difyrru gydag amrywiaeth o ddarnau cerddorol ar sawl un o’r organau. 

 

 

Cawsom ein syfrdanu gan faint ac ystod y pibellau, glockenspiel, offerynnau taro, offer foley a mwy, wedi'u cuddio y tu ôl i'r sgrin arddangos ac wrth ei hochr. Cymerodd dwy organ fawr yn eu tro i fod yn ganolbwynt, gan godi a gleidio i lawr ar lifftiau.

 

 

 

Yn ystod yr egwyl, cawsom de hufen blasus, wedi'i weini gan y boneddigion - a oedd yn rhywbeth o newydd-deb i griw o ferched. Daeth ymweliad y prynhawn i ben gyda chanu. Roedd pawb yn gytûn ei bod hi’n brynhawn bendigedig a bod y Palas Cerdd yn berl, wedi’i chuddio yng nghanol Cymoedd y Rhondda.

Paul Kirner's Music Palace (former Saron Chapel)
South Street, Ynyshir, Porth, CF39 0EG

https://www.pktoc.co.uk/

April 2024 Meeting: Tangling

Cymraeg 

Main speaker: Richard Cowie: How Llanishen and Lisvane Reservoirs were saved.
Secondary speaker: Nor'dzin Pamo, one of our members: Tangling.

Tangling

Nor'dzin explained that this art form has many names, such as constructive doodling, creative patterning, zen tangling. Different groups use different names, and also the various groups give names to the patterns used. Zentangle is perhaps the most popular and well-know group.

Some tangling groups have particular rules or approaches to this creativity. Some say that tangles should only ever be made in black ink on white paper. Others are happy with colour being employed. Some groups say that the artworks created should be abstract and never figurative – and then other groups are completely open about what is created. There is an emphasis on the meditative aspect of tangling for some people.

Nor'dzin expressed that she felt that having fun was the most important thing. She follows the rules of a group when creating with them, but does whatever she likes otherwise. The purpose of tangling is to enjoy creating. It is a relaxing and pleasurable pastime. 

One principle of tangling that seems to be common to all groups, is that there is no such thing as a mistake. The creation of a tangle is a gradually developing process. Although it is inevitable that one has an idea in mind when applying the pen to the paper, if something doesn't go quite as intended, then it is an opportunity to change direction, an opportunity for a new idea. Tangles are always created in ink as part of this principle – they are not sketched out first and then 'tidied up'. The artists commits to the mark they are making as soon as the pen touches the paper. Pencil is only used for creating a basic frame and string as an opening for the tangle, and for shading. The frame and string are for inspiration and can be used—or ignored—as appropriate. The frame and string can be erased when wishes.

To end her presentation, Nor'dzin presented a short video of the process of a tangle made on her computer, followed by a slideshow of some of her work.

Cyfarfod Ebrill 2024: Tangling

(English)

Prif siaradwr: Richard Cowie: Sut yr achubwyd Cronfeydd Dŵr Llanisien a Llysfaen.
Siaradwr uwchradd: Nor'dzin Pamo, un o'n haelodau: Tangling.

Tangling

Eglurodd Nor'dzin fod gan y ffurf gelfyddydol hon lawer o enwau, megis dwdling adeiladol, patrwm creadigol, zen tangling. Mae gwahanol grwpiau yn defnyddio enwau gwahanol, a hefyd mae'r gwahanol grwpiau yn rhoi enwau i'r patrymau a ddefnyddir. Efallai mai Zentangle yw'r grŵp mwyaf poblogaidd ac adnabyddus.

Mae gan rai grwpiau tangling reolau neu ymagweddau penodol at y creadigrwydd hwn. Dywed rhai mai dim ond mewn inc du ar bapur gwyn y dylid gwneud tangles. Mae eraill yn hapus gyda lliw yn cael ei ddefnyddio. Dywed rhai grwpiau y dylai’r gweithiau celf a grëir fod yn haniaethol a byth yn ffigurol – ac yna mae grwpiau eraill yn gwbl agored am yr hyn sy’n cael ei greu. Mae pwyslais ar yr agwedd fyfyriol ar tangling i rai pobl.

Mynegodd Nor'dzin ei bod yn teimlo mai cael hwyl oedd y peth pwysicaf. Mae hi'n dilyn rheolau grŵp wrth greu gyda nhw, ond yn gwneud beth bynnag mae hi'n hoffi fel arall. Pwrpas tangling yw mwynhau creu. Mae'n ddifyrrwch ymlaciol a phleserus.

Un egwyddor o tangling sy'n ymddangos yn gyffredin i bob grŵp, yw nad oes y fath beth â chamgymeriad. Mae creu tangle yn broses sy'n datblygu'n raddol. Er ei bod yn anorfod bod gan rywun syniad wrth gymhwyso'r beiro i'r papur, os nad yw rhywbeth yn mynd yn union fel y bwriadwyd, yna mae'n gyfle i newid cyfeiriad, yn gyfle am syniad newydd. Mae tangles yn cael eu creu mewn inc bob amser fel rhan o'r egwyddor hon – nid ydynt yn cael eu braslunio yn gyntaf ac yna eu 'tacluso'. Mae'r artistiaid yn ymrwymo i'r marc y maent yn ei wneud cyn gynted ag y bydd y beiro yn cyffwrdd â'r papur. Dim ond ar gyfer creu ffrâm a llinyn sylfaenol y defnyddir pensil fel agoriad i'r tangle, ac ar gyfer cysgodi. Mae'r ffrâm a'r llinyn ar gyfer ysbrydoliaeth a gellir eu defnyddio—neu eu hanwybyddu—fel y bo'n briodol. Gellir dileu'r ffrâm a'r llinyn pan ddymunir.

I gloi ei chyflwyniad, cyflwynodd Nor'dzin fideo byr o'r broses o tangle a wnaed ar ei chyfrifiadur, ac yna sioe sleidiau o rywfaint o'i gwaith.