| Animation Workshops |
 | Ever fancied yourself making films like those made
by Pixar or Disney? Or you want to animate something for your
website. Coming soon 2 day animation courses run on our own premises
by a professional animator.
Register your interest now |
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| Art Galleries +
Studios |
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Bird
Watching |
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See the Ospreys near Porthmadog.
RSPB viewing point and webcam so the you can see into the nest. See
our What's On page for more information and directions
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Visit the RSPB centre at Penmaenpool to watch the wildlife on the Afon
Mawddach. Although the manned visitor centre is now closed there is
still a viewpoint which is a great place to watch the wildlife on the
estuary.
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See what's been spotted recently in
Gwynedd by looking at
this site.
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Sit on
the veranda at your cabin and watch the birds. We try to keep
the bird feeders full - but at times it hard work. In the summer
listen for the cuckoos in the woods, watch for buzzards soaring in the late
afternoon and all year round there are lots of owls at night. Recent
visitors have seen our nuthatches at the feeders too. |
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| Children's Crafts |
| See the Events page for what's on |
| With the opening of the new Coed y Brenin Visitor
Centre we have been told that there will be a range of children's events
planned. Watch this space for more information. |
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| Cookery Coaching
Sessions |
| Enjoy your own private cookery coaching session
during your stay at Cadair View Lodge.
See more details |
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| Events |
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| Flower Arranging
Courses |
| Coming soon. Seasonal flower arranging
courses run by local professional florist. Themed by season - Spring
Flowers, Summer Displays, Autumn Colour and Christmas Spirit.
Register your interest now |
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| Folk Music |
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Ty Siamas
- The National Centre for Welsh Folk Music is now open in Dolgellau.
Includes multi media presentation on folk music, auditorium featuring live
music and lectures, workshops, shop, cafe and recording facilities.
The Centre's interactive exhibition will introduce children and young
people to music. |
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| Glassmaking |
| Bill Swann produces lead crystal glass for
architectural applications, doors, windows, hangings, as well as
jewellery. The fluid designs reflect the sea and landscapes of Snowdonia
and are to be viewed at Glaslyn Studio Porthmadog. Phone 01766
515428/770686 mobile 07748668957 for an appointment to see the work
and for details of courses.
www.billswannglass.co.uk |
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| Gold Panning Course |
| The mountains around Cadair View Lodge have always
been known for their seams of gold. The mines are all now closed but
it is possible to pan for gold in the fast flowing mountain streams - if
you know where to look and know what you're doing. Vince Thurkettle
offers courses to show you what to do.
Contact Vince |
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| Mandolin Lessons |
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Ty Siamas
- Chris Shaw is now offering a range of tuition and luthiery services for
fretted instruments.
He has 47 years experience of playing acoustic and electric guitars and
basses in a variety of genres including Blues,Folk, Funk, Reggae, Rock,
Rock'n'Roll and is currently playing mandolin with The Boggy Mountain
Boys. The focus is on learning the instrument and forming a
relationship with it. His motto is “Music is meant to be a
pleasure.” On the luthiery side he ran a repair department (The
Guitar Hospital) in a Manchester music store for 10 years and now works
from his home workshop. Instrument maintenance lessons are available
To attend these lessons please contact Ty Siamas direct on 01341 421800 |
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Music |
| Visit
Dolgellau Music Club - visit their site to see what's up and coming |
| Many visitors to Ireland love the lively atmosphere
in the bars where musicians gather to spontaneously play local folk music.
In Wales we have
Ty Siamas
(National Centre for Folk Music in Wales) Alongside its excellent
exhibition there is a concert space and a bar where musicians meet up to
play. See our What's On page
for details of concerts, workshops and music events. |
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Painting |
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Would you like to learn or improve
your painting skills? Local water colour and abstract artists are willing to
offer workshops Contact us for more information |
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Photography |
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"Hands-on" digital
photography workshops and an introduction to Adobe Photoshop/Elements can be provided by
Learnphotography.co.uk.
These residential courses are based at our lodges.
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Pottery |
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Always dreamed of throwing a pot?
There are local craftsperson willing to
offer workshops Contact us for more information |
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| Scrap-booking |
| The area is full of inspiration and
scraps! Bring your glue and scissors or just your collecting bag! |
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| Sketching |
| Bring your sketch book, pencils and a pack
of sandwiches - we'll point you towards the best places where you can
sketch all day! |
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| Theatre |
| Dolgellau -
Theatr
Fach In true "little theatre" style the audience is very close to
the action which can be a surprise for those more used to visiting the
West End. Very friendly Company and a very popular venue. Book
tickets early |
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| For other activities
try |
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SearchInWales.com an independent Welsh based search engine for Welsh
based web sites. Local links for local people. |
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Last Minute Wales
also have links to various activities |
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