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  • 0 Herbs for Healing Session 12: Herbs for Digestive Health

    • by Fern Towers
    • 05-09-2023
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    Hi all,Our next session will be on Tuesday 12th September from 10am - 1pm, with Beth Maiden talking to us about herbs for digestive health.Digestion is key to good health and vitality, but upsets happen to all of us at some time or other. Fortunately this is an area where herbal medicine can really shine! In this workshop Beth will offer an introduction to this fascinating body system and dig into some of the many herbs that can help keep it healthy and functioning well, as well as exploring effective natural remedies for some common complaints. Hot drinks, tools and the gazebo shelter will be provided, but as always, please dress for the unpredictable weather.Please let us know if you fancy attending.Fern fern@gerddibroddyfigardens.co.uk----------------------------------------------------------Helo pawb,Bydd ein sesiwn nesaf ar ddydd Mawrth Medi 12fed o 10yb - 1yp, gyda Beth Maiden yn siarad gyda ni am berlysiau ar gyfer iechyd treulio.Mae treuliad yn allweddol i iechyd da a bywiogrwydd, ond mae gofid yn digwydd i bob un ohonom ar ryw adeg neu'i gilydd. Yn ffodus, mae hwn yn faes lle gall meddyginiaeth lysieuol ddisgleirio! Yn y gweithdy hwn bydd Beth yn cynnig cyflwyniad i'r system gorff hynod ddiddorol hon ac yn cloddio i mewn i rai o'r llu o berlysiau a all helpu i'w gadw'n iach a gweithredu'n dda, yn ogystal ag archwilio meddyginiaethau naturiol effeithiol ar gyfer rhai cwynion cyffredin.Darperir diodydd poeth, offer a lloches gasebo, ond fel bob amser, gwisgwch ar gyfer y tywydd anrhagweladwy.Rhowch wybod i ni os ydych awydd mynychu.Fernfern@gerddibroddyfigardens.co.uk

  • 0 Herbs for Healing session 11: All About Borage

    • by Fern Towers
    • 21-08-2023
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    Hi all,Our next Herbs for Healing session will now be on the new date of Tuesday 29th August 10am - 1pm. Ann Owen is unfortunately unable to make the planned session about seed sowing on Saturday 26th, so we now have the wonderful Ellie Jones of Tymhorau Dyfi to lead a session.In this session we will learn about the wonders of Borage - the plant family, identification and growing habits; historical uses, medicinal properties, and why bees and pollinators love it. We will share some recipes, and make something simple from the plant during the workshop as another way of getting to know it.The drop-in gardening session will remain open until 4pm, and you are very welcome to stay and help us with some apothecary maintenance! Hot drinks, tools and the gazebo shelter will be provided, but as always, please dress for the unpredictable weather.Please let us know if you fancy attending.Fern fern@gerddibroddyfigardens.co.uk----------------------------------------------------------Helo pawb,Bydd ein sesiwn Perlysiau i Iachau nesaf nawr ar y dyddiad newydd, sef dydd Mawrth 29 Awst 10am - 1pm.Yn anffodus nid yw Ann Owen yn gallu gwneud y sesiwn a gynlluniwyd am hau hadau ar ddydd Sadwrn 26ain, felly mae gennym yn awr yr hyfryd Ellie Jones o Dymhorau Dyfi i arwain sesiwn.Yn y sesiwn hon byddwn yn dysgu am ryfeddodau Borage - y teulu planhigion, adnabod a thyfu arferion; defnyddiau hanesyddol, priodweddau meddyginiaethol, pam mae gwenyn a pheillwyr wrth eu bodd. Byddwn yn  rhannu rhai ryseitiau, ac yn gwneud rhywbeth syml o’r planhigyn yn ystod y gweithdy fel ffordd arall o ddod i’w adnabod.Bydd y sesiwn garddio galw heibio yn parhau ar agor tan 4pm, ac mae croeso mawr i chi aros i'n helpu gyda rhywfaint o waith cynnal a chadw apothecari!Darperir diodydd poeth, offer a lloches gasebo, ond fel bob amser, gwisgwch ar gyfer y tywydd anrhagweladwy.Rhowch wybod i ni os ydych awydd mynychu.Fernfern@gerddibroddyfigardens.co.uk

  • 0 Our annual reports 2022-2023

    • by Fern Towers
    • 17-08-2023
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    To find out more about what we have got up to over the last year, you can read our Annual Report written for our AGM here, and our Chair Report, written by Donna Pybis here

  • 0 We have won the 2023 Green Flag Award!

    • by Fern Towers
    • 27-07-2023
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    Our camera-shy volunteers are proudly flying the Green Flag Community Award, which Gerddi Bro Ddyfi Gardens have achieved again! This coveted award is in recognition of our high environmental standards, cleanliness, safety, and community involvement. Despite some of the recent challenges we have had with vandalism, we are delighted that the beauty and value of this beloved community space has been recognised, and will not be tarnished by a small minority. A massive thanks to everyone that’s helped us! #GreenFlagWales Now in its third decade, Green Flag recognises well-managed parks and green spaces in 20 countries around the world. In Wales, the awards scheme is run by Keep Wales Tidy. Lucy Prisk, Green Flag Coordinator for Keep Wales Tidy said: “Free access to safe, high quality green space has never been more important. Our award-winning sites play a vital role in people’s mental and physical well-being, providing a haven for communities to come together, relax and enjoy nature. “News that a record number of community managed green spaces in Wales have achieved Green Flag status is testament to the dedication and hard work of hundreds of volunteers. We’re delighted to be able to celebrate their success on the world stage.” A full list of award winners can be found on the Keep Wales Tidy website www.keepwalestidy.cymru    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Mae ein gwirfoddolwyr sy'n swil o gamerâu yn chwifio Gwobr Gymunedol y Faner Werdd, y mae Gerddi Bro Ddyfi wedi'i chyflawni eto! Mae'r wobr bwysig hon yn gydnabyddiaeth o'n safonau amgylcheddol uchel, glendid, diogelwch a chyfranogiad cymunedol. Er gwaethaf rhai o’r heriau diweddar a gawsom gyda fandaliaeth, rydym wrth ein bodd bod harddwch a gwerth y gofod cymunedol annwyl hwn wedi’i gydnabod, ac na fydd yn cael ei lychwino gan leiafrif bach. Diolch enfawr i bawb sydd wedi ein helpu ni! #GreenFlagWales Yng Nghymru, mae’r cynllun gwobrwyo yn cael ei redeg gan Cadwch Gymru’n Daclus. Dywedodd Lucy Prisk, Cydlynydd Y Faner Werdd i Cadwch Gymru’n Daclus: “Mae mynediad am ddim i ardaloedd gwyrdd o safon uchel a diogel mor bwysig ag erioed. Mae ein safleoedd penigamp yn chwarae rôl allweddol yn iechyd meddwl a chorfforol pobl, drwy gynnig hafan i gymunedau ddod at ei gilydd, ymlacio a mwynhau natur.” “Mae’r newyddion bod y nifer uchaf erioed o fannau gwyrdd a reolir yn gymunedol yng Nghymru wedi ennill gwobr Y Faner Werdd yn dangos gwaith caled cannoedd o staff a gwirfoddolwyr. Rydym wrth ein bodd ein bod yn gallu dathlu eu llwyddiant ar lefel fyd-eang.” Mae rhestr lawn o’r enillwyr ar gael ar wefan Cadwch Gymru’n Daclus www.keepwalestidy.cymru   

  • 0 Herbs for Healing: Session 9, oils and balms

    • by Fern Towers
    • 25-07-2023
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    Our next Herbs for Healing session, on Tuesday 1st August 10am - 1pm, will be with herbalist Clare Lewis. We will be looking at plants suitable to infuse in oil and discussing the different methods of making oil infusions. We will then make healing balms with them for you to take home. Hot drinks, tools and the gazebo shelter will be provided, but as always, please dress for the unpredictable weather!As I will be on annual leave over the next couple of weeks, if you have any questions about the session please contact Jeanette at jeanette@gerddibroddyfigardens.co.ukFern ----------------------------------------------------------Helo pawb,Bydd ein sesiwn Perlysiau i Iachau nesaf, ddydd Mawrth 1 Awst 10am - 1pm, gyda'r llysieuydd Clare Lewis. Byddwn yn edrych ar blanhigion addas i'w trwytho mewn olew ac yn trafod y gwahanol ddulliau o wneud arllwysiadau olew. Yna byddwn yn gwneud balmau iachâd gyda nhw i chi fynd adref gyda chi.Darperir diodydd poeth, offer a lloches gasebo, ond fel bob amser, gwisgwch ar gyfer y tywydd anrhagweladwy!Gan y byddaf ar wyliau blynyddol dros yr ychydig wythnosau nesaf, os oes gennych unrhyw gwestiynau am y sesiwn cysylltwch â Jeanette ar jeanette@gerddibroddyfigardens.co.ukFern