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Esgair Woodlands Project

This educational and craft project focused on building a solid roundhouse structure atOld Chapel Farm, a woodland centre just outside Llanidloes. The centre provides skills in woodland management, sustainable woodland crafts and building techniques. The roundhouse shelter was built by volunteers, including people with learning difficulties or mental health issues, using these crafts and techniques. The oak came from the wood, and the volunteers learned to use traditional tools and how to work as a team. The roundhouse will provide shelter for volunteers working in the woods and overnight accommodation for bodgers and other volunteers.



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Llanidloes BIBS

Llanidloes BIBS offers breastfeeding peer support to mums and mums-to-be in the Llanidloes area, mainly through weekly drop-in sessions. Funding from CYCT has enabled the group to develop an extensive breastfeeding library – a wonderful resource for the peer supporters and for parents searching for more information about breastfeeding and related issues. The books were purchased locally from The Great Oak Bookshop.



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Theatre School Project

CYCT helped to fund a week of Children´s Theatre Workshops for 4-6 year olds and 7-11 year olds during the Summer Holidays 2012, culminating in performances of ‘The Wolf's Tale’ and ‘Pirates of Llanidloes’ at the Community Centre in Llanidloes.

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Calan / Infinite Cherries

20th. October 2012, Minerva Arts Centre, Llanidloes.

CYCT helped to support a concert by Calan, 5 young musicians giving a fresh and vibrant sound to traditional Welsh music, as well as performing Welsh step dancing. Support was provided by local trio, Mandelyn, and The Infinite Cherries, a multi-instrumental duo interpreting folk music from all over the world. The event was well-attended and much enjoyed by all.



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cooking at Both Coed, Allt Goch, Llanidloescooking at Both Coed, Allt Goch, Llanidloes

Both Coed

The Both Coed project provides a place in Llanidloes's community woodland (Allt Goch) to hold Forest School and similar activities. Forest School is a highly acclaimed process that allows children and adults to develop confidence through hands-on learning experiences in woodlands. Activities typically include:

  • Using tools to make woodland craft items and shelters from natural materials;
  • Campfire cooking;
  • Story telling and drama;
  • Child-directed play;
  • Learning about the woodland environment.

In Feb 2012, CYCT funded cooking equipment for the project.

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