CAIS AM WIRFODDOLWYR / A REQUEST FOR VOLUNTEERS
Mae’r amser yna o’r flwyddyn yn agosáu eto ac mae mudiad yr URDD yn gofyn yn garedig am wirfoddolwyr i gynorthwyo gyda'r 14 Eisteddfod fydd yn y rhanbarth y flwyddyn nesaf. Mae Caerdydd a’r Fro bellach wedi’u rhannu’n ddau ranbarth er mwyn hwyluso’r trefniadau ac i roi cyfle i fwy o blant a phobl ifanc gystadlu. Felly, yma restr o’r Eisteddfodau fesul rhanbarth-
Dwyrain Caerdydd
10/02/2026 – Eisteddfod Offerynnol - Eglwys y Gadeirlan, Llandaf
28/02/2026 – Cylch Canol Caerdydd – Glantaf
03/03/2026 – Dawns - Ysgol Fitzalan
07/03/2026 – Eisteddfod Cylch Dwyrain Caerdydd – Bro Edern
12/03/2026 – Rhagbrofion Uwchradd – Glantaf
13/03/2026 – Eisteddfod uwchradd– Glantaf
19/03/2026 – Eisteddfod Theatr – y Memo
21/03/2026 – Rhanbarth Cynradd Dwyrain Caerdydd - TBC
Gorllewin Caerdydd a’r Fro
04/02/2026 – Eisteddfod Offerynnol - Eglwys y Gadeirlan, Llandaf
28/02/2026 – Cylch Y Fro – Bro Morgannwg
04/03/2026 – Dawns - Ysgol Fitzalan
07/03/2026 – Eisteddfod Cylch Gorllewin Caerdydd - Plasmawr
10/03/2026 – Rhagbrofion Uwchradd - Ysgol Bro Morgannwg
11/03/2026 – Eisteddfod uwchradd - Paget Rooms
19/03/2026 – Eisteddfod Theatr – y Memo
21/03/2026 – Rhanbarth Cynradd Gorllewin Caerdydd a’r Fro – Y Memo
Os hoffech wirfoddoli a chefnogi llwyddiant yr Eisteddfodau eleni, boed yn fore, prynhawn neu gwpwl o oriau, dilynwch y linc isod i nodi eich argaeledd: Gwirfoddoli / Volunteering yn Eisteddfodau Caerdydd a'r Fro 2026 – Llenwi'r ffurflen
Diolch yn fawr am eich cefnogaeth barhaus.
That time of year is approaching again, and the URDD organization is kindly asking for volunteers to help with the 14 Eisteddfodau that will take place in the region next year. Cardiff and the Vale have now been divided into two regions to make arrangements easier and to give more children and young people the opportunity to compete. So, here is a list of the Eisteddfodau by region:
East Cardiff
- 10/02/2026 – Instrumental Eisteddfod – Llandaff Cathedral
- 28/02/2026 – Central Cardiff Area – Glantaf
- 03/03/2026 – Dance – Fitzalan School
- 07/03/2026 – East Cardiff Area Eisteddfod – Bro Edern
- 12/03/2026 – Secondary Preliminaries – Glantaf
- 13/03/2026 – Secondary Eisteddfod – Glantaf
- 19/03/2026 – Theatre Eisteddfod – The Memo
- 21/03/2026 – East Cardiff Primary Region – TBC
West Cardiff and the Vale
- 04/02/2026 – Instrumental Eisteddfod – Llandaff Cathedral
- 28/02/2026 – The Vale Area – Bro Morgannwg
- 04/03/2026 – Dance – Fitzalan School
- 07/03/2026 – West Cardiff Area Eisteddfod – Plasmawr
- 10/03/2026 – Secondary Preliminaries – Bro Morgannwg School
- 11/03/2026 – Secondary Eisteddfod – Paget Rooms
- 19/03/2026 – Theatre Eisteddfod – The Memo
- 21/03/2026 – West Cardiff and the Vale Primary Region – The Memo
If you would like to volunteer and support the success of this year’s Eisteddfodau, whether in the morning, afternoon, or just for a couple of hours, please follow the link below to note your availability: Gwirfoddoli / Volunteering yn Eisteddfodau Caerdydd a'r Fro 2026 – Llenwi'r ffurflen
Thank you very much for your continued support.
Stori'r Geni Churches Together in Cowbridge: Christmas Star Nativity 6/12/25 6:30p.m. Eglwys Holy Cross Church
Mae Rondo yn recordio rhifyn Nadolig Dechrau Cannmol yn Eglwys St. Augustine, Penarth ar nos Iau Tachwedd 20ed.
Mae gwahoddiad cynnes i chi ymuno fel cefnogaeth i'r canu cynulleidfaol.
Rondo will be recording Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol's Christmas issue at St. Augustine's Church, Penarth on Thursday November 20th. You are warmly invited to join and take part in the congregational singing.
GWAHODDIAD / AN INVITATION
Clwb Cwtsh is an informal, fun and free course, teaching parents, grandparents and carers useful Welsh words, phrases and songs to use with young children.
Online sessions with a local officer will be held on Wednesdays at 10.30am or 7.30pm from 24 September to 3 December. Other times and days are available with officers in different areas. There are no sessions during half-term.
Community sessions in the South East will be held in Pontypool, Glyncoed, Pentrebach, Aberbargoed and Cardiff
See posters for further details.
CLWB CWTSH
CYSTADLEUAETH CARDIAU NADOLIG / CHRISTMAS CARD COMPETITION
Dyma'r wybodaeth ynglŷn â chystadleuaeth flynyddol creu Cerdyn Nadolig i’r Maer. Os hoffai eich plentyn gymryd rhan, mae’r wybodaeth wedi ei atodi, a chofiwch nodi enw, oed ac ysgol y disgybl wrth gystadlu. Pob lwc!
Once again, the Mayor is holding his Christmas Card Competition this year. Please see details attached should you wish your child to take part. Remember to note Name, age and school name when submitting the entries. Good luck!
DATHLU DONIAU YSGOL IOLO TALENTS
Parêd balchder Y Bont-Faen Dydd Sul, 16eg o Fehefin.
Mae gennym dractor a threlar yn barod i gludo plant Ysgol Iolo Morganwg drwy brif stryd Y Bont-Faen.
Dewch i ymuno â’r hwyl ac ymgynnull yn yr Orsaf dân erbyn 11.45yb. Parêd yn cychwyn am 12yp. Pawb i wisgo’n lliwgar.
Mi fydd adloniant yn y Duke am 2yp (ar ol y parêd). Edrych ymlaen i’ch gweld.
Cowbridge Pride Parade Sunday, 16th June.
We have a tractor and trailer ready to transport pupils from Ysgol Iolo Morganwg on Cowbridge’s main street.
Please come and join the fun and congregate at the Fire Station at 11.45am. Parade starts at 12pm. Everyone to dress colourful.
Entertainment in the Duke at 2pm (after the parade). Looking forward to seeing you.
BALCHDER YN Y BONT-FAEN - COWBRIDGE PRIDE
DUW YN YR ARDD / GOD IN THE GARDEN
East Vale Ministry Area (eglwysi fel St Nicholas, St George's a Bonvilston),
Mae llu o weithgareddau wedi'u trefnu yn Y Bont-faen ar gyfer dathlu wythnos Balchder eleni! Dewch yn llu i ddathlu a chroeso i bawb @ysgoliolo
A host of activities have been organised in Cowbridge to celebrate Pride week this year! A warm welcome to all who wish to come and celebrate @ysgoliolo
WYTHNOS BALCHDER Y BONTFAEN / COWBRIDGE PRIDE WEEK
LLYFRGELL Y BONTFAEN / COWBRIDGE LIBRARY
NADOLIG CLWB CWTSH CHRISTMAS
Bydd Clwb Cwtsh yn cynnal gwers Gymraeg syml i rieni sy’n cynnwys caneuon a geirfa Nadoligaidd. Os oes diddoedeb gennych i ymuno, croeso i chi ddanfon e-bost at rachel.matthews@meithrin.cymru i gofrestru. Cynhelir y sesiwn ar Zoom.
Clwb Cwtsh will be holding a simple Welsh lesson for parents which includes Christmas songs and vocabulary. If you are interested in joining this session, please send an e-mail to rachel.matthews@meithrin.cymru to register. The session will be held on Zoom.
Gwasanaeth Nyrsio Ysgolion Cynradd / Primary School Nursing Service
Rydym yn ffodus iawn o fod yn gweithio'n agos gyda thîm o nyrsys ysgol sydd yn cefnogi anghenion ein dysgwyr. Maent yn ymweld â'r ysgol am nifer o resymau gan gynnwys asesu clyw disgyblion yn y blynyddoedd cynnar. Mae cyngor, cymorth a chefnogaeth bellach ar gael ynglŷn â nifer o feysydd iechyd sy'n gysylltiedig â datblygiad plentyn, er enghraifft
- defnyddio'r tŷ bach
- bwyta'n iach ac ymarfer corff, gan gynnwys rheoli pwysau
- lles ac iechyd meddwl
Cysylltwch â'r ysgol os hoffech fwy o wybodaeth neu mae croeso i chi gysylltu gyda'r nyrs er mwyn trafod ymhellach:- 01446 704114
We are very fortunate to be working closely with a team of school nurses who support the needs of our learners. They visit the school for a number of reasons including assessing pupils' hearing in the early years. You can also seek advice, help and support on a number of other areas related to health and child development, for example,
- toileting advice
- healthy eating and exercise, including weight management
- well-being and mental health
Please contact the school if you would like more information or you can contact the nurse for a discussion: -
01446 704114