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Cynefin Session: The Coast

Come and learn about the wildlife of the coast with a chance to watch a variety of species in their natural habitat such as seals, crabs and various sea birds. We will consider the impact of rubbish and plastic on this habitat and how we can take action to protect it. We can tailor the activities of the session to suit your needs e.g geography, biology, wellbeing.

Creatures of the Night Walk

Join us for a journey through the woods as darkness falls. Armed with bat detectors and torches let us see what we can discover!

The Waste Workshop

Learn exactly where our rubbish goes, how long it takes for various materials to decompose and what we can do to reduce our waste and achieve a zero-waste lifestyle! During this session you will need to work as a team to upcycle a selection of waste products into something useful or into art!

Creative Activism

Your voice matters- so let us hear it! Here is your chance to take action by taking everything you have learnt and discussed during your visit and to work as a group to create a creative piece- poetry, song, art, video, dance, speech, placard- with the message you want the public, authorities and governments to hear.

Cynefin Session: Mountain

On this guided walk you will learn about the variety of species (wildlife and plants) that live on this upland habitat. You will also be introduced to the geology and heritage of the Preseli Hills and look at the relationship that humans have had with this landscape through the ages. We can tailor the activities of this session to suit your needs e.g. geography, history, literature, biology.

Bushcraft

Learn how to survive the wild! In this session you will learn valuable skills such as how to start a fire, cordage, shelter building and foraging!

Sustainable Fashion

In this fun workshop you will learn about the effects of fast fashion on the environment and how we can help the planet by changing our attitude towards our clothes. There will be an opportunity to create your own piece of textile from wool and colour it using natural dyes or take part in a clothes upcycling challenge.

Guided Meditation

Here is a session that will completely relax you by bringing tranquillity to the body and mind.

Legends by the Fire

Time to relax around the open fire and listen to old Welsh legends and stories with a delicious cup of hot chocolate.

Cynefin Session: Woodland

In this session you will be introduced to the variety of species (wildlife and plants) of this ancient habitat and the importance of protecting it. We will also discover the traces of past human activity in the woodland and learn about their impact on the woodland. We can tailor the activities of the session to suit your needs e.g. geography, biology, wellbeing.

Stargazing (Spring, Autumn and Winter)

Let us gaze at the stars and learn the names and legends of the planets and constellations.

Fork to Plate

Compost, plant, harvest and eat!! Come and learn about the benefits of eating locally and seasonally as well as learning about every aspect of growing your own food in a fun and tasty session.

Rural Crafts

An opportunity to try your hand at willow weaving, working with wool, working with wood or building with natural material.

Twmpath

It's a tradition! So put on your dancing shoes and join in the dance!