What's On
Treasure Hunt
On Wednesday, the 29th of December, we will be organising a treasure hunt through Llŷn to celebrate the 200th birthday of Bardsey's lighthouse. You can choose your mode of transport; car, bike or whatever you want. The cost is £5 per team, and the profit will be split between the Museum and the National Trust. You can book your place by emailing afllmm@yahoo.com
Christmas Fair
We will be hosting a Christmas and Carol Fair on Saturday the 4th of December, with the Museum turning into a cabaret café. We will be taking bookings for a half-hour slot. For £3 you will get a beverage and mince pie/shortbread and you'll get your favourite Christmas song performed live from the stage especially for you! The café will be open from 10:30-4:00, so choose your carol and time, and book a place for our ne venture. There will be a big raffle (Christmas Hamper), other stalls, and a 10% discount in our shop. Covid rules will be in place to keep everyone safe.
Wild Open air Nature Activity Saturday 27/11/ 2021
Finds on the Beach : Ebb and Flow Fun
Details:
This outdoor activity is planned for children 7-11years old, mainly because of the walking distance.
Younger children may register, but a responsible adult will need to accompany them.
Please wear suitable clothing –wellingtons, raincoat and warm layers !
Meet: Llŷn Maritime Museum, Nefyn at 9.30am, to walk to the beach.
Morning: Sea shore nature hunt (low-tide) with some maritime history
Lunch: we return to the Museum for lunch (please bring your own lunchbox)
To finish : review our discoveries and create a record of what was found.
Finish : c.1pm
The leader is Anita (Antur Natur) and she will be assisted by Jina from the Museum.
Pre-registration essential. To reserve your child’s place please contact: afllmm@yahoo.com 01758 721 313 or 07917 700 851 (Price £2)
This programme will change in inclement weather.
Saturday 30th October: opening of our new Exhibition 'The Madrun Mystery'.
At last ! Our skeleton and her wonderful stone chest grave are to be available for all to see. As the number o people we can invite are very limited, we are venturing to 'livestream' the opening ceremony, 2.30pm on Facebook. But please, come and see Madrun and help us to interpret her story , put flesh on the bare bones of her life story back in the age of the Welsh Princes. Our Winter opening hours are Wednesday and Sunday 11-3pm, but we will open by prior arrangement at any time for society/group visits.
The Mystery of Madrun - new exhibition opens at last.
This week sees the opening long awaited exhibition of our skeleton and her special grave. Certain Special People will be able to have a sneak preview: are you one of them?
Volunteers and Members of the Friends of the Museum: contact us now to book your visit on Wednesday afternoon (27th);
Heritage Lottery Players: you can have a sneak preview, by showing a Lottery ticket on Thursday 28th afternoon (12-3pm);
Local Llŷn inhabitants : come along between 4-5.30pm on Thursday to have a preview of the exhibition, and maybe stay for the C'langaea' activities too...
We will have a dedicated page on this website for Madrun soon - so be sure to follow her exciting stories...
Noson Glangaea' ar y cyd gyda'r Heliwr
We have limited space, so please book in advance to come to the event at the museum and also for the walk.
Visiting Hours(temporary announcement)
We've so many things on next week - the LIVE Archeology Festival, Welsh Museums Festival, Half Term AND we're opening the Madrun our Skeleton Exhibition !
Therefore we're changing our opening hours:
(22-30 October only)
Friday 22/10 : 12-4pm afternoon opening only
Sunday 24/10 : normal opening (10-4pm)
Wednesday 27/10 : open to the public 10-1pm only
(Madrun event with our loyal Friends and Volunteers - pre-registration essential)
Thursday 28/10 : 12-3pm Madrun Event exclusive for Lottery players only
Thursday 28/10 : 4-6pm Madrun - for local people only
Friday 29/10 : normal opening hours (10-4pm)
Saturday 30/10 : Official opening of the Madrun Exhibition
Sunday 31/10 : normal opening hours (10-4pm).
We will continue to take every possible care of our visitors by ventilation, restriction on numbers inside the museum, and increased thorough cleaning regimes.
Half Term holiday activity October 2021
Llŷn Archaeological Festival
Our Museum is proud to be a part of the first Llŷn Archeolegical Festival organised by our partners at the Ecomuseum/LIVE.
For full details of the exciting programme please visit: https://www.ecomuseumlive.eu/ll%C5%B7n-archaeological-festival
Noson Sgwrs Rhithiol a Llun, Nos Fercher 20fed o Hydref am 7pm (welsh only..)
Trychinebau TRI 'Cyprian' Bydd Geraint Jones, Trefor, yn cofio am y llongddrylliad enwog 140 o flynyddau yn ôl ac yn son am hanesion eraill diddorol. Holl arian y noson i'w rhannu rhwng Bad Achub Porthdinllaen a'r Amgueddfa. Tocynnau £5 yr aelwyd.
Reminder!
1. Last call for the Geological guided walk around Towyn (Llyn) this Saturday 25th Sept. A few places left - book now!
2. The 'Harvesting the Seas' exhibition finishes at the end of the month - your last chance to see this feast of seafood!
Isio gwybod y diweddaraf am ein sgerbwd? (Welsh only...)
Gwrandewch ar raglen Aled Huws fore Mawrth nesaf wedi Newyddion 10 o'r gloch i glywed sgwrs Aled gyda Meinir Pierce Jones...
The Age of our Princes in Nefyn
In partnership with with Hunaniaith (Gwynedd's Language Initiative) and local archaeologist Rhys Mwyn we will be holding a Welsh language archaeological workshop on October 16th for teenagers. Anyone interested please contact the Museum to book your place. Croeso cynnes i ddysgwyr.
Gwyl Bro Nefyn Fest
This is an event to bring local people together, held on the weekend of 3-5th September at the Heliwr (Sportsman) and at the Maritime Meuseum.
Local Nefyn Fest
The museum is holding events as part of this weekend, on Saturday 4th September., 1-4.30 pm. Please note we will NOT be open on Sunday 5th.
Geological Walk in the Towyn area.
We are very grateful to Daniel for agreeing to undertake another guided walk for the museum. This time he'll reveal the geological gems of Towyn Llŷn. Full details on the poster.
#Summer of Fun Final Session 23 August
After two sessions of fun glue and paint, the collage is taking shpae - next week Captain Mel and the crew will be putting the final touches to this colourful and recycled impression of the sea. If your 4-7year old would like to help please get in touch !
Helfa Trychfilod
this is an event held through the medium of Welsh.
Pwy sy'n gwybod beth sydd yn cuddio yng nglaswellt hir ein gweirglodd?
Helpwch ni i ddod o hyd i drychfilod yng nghwmni'r naturiaethydd Anita.
Pnawn wedi ei drefnu ar y cyd gyda Hunaniaith ar gyfer plant 7-10 oed.
£3 i gynnwys lluniaeth.
Pnawn Mercher Awst 26 am 2pm.
Enwau i'r Amgueddfa ymlaen llaw os gwelwch yn dda.
Haf o Hwyl
#Summer of Fun
We gratefully acknowledge financial aid from the Welsh government to enable us to participate in the #Summer of Fun. We will be holding three sessions of fun activities based on a sea theme for children aged between 4-7 years old. Weather permitting these will be outdoors. The dates are August 11th, 16th, 23rd, and sessions are two hours starting at 10am. To reserve a place or receive further information please contact the museum. .
Something for the Young People EVENT POSTPONED
If you have an interest in archaeology, are learning Welsh, would like to learn more about our real history here in Nefyn in the Age of the Princes, and are aged 10-15 - come along to our fantastic session in the company of Welsh legend Rhys Mwyn (archaeolegist amongst other things).
August 18th, 3pm, £3
The event will be in Welsh.
NEW EXHIBITION NOW OPEN !
Our latest exhibition is now ready to be seen - 'Harvesting the Sea'. This set of 11 pop-ups tells the history of the fishing industry in Wales, and shows the rich 'harvest' of sea-food available here and around Wales, providing a source of livelihood for many in byegone days.
We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Swansea Maritime Waterfront Museum for loaning this temporary exhibition to us, and urge you to come and learn about this important part of our maritime past. The Exhibition will be available to see here until September.
We've decided to extend the closing date until the end of the month
Just look at tis fantastic example of one of our competitors in the collage wildlife around the museum competition. We've decided to extend the closing date until the end of the month, so hurry up and finish YOUR collage and bring it along/email it to your local museum!
New Exhibition
This is the new Exhibition on loan from Swansea Museum, almost ready for you to come and see at our Museum!
Local artefacts!
Last chance to see this interesting collection of local artefacts!
Prizes For Naming Madrun
These are the two pupils who won prizes as part of our skeleton-naming process, with the chosen name being ‘Madrun’. Congratulations to Guto Bryn Williams, 11 years old and Mabon Arwel Williams, 9 years old! Thank you to Ysgol Pentreuchaf and Ysgol Tudweiliog for letting us visit to present the awards.
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Guto Bryn Williams
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Mabon Arwel Williams
Mini meadow in the making
Come and admire our mini meadow in the making - only four months old but full of biodiversity already.Make a sketch, take a photo, and send them in to the Museum so that we can celebrate our natural heritage.
A walk for the strong and fit !
We will be holding a guided walk to the top of Garn Boduan on Saturday July 17th, which requires a bit of stamina but offers panoramic views. Dawi Griffiths, experienced walker and local historian is the guide. Further information on the poster (below) .Full instructions upon booking your olace through contacting afllmm@yahoo.com or leaving a message on 01758 721 313.
Magnificant Meadow in the making at the Meuseum
A open session to admire and inspect our developing 'back - to nature' meadow was held recently. Let's hope the weather is as good next year too !
Let Nature have her Way – our meadow in the making
What’s on : Come and see our developing wild meadow! A chance to record the wild flowers and grasses, and discuss plans for harvesting and future care of this potential wildlife haven.
Saturday June 12th 11-3pm
Refreshments available
Admission to the Museum through advance booking only
Click here for more information
The Name of our Skeleton is Announced
Today, June 9th, is the day of St Madrun, a Celtic saint fro the 5th century, so it was appropriate to announce the result of our competition to name our female skeleton.
We thank all of you (over 200) who sent in their choice; with 22% of the votes MADRUN is to be her name !
This name is local to Llŷn,with a castle, hall , estate and hillfort among features bearing the name, and churches dedicated to Madrun are in Trawsfynydd and Cornwall.
The names of those that chose MAdrun were entered for a prize draw, and the winners are : Guto of Ysgol Pentreuchaf, a Mabon of Ysgol Tudweiliog.
We hope you will all come and see Madrun in her wonderful grave over the Summer. We have a few finishing touches to make before announcing the opening of the Exhibition. This is all possible thanks to Heritage Lottery and Garfield Weston Foundation Funding.
What's her name?
The name of our lady skeleton will be revealed on Wednesday June 9th at 9:30am on the Radio Cymru radio show, Aled Hughes. The winners of the prize draw (made from those that voted for the winning name) will also be announced, - with full details posted on this website afterwards. Many thanks to all who contributed.
Yes, we are open!
Here's our first visitors in 2021
With thanks to our crew of faithful volunteers, of course. Margaret is the first this year, ready to help.
We're Good to Go!
We have worked hard in the last months to make our Museum as safe as possible. Whilst we are still committed to providing you with the best possible visitor experience we have put measure in place to reduce any covid19 risks, following the latest guidance from Government Wales, NHS Wales, Visit Wales and the Federation of Museums.
Our commissioned Risk Assessment recommendations have been carried out. We are ‘”READY TO GO” registered.
Here is a summary of what you will see at work in Amgueddfa Forwrol Llŷn:
- Hand sanitizing stations at the entrance and throughout the Museum
- An appointment only system is observed which regulates the number of visitors but also provides an individual personal visit - up to 45minutes per group
- Ventilation - our windows and door are kept open
- Screens are in place at the reception and cabin area
- PPE equipment is provided for staff who have been briefed on Covid19 procedures
- A re-arranged exhibition area, with some changes necessary
- Our cafe area is not available, we have a take-away service for you to enjoy local produce in our picnic area
- The shop has been re-arranged to make everything visible, priced and has new attractive locally made goods
- Our cleaning regime has been enhanced with regular professional cleaning and surface cleaning after each visit
- Signage to remind all of the social distancing, hygiene and need to wear a mask
- We have a pay by card machine
- Feedback is gathered verbally, as your comments are needed, although the Visitor Book is in storage
We ask for your understanding, as all these changes are for everyone’s safety.
Sgwrs hefo Meinir ar Radio Cymru (Welsh Only)
Meinir Pierce Jones o Amgueddfa Forwrol Llŷn yn sgwrsio hefo Aled Hughes a'u bod yn chwilio am enw i sgerbwd 800 oed.
Click here to listen to Meinir Jones
Help us name our skeleton - last few days for your vote!
If you haven't yet taken part, please help us to name our skeleton - just choose your favourite from the list and email us.
We look forward to welcoming you back !
What has changed here ( because of Covid)
Coming Soon...
Guided Walks 2021
We are holding a number o guided thematic walks this summer.
June 20th: Geological Walk in the Cilan area
July 17: Historical Walk to the top of Garn Boduan
August: Guided Walks around the borough town of Nefyn
More details about the guided walks.
Getting ready
More of our new stock !
Work in progress : the good news
We have almost completed our preparations to make this museum ready to open. We are taking every step possible to ensure the safety of our staff and visitors. We will be operating a booking system – you can send a request through this website , or by leaving a message on the phone. We are receiving enquiries now and hope to open before the end of May. Further updates in the near future…
New Merchandise arriving!
Here’s a preview of our new items arriving in the shop – some ‘exclusives’ !
The amazing story of our logboat retold !
Do look in on the BBC1 programme 'Weatherman Walking' on Friday 23rd April (starts 7.35). Jamie Davies returns to his favourite museum to tell the story of how we acquired this remarkable artefact. After watching on TV, look forward to coming an seeing the logboat at our Museum, which will be opening in the not too distant future - watch this website....
Ready to Go!
The Museum has already been awarded the 2021 Ready to Go award.
St David's Day
This St David's Day - remember YOUR museum.
To mark @HeritageFundUK’s #HeritageTreasures day The Llŷn Maritime Museum would like to say a big diolch yn fawr - thank you - to all our friends, volunteers and especially the Heritage Fund for their hard work and finacial support throughout the pandemic and beyond – you’re one of our heritage treasures!
Pack of five nostalgic Christmas cards
This atmospheric picture of our museum, aka the church of St Mary, Nefyn, under a blanket o snow, is a creation by artist Denise Henry. The cards are of high quality and bilingual. Our special offer is £3 for a five pack, £4 including postage. Limited stock, order soon; thank you for your support.
Weatherman Walking in the Museum
We welcomed the BBC TV production team of this popular programme recently with all their paraphanalia. They came especially to see our logboat and hear about its history and how it came to us in Nefyn. Dr James Gareth Davies,a leading light in this unique acquisition, returned to tell the exciting story to presenter Mo Jannah.
A programme not to be missed, scheduled for Spring 2021- we'll let you know the date nearer the time.
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Mo Jannah y cyflwyndd yn sgwrsio gyda Lois
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Autumn 2020 Exhibition
Many thanks to our Artefacts Crew who rallied round to resurrect at short notice the popular exhibition of 2017- 'Recent local archeolegol finds'.
If you have any interest in archaeology, local history (ie Nefyn and Llyn) do make an effort to come an see (again) this fascinating collection of exhibits. (You will need to follow the procedure and book your visit in advance).
New Normal Visitors
The Museum is now fully open, for how long we cannot tell...so if you want to come on an exclusive visit please make your booking now! One family bubble at a time, (maximum 6 adults). Here's the first bubble who visited recently - believe me they are smiling under their face protection !
Our measures to take care of staff and visitors
The Museum take every precaution to keep all safe. We have many hand sanitisation stations around the site, and we are very au fait with social distancing (2meters here in Wales).The Cafe is now takeaway , the shop is minimalistic with personal staff service ,and we ask for card payments only. We actively support Track and Trace NHS Cymru campaign and display the appTrackerCovid for all to use. In a nutshell we want to ensure that anyone who comes here is safe. We appreciate your support but you must pre - book your visit.
18.09.20 At last! Now open for careful visitors
If you would like to visit our museum, as an individual, or as a family bubble please contact the museum for information and to make prior arrangements. Thank you for understanding our situation.
Click here for flyer regarding re-opening the museum.
First visitors this Summer !
It was wonderful to welcome our first visitors on a sunny Sunday afternoon. A party of pilgrims from the Hafod Ceiri Initiative (Llithfaen) had arranged to end their walk at the museum, and although it was not yet possible for them to visit inside the museum they thoroughly enjoyed their refreshments 'new normal style' (paper cups and pre-packed biscuits) in the graveyard with a short talk on the history of the museum site. A big 'diolch' to them for venturing !
REOPEN SURVEY
We're still working hard at making our museum suitable to reopen. For example, today a new CCTV system is being installed which will help staff to monitor social distancing.
Please will YOU help us by filling in this survey here
and sending it back to us via the website
Diolch yn fawr! Thanks!!
It's 'all hands on deck'
Although we're not open, there's a lot of work going on under the hatches at the moment to get our museum ship shape for the new normal.
An example is the two working parties that came in to help last week. In the pictures are members of the artefact crew recording some of our collection, and we also had help in tidying up the childrens' play boat.
Many thanks to Emrys, Mair, Mark, Elinor and Margaret for their work.
Would you like to get involved? Contact us here - afllmm@yahoo.com.
It's 'all hands on deck' to get our Museum afloat again, but with all due care offering full protection.
More news soon!
Online shopping
The museum is still closed at the moment so we've decided to venture into online selling. Very soon we will have a number of unique items available for you to order, pay safely by paypal and await delivery to your door, (or request to collect if you live locally). Please do support us. Watch the Navigation Bar above for the 'shop'
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Teatowel - Souvenir from Nefyn
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Tlysau clustiau hardd - ar gael mewn nifer o batrymau
Geological Walk on the Beach
On a fine summer's afternoon a crew of supporters gathered for a leisurely walk across the Nefyn beach. Led by Daniel Evans we were given a fascinating insight into the geology of the area, in particular the cliff strata. Daniel's knowledge and enthusiasm soon had us all searching for specific rocks on the sands.Daniel is holding another geological walk on Sunday afternoon 16th August, book your place now !
The Walk along the beach.
An excellent way to support the museum and get plenty of fresh sea air!
Quiz night!
Back by popular demand ! Virtual Quiz night Another way to support us in these times is to register to join our fun quizz - details below.
Newyddion Agor
Re-opening News
Not opening yet, but work in progress, so watch this space!
We are not opening today (July 27), or indeed in the near future, but we are working on making our lovely museum safe and ready for you to visit as soon as possible.
We gratefully acknowledge grant aid from the emergency Heritage Fund, and wish especially to thank Lottery players for making this grant available to endangered heritage sites. Thanks to your help we hope, eventually, to return to scenes like this...
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A selection of our activities, we're so much more than just a museum!.
A Walk
On the beach from Nefyn to Bodeilias with some added geology.
Two opportunities:
Friday 7th August at 1730 or Sunday 16th August at 1400
To open or not to open...
The Steering Committee and Staff here face a difficult decision now that the Government has given the green light for Museums to re-open later this month. We will not rush in.
The safety and health of all, staff, local people and visitors, is our paramount consideration. We will not take any risks, and only if every precaution possible is in place will we be opening our doors this year. We are committed to looking after you.
Any questions or comments welcome: afllmm@yahoo.com
OUR HEARTFELT THANKS TO ALL
One fine day, we'll be back at our special museum!
Our heartfelt thanks to all who have contributed to our justgiving appeal - we reached our target (£2,000) in less than a month ! The fund is remaining open for a while in order to help purchase essential PPE, signage etc to keep all safe when we can eventually re-open... https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/amgueddfaforwrolllyn?utm_term=42mmXqwxn
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
Our justgiving page address has been changed ; please note the new address and send it on to a few friends!
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/amgueddfaforwrolllyn?utm_term=42mmXqwxn
JUSTGIVING
Our appeal through justgiving to raise essential money to pay our bills this summer has now reached 80% of the target - land is in sight, lads ! One last effort and we should be in the harbour. Many thanks to all who have contributed and passed the linc on to others, it's wonderful to know we have so many friends!
OUR VIRTUAL QUIZ
The virtual quiz evening was an veritable success! Many thanks to the Quizmasters, Geriant and Meinir, for organising it all, and to all who 'attended'. The winners were Sianelen, Kelvin and Ifan Pleming of Llithfaen.
THANK YOU
Sincere thanks to all who have contributed to our appeal on Justgiving - we haveraised 40% within a week! The generosity and concernn shown to our wonderful maritime museum in these difficult tiimes is really heartwarming, Diolch o galon!
Bilingual zoom fun quiz!
7.30pm, Saturday night - 23.05.2020
We will be attempting to fundraise by a series of novel activities, suited to these strange times. Meinir Pierce Jones has kindly offered to push the boat out by organising a ZOOM quiz night on May 23rd. Here's hoping you can join us!
Click here for more information
APPEAL!
It's very quiet around our museum these days, the door is locked, and we have no visitors, no group visits, no income. But the bills still have to be paid - insurance, safety and fire equipment maintenance, electricity, water, phone and internet, even this website: the essential items that would normally be financed by a good season of visitors.
A crisis could be averted if we can raise funds to pay these bills. We have therefore opened a 'justgiving' account, and ask, please, anyone who considers themselves a friend of the museum, or has enjoyed their visit here, if you will contribute to this appeal. We need this help to ensure that we can re-open in due course. With many thanks for your generosity in advance.
Help raise £2000 to keep Llyn Maritime Museum afloat over Summer 2020
Keep safe, stay home
Our Amgueddfa is closed this Spring, for obvious reasons. We send our wishes to all who intended to come and visit. We look forward to welcoming you when normality eventually returns to our lives.
Grand Raffle Winners
Apologies for not announcing the winners of the 2019 annual Raffle earlier, but here they are:
Rhiannon and Clive James, Caernarfon : The Framed Painting
Tracey Smith, Nefyn : A Selection of Books
Sheila Davies, Pwllheli : Hamper of 'Dragon' Produce
Iola Jones, Shrewsbury : A Voucher to be spent at 'Caffi Ni'.
Thanks to all of you for your support. There will be a Raffle this year, so, better luck next time everyone!
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Covid 19
We are cancelling all our social events as from today (March 17th). This includes the Music without Notes, Stitches in Time, Learners' Talk Sessions, Childrens' Craft activities and our planned Archaeological Workshop.
We will be assessing the situation daily to see if we can open to the public in the foreseeable future, and let you know through this website, posters and the socail media channels.
Our paramount concern is for the safety and health of our volunteers and the general public, and we will act in their interests. Thank you for understanding our situation and your support.
Easter, Children and the Museum
We are holding a children's session to celebrate Easter, with craft making and a look at traditions. To reserve a place please contact the museum.
Full details on the poster!
Click here for more information
Archaeology Workshop
If you're interested in archaeology, and local mediaeval history we have a very interesting afternoon for YOU !
Rhys Mwyn will be exploring what we know, and don't know about Nefyn in the Age of the Welsh Princes.
All welcome, Saturday March 28th, meet at the Museum 12.30, 1-3pm with outdoor activity, so come prepared !
Further details, see poster and/or contact the museum. Reservations taken now.
Click here for more information
A chance to see our work!
Various sessions have been taking place at the museum over the winter months under the auspices of Gwynedd Council, including handicrafts, music making and creative writing. The aim is to promote well-being in our local community. We invite you to come along next Saturday morning, March 7th to see the work of the Stitch in Time handwork group.
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St. David's Day Celebrations
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This year , residents of Plas Hafan and Bryn Meddyg care homes were invited to join with us in our celebrations. Our wellbeing groups were also represented at the event, and the display of handcrafts made by the Stitch in Time group were admired by all. Many thanks to Janet and Gwyneth for looking after the afternoon tea, and to Geraint Jones, Trefor, for providing the entertainment
Sesiwn Sgwrsio, February 29, 11am
Whatever the weather there'll be a warm welcome for you to come and practice your Welsh here in our museum.
Croeso cynnes + paned poeth =dysgwyr da!
Half term workshop for children
We held a craft workshop over half term and the children that came enjoyed discussing what they liked about Nefyn before making a model of the town. It was quite a challenge to complete this task in two hours, and unfortunately the weather prevented us from having a walk around to gather ideas, so we hope to repeat the session in the near future. What about having a go next time? Here's some of the morning's models.
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of the Museum will be held on Tuesday 3rd March at 5.30pm (note the change of Time). A warm welcome to all.
An important notice
Our AGM arranged for next Tuesday 11th of February has been postponed. The meeting has been re-arranged for
Tuesday March 3rd at 6.30 pm
Apologies for the short notice, and we do hope to see as many of you as possible on the 3rd of March. All welcome.
Half term craft morning for children 4-11 yrs old.
Thursday morning, 10.30-12.30 come to a special craft session with Margaret Taylor-Hill. Price £4 to include all materials, instruction drink and fruit. Adult to remain with child please.
An opportunity to mafe a model or collage of our local area. Have a look around ! The Tower, beach, Garn Boduan, sea, pathways well, playing field, school, what will you put in your model?
12 places only. Book your place as soon as possible!
The third in our series of talks
The third in our series of talks about Geology will be this evening ( Tuesday 4 th of Feb 7.30 pm) Croeso i bawb.
Santes Dwynwen session
Here is a selection of cards made in our Santes Dwynwen session (25th January). Who were the lucky recipients?
Our next handicraft morning will be on Saturday morning February 8th, why not come along and join us? 10.30-12.00, all media and abilities, only £3.
First Group Visit 2020
Today, January 23rd we had our first group visit of 2020, people from Dyffryn Nantlle. They enjoyed wandering around our collection, had an introductory talk and then settled down to enjoy our popular short film.
Nothing out of the ordinary, you say. But wait! We have many youngsters and men willing to have a go at tying some traditional knots; today we witnessed 88 year young Annie Barr taking on the challenge, and yes! she remembered from girl guide days how to make a reef knot. Her smile says it all! Da iawn, wir!
Spread the word! We love to have groups here. So when will your group or society be in touch to make arrangements to come and see us?
Welsh Patron Saint of Lovers and the Nefyn connection
This Saturday (Jan 25th) we remember Santes Dwynwen, and the museum will be open for you to come and make a special card for that special person in your life. All materials and help included for only £3.
It's appropriate that we celebrate Dwynwen here, as tradition has it that she was the sister of Nyfain, the founder of the clas (celtic church) on the site of the museum, and that Nyfain may even be the origin of the name Nefyn....
Click here for more information
Music Without Notes
The next session of music making will be held on Tuesday 21st of January between 4.15-5.30. Come along and enjoy making music in the traditional way - a selection of instruments available, or bring your own. £3.
Stitches in Time
These Handcraft sessions are going from strength to strength, and we have had a request to hold them eveery fortnight for the rest of the season. Here are the dates for your diary: January 25, February 8,22; March 7,21.
Whatever your delight- crochet, knitting, macrame, embroidery- what ever your proficiency, you will be made welcome.
Click here for more information
Santes Dwynwen - our Welsh saint of Lovers
This Saturday (January 25th) it is traditional to send a personal message to our loved one, signed or anonymous. At the Museum we are holding a special 'Stitches in Time' session for anyone who would like to make a very personal and unique handcrafted St. Dwynwen Card. £3 for the kit, advice and guidance provided (if needed). All welcome ! Proceeds to the Museum.
Produce of our handcraft mornings
Here is a sample of work that is being created in our Saturdaymorning handwork sessions
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| Bae Nefyn a'r Eifl. Gwaith Meinir | Brodwaith metalig Elinor. |
| Come along and join in! Bring your larest project or come for advice and help choosing a project. All levels of ability and any medium. We will be having a special session on January 25 th, details coming soon! |
“Only Words”
Tuesday Afternoons in Llŷn Maritime Museum, Nefyn
1:30 – 3:30
Commencing 21/01/2020
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Music without Notes
Tuesday Afternoons in Llŷn Maritime Museum, Nefyn
16:15 – 17:30
Commencing 14/01/2020
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Stitches in Time
Saturday mornings Llŷn Maritime Museum, Nefyn
10.30-12.00
Commencing 11/01/2020
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Our annual Carol Concert was quite amazing this year!
The auditorium was packed and all were expecting an evening of carols in the company of Pwy 'sa'n 'meddwl under their conductor cum accompianist Gwenda. We did enjoy the carols, yes, but we also were entertained with Welsh pop classics, mostly with with a local flavour, and even some sea shanties ! Quite appropriately the translation of the singing party's name is 'Who would have thought it! It was a most enjoyable experience, and the refreshments were also appreciated by all. Many thanks to our volunteers for their help on the evening, to Janet Hughes for organising the event (including the decorations), to Cynefin for their sponsorship, and of course a big thank you to Gwenda and Pwy sa'n meddwl.
A chance to escape the pre-Christmas stress!
Here's your chance to escape for a selfish morning of relaxing with your favourite handicraft, good supportive company and good coffee, come along to "pwytho pwyllog" this Saturday morning 10.30-12. £3.
Don't hibernate- get out to your local museum and be creative!
Preparing for Christmas
There was an air of Christmas around the museum recently when a good number of fresh Christmas wreaths were made here under the tuition of Marian from Siop Eluned, Pwllheli. We wish to thank Cynefin for supporting this event.
Appeal: please come and fetch me, Nicola!
This pretty knitted doll's name is SEREN. The lucky winner of our competition to name her is Nicola, who lives in the 01758 phone area.
Despite a number of phone messages Nicola has not yet come to take Seren home. Please do call in the museum (Saturday afternoon openings now until 14/12) and collect your prize from the office.
Volunteers' Annual Trip
This year the trip was by train, we made our way on the Cambrian Line down to Bermo (Barmouth). This seaside resort has a rich maritime history and we visited the Sailors' Institute and the Ty Gwyn Museum, both situated by the harbour. There we were welcomed by local volunteers (like ourselves) and given interesting talks before having a chance to be visitors and admire artefacts and displays. After a quick look at the 19th century lock -up ( Ty Crwn) we braced ourselves for a walk along the prom to the Min-y-mor where we had a light lunch before returning to the interesting shops in the main street. The only mar on the day was that many of our wonderful volunteers couldn't come with us.
Our thanks are to all for your sterling work this season, and we sincerely hope you will continue to be a part of our museum for many years to come.
And remember, there's always room for new volunteers - anyone who's got a few hours free and with an interest in history, Nefyn, people, please, do get in touch!
Picture: enjoying our lunch
Stitches in Time
The first session was held at the Museum last Saturday, and proved to be a success. There were a variety of crafts to be observed- knitting, embroidery, tapestry and fine silver threadwork. The attendees were so keen that an extra session has been arranged: we will now meet on 23 November, and December 7th this year. 10.30-12.00)
So, if you'd enjoy a relaxing morning's stitching in good company, come along ! Support, help, and good company guaranteed!
Nefyn Museum gratefully acknowledges the support of the 'Gyda'n Gilydd' scheme of Gwynedd Council .
Winter Activities in the Museum Programme 2019-20
Here is a summary of what we will be doing over the winter months. Have a look and see what interests you. Come along and support your local museum - click here for more information
Get in touch - any enquiries, to book your place, buy a ticket - by phone 01758 721 313 and leave your message, email afllmm@yahoo.com or call in on Saturday afternoons. We will answer all enquiries within 5working days.
Change in opening Hours
This museum will be closed from November 1st to 9th.
Open every Saturday afternoon from 9th Nov to 14th Dec. from 12.30-3.30pm
Please come along to see us!
Last chance!
If you haven't been to see our wonderful exhibition of 'Holiday making in Nefyn, past and present', hurry along ! There's also a 25% reduction on all our shop goods, so do call in, Wednesday 30 or Thursday 31 October, we're open 10.30-4pm.
Wanted: a name and a home!
This beautiful handknitted doll needs a home for the cold winter months. She's been happy in the museum over the summer, but it is time that she was named and given to the lucky winner.
Why don't you have a go? 50 pence to guess the name, we have the following names left:
Valerie, Shân, Valmai Non Gloria Carla Ruth Bethan Beti Elinor Claire Mary Juliet Mari Sioned, take your pick !
We will disclose the name at mid-day 31 of October. A wonderful Christmas present too!
MacMillan Coffee Morning
Many thanks to all who supported our recent MacMillan Coffee Morning in any way, through contributions, help on the day, and 'of course. your attendance and generosity. We raissed over £300 !
A full report and pictures to follow....
Sale!
Hurry down to your local museum to nab a bargain! All our wonderful shop items( ideal christmas presents) with a 25% reduction.
And the deal is even better for our loyal Friends of the Museum members: a whopping 40% !!
What about becoming a Friend to reap the benefits, today and in the future? Forms at the desk!
Pictures: Classy gifts
MacMillan Coffee Morning
Come and have a cup of coffee and a cake - and raise money to support Macmillan at the same time!
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Bore Coffi MacMillan (Welsh only)
Dydd Sadwrn, Hydref 19
10.30 - 13.00
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A very good time was had by all
Over three hundred primary school pupils from ten local schools came to our museum last week to enjoy learning about Welsh maritime and industrial history in the nineteenth century through the medium of an interactive show produced by the educational theatrical company 'mewncymeriad'. The museum bounced with learning, noise, laughter and enjoyment ! We thank all who facilitated a wonderfully busy week.
Remember that we always welcome school parties to the museum. Contact us to discuss your requirements.
Picture: Children from Nefyn acting the crew of the 'Amlwch Rose' with the mate 'Seus Ifans of Nefyn in the Show.
Sea Shanty Singalong
A good time was had by all! That is the verdict on our recent Sea Shanty evening. With many thanks to all of you who supported the evening, and especially to Sianelen Pleming and her Côr Ceiri, and accompanist Nerys Griffiths for a very entertaining evening.
Picture 1: Sianelen Pleming a Chôr Ceiri
Picture 2: The audience prepares to participate in a Welsh Sea Shanty Song
Picture 3: Sianelen Pleming explains the traditions of Welsh shanty singing.
Groups of children from local primary schools
We are very pleased to welcome this week(September 23-27) groups of children from local primary schools. They are coming to see a show by educational drama company 'mewncymeriad' , and scripted by Mared Llywelyn, Morfa Nefyn. Entitled ' Pwy sydd am fynd i'r Môr?' (Who wants to go to sea?) 'Seus (acted by Tomos Wyn) takes us on board his cargo ship travelling around the Welsh coast in the nineteenth century at the height of the Industrial Revolution. A fun, informative one-man show.
The Museum will be open as usual this week, but here's a warning: it will be (slightly) noisier than usual!
Picture 1: Tomos Wyn, Seus in the Welsh drama 'Pwy sydd am fynd i'r Môr?
Picture 2: The actor and singer Tomos Wyn with the scriptwriter Mared Llywelyn of Morfa Nefyn
Apel am help! 50 munud y mis (Welsh only)
Mae angen Cymry Cymraeg i ymuno yn ein sesiwn sgwrsio!
Ers mis Mehefin rydym wedi bod yn cynnal sesiynau sgwrsio yma yn yr Amgueddfa i helpu cymathu pobl sy'n dysgu Cymraeg.
Ond mae angen mwy o siaradwyr rhugl i ddod i siarad gyda'r criw.
Peidiwch a bod yn swil, y cyfan mae angen ei wneud ydy siarad, siarad, siarad. Sgwrsio'n naturiol am bob dim dan haul, a mwynhau helpu ein llywodraeth gyrraedd targed uchelgeisiol.... dowch i cefnogi'r dysgwyr a'ch Amgueddfa.
Sesiwn nesaf : Medi 28 - 11 o'r gloch
Mared Llywelyn (Welsh only)
Braf oedd croesawu Mared Llywelyn i'r Amgueddfa yn ddiweddar i gynnal noson. Cafwyd sgwrs am y sioe mae hi wedi sgwennu a sgriptio ar gyfer cwmni Mewn Cymeriad. Teitl y sioe yw 'Pwy sydd am fynd i'r mor?' ac roedd hi'n bleser clywed bod Mared wedi gallu
cynnwys manylion am hanes morwrol Nefyn yn y stori, sydd wedi ei setio yn nyddiau'r chwyldro diwydiannol. Mab i sgotwr o Nefyn yw'r prif gymeriad sy'n breuddwydio am fod yn gapten ar long ei hun ryw ddydd...
Rydym yn ffodus cael hogan dalentog fel Mared yn dewis byw a chyfrannu i'w bro. Diolch yn fawr, Mared, a phob dymuniad da i'r dyfodol.
Bydd y sioe yn cael DEG perfformiad yn yr Amgueddfa, gydag ysgolion cynradd y dalgylch yn dod yma i fwynhau gweld gwaith Mared. Y cyfarwyddwr yw Gethin Roberts, cyn myfyriwr yng Ngholeg Meirion Dwyfor, felly mae blas lleol i'r cynhyrchiad.
Braint yw cyflwyno ein hanes ni trwy gyfrwng gwaith hogan leol yma yn ein hamgueddfa i'r genhedlaeth iau. Diolch i Eleri Twynog, Mewncymeriad, Mared, Gethin, Tomos Wyn yr actor a chyflwynydd, ac i bob ysgol sydd wedi gweld yn dda i ddod i gefnogi'r fenter. Cydweithio hapus!
Llun 1: Mared yn trafod ei gwaith
Llun 2: Mae sioe 'Pwy sydd am fynd i'r môr?' Yn gofyn am gyfraniadau o'r gynulleidfa; sbïwch pwy gaeth ei 'presgangio' yn ddiweddar - Diolch, Mari Gwilym!
Historical Walk through Nefyn
Our Capable Captain Meinir.The sun shone for the crew of voyagers that ventured- on dry land- to discover more about Nefyn's maritime history recently. Led by our experienced captain, Meinir Pierce Jones, the morning's historical walk through the town was well enjoyed by all. We will be holding more, so watch this space !
Picture: Participants at the start of the walk
On Pilgrimage
On Thursday 22nd of August Andrew Jones, Llanbedrog, was our guest speaker. A full auditorium thoroughly enjoyed his talk on various aspects of pilgrimage: past and present, east and west, place and space, not forgetting our local pilgrim routes, as he shared his extensive research with us. We look forward to reading more in your next book, Andrew.
Picture: Andrew Jones entertaining a captive audience.
A busy afternoon at the museum
We welcome all here at our happy museum, individuals, families, groups, all ages and nationalities. Here we share two photos of visitors who called in and stayed a while last Wednesday
1. An extrovert learner of Welsh who lives in Winchester, and was on a residential course over in Nant Gwrtheyrn. (never seen an adult take on the dressing up clothes in the cabin before!) We have a very good relationship with Nant Gwrtheyrn and regularly have groups of Welsh learners who enjoy learning about our rich history and using their Welsh here.
2. Two sisters who came with their parents and thoroughly enjoyed the extensive activities that are available for youngsters here - quizzes, colouring, hands-on displays, dressing up, identifying smells, and even painting polystyrene fish!
With the summer holidays almost over - come on, come and visit us, kids ! (we also have pocket-money presents and yummy ice cream!)
Emergency First Aid Course
We always strive to look after our many visitors and that includes being ready to help in an emergency.
A number of our staff undertook First Aid training recently, an event jointly arranged by the Heliwr, (thanks, Bethan) and held here at the museum.
Of course we hope that nothing will happen, but best to be prepared....
Picture 1 : on the left, Marc Jones of Penrhyndeudraeth our instructor, about to demonstrate how to deal with air passage blockage
Picture 2 : Staff practising CPR
Raffle
Remember to buy your tickets for our yearly raffle, available at the museum. Super prizes!
August evening talks
Gweithgareddau Plant (Welsh only)
Mae ein rhaglen o weithgareddau amrywiol i blant oed cynradd dros y gwyliau haf wedi bod yn llwyddiant ysgubol eleni. Mae pob sesiwn wedi bwcio'n llawn ac y mae rhestr wrth gefn hefyd! Diolch yn fawr i bawb am gefnogi'r amgueddfa, i Val Wynne Jones am drefnu rhaglen amrywiol gwych, ac i bawb sydd yn cynnal y sesiynau hwyliog hyn.
Pictures : A fleet of colourful sailing boats made by children under the instruction of Margaret Taylor-Hill.
Hwyl a sbri diolch i Hunaniaith (Welsh only)
Helfa Natur
Parti canu ar y traeth
Castell tywod wedi ei addurno
Daeth criw o deuluoedd i draeth Nefyn i fwynhau gwledd o weithgareddau yn Gymraeg, wedi eu trefnu ar y cyd gyda Hunaniaith, sef Menter Iaith Gwynedd. Bu'r plant yn mwynhau gemau ar y traeth a helfa natur gyda Lea Connolly, cyn cael picnic. Ar ôl cinio daeth Gwenan Gibbard a'i thelyn i ganu casgliad o siantis mor a chaneuon eraill. Diolch i bawb, yn enwedig Ifan Llewelyn am y trefniadau.
Dechrau da i sgyrsiau Awst
August Evening Events commence this week!
This Thursday evening, August 8th our museum is the place to be. We are pleased to welcome Peter Day of Moelfre, Ynys Món (Anglesey) who will give a talk in English on the wreck of the royal yacht Mary, lost at sea in 1675, and found anew in 1971 !
A story worth hearing. Talk begins at 7.30pm, Admission £3, please come early and peruse our excellent shop and maybe take refreshments with us... Croeso cynnes i bawb.
Book Launch
Ann Pierce Jones, a local lass, chose our lovely museum as the location for the launch of her latest novel, 'Glasynys'. Catrin Beard skilfully discussed the work with Ann, extracts from the novel were read by Lois Elenid ( Ann's niece) and musical entertainment was provided by the talented twm Morys and Gwyneth Glyn; this was an excellent evening for all, and well attended. Many thanks to Gwasg y Bwthyn, Llen Llyn, and of course our volunteers who helped in the kitchen.
We look forward to holding similar events in the future, so watch this space!
School Visits
We love to have children here in the museum, and especially groups of school children. Recently we welcomed pupils from Ysgol Nefyn and Ysgol Morfa Nefyn who came to learn about the history of local shipwrecks. it's easy to arrange a visit- just contact the museum.
(Picture of pupils of Ysgol Morfa Nefyn).
We also had a visit from a school in Shotton, a group of pupils called in on their pilgrimage by mini-bus, and gave us an impromptu concert- look for the video is on our facebook ! Da iawn, St Ethelwood's CoE primary school."
Kids in Museums Take - Over Day Scheme
We were proud to take part in this nationwide scheme for the first time on June 28th. We worked in partnership with children and staff of Ysgol Tudweiliog. Twelve pupils came and took over the running of the museum for a day, which was quite an experience ! They brought with them an art and craft exhibition, a film on the incredible but true story of Twm and Jac (devised, acted and produced by the school), a choice of computer quizzes in two languages, and some delicious cakes to sell in the cafe.The children rose to every task- setting up the exhibition, opening the doors, guiding visitors around the museum, helping in the shop and cafe, this was a real hands-on experience! The pinnacle of the day was the live performance of a Rap, composed by the children on the theme of the shipwrecked Stewart.
Many thanks to the staff and pupils of Ysgol Tudweiliog for their cooperation in staging this event.
Who's going to come and take over Amgueddfa Nefyn next time?
Group Visits
We are also always pleased to welcome group visits of all ages and interests, from near and far.
We tailor your visit to suit your requirements; a presentation or short talk, film, refreshments can be arranged, or you may choose just to wander around our showcases and displays. This year has not seen many English medium visits, so I would like to assure you that we do provide all our services in both languages. What about arranging a visit as part of your 2019-20 programme? We look forward to seeing you soon.
Picture : A group of ladies (Merched y Wawr) from Talsarnau Meirionnydd on their recent visit here.
Captain Meinir Pierce Jones
This museum has undergone a veritable reformation and transformation in the past years, under the skilful leadership of Meinir. We were all very proud to have the opportunity recently to thank her for all her hard work and inspiration.
Over thirty friends and volunteers of the museum gathered in the Nanhoron Hotel to present Meinir with a specially commissioned framed painting of St Mary’s Church as a token of our gratitude. Diolch yn fawr, Meinir- and we look forward to seeing you back at the helm soon !
Give Welsh a Go Sesiwn Sgwrsio
A new venture here at the Museum is the monthly ‘Sesiwn Sgwrsio’ for learners of Welsh. If you’ve ever learned a new language you know how important it is to have an opportunity to use that language in the big world. The joy of ordering a croissant at the local boulangerie ! Come to these sessions and enjoy ‘siarad Cymraeg’ – no lessons, no criticism, just a chance to speak, siarad. Informal and friendly, do come along and ‘give Welsh a go’. Croeso mawr.
Next sessions:
Saturday August 31 ; Saturday September 28, October 26, 11am.
Our Wonderful Volunteers
This museum is run mainly by a crew of faithful volunteers, who give their time to promote and help keep everything ship-shape. The whole crew were nominated and highly praised for their service at the recent Mantell Gwynedd Volunteers’ Week Award ceremony held at Portmeirion, although it was only possible to send three of them (names chosen out of a hat) to receive the Certificate. We need especially to thank Val Wynne Jones for her work- she is responsible for making up the monthly rota.
Da iawn chi!
WANTED : We need new volunteers. If you have a few hours to give to us, please get in touch. Training given, this is a great opportunity to socialize and support your local museum.
Picture : Dilys Williams, Gwyneth Jones and Margaret Roberts, representatives of the “Criw Gwirfoddolwyr yr Amgueddfa” with Val in the Award Ceremony
Arddangosfa dros dro (Welsh only)
Mae'r arddangosfa Porthladdoedd coll wedi dod i ben - Diolch i bawb a ddaeth i weld yr arddangosfa arbennig hon, ond mae ar ei ffordd yn ól i Abertawe erbyn hyn. bydd arddangosfa arbennig arall ar ddiwedd yr haf, pryd y byddwn yn olrhain datblygiad y diwydiant twristiaeth yn Nefyn a'r ardal.... rhywbeth i edrych mlaen ati.
Children’s Activities
Most of our popular children’s summer holiday activities are fully booked ! We also have a reserve waiting list. Thank you all for your support for all our activities.
LOST PORTS EXHIBITION
17 April- 30 June
This exhibition recalls some of those lost ports. It was first
produced by the Swansea Waterfront Museum for 2016 Year of the Sea and this is its first showing elsewhere..
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Angels of Wales
On January 25th and 26th Angels of Wales road show, featuring the history of the rare angelshark, will visit the museum at Nefyn. Come along to share your angelshark stories, memories and photos.
All welcome. Free entry, tea and coffee available.
10.30am-4pm
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