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In recent years, mainline denominations in Wales have faced a continual decline. Meetings have been held to address these losses, focusing on training and retaining clergy, and utilizing church buildings as resources rather than burdens. However, earlier this month, the Bible Society released a report titled ‘The Quiet Revival,' highlighting a surprising trend: many churches in England and Wales are experiencing growth, particularly among Gen Z. This demographic has shown a significant increase in church attendance, suggesting that things may not be as lost as they seem.Our guest today is Owen Cottom. Seven years ago, Owen planted a church in Cardiff, which has grown to over 100 attendees on Sundays, representing more than 15 nations. His church is part of a global group of Charismatic Churches. Building on his success in Cardiff, Owen has helped plant another church in Blaenau Ffestiniog. This year, he published two books: one on pursuing a new day of mission and revival in Wales, and the other a series of prayers to accompany the first book. Owen is also part of 100iCymru (100 for Wales), a collective of church planters with a vision to plant 100 churches in Wales over the next 10 years.In this interview we explore the way resurrection hope has shaped his ministry, what 100iCymru see happening around Wales, and their hopes for the future.

Yr arlunydd o Flaenau Ffestiniog, Gareth Parry, yw gwestai Beti George. Magwyd yn y tŷ lle ganwyd ei Fam a'i Nain yn Manod, Blaenau Ffestiniog. Cawn hanesion difyr ei fagwraeth yn ogystal â'i hanes yn denig o Blaenau ar drên gyda'i ffrind ysgol am "fywyd gwell" yn Llundain a hynny yn ei arddegau. Wedi gadael ysgol, fe aeth i'r coleg celf ym Manceinion, cyfnod y mods a'r rocers a'r gerddoriaeth soul. O fewn dim amser, mi roedd y teimlad o gaethiwed yn ôl, rhyw deimlad fod o yn y carchar eto (fel roedd yn teimlo adre efo Dad) . Daeth y rebel allan ynddo ac wedyn daeth y dylanwadau o'r tu allan i'r coleg. Gadawodd y coleg a dod 'nôl i weithio yn y chwarel yn Blaenau. Dylanwadodd y naturiaethwr Ted Breeze arno, a bu'n gwerthu lluniau i'r cylchgrawn Country Life. Mae bellach yn gwerthu ei waith mewn orielau celf yn Llundain ac yng Nghymru.

This week's guest is one of those who understands the nuts and bolts - the iniquities - of the current system - and has ideas of how we can shape something better from the hot mess of corruption and greed in which we're mired. Grace Blakeley is a staff writer at Tribune Magazine and author of several books, including 'Vulture Capitalism: Corporate Crimes, Backdoor Bailouts and the Death of Freedom' in which she  peels back the layers of our economic system, exposing the stark realities hidden beneath the veneer of 'free markets' and 'democratic' institutions.Grace's journey from the New Statesman to the frontlines of political commentary has equipped her with a unique vantage point to critique the fusion of state and corporate power, illuminating the dark corners of corporate greed and government complicity. With a narrative as gripping as a thriller, she exposes the corruption that led to tragedies like the Boeing 737 MAX crashes and the grim theatre of financial crises.In our conversation, Grace challenges the notion that some are born to rule while others to be ruled, advocating for a new democratic settlement that truly empowers people. She shares inspiring examples from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Cooperation Jackson, highlighting communities that are redefining resilience and self-governance. Her call to action is clear: it's time to question, to demand, and to actively participate in shaping a future that is just, equitable, and truly democratic.As we navigate the most critical moment in human history, Grace's insights are not a roadmap toward a world where the many, not the few, hold the power. For anyone feeling the weight of our current system's failures, this episode is a clarion call to join hands, make your voice heard, and be part of the collective effort to weave a future we can all be proud of.For those ready to dive into the mechanics of Grace's analysis and to explore the potential of a society reimagined, visit her website for links to her other books and to upcoming events. Grace's Bio: Grace Blakeley is a staff writer at Tribune magazine, author, and a prominent voice in economic and political commentary. Her work has taken her from the New Statesman to BBC Question Time, and now to the forefront of the movement challenging the entrenched powers of capitalism. With a sharp wit and a clear vision, Grace is not only dissecting the present but also sowing the seeds for a future where democracy and economic justice are not just ideals but realities.https://graceblakeley.co.uk/

1 Byd y Bandiau Pres:Ar raglen Byd y Bandiau Pres nos Sul y 12fed o Dachwedd, John Glyn Jones, oedd gwestai Owain Gruffudd Roberts. Mi roedd John Glyn yn arfer arwain Seindorf Arian yr Oakeley, Blaenau Ffestiniog ond yn y clip nesa ma, cofio Band Pres Ieuenctid Gwynedd a Môn mae'r ddau, pan oedd Owain yn aelod o'r band a John yn arwain:Arwain Seindorf Arian To conduct the Silver Band Band Pres Brass band Ieuenctid Youth Dyddiau aur Golden era Tu hwnt o lwyddiannus Extremely successful Uchafbwynt Highlight Safon Quality Pencampwriaeth Championship Ac felly bu And so it was Disgyblion Pupils2 Beti a'i Phobol:John Glyn Jones ac Owain Gruffudd Roberts oedd y rheina'n cofio eu hamser efo'r band pres.Tomos Parry, cogydd a pherchennog tri bwyty yn Llundain oedd gwestai Beti George yn ddiweddar. Mae Tomos yn dod o Ynys Môn yn wreiddiol, ond erbyn hyn mae o'n brysur yn rhedeg bwytai Brat, Mountain a Brat Outdoors. Mi enillodd o seren Michelin yn Brat, ei fwyty cyntaf. Yma, mae'n sôn am bobl enwog sydd wedi bod yn ei fwytai:Cynhwysion Ingredients Yn weddol gyson Fairly regularly Aballu And so on Cefnogol Supportive Ysbrydoli To inspire Cerddoriaeth Music3 Rhaglen Ifan gyda Hana Medi yn cyflwyno:Tomos Parry y cogydd oedd hwnna, ac mae'n amlwg bod pobl enwog ar draws y byd yn mwynhau dod i'w fwytai.Gwestai ar raglen Hana Medi oedd Esyllt Ellis Griffiths Llysgenhades Sioe Frenhinol 2024. Mi fuodd hi'n sôn am gale ndr sy newydd ei gyhoeddi i godi arian at apêl y Sioe Frenhinol yn 2024 – Sioe'r Cardis fel mae'n cael ei galw! Ond ddim calendr arferol ydy hon, o na ond un noeth!…Llysgenhades Ambassador Noeth Naked Pwyllgorau Committees Trefniadau Arrangements Pen tost Cur pen Balch Pleased Ar y cyfan On the whole Ffili Methu Elusennau Charities Cwympo mas Falling out Cneifio Shearing4 Rhalgen Ffion Dafis:Wel dyna i chi gesys ynde? Dw i'n siŵr bydd y calendr yn gwerthu'n arbennig o dda!Ar Sul y 19eg o Dachwedd, Hywel Gwynfryn oedd gwestai Ffion Dafis. Mae Hywel newydd gyhoeddi cofiant yr actores Siân Phillips, ac mae o ar gael yn y siopau rŵan ar gyfer y Nadolig. Yma mae Hywel yn sgwrsio am y broses o sgwennu‘r cofiant:Cofiant Biography Rŵan ac yn y man Now and then Yn awyddus Eager Hunangofiant Autobiography Deugain mlynedd 40 years Rhwyd Net Daeth e i fwcwl Came to fruition Gogwydd An angle I raddau To an extent Ffynhonnell Source Ysgrifau Articles 5 Dros Ginio:Ia, dyna fasai anrheg Nadolig gwerth chweil i rywun ynde - cofiant Sian Phillips gan Hywel Gwynfryn.Ers dechrau'r rhyfel yn Gaza, mae'r bardd Iestyn Tyne wedi bod yn cydweithio gyda beirdd o Balesteina i gyfieithu eu gwaith a rhoi llwyfan Gymraeg i'w lleisiau a'u profiadau. Mi fuodd o'n trafod y gwaith efo Rhodri Llywelyn ar Dros Ginio bnawn Llun wythnos diwetha:Beirdd Poets Llwyfan A stage Barddoniaeth Poetry Estyn allan To reach out Mewn difri Seriously Ymwybyddiaeth Awareness Gweithred fach A small deed6 Aled Hughes:Prosiect diddorol iawn gan Iestyn Tyne yn cyfieithu gwaith beirdd Palesteina i'r Gymraeg.Ddydd Mawrth yr 21ain o Dachwedd, Lisa Fearn y gogyddes yn oedd yn cadw cwmni i Aled Hughes. Sôn am daffi triog oedd hi ac am y traddodiad o fwyta'r taffi yr amser yma o'r flwyddyn:Taffi triog Treacle toffee Cyflaith Toffee Yn rheolaidd Regularly Traddodiad Tradition Gwirionedd Truth Canrif Century Ar ddihun Awake

In the search for stability and growth, policy and debate often focuses on looking for multi-million pound inward investment, or industries with big ideas such as technology and manufacturing. But these businesses, which often rely on sophisticated technology to produce tradeable and exportable products, only make up a small proportion of the UK economy. Instead the “Foundational Economy” - things like food production and processing, retail, health, education, housing and welfare, contribute to a much larger proportion of spending. They account for around four in ten jobs and £1 spent in every three in Wales. Wales has been a global pioneer in supporting the “mundane” but crucial Foundational Economy, shaping policies around it. They've establish a dedicated ministerial board, and have a £4.5m fund, supporting a series of experimental projects testing the importance and potential of the Foundational Economy. But can it ever be big enough or bold enough to transform the state's finances? Clare McNeil visits the former Slate mining capital of the world - Blaenau Ffestiniog - to investigate whether these projects can provide sufficient stability and growth, and if the rest of the UK should focus on the mundane to develop the economy. Presenter: Clare McNeil Producer: Jonathan IAnson Editor: Clare Fordham

Dei Tomos a Gwyn Elfyn Yr actor Gwyn Elfyn oedd gwestai Dei Tomos wythnos diwetha. Fo oedd Densil yn Pobol y Cwm am flynyddoedd ac yn siarad efo acen de Cymru ar y rhaglen. Ond yn y clip nesa dan ni'n clywed Gwyn yn sgwrsio efo Dei Tomos efo acen ogleddol Blaenau Ffestiniog. Pa acen ydy yr un naturiol iddo fo felly? Tafodiaith - Dialect Cyfeillion - Ffrindiau Honni - To claim Lwcus ydy Gwyn Elfyn ynde, yn medru siarad yn naturiol yn nhafodiaith y de a'r gogledd. Gwenno Williams Tafarn yr Heliwr Dydd Llun cafodd Aled Hughes sgwrs efo Gwenno Williams o dafarn gymunedol Yr Heliwr yn Nefyn. Roedd pobl Nefyn wedi codi arian i brynu'r adeilad ac i ail-wneud rhannau o'r dafarn er mwyn ei chael yn barod ar gyfer y cyhoedd. Awgrymodd Aled wrth Gwenno bod stori yr Heliwr yn stori o gymuned yn uno ac yn llwyddo a dyma oedd ymateb Gwenno... Cymuned - Community Hwb - A boost Gwireddu - To make it happen Ail-wneud - To redo Gwirfoddoli - To volunteer Budd mawr - A great benefit Gwobr - Prize Ysbrydoliaeth - Inspiration Mentrau cymunedol - Community enterprises Cyd-weithio - To co-operate Aballu - And so on Mae hi'n braf iawn gweld yr holl fentrau cymunedol yma'n llwyddo yn tydy? Aled Hughes Dr Who Daeth newyddion cyffrous am y gyfres Doctor Who wrth i'r doctor nesa gael ei enwi, sef yr actor Ncuti Gatwa. Cafodd Ncuti ei eni yn Rwanda a'i fagu yn yr Alban. Mae'n enwog am ei ran yn y gyfres boblogaidd Sex Education, a fo fydd yn chwarae rhan Doctor rhif un deg pedwar yn y gyfres eiconig. Mae Alun Parrington yn "Whovian" sef un o ffans enfawr y gyfres, a dyma fo'n sôn wrth Aled Hughes am Ddoctoriaid y gorffennol... Cyfres - Series Cyfnod - Period (of time) Dal fy nychymyg - To catch the imagination Goro - Gorfod Pennod - Episode Gadael argraff - To leave an impression Gwatsiad - Edrych ar Cenhedlaeth - Generation Alun Parrington oedd hwnna'n amlwg yn edrych mlaen at gyfres newydd Dr Who. Bore Cothi maeth bwyd Mae Angharad Griffiths wedi cymhwyso fel therapydd maeth ar ôl tair blynedd o astudio ac mae hi wedi agor clinig maeth i ddysgu pobl am fwyd, ac yn arbennig felly pwysigrwydd bwyta bwyd maethlon. Dyma glip o Angharad yn esbonio wrth Shan Cothi pa fath o fwydydd sy'n rhai maethlon... Cymhwyso - To qualify Maeth - Nutrition Maethlon - Nutritious Yn dueddol o - Tend to Ymddangos - To appear Cynhwysion - Ingredients Lleihau - To reduce Mo 'yn - Eisiau Bore Cothi Ffrwythau Tun Tybed fasai Angharad yn ystyried bod tun o peaches, neu eirin gwlanog, yn fwyd maethlon? Wel mae'n bosib cawn ni'r ateb yn y clip nesa ma o raglen Bore Cothi, lle mae'r cogydd Nerys Howell yn cymharu ffrwythau tun efo ffrwythau ffres... Hylif - Liquid Twymo i dymheredd - Warm to tempretature Triniaeth gwres - Heat treatment Toddi - To melt Braster - Fat Mwynau - Minerals Amrywio - To vary Diddorol ynde, manteision ar y ddwy ochr yn fan'na wrth gymharu ffrwythau ffres efo ffrwythau tun. Beti a'i Phobol Russell Isaac Roedd Russell Isaac yn arfer gweithio fel newyddiadurwr ond erbyn hyn mae o'n gweithio efo'r Cenhedloedd Unedig. 40 mlynedd yn ôl aeth Russel draw i ochr arall y byd ar ran rhaglen newyddion Cymraeg ITV - Y Dydd- ac ar ran y rhaglen Saesneg Report Wales, i adrodd am ryfel Ynysoedd y Malfinas. Dyma fo'n sôn wrth Beti George sut gaeth o wybod ei fod yn gorfod mynd draw yno... Y Cenhedloedd Unedig - United Nations Llynges - Navy Ar fin - About to Cysylltiadau - Connections Ymchwilydd - Researcher Mynnu - To insist Archentwyr - Argentinians Gorchymyn - A command Cyfarwyddyd - Instruction

Elfyn is the Access and Conservation officer for the BMC in Wales. Elfyn hails from Blaenau Ffestiniog, he's a walker, climber, mountaineer and qualified mountain leader. He volunteers with the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team. He's a qualified countryside manager who has worked for the Pembrokeshire National Park and as the National Trust Land Manager for the Carneddau. He's the son of a farmer, a farm his brother still work whislt his mother is from a slate quarrying family. Elfyn is a first language Welsh speaker, all this makes him the perfect ambassador for Hillwalkers and Climbers in Wales… He's also a cancer survivor.

In our second bonus episode, we catch up with Ceri and Selwyn from Cwmni Bro Ffestiniog. Cwmni Bro Ffestiniog is a pioneering development in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Wales; a network of successful community enterprises which have come together to co-operate under the banner of one overarching community company to make a difference in their local area. It's early days, but these are exciting times for the area!

In this series of Ramblings, Clare Balding is walking with people or in places recommended by listeners. Eryl Davies wrote to the programme suggesting a walk in the hills of North Wales with her father, Tegid. He lives near Blaenau Ffestiniog and loves to explore the area every day, usually alone with his dog Twm. Not that unusual except that Tegid has no sight and relies on his memory and his canine companion to find the way. He has always loved walking and when he can, likes to share his passion with the rest of the family. Today he's joined by Eryl and his sixteen year old grandson, Llewellyn. Their route can be found on OS Outdoor Leisure map 18 Producer: Lucy Lunt.

Roedd y diwydiant llechi yn ganolog i ffyniant gogledd Cymru o’r 1770au hyd yr ugeinfed ganrif. Creodd gymunedau cryf a thirwedd ddramatig mewn trefi megis Blaenau Ffestiniog a Bethesda. Tyfodd perchnogion y chwareli megis teulu Pennant - a ddaeth yn Farwniaid Penrhyn - yn gyfoethog eithriadol drwy elwa ar amodau caled a chyflogau isel eu gweithwyr. Dechreuodd y streic hiraf yn hanes diwydiannol Prydain ym 1900, gan rannu cymunedau a chreu chwerwder ac arwain at ddirywiad diwydiant llechi Cymru. Mae’r gwrthdaro yn fyw yng nghof y bobl hyd heddiw.

Roedd y diwydiant llechi yn ganolog i ffyniant gogledd Cymru o’r 1770au hyd yr ugeinfed ganrif. Creodd gymunedau cryf a thirwedd ddramatig mewn trefi megis Blaenau Ffestiniog a Bethesda. Tyfodd perchnogion y chwareli megis teulu Pennant - a ddaeth yn Farwniaid Penrhyn - yn gyfoethog eithriadol drwy elwa ar amodau caled a chyflogau isel eu gweithwyr. Dechreuodd y streic hiraf yn hanes diwydiannol Prydain ym 1900, gan rannu cymunedau a chreu chwerwder ac arwain at ddirywiad diwydiant llechi Cymru. Mae’r gwrthdaro yn fyw yng nghof y bobl hyd heddiw.

Slate mining played a blockbuster role in Welsh heritage and visitors are welcome at the Llechwedd mine, nestled in the rugged terrain of North Wales. After a train ride deep into the mountain, a guide tells of the harsh working conditions and traditional mining techniques and demonstrates the art of slate splitting. While the mining culture is virtually gone, the tradition of singing survives. Welsh men's choirs are world-famous for their beautiful music. Town choirs welcome tourists at both their weekly practices and their many concerts. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.

Slate mining played a blockbuster role in Welsh heritage and visitors are welcome at the Llechwedd mine, nestled in the rugged terrain of North Wales. After a train ride deep into the mountain, a guide tells of the harsh working conditions and traditional mining techniques and demonstrates the art of slate splitting. While the mining culture is virtually gone, the tradition of singing survives. Welsh men's choirs are world-famous for their beautiful music. Town choirs welcome tourists at both their weekly practices and their many concerts. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.

Music & Poetry from... Music... The Ladykillers - White Album Dead Heart Bloom - Saint Henry Crystal Bowersox - Cry No More Matt Tyler - Breakaway Dhrupick - Turned Pink Dufus - Tutu   Poetry Scharlie Meeuws - Evening By A Scottish Lake & This Pale Picture Mention in the programme - The Association Of Poetry Podcasting , Experience Chicago Podcast 34 will be a special programme featuring music from Wales, as I will be presenting the podcast from Blaenau Ffestiniog in the heart of Snowdonia National Park. If you are a Welsh poet or musician, or know of any artists who would be interested in having their material on the podcast please contact me at the usual e-mail address. Want to contribute to the programme? Recommend a band or artist that I should check out? Tell me about your favourite podcasts? Or just send feedback? Then please e-mail nic@homegrownpodcast.co.uk Or leave your comments on this show at the Homegrown Blog page at http://www.homegrownpodcast.co.uk/ Voice-mail comments and messages can be left in the UK by calling 05600652664 and in the US on 2063392633 Several Homegrown Promos are now available for podcasters or others to use. Please e-mail me for a copy. Would you like to make a Promo Jingle for Homegrown? If you've been featured on the programme please return the favour and help me promote the podcast. Please take a couple of minutes to visit our Homegrown map at Frappr and stick a pin in your listening location! I can then get an idea where you all are in the world! And please please help support the programme at these sites: Podcast Charts, UK Podcasts, Yahoo Podcasts , Vital Podcasts PodCastingList.org Doing that helps promote us, and get your work herd by more listeners.

Music & Poetry from... Africa, UK, USA, India, Iceland, Australia and Wales Music... Samba Mapangala & Orchestra Virunga - Kwa Nini Andrea Glass - On My Mind George McCranor - Lady Spade Lunar Drive - I'm In Love With A Navajo Boy Stardust Motel - Donna Mo's Blues Melophonic - Russian Rampage Mal Pope - Cappuccino Girls   Poetry Thom Ingram reads Sketches For Three Nic Treadwell reads Faierie by Ritwik Deo Podcast 34 will be a special programme featuring music from Wales, as I will be presenting the podcast from Blaenau Ffestiniog in the heart of Snowdonia National Park. If you are a Welsh poet or musician, or know of any artists who would be interested in having their material on the podcast please contact me at the usual e-mail address. Want to contribute to the programme? Recommend a band or artist that I should check out? Tell me about your favourite podcasts? Or just send feedback? Then please e-mail nic@homegrownpodcast.co.uk Or leave your comments on this show at the Homegrown Blog page at http://www.homegrownpodcast.co.uk/ Several Homegrown Promos are now available for podcasters or others to use. Please e-mail me for a copy. Would you like to make a Promo Jingle for Homegrown? If you've been featured on the programme please return the favour and help me promote the podcast. Please take a couple of minutes to visit our Homegrown map at Frappr and stick a pin in your listening location! I can then get an idea where you all are in the world! And please please help support the programme at these sites: Podcast Charts, UK Podcasts, Yahoo Podcasts , Vital Podcasts PodCastingList.org Doing that helps promote us, and get your work herd by more listeners.