Capeli Cymru

27/05/2026

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Dyma ffotograff o Gapel y Traeth, Criccieth (Capel Seion gynt).

Yn ôl ein cofnodion, mae'r capel hwn ar agor i'w addoli — ond a yw hynny'n dal yn wir?

Helpwch ni i gadw ein gwybodaeth yn gywir ac yn gyfredol drwy gwblhau Cyfrifiad Cenedlaethol y Capeli:
🔗 https://zurl.co/A5fqS

Mae pob cyfraniad yn ein helpu i greu darlun cliriach a mwy dibynadwy o dreftadaeth capeli Cymru. Diolch am eich cefnogaeth!

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Here is a photograph of Capel y Traeth, Criccieth (formerly Capel Seion).

According to our records, this chapel is open for worship — but is that still the case?

Help us keep our information accurate and up to date by completing the National Chapel Census:
🔗 https://zurl.co/covqy

Every contribution helps us build a clearer and more reliable picture of Wales’ chapel heritage. Thank you for your support!

15/05/2026

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Cynllunio prosiect ar gyfer eich capel neu eglwys? Peidiwch â cholli'r sesiynau rhad ac am ddim sydd i ddod gan Ymddiriedolaeth Eglwysi Genedlaethol 👇

P'un a ydych chi newydd ddechrau neu'n datblygu eich cynlluniau, mae'r gwe-seminarau hyn yn llawn cyngor ymarferol:

19 Mai: Planning your project: Applying to the National Lottery Heritage Fund
11 Mehefin: Planning your project: Working with an architect
16 Mehefin: Planning your project: Statements of significance
16 Gorffennaf: Enterprise: Ideas for income generation
29 Gorffennaf: Applying for National Churches Trust Grants

🔗 Dysgwch fwy a chofrestrwch yma: https://zurl.co/gvRQI

💡 Yn ddelfrydol ar gyfer unrhyw un sy'n gofalu am neu'n datblygu adeiladau eglwysi a chapeli.

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Planning a project for your chapel or church? Don’t miss these free upcoming sessions from the National Churches Trust 👇

Whether you're just starting out or developing your plans, these webinars are packed with practical advice:

19 May: Planning your project: Applying to the National Lottery Heritage Fund
11 June: Planning your project: Working with an architect
16 June: Planning your project: Statements of significance
16 July: Enterprise: Ideas for income generation
29 July: Applying for National Churches Trust Grants

🔗 Find out more and sign up here:
https://zurl.co/gvRQI

💡 Ideal for anyone caring for or developing church and chapel buildings.

14/05/2026

Neithiwr, cafodd tîm Capeli Cymru amser gwych yn sioe Keith a Marj: Us, Pots and a Welsh Chapel.

Roedden ni yno i sgwrsio ag aelodau’r gynulleidfa am brosiect Capeli Cymru, cysylltu â phobl sy’n angerddol am dreftadaeth capeli, a chlywed gan y rhai sydd wedi cael eu hysbrydoli gan daith Keith a Marj – gan gynnwys rhai sydd bellach yn breuddwydio am (neu eisoes yn cymryd camau tuag at!) brynu capel eu hunain.

Roedd hefyd yn bleser mawr cwrdd â Keith a Marj ar ôl y sioe a rhannu mwy am waith Capeli Cymru. Mae eu stori’n parhau i danio diddordeb yn nyfodol capeli Cymru – ac mae’n wych bod yn rhan o’r sgyrsiau hynny.

Diolch i bawb a ddaeth draw am sgwrs!

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Last night, the Capeli Cymru team had a fantastic time at the Keith and Marj: Us, Pots, and a Welsh Chapel show!

We were there to chat with audience members about the Capeli Cymru project, connect with people passionate about chapel heritage, and hear from those who’ve been inspired by Keith and Marj’s journey – including some who are now dreaming of (or already taking steps toward!) buying a chapel of their own.

It was also a real pleasure to meet Keith and Marj after the show and share more about the work of Capeli Cymru. Their story continues to spark interest in the future of Welsh chapels – and it’s brilliant to be part of those conversations.

Thank you to everyone who came over for a chat!



Keith Brymer Jones

09/05/2026

Rydym yn adeilad y Llyfrgell Genedlaethol tan 4:30yh heddiw. Dewch draw i glywed mwy am brosiect Capeli Cymru.

Am 2yh, bydd Susan Fielding yn traddodi sgwrs yn y Drwm am y broses o gofnodi, ymchwilio a chadw capeli Anghydffurfiol Cymru.

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We are in the National Library building until 4:30pm today. Come along to hear more about the Capeli Cymru project.

At 2pm, Susan Fielding will be delivering a talk in the Drwm all about the process of recording, researching, and preserving Welsh Nonconformist chapels.

08/05/2026

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Yfory, bydd tîm Capeli Cymru, Archifdy Ceredigion, Treftadaeth Ymlaen a'r Loteri Genedlaethol i gyd yn yr Ystafell Addysg (Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru) o 10:30yb i 4:30yh

Rhwng 10:30yb a 2yh, bydd Ystafell Ddarllen Comisiwn Brenhinol ar agor. Bydd cyfle i chi edrych ar amrywiaeth o ffotograffau, lluniadau, cynlluniau pensaernïol, ac adroddiadau sy'n gysylltiedig â chapeli yn ac o gwmpas Aberystwyth.

Am 2yh, bydd Susan Fielding yn rhoi sgwrs yn y Drwm am y broses o gofnodi, ymchwilio a chadw capeli Anghydffurfiol Cymru.

Gobeithio eich gweld chi yfory yn adeilad Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru!

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Tomorrow, the Capeli Cymru team, Ceredigion Archives, Heritage Forward and the National Lottery will all be in the Education Room (The National Library of Wales building) from 10:30am to 4:30pm.

Between 10:30am and 2pm, the Royal Commission’s Reading Room will be open, offering an opportunity for you to look at a range of photographs, drawings, architectural plans, and reports related to chapels in and around Aberystwyth.

At 2pm, Susan Fielding will be delivering a talk in the Drwm all about the process of recording, researching, and preserving Welsh Nonconformist chapels.

We hope to see you in the National Library of Wales building tomorrow!

Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales Archifdy Ceredigion Archives Arts & Business Cymru The National Lottery Heritage Fund Cronfa Treftadaeth y Loteri Gen / National Lottery Heritage Fund - Cymru Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru | The National Library of Wales

08/05/2026

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Mae'r anifail godidog hwn yn rhan o'r pulpud hardd wedi'i gerfio yng Nghapel Hope, Derwen Road, Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr. Mae e/hi'n olygus iawn, ond rydyn ni'n ceisio penderfynu'n union pa fath o anifail ydyn nhw? Ar ben-blwydd David Attenborough yn 100 oed, a all pobl ein helpu i adnabod y rhywogaeth?

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This magnificent animal forms part of the beautifully carved pulpit at Hope Chapel, Derwen Road, Bridgend. He/she is very handsome, but we are trying to decide exactly what sort of animal they are? On David Attenborough's 100th birthday, can people help us identify the species?

07/05/2026

Great to see the census mentioned in a recent BBC article! https://zurl.co/CLvJZ

As another chapel closes and goes up for sale, it’s more important than ever to record the current status of chapels — whether they are open, closed, demolished, or converted.

This data helps protect our shared heritage.

Take part here: https://zurl.co/yCJwN
Every response matters. Please share widely!

Property comes up for auction as census of Welsh chapels is launched to monitor declining numbers.

07/05/2026

Gwych gweld y cyfrifiad wedi'i grybwyll mewn erthygl ddiweddar ar y BBC! https://zurl.co/BYuXe

Wrth i gapel arall gau a mynd ar werth, mae'n bwysicach nag erioed cofnodi statws presennol capeli - boed ar agor, ar gau, wedi'u dymchwel, neu wedi'u trosi.

Mae'r data hwn yn helpu i ddiogelu ein treftadaeth gyffredin. Cymerwch ran yma: https://zurl.co/S2CaX

Mae pob ymateb yn bwysig. Rhannwch yn eang os gwelwch yn dda!

Hen gapel ar werth am £7,000 wrth i arolwg archwilio adeiladau capeli yng Nghymru a datblygu strategaeth i'w gwarchod.

06/05/2026

Rydyn ni yn Y Storfa, Abertawe heddiw! Dewch draw i glywed mwy am y prosiect ac i rannu eich barn ar statws a chyflwr adeiladau capeli ledled Cymru!

We are in Y Storfa, Swansea today! Come along to hear more about the project and to share your opinions on the status and condition of chapel buildings across Wales!