Canolfan Bethlehem Cyf

Mae Canolfan Bethlehem yn dathlu treftadaeth Cymru drwy ddigwyddiadau cymunedol, cerddoriaeth a’r celfyddydau yn Nhrefdraeth.
Canolfan Bethlehem celebrates Welsh heritage through community events, music, and the arts in Newport, North Pembrokeshire.


** DOORS 7.00PM - STARTS 7.30PM ** Poet, Musician, Storyteller and Painter, Robin mainly performs with his wife and longtime musical partner, singer Bina Williamson.Robin has forefronted many genres over his internationally distinguished 60 year career.This autumn he returns to this part of Wales which has always been a special place for him.Many years ago he used to live near Brynberian and within sight of Pentre Ifan. These beautiful and magical surroundings have always been an inspiration to him. At Canolfan Bethlehem Robin&#39;s concert will be an informal and unique evening of songs, stories and tunes with guitar.&#39; An evening not to be missed.&#39; The concert takes place in Canolfan Bethlehem, a Grade II listed chapel, now a community-run cultural centre kept alive by local volunteers. Every ticket supports our work to preserve the chapel as a welcoming home for the Welsh language, culture, heritage, music and the arts. Venue: Canolfan Bethlehem, Upper West Street, Newport, Pembrokeshire, SA42 0TH what3words: ///arrived.straws.motivates

Robin Williamson : Songs, Stories & Tunes

Ymunwch &acirc; ni am brynhawn arbennig gyda Caryl Parry Jones mewn sgwrs &acirc; Menna Richards, yn awyrgylch unigryw ein cyn-gapel rhestredig Gradd II. Bydd Menna, cyn-Reolwr BBC Cymru Wales a darlledwr profiadol, yn holi Caryl am ei gyrfa eithriadol ym myd cerddoriaeth, comedi a darlledu yng Nghymru. O ganeuon poblogaidd a chymeriadau comedi cofiadwy i&rsquo;w gwaith ar deledu a radio, bydd y sgwrs yn datgelu&rsquo;r straeon, y bobl a&rsquo;r profiadau sydd wedi siapio bywyd a gyrfa Caryl. Cynhelir y digwyddiad yn Gymraeg, gyda gwasanaeth cyfieithu ar y pryd i&rsquo;r Saesneg. Bydd te a bara brith ar gael. Dydd Sul 13 Medi, 3.00yp Canolfan Bethlehem, Upper West Street, Trefdraeth, Sir Benfro, SA42 0TH Drwy archebu eich lle, byddwch yn cefnogi ein canolfan sy&rsquo;n cael ei rhedeg gan wirfoddolwyr, gan ein helpu i gadw&rsquo;r Gymraeg a chymuned wrth galon Trefdraeth. --------- Join us for a special afternoon with Caryl Parry Jones in conversation with Menna Richards, in the unique setting of our Grade II listed former chapel. Menna, former Controller of BBC Cymru Wales and an experienced broadcaster, will explore Caryl&rsquo;s extraordinary career in Welsh music, comedy and broadcasting. From much-loved songs and memorable comedy characters to her work on television and radio, the conversation will uncover the stories, people and experiences that have shaped Caryl&rsquo;s life and career. The event will be held in Welsh, with simultaneous English translation provided. Tea and bara brith will be available. Sunday 13 September, 3.00pm Canolfan Bethlehem, Upper West Street, Newport, Pembrokeshire, SA42 0TH By booking your place, you are supporting our volunteer-run centre and helping us keep Welsh language and community at the heart of Newport.

Caryl Parry Jones @ Bethlehem // with Menna Richards

**CYMRAEG ISOD / WELSH BELOW** Tom Jenkins &ndash; Live at Canolfan Bethlehem, Newport, North Pembrokeshire. An intimate live performance from the South Wales singer-songwriter, delivering raw, heartfelt songs rooted in working-class stories, tradition and lived experience. Tom Jenkins hails from the hills of the South Wales valleys. A shepherd and hill farmer by trade, he weaves the post-industrial landscape and the stories of working-class communities into a body of songs rooted in tradition and lived experience. Inspired by a family history of coal miners and farmers, Jenkins&rsquo; writing captures the spirit of these hills and far beyond, most powerfully heard on his latest album As the Cold Dust Settles, released last year.His 2019 self-released debut Misery In Comfort was written in the solitude of the New Zealand back country while working as a shepherd and sheep shearer. Intended as nothing more than a one-off passion project, the record quickly caught the attention of the wider music industry and his own musical heroes. That momentum led to a personal invitation to tour with Grammy and Oscar-winning singer-songwriter and Yellowstone star Ryan Bingham, followed swiftly by a record deal and major booking agency support.A relentless live schedule followed, with Jenkins touring and opening for artists such as Bastille, Megan Moroney, Frank Turner, Cardinal Black and Skinny Lister. Along the way, his raw and authentic blend of indie, country and folk proved it could stand shoulder-to-shoulder across genres, earning widespread critical acclaim and recognition from the music press, including Artist and Album of the Week from Huw Stephens (BBC Radio Wales / BBC 6 Music).Balancing the demands of running a large working hill farm while continually releasing music has taken its toll over the past five years, but Tom Jenkins&rsquo; story is one like no other. A hard-grafting, gritty songwriter, he has carved out a reputation as a powerful voice for the working class, singing with honesty, resilience and soul. WITH SUPPORT FROM RHI JORJ --------------------------- Tom Jenkins &ndash; Yn Fyw yng Nghanolfan Bethlehem, Trefdraeth, Gogledd Sir Benfro.Perfformiad byw agos atoch gan y canwr-gyfansoddwr o Dde Cymru, yn cyflwyno caneuon crai, calonog sydd wedi&#39;u gwreiddio mewn straeon dosbarth gweithiol, traddodiad a phrofiad byw. Mae Tom Jenkins yn hanu o fryniau cymoedd De Cymru. Bugail a ffermwr mynydd wrth ei alwedigaeth, mae&#39;n plethu&#39;r dirwedd &ocirc;l-ddiwydiannol a straeon cymunedau dosbarth gweithiol i mewn i gorff o ganeuon sydd wedi&#39;u gwreiddio mewn traddodiad a phrofiad byw. Wedi&#39;i ysbrydoli gan hanes teuluol o lowyr a ffermwyr, mae ysgrifennu Jenkins yn dal ysbryd y bryniau hyn a thu hwnt, a glywir yn fwyaf pwerus ar ei albwm diweddaraf As the Cold Dust Settles, a ryddhawyd y llynedd. Ysgrifennwyd ei albwm cyntaf hunan-ryddhawyd yn 2019, Misery In Comfort, yn unigedd cefn gwlad Seland Newydd wrth weithio fel bugail a chneifiwr defaid. Wedi&#39;i fwriadu fel dim mwy na phrosiect angerdd untro, denodd y record sylw&#39;r diwydiant cerddoriaeth ehangach a&#39;i arwyr cerddorol ei hun yn gyflym. Arweiniodd y momentwm hwnnw at wahoddiad personol i deithio gyda&rsquo;r canwr-gyfansoddwr enillydd Grammy ac Oscar, a seren Yellowstone, Ryan Bingham, ac yna&rsquo;n gyflym cytundeb recordio a chefnogaeth asiantaeth archebu fawr. Dilynodd amserlen fyw ddi-baid, gyda Jenkins yn teithio ac yn agor i artistiaid fel Bastille, Megan Moroney, Frank Turner, Cardinal Black a Skinny Lister. Ar hyd y ffordd, profodd ei gymysgedd amrwd a dilys o indie, gwlad a gwerin y gallai sefyll ochr yn ochr ar draws genres, gan ennill clod beirniadol eang a chydnabyddiaeth gan y wasg gerddoriaeth, gan gynnwys Artist ac Albwm yr Wythnos gan Huw Stephens (BBC Radio Wales / BBC 6 Music). Mae cydbwyso gofynion rhedeg fferm fynydd fawr wrth ryddhau cerddoriaeth yn barhaus wedi cymryd ei doll dros y pum mlynedd diwethaf, ond mae stori Tom Jenkins yn unigryw. Yn gyfansoddwr caneuon caled a chadarn, mae wedi cerfio enw da fel llais pwerus i&rsquo;r dosbarth gweithiol, gan ganu gyda gonestrwydd, gwydnwch ac enaid. GYDA RHI JORJ YN CEFNOGI. ________________________________________________ AMDANO NI // ABOUT US : CANOLFAN BETHLEHEM Mae Canolfan Bethlehem yn gyn-gapel Bedyddwyr rhestredig Gradd II, wedi&#39;i ddiogelu gan y gymuned ac wedi&#39;i redeg gan wirfoddolwyr. Wedi&#39;i adeiladu ar gyfer addoli, mae&#39;n parhau i fod yn lle ymgynnull. Mae ei waliau&#39;n dyst i&#39;r iaith Gymraeg a thraddodiad hir y capel o gerddoriaeth, dysgu a chymuned. Heddiw, mae Canolfan Bethlehem yn sefyll fel cartref diogel i dreftadaeth, diwylliant a chelfyddydau Cymreig - lle o groeso yng nghysgod Mynydd Carn Ingli sydd yn edrych mas i&#39;r m&ocirc;r, yng nghalon Trefdraeth, Gogledd Sir Benfro. Canolfan Bethlehem is a Grade II listed former Baptist chapel, secured by the community and driven by volunteers. Built for worship, it remains a place of gathering. Its walls carry the Welsh language and the long chapel tradition of music, learning and community. Today, Canolfan Bethlehem stands as a safe home for Welsh heritage, culture and the arts &mdash; a place of welcome where Mynydd Carn Ingli looks out to the sea, in the heart of Newport, North Pembrokeshire. _______________________________ All tickets are non-refundable except where the Event is cancelled and not rescheduled, in which case a full refund of the ticket face value will be issued.

Tom Jenkins LIVE @ Canolfan Bethlehem // with support from Rhi Jorj

Ymunwch &acirc; ni yng Nghanolfan Bethlehem ar gyfer &ldquo;DEWIN (+ CHWAER) // YN FYW &ndash; LIVE&rdquo; 🎶Noson o gerddoriaeth fyw yn ein capel rhestredig Gradd II hardd, gyda dau artist cyffrous yn dod &acirc; hud, emosiwn ac egni i&rsquo;r llwyfan. Join us at Canolfan Bethlehem for &ldquo;DEWIN (+ CHWAER) // YN FYW &ndash; LIVE&rdquo; 🎶An evening of live music in our beautiful Grade II listed former chapel, featuring two exciting Welsh acts bringing energy, emotion, and magic to the stage. DewinNi yw Dewin, band o gonsurwyr mwyaf llamsachus Sir Benfro!&nbsp;Rydym mor annhebyg i fandiau eraill y byd meidrol hwn nes ein bod yn bodoli o fewn ein genre eclectig ein hunain &ndash; wizard-pop. Mae ein perfformiadau byw yn tour-de-force o gotiau glaw lliwgar, cytganau anthemig, harmon&iuml;au jazz nefolaidd, drymio ffynci ffyncllyd, organ solo battles, barddoniaeth, ac ein band chwyth symffonig ein hunain (mwy neu lai). Fe wnewn ni eich cymryd ar daith heb ei debyg &ndash; o&rsquo;r dderwen hudolus yn y goedwig i ganol yr anialwch ac i fyny, i fyny, i fyny i&rsquo;r awyr fry gyda Dewin Airways! Dewch dan y dderwen gyda ni&hellip; We are Dewin, a band of Pembrokeshire&rsquo;s hottest magicians!&nbsp;We are so unlike other bands of this mortal world that we exist within our own eclectic genre &ndash; wizard-pop. Our live performances are a colourful spectacle of anthemic choruses, heavenly jazz harmonies, funky drumming, organ solo battles, poetry, and our own symphonic brass band (more or less). We&rsquo;ll take you on a journey like no other &mdash; from the magical oak in the forest to the middle of the desert and up, up, up into the skies with Dewin Airways. Come under the oak with us&hellip; --- Chwaer Yn rhywle rhwng cerddoriaeth werin a phop siambr, mae sain Chwaer wedi datblygu dros y flwyddyn ddiwethaf i fod yn gyfuniad grymus o harmon&iuml;au dwfn, hyderus, drymiau byrlymus a phiano pwerus. Gan ganu deuawdau mewn ffordd na all ond chwiorydd ei gyflawni, mae Emma a Lucy yn creu caneuon emosiynol a gweledol, wedi&rsquo;u cyflwyno gyda didwylledd llwyr.Ers rhyddhau eu sengl gyntaf Paid Troi Dy Gefn, mae&rsquo;r ddwy wedi perfformio ar draws Cymru, ac yn 2026 byddant yn ymddangos yng Ngŵyl Fel &rsquo;Na Mai ac Eisteddfod Y Garreg Las ar &ocirc;l ennill Gwobr Goffa Richard a Wyn. Bydd eu EP cyntaf yn cael ei ryddhau yn ddiweddarach yn 2026 ar label Fflach Cymunedol. Somewhere between folk and chamber-pop, Chwaer&rsquo;s sound has grown into a powerful blend of deep harmonies, rolling drums and striking piano-led songs. Sisters Emma and Lucy perform in close vocal duet, creating heartfelt, cinematic pieces.Since releasing their debut single Paid Troi Dy Gefn, they have played across Wales and in 2026 will appear at Gŵyl Fel &rsquo;Na Mai and Eisteddfod Y Garreg Las after winning the Richard and Wyn Memorial Award. Their debut EP will be released later in 2026 on Fflach Cymunedol. ✨ Peidiwch &acirc; cholli&rsquo;r noson arbennig hon / Don&rsquo;t miss this special night.

DEWIN  (+ CHWAER) // YN FYW - LIVE

Join us at Canolfan Bethlehem for an evening with broadcaster Menna Richards in conversation with conductor Tim Rhys‑Evans. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1771609373/wysiwyg/lujfkjznlfkvqiixgygr.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> MWY ISOD // MORE BELOW Noson o fewnwelediad, creadigrwydd ac ysbrydoliaethMae&rsquo;n bleser gennym wahodd ein cymuned i noson arbennig iawn yng Nghanolfan Bethlehem, ar 9 Mawrth am 7.00pm (gyda pherfformiad rhagarweiniol am 6.30pm).Bydd y noson yn gyfle unigryw i glywed sgwrs fyw rhwng dau o ffigurau mwyaf dylanwadol Cymru ym maes y cyfryngau a&rsquo;r celfyddydau &mdash; Menna Richards OBE a Tim Rhys-Evans MBE FRWCMD.Bu Menna Richards yn Rheolwr BBC Cymru Wales rhwng 2000 a 2011, gan arwain allbwn creadigol y sefydliad yn ystod cyfnod allweddol yn natblygiad darlledu yng Nghymru. Chwaraeodd ran ganolog yn siapio drama a rhaglenni dogfen Cymreig ar gyfer cynulleidfaoedd yng Nghymru a thu hwnt, ac fe&rsquo;i hanrhydeddwyd ag OBE a BAFTA am ei chyfraniad eithriadol i deledu.Mae Tim Rhys-Evans yn arweinydd cerdd o fri rhyngwladol, yn adnabyddus fel sylfaenydd Only Men Aloud ac Only Boys Aloud. Mae ei waith wedi ysbrydoli cenedlaethau o bobl ifanc drwy rym cerddoriaeth a pherfformio. Fel Cyfarwyddwr Cerdd yn y Coleg Brenhinol Cerdd a Drama Cymru, mae&rsquo;n parhau i siapio a meithrin talent newydd, ac fe&rsquo;i cydnabuwyd ag MBE am ei wasanaethau i gerddoriaeth.Bydd y sgwrs yn archwilio eu teithiau personol a phroffesiynol, arweinyddiaeth greadigol, datblygiad diwylliant Cymreig, a phwysigrwydd y celfyddydau mewn cymdeithas gyfoes. Disgwylir noson lawn o straeon difyr, myfyrdodau gonest a mewnwelediad ysbrydoledig.Bydd y noson yn dechrau am 6.30pm gyda pherfformiad rhagarweiniol gan Molly Rowan Sharples, gan osod naws arbennig ar gyfer y sgwrs i ddilyn.---------------An evening of insight, creativity and inspirationWe are delighted to invite our community to a very special evening at Canolfan Bethlehem, Newport, on 9 March at 7.00pm (with an introductory performance at 6.30pm).This unique event brings together two of Wales&rsquo; most influential figures in media and the arts &mdash; Menna Richards OBE and Tim Rhys-Evans MBE FRWCMD &mdash; for a live, in-conversation event.As Controller of BBC Cymru Wales from 2000&ndash;2011, Menna Richards led the organisation&rsquo;s creative output during a transformative period in Welsh broadcasting. She played a pivotal role in shaping Welsh drama and documentary programming for audiences in Wales and beyond, earning both an OBE and a BAFTA in recognition of her outstanding contribution to television.Tim Rhys-Evans is an internationally renowned conductor, best known as the founder of Only Men Aloud and Only Boys Aloud. His work has inspired generations of young people through the power of music and performance. As Director of Music at the Royal Welsh College of Music &amp; Drama, he continues to nurture emerging talent, and was awarded an MBE for services to music.Their conversation will explore personal journeys, creative leadership, the evolution of Welsh cultural life, and the importance of the arts in contemporary society. Expect an evening rich in storytelling, honest reflection and inspiring insight.The evening will begin at 6.30pm with an introductory performance by Molly Rowan Sharples, setting the tone for what promises to be a memorable event.

Menna Richards - in conversation with - Tim Rhys Evans

<h2 fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">🎶 Noswaith yng nghwmni // An Evening in the Company of AL LEWIS 🎸</h2> CANWR CYMRAEG GYDA LLAIS YSBRYDOLEDIG // A Welsh singer with an inspiring voice, Al Lewis is coming to Canolfan Bethlehem! Profwch noson o gerddoriaeth syfrdanol gan wir dalent. Mae Al Lewis yn enwog am ei lais tyner, ei chwarae git&acirc;r soffistigedig, a&#39;i eiriau sy&#39;n cysylltu &acirc; phrofiad dynol. P&#39;un a ydych chi&#39;n gefnogwr hir-dymor neu&#39;n newydd i&#39;w sain, mae hon yn gyfle i glywed &nbsp;yn perfformio yn lleoliad prydferth Canolfan Bethlehem. Experience an intimate evening of stunning music from a true talent. Al Lewis is renowned for his soulful voice, sophisticated guitar playing, and lyrics that connect to the human experience. Whether you&#39;re a long-time fan or new to his sound, this is an opportunity to hear a master storyteller perform in the beautiful setting of the Canolfan Bethlehem.<hr fr-original-style="" style="clear: both; user-select: none; break-after: page; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"> <ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Dyddiad / Date: 6 Rhagfyr / 6 December</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Amser / Time: 7.00 PM / YH</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Lleoliad / Location: Canolfan Bethlehem, Upper West Street, Trefdraeth - Newport, Sir Benfro SA42 0TH</li></ul><h3 fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Part of proceeds raised will go towards supporting The National Eisteddfod which comes to North Pembrokeshire in 2026!</h3>

Canolfan Bethlehem Cyf

Canolfan Bethlehem Cyf

Past events

Past events

Robin Williamson : Songs, Stories & Tunes

Caryl Parry Jones @ Bethlehem // with Menna Richards

Tom Jenkins LIVE @ Canolfan Bethlehem // with support from Rhi Jorj

DEWIN (+ CHWAER) // YN FYW - LIVE

Menna Richards - in conversation with - Tim Rhys Evans

Al Lewis YN FYW / LIVE @ Canolfan Bethlehem

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Past events

Past events

Robin Williamson : Songs, Stories & Tunes

Caryl Parry Jones @ Bethlehem // with Menna Richards

Tom Jenkins LIVE @ Canolfan Bethlehem // with support from Rhi Jorj

DEWIN (+ CHWAER) // YN FYW - LIVE

Menna Richards - in conversation with - Tim Rhys Evans

Al Lewis YN FYW / LIVE @ Canolfan Bethlehem

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