National Hospitality Apprenticeship Week 2025

Hospitality Apprenticeships Week 2025, takes place from Monday 29th September to Sunday 5th October 2025! The week is dedicated to celebrating apprenticeships in the hospitality sector and showcasing the diverse career paths available 2025’s theme, ‘Powered by People’, highlights the individuals, skills, and ambitions that drive the industry forward. The campaign will champion apprentices, employers, …

Summer Exhibition

Throughout 2025, the artists of the New Betws-y-Coed Outdoor Painters Group have been unveiling their finest work in a captivating series of monthly exhibitions, now August then brings a grand Summer showcase drawing together the group’s most evocative pieces. Featured Artists Debbie Baxter Award Winning artist Debbie Baxter moved to the Lledr Valley in 2022, she has been engrossed in painting …

Haf o Hwyl – Summer of Fun

Escape to Eryri whatever the weather No need to let a little drizzle dampen your summer spirit – North Wales is made for adventure, and some of the best experiences are even better when the skies open up. Whether you’re chasing adrenaline or introducing the little ones to the wonders of water, here are some …

unleash your creativity

Have you always dreamed of painting the natural beauty of the great outdoors but lacked the confidence to get started?Imagine capturing the stunning Eryri landscape on canvas while surrounded by the peaceful sounds of nature. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced artist looking to expand your skills, this outdoor painting workshop in Snowdonia is the …

From Canvas to Community

A Renaissance of Artistic Tradition in Eryri – Snowdonia The “Ysbridloi gan Eryri – Inspired by Snowdonia” art competition in October 2024 didn’t just celebrate breathtaking talent—it reignited a lost legacy. By embracing the historic tradition of plein air painting, this vibrant collective of artists is rekindling the creative spirit that once flourished in Snowdonia’s wild and awe-inspiring landscapes. A Year …

Green Room – Stafell Wyrdd

Earlier this year we redeveloped our morning room into a luxurious multi-purpose space Y Stafell Wyrdd – The Green Room an intimate and elegant private dining space, perfect for special occasions and exclusive gatherings. Seating up to 12 guests around a stunning Carrara marble-topped table, the room is complemented by luxurious Italian leather club stools …

a Tuneful Winter’s Tale…

The National Eisteddfod is a showcase of Wales’ rich cultural heritage, in 2017, it brought national recognition to a remarkable talent. Dr. Godfrey Wyn Williams, from Pontcysyllte near Llangollen, was awarded the prestigious prize for composing an original hymn tune. Already celebrated for his successes in local and regional festivals, his exceptional talent culminated in …

A Brush with Nature

The First Outings of the New Betws-y-Coed Outdoor Painters Group The recent “Ysbridloi gan Eryri – Inspired by Snowdonia” art competition and exhibition, brought together talented local artists and revived a 19th-century tradition in Betws-y-Coed.  Plein air is a French term that means “open air” and refers to the practice of painting outdoors, directly from …

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