Straeon Covid: “Diolch byth am Zoom!”

Mair, Bangor, 14 June 2020

Cyfraniad Mair i broject Casglu Covid: Cymru 2020.

Dw i wedi gweld mwy o fy mab fenga sy’n byw ym Mangor, ar ei ben ei hun. Dw i wedi gweld gweld llai o fy mab a’i deulu yn Sir Fôn, a dim o fy mab canol a’I deulu sy’n byw ym Mryste. Diolch byth am Zoom!

Dw i’n deffro a gofyn i fy hun pa ddydd ydi heddiw a be nes i ddoe? Hefyd pendroni: be sy mlaen heddiw? Unrhyw pilates ar Zoom, unrhyw drefniant mynd am dro, gyrru meddyginiaethau ar ddydd Mercher o Ysbyty Gwynedd, cyfarfod efo rhywun lleol, derbyn bocs llysiau, nôl ‘click a collect’. Braidd yn ddiog weithiau! Ond lot mwy o goginio, a dipyn bach mwy o arddio.

Ar ôl tua tair wythnos ron i’n reit drist am ryw ddydd neu ddau, ond ar y cyfan wedi arfer rwan ar ôl tri mis. Teimlo’n emosiynol o gwmpas fy wyrion pan yn deud ffarwel achos yr amser yn rhy fyr a dim cyffwrdd.

Ar ôl sylweddoli fod hyn yn parhau, y teimlad trwm na wrth ddeffro a sylweddoli fod hyn yn reality, ond mi basiodd hynny ar ôl chydig wythnosau

Straeon Covid: “Mae fy nheimladau'n dod fel tonnau”

Leri, Caerdydd, 14 June 2020

Cyfraniad Leri i broject Casglu Covid: Cymru 2020.

Rydw i'n 49 ac fe ges i'r feirws… roedd popeth yn brifo. Dannedd, llygaid ac anadlu'n galed. Es i ddim i'r ysbyty, diolch byth, ond arhosodd y problemau anadlu a theimlo'n wan ac yn racs gyda fi am 8 wythnos. Rwy'n cyfri fy hunan yn ffodus iawn.

Ar hyn o bryd mae dydd Llun i ddydd Gwener yn gyfuniad reit heriol o sicrhau bod fy mhlant yn dysgu adref. Mae'r ddau â gwaith i gwbwlhau mewn cyfuniad ac ymarfer eu cyrff, cael awyr iach ac ar adeg dysgu ar lein gyda'i athrawes. Rhaid darparu digonedd o fwyd a byrbrydiau a glanhau'r ty hefyd. Rydw i'n paratoi gwaith, marcio gwaith, gwneud galwadau ffôn i blant a rhieni yn fy swydd fel athrawes Blwyddyn 1. Rydw i hefyd yn dysgu mewn ysgol Hwb – dysgu plant gweithwyr allweddol. Mae fy ngwr yn gweithio o adref ac yn trefnu offer i'r NHS – gwaith holl bwysig yn ystod y cyfnod yma. Mae'r penwythnosau'n adeg i ymlacio –allan am gyfnodau hirach, gwylio ffilmiau, creu celfweithiau, cloncan a chwarae.

Mae'r ddau [blentyn] yn gweld eisiau rhyddid. Rhyddid i fynd allan cyn hired â hoffant a thu hwnt i'w hardal leol. Maent yn colli ffrindiau a diffyg chymdeithasu'n anodd. Mae dysgu adre'n newid o ddydd i ddydd – ambell dro'n awyddus i ddysgu ac ar adegau'n emosiynol a rhwystredig. Ar y cyfan, maent yn agored i drafod am eu teimladau ac yn mwynhau cwtsh cynnes!

Mae fy nheimladau'n dod fel tonnau. Gallai fod yn ddiolchgar, derbyn y sefyllfa a trio gweld positif yn y sefyllfa ar y mwyaf, ond reit ddagreuol dros pethau bach adeg eraill… Y cysur mwyaf yw gwbod bod fy nheulu'n ddiogel, fy rhieni, fy chwaer a'i theulu a'r teulu estynedig. Rydyn ni'n ddiolchgar ac yn meddwl am rhieni sy'n diodde.

Men’s Sheds at Big Pit National Coal Museum

Sharon Ford, 14 June 2020

The Coal Shed at Big Pit was launched in May 2019 and was the first Men’s Shed to be launched in Torfaen. Located in the museum’s old fitting shop the group have brought an historic building back to life in the spirits of its original purpose, previously the pick sharpening shop for the mine, where miner’s mandrels were repaired. Each individual shed’s activities depend entirely on the skills and interests of its members.

The Men’s Shed idea originated in Australia 12 years ago and was developed by the health board to tackle growing concerns of social isolation amongst their male population. They identified that high numbers of men had too much time on their hands (due to retirement, unemployment, illness etc.) and these things often manifested themselves in boredom, men suffering in silence with declining mental health and in the worst cases of suicide. The Men’s Sheds movement is based on the understanding that men are more likely to help themselves and attend something they have set up or have some control over.

Men’s Sheds Cymru, a Big Lottery funded project, has been created to help communities across the country set-up their own Men’s Sheds

The Coal Shed has been supported by Blaenavon Town Council and funding has been received from Western Power Distribution and People’s Postcode Lottery. For more information on the Coal Shed, please email Sharon Ford. For more Men’s Shed information visit www.mensshedscymru.co.uk

Ysgol Pen-Y-Bryn - Celebrate Ten

William Sims, 10 June 2020

This exhibition was originally planned to be staged at the National Waterfront Museum between 28th of March and 28th of June 2020. 

Everybody across Amgueddfa Cymru is very proud of our collaborations with Ysgol Pen-Y Bryn so in light of the current situation we have decided to share the exhibition with you online 

The exhibition celebrates the National Waterfront Museum’s  ten-year partnership with Ysgol Pen-y-Bryn, with highlights from their amazing past projects. From Welsh Rugby Legends to Pirates this exhibition showcases the talents of the school's pupils and staff. There is also the chance to discover their latest innovative work creating exciting resources for children in schools based on the new Welsh Curriculum.​

Download Exhibition (PDF)

Covid Stories: “Talking is important and the children do ask questions, but I think being honest is best!”

Claire, Newport, 8 June 2020

Claire's contribution to the Collecting Covid: Wales 2020 questionnaire project.

We have definitely got closer as we deal with this difficult time. We have got to know neighbours we didn't even know. Every Thursday clapping for the NHS on our doorsteps has made us more of a community. My children have been face timing their friends, writing them letters and drawing them pictures as a way to keep in touch. It's been difficult not seeing family members but we have made sure they are safe and contact them.

The children have been fantastic considering the situation. They have adapted well to homeschooling. Talking is important and the children do ask questions, but I think being honest is best! They miss their friends and family as much as we all do, so regular contact via facetime etc is great! They understand why we must stay at home, but missing normality and just being active and going places and visiting. We have baked more as a family and made our own made pizzas, bread, cookies, cakes because we've had more time together.

It’s a very anxious time. I worry constantly for my family and friends. It's upsetting especially when can't see family and friends or visit. It can be heart breaking not being able to visit our nans, parents as they are shielding due to health reasons. I worry my children will fall behind in school and if I'm doing good with homeschooling. Emotions are like being on a rollercoaster.