#introduction
I’m Ruth - living in #Machynlleth, Wales. I love #singing (I lead a choir here), #hiking and getting to know the beautiful area of #eryri, where I live. I’m learning #cymraeg. I also help to run #machspace, our local #Makerspace. I enjoy #arts and #crafts, especially #collage, #zine making, #sewing, #knitting and #crochet and am also getting into #watercolour. Am hoping to soon become a #cat owner once I find a place I can live with a pet and do some #vegetableGardening.

#introduction I've actually had this account for a few years, but I didn't have an introductory post, so here it is.

I live in Cymru (Wales) and speak Cymraeg (Welsh) as a second language having learned as an adult.

I'm now retired so have more time to enjoy my interests which are photography, improving my Welsh and I've started writing fiction again. I also enjoy knitting, crochet, walking with my husband.

#Cymru #Wales #Cymraeg #Welsh #writing #crochet #knitting #walking #photography

Use of all-Welsh constituency name = 'threat to heritage", says #CONservative AS/MS.

As Brecon and Radnorshire are both Anglo-Saxon terms, make that 'colonial heritage'. :)

#Cymraeg

https://www.brecon-radnor.co.uk/news/james-evans-ms-senedd-reform-plans-threaten-brecon-and-radnorshire-heritage-749415

"Naturally, there are people on both sides of Offa’s Dyke with “concerns” about the original Welsh name being used, not least the inability to pronounce Welsh words correctly.

However, complaining about being unable to pronounce either Bannau, Eryri, Yr Wyddfa or Cymru is an admission of a refusal to adapt, a refusal to learn and a refusal to respect."

#Cymraeg

https://nation.cymru/opinion/eryris-success-is-a-lesson-for-wales-cymrus-time-is-now/

It's been #Eryri for longer than than the English alternative has existed.

Get over it, Britnat Tory!

#Cymraeg

https://nation.cymru/news/tory-ms-lambasts-eryri-name-change-despite-positive-report/

"It was suggested that pronunciation guides should be developed to help non-Welsh speakers who “often struggle to pronounce the names”.

It's easier to pronounce than Happisburgh in Norfolk.

At least the spelling is a guide.

#Cymraeg

https://nation.cymru/news/eryri-national-park-unveils-new-welsh-logo/

Campaigners call for more Welsh language provision at tourist attractions.

#Cymraeg

https://nation.cymru/news/campaigners-call-for-more-welsh-language-provision-at-tourist-attractions/