Trans by Nature Camping Residential

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Bydd Traws wrth Natur / Trans by Nature yn benwythnos preswyl yn Sir Benfro ar gyfer pobl drawsrywiol, anneuaidd a rhyngrywiol. Ei nod yw dathlu’r hunaniaethau hyn a chysylltu â’r doethineb a ddaw o’r rhain wrth feithrin perthynas â byd natur. Bydd yn cynnwys cyfleoedd i ddysgu trwy weithgareddau ymarferol, a chysylltu â byd natur a’n gilydd. Yn anad dim, gobeithiwn y bydd yn amser llawen, chwareus a meithringar.

Bydd y cwrs preswyl wedi’i leoli yn Green Sheep Camping, maes gwersylla heddychlon yng nghanol byd natur ar Fferm Goetre. Tyddyn yw hwn ger Amroth yng nghanol Sir Benfro. Mae’r safle’n cael ei redeg gan Theri, addysgwr amgylcheddol, a Tom, milfeddyg bywyd gwyllt. Symudodd y ddau i’r ardal yn 2011 ar ôl blynyddoedd yn gweithio ym maes cadwraeth ryngwladol.

Mae'r fferm yn cael ei hadfer yn raddol gyda'r nod o gynyddu bioamrywiaeth. Mae’r tir yn cynnwys coetir hynafol, yn ogystal â choetir brodorol sydd newydd ei blannu â thros 7,500 o goed, a dolydd llawn blodau gwyllt a gaiff eu rhannu gan ddefaid a gwersyllwyr fel ei gilydd. Mae ymdrechion i adfer natur ar y fferm yn cynnwys monitro nentydd, creu pyllau, rheoli’r gwrychoedd a’r dolydd blodau gwyllt, ac amaeth-goedwigaeth.

Nid nepell ar droed neu mewn car y mae coetiroedd derw hynafol, llawer o lwybrau natur, traeth Amroth, a safle'r Ymddiriedolaeth Genedlaethol, sef Gardd Goedwig Colby.

Yn y maes gwersylla ei hun, bydd gennym ein cae ein hunain (Cae Padog) ac mae cawodydd poeth a thoiledau da ar gael ar y safle. Mae yno ysgubor gymunedol a gemau ar gael i'w chwarae, gan gynnwys tennis bwrdd, dartiau a sgitls. Mae yna hefyd siglen yng nghae’r pebyll.

Trefniadau Gwersylla a Chysgu

Byddwn yn gwersylla, ond eto i gyd, rydyn ni’n cydnabod nad pawb fydd yn teimlo'n gyfforddus neu'n barod i wneud hyn. Gall gwersylla fod yn llawer o hwyl, ac os byddwch chi’n dod heb babell, byddwn yn eich paru â rhywun sydd ag un, neu'n dod o hyd i babell ar eich rhan i'w benthyca ac yn helpu i'w gosod. Byddwn hefyd yn ceisio dod o hyd i offer gwersylla eraill fel sachau cysgu a matiau rholio. Os nad ydych chi'n teimlo y gallwch gysgu mewn pabell am ba bynnag reswm, yna mae gennym ni nifer fach iawn o welyau mewn bwthyn ar y fferm.

Bwyd

Bydd bwyd y penwythnos yn fwyd figan a byddwn yn eich holi am unrhyw ofynion dietegol eraill. Bydd yna gyfleoedd i goginio gyda’ch gilydd os hoffech chi. Croesewir ac anogir pobl i ddod â byrbrydau ychwanegol, naill ai iddyn nhw eu hunain neu i'w rhannu. Mae siop fferm gerllaw’r maes gwersylla ac mae’n gwerthu llysiau organig a chynnyrch lleol eraill.

Hygyrchedd

Rydyn ni eisiau cefnogi pawb i fwynhau'r penwythnos a chael y gorau ohono. I'r rhai sy'n defnyddio cymhorthion symudedd, mae llawer o fannau concrid yn y maes gwersylla, ac mae gennym y bwthyn airbnb os yw unrhyw un yn teimlo na allan nhw gysgu mewn pabell am resymau corfforol. Am y datganiad llawn ar hygyrchedd ar gyfer y maes gwersylla, mae modd ei weld yma. Wrth gofrestru, byddwn yn eich holi am eich anghenion o ran hygyrchedd, a byddwn yn ceisio ein gorau glas i ddiwallu'r rhain.

Rhaglen

Rydyn ni eisiau i'r rhaglen deimlo'n eang, gyda llawer o gyfleoedd i orffwys, cerdded, chwarae, a chysylltu. Dyma'r rhaglen sylfaenol a byddwn yn anfon rhaglen fanylach yn nes at yr amser.

Dydd Gwener

Cyrraedd (5:30pm)

Cyflwyniad a dod i adnabod ein gilydd

Barbeciw

Dydd Sadwrn

Deffro (cyn 10am)

• Brecwast
• Sesiwn gerdded neu symud (opsiynol)

Gweithgaredd y bore (10am–12pm)

• Setlo a thraed ar y ddaear
• Sesiwn cysylltu â natur / chwarae (2 opsiwn)

Canol dydd (12–1:30pm)

• Amser tawel/hunanarweiniol
• Cyfle i helpu gyda pharatoi cinio (opsiynol)

Cinio (1:30–2:30pm)

• Gweithgaredd y prynhawn (3–5pm)
• Sgiliau tir a cherdded ym myd natur (2 opsiwn)

Cyn swper (5–6:30pm)

• Amser rhydd
• Cyfle i helpu gyda pharatoi swper (opsiynol)

Swper (6:30–7:30pm)

Gyda'r nos

• Eistedd o amgylch y tân, gemau, caneuon, ac ati.

Dydd Sul

Deffro (cyn 10am)

• Brecwast
• Sesiwn gerdded neu symud (opsiynol)

Gweithgaredd y bore (10:30am–12pm)

• Gweithgaredd cysylltu â byd natur
• Trafodaethau gwleidyddol am drawsrywioldeb ym myd natur

Canol dydd (12–1:30pm)

• Amser tawel/hunanarweiniol
• Paratoi pecyn cinio
• Pacio’r pebyll

Gweithgaredd y prynhawn (1:30–3:30pm)

• Trip i’r traeth

Gyrru’n ôl i Gaerdydd (3:30/4 – 6pm)

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Trans by Nature will be a weekend residential in Pembrokeshire for trans, non-binary and intersex folk aimed at celebrating these identities and connecting to the wisdom these bring in how we relate to nature. It will involve opportunities to learn through hands-on activities, and connect to nature and one another. Above all, we hope it will be a joyful, playful, and nourishing time.

The residential will be based at Green Sheep Camping, a peaceful, nature-focused campsite set on Goetre Farm, a smallholding near Amroth in the heart of Pembrokeshire. The site is run by Theri, an environmental educator, and Tom, a wildlife vet, who moved to the area in 2011 after years working in international conservation.

The farm is gradually being re-natured with the aim of increasing biodiversity. The land spans ancient woodland, newly planted native woodland with over 7,500 trees, and wildflower-rich meadows shared by grazing sheep and campers. Nature recovery efforts on the farm include stream monitoring, pond creation, hedgerow and wildflower meadow management, and agroforestry planting.

Within walking or close driving distance are ancient oak woodlands, many nature trails, Amroth beach, and the National Trust site Colby Woodland Gardens.

At the campsite we will have our own camping field (Paddock field) and there are hot showers and good toilets. There is also a communal barn and games available to play including table tennis, darts and skittles and there is a swing set in the tents field.

Camping and Sleeping Arrangements

We will be camping and we want to recognise that not everyone will feel comfortable or equipped for camping. Camping can be lots of fun and if you are coming and don't have a tent we will pair you with someone who does or find you your own tent to borrow and help put it up. We will also try to source other camping equipment like sleeping bags and roll mats. If for whatever reason you don't feel able to sleep in a tent then we have a very small number of beds in a cottage on the farm.

Getting there

We will organise liftshares amongst participants so that most people can arrive by car. If you want to take public transport, the closest train station is Kilgetty, and Saundersfoot is also very close. From there it is a 10-minute drive (we can get someone to collect you) or a 40-minute cycle.

Food

Food for the weekend will be vegan and we will ask you about any other dietary requirements. There will be opportunities to help cook together for those who want to. People are welcome and encouraged to bring additional snacks for themselves or to share. Nearby the campsite is a farm shop selling organic vegetables and other local farm products.

Accessibility

We want to support everyone to enjoy the weekend and get the most out of it. For those using mobility aids, there are many spaces within the campsite which are concreted and we have the airbnb cottage if anyone feels physically unable to sleep in a tent. For the full access statement for the campsite, see here. When registering you will be asked about your access needs and we will try our best to meet these.

Getting there

We will organise liftshares amongst participants so that most people can arrive by car. If you want to take public transport, the closest train station is Kilgetty, and Saundersfoot is also very close. From there it is a 10-minute drive (we can get someone to collect you) or a 40-minute cycle.

Programme

We want the programme to feel spacious with lots of opportunity for rest, walks, playing, and connecting. Here is the basic programme and we will send out a more detailed programme closer to the time.

Friday

Arrival (5:30pm)

Introduction and getting to know each other

BBQ dinner

Saturday

Morning wake up (before 10am)

• Breakfast
• Optional walk or movement session etc.

Morning activity (10am - 12pm)

• Settling in and grounding
• Nature connection and play sessions (2 options)

Middle of the day (12 - 1:30)

• Quiet/self-led time
• Optional helping with lunch prep

Lunch (1:30 - 2:30pm)

Afternoon activity (3 - 5pm)

• Land-based skills and nature walks (2 options)

Before dinner (5 - 6:30pm)

• Open time
• Optional helping with dinner prep

Dinner (6:30 - 7:30pm)

Evening

• Sitting around a fire, games, songs, etc.

Sunday

Morning wake up (before 10am)

• Breakfast
• Optional walk or movement session etc.

Morning activity (10:30am - 12pm)

• Embodied nature connection activity
• Political discussions about transness in nature

Middle of the day (12 - 1:30)

• Quiet/self-led time
• Making packed lunch
• Packing down tents

Afternoon activity (1:30 - 3:30pm)

• Beach trip

Drive back to Cardiff (3:30/4pm - 6pm)

Part-funded by Consortium LGBT+ Futures Trans and Non-Binary Fund.

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