Strata Florida Archeology Field School

Since today is #WorldBookDay we couldn't resist mentioning our series of books, which include Strata Florida: History, Landscape and Literature, The Poetry of Strata Florida, the Daily Life of the Cistercians and St Mary's Church.

Thank you so much to everyone who has donated already! We've raised £515 (£632.50 including gift aid) towards our aim for match funding. Can you help us raise the rest? localgiving.org/appeal/Mynac… @Localgiving

Help us repair Mynachlog Fawr farmhouse! In 2024 we aim to undertake emergency works and surveys of the farmhouse to save and protect it. Grade II* historic building was built from the remains of the 12th Century Cistercian Abbey of Strata Florida. localgiving.org/appeal/Mynac…

We are excited to announce our course programme for 2024! Whether you’re looking to try something completely new, or advance a skill, come along and join us! We are proud to be working with many local Ceredigion-based artists and experts. Find out more: strataflorida.org.uk/courses…

A fantastic article about Dafydd Wyn Morgan's photography of the dark skies of Wales. We are looking forward to running more night photography courses with Dafydd at Strata Florida throughout 2024! bbc.co.uk/cymrufyw/67934662 @serydda @VisitMidWales @VisitCambMtns

If you own an old home, or work with listed buildings, our Maintaining Historic Buildings course on Thursday 7th March is ideal for you! Led by @ng_conservation, the course will cover the fundamentals of historic buildings and how to tackle key issues. strataflorida.org.uk/courses…

Would you like to learn how to take stunning night photographs in one of the best dark skies locations in Wales? Book your place on one of our courses - Night Photography: an introduction, with Dafydd Wyn Morgan. Next course: 9th and 10th February 2024 strataflorida.org.uk/courses…

Another lovely coffee morning today. I'm always too busy chatting and catching up with everyone to remember to take photos of the cakes before we tuck in! Flapjacks, ginger cake and lemon and almond biscuits Join us on 29th January for our next coffee morning - all welcome, free

An autumn twist to our volunteers' fantastic flowers in our exhibition! So beautiful and cheery on these cold autumn days. -- Arddull yr hydref i flodau gwych ein gwirfoddolwyr yn ein harddangosfa! Maen nhw'n edrych mor hyfryd a hwyliog ar y dyddiau oer hyn yn yr hydref.

Such a beautiful sunny autumn day 🍂☀️ Diwrnod heulog hyfryd yr hydref🍂☀️

Have you read this month's newsletter? You can sign up to receive free updates through our website, to make sure you hear about our latest work and upcoming events and courses. mailchi.mp/strataflorida/str… @VisitCambMtns

Join us on Tuesday 24 October at 1pm in the Drwm, National Library of Wales, for the official launch of the first four books of the Strata Florida series Short talks by the authors, followed by refreshments. All welcome @NLWales

Congratulations to Professor Dafydd Johnston, one of our Trustees, for this fantastic achievement! Llongyfarchiadau i'r Athro Dafydd Johnston, un o'n Hymddiriedolwyr am y cyflawniad gwych hwn! cambrian-news.co.uk/news/pro…

Deadline for applications today - get in touch if you'd like to be part of our work at the Strata Florida Trust! strataflorida.org.uk/uploads… Dyddiad cau ar gyfer ceisiadau heddiw - cysylltwch os hoffech fod yn rhan o'n gwaith yn Ymddiriedolaeth Ystrad Fflur! strataflorida.org.uk/uploads…

A few books to read on a sunny afternoon with a cup of tea.... All titles available in our exhibition - open Wednesday to Saturday 11-4 @GwasgGomerPress @YLolfa @LlyfrauCymru

Our beautiful Welsh weather... changeable as always! 📷📷 Visit the exhibition when it rains, the abbey when it's sunny, perfect! ---- Ein tywydd Cymreig hardd... Newid fel bob amser! 📷📷 Ewch i'r arddangosfa pan mae'n bwrw glaw, yr abaty pan mae'n heulog, perffaith!