Bwtcamps 2019

[Iestyn]

I’ve answered mcbrittany’s query on another thread, but if anyone sees it here and needs a similar answer themselves, here is what I said:

2019 Tresaith Bwtcamp May 11-18 : Sold Out!

Now that’s an interesting question. We do play a few games on Bwtcamp, and we’ve had a few people who don’t want to play. It’s never been a problem. The only thing that makes me pause is that I find that the people who get least out of bwtcamp are usually people who for some reason hold back rather than throwing themselves into things without too much thought. I always make a point at the start of bwtcamp that every single activity is optional, so there is no problem with someone sitting some things out. My only concern would be if you got less out of bwtcamp from missing those activities.

However, what the game-like activities do is get people interacting and talking and laughing. I think that you would join in the laughing and interaction even if you weren’t actually playing the game (I’m thinking games like charades and 20 questions here.) It’s all pretty informal, and people just being people, so I really don’t think it would be a problem.

[Iestyn]

Announcing July Bwtcamp dates

July bwtcamp will run from 20-27th July (then a week off before the national Eisteddfod).

Express an interest here: 2019 Tresaith Bwtcamp July 20-27 - Express an interest

[BronwenJones]

Will there be an SSiW base or stall or tent or whatever at the national Eisteddfod?

[aran]

Probably not - we’ve been invited to share other people’s stalls sometimes, but in terms of the expense versus any extra income, it just doesn’t work out for us.

But there’ll be plenty of SSiWers around, so I’m sure we’ll be able to work out some meet-ups on and off the Maes…

[BronwenJones]

Great! Diolch!

[Iestyn]

I have a new date for you. June 22-29th. Click on the link below to tell me if you;re interested. Please let me know particularly if you have already missed out on July or even May, and we may have a look at giving preferential treatment to people who’ve expressed an interest before and missed out.

2019 Tresaith Bwtcamp June 22-29

Following Friday’s stampede to book the July date, I’ve decided to release a June date to see if we can offer some places to people who were disappointed in July (or May). The June bwtcamp will run from Saturday 22nd- Saturday 29th of June Please let me know below if you are interested. Once we have enough names (about 14 usually) then we’ll open booking on a first come first serve basis. Please ask any specific June Bwtcamp questions below. For more general questions and information about Bw…

[ann-6]

Do you ever run bwtcamps out of school term times? I ask because holiday is not allowed during school term time for staff… at least not in any school I’ve worked in (including my current one!)

[clare-6]

Hi Iestyn. I would really like to come on the June Bwtcamp if suave is available. Having found out about the graduation clashing I mentioned earlier, I didn’t try to book the July camp in the end of course.

[Tricia]

2019 Tresaith Bwtcamp June 22-29. June seems to be the topic heading folks are registering an interest in Clare😊

[Deborah-SSi]

Hi Iestyn. I would really like to come on the June Bwtcamp if suave is available. Having found out about the graduation clashing I mentioned earlier, I didn’t try to book the July camp in the end of course.

As @Tricia mentioned - the place to express your interest in the June bwtcamp is 2019 Tresaith Bwtcamp June 22-29 - pop in there and add your name @clare-6

[clare-6]

Oops. Thank you both

[mari-hughes-haddon]

Hi, just to confirm I’m interested in the June 22-29 bwtcamp. Hwyl!

[annmoore]

Hi Iestyn,
I am just making my travel arrangements and wondered where I get off the bus in Tresaith?
Is the converted chapel, at the beach car park?
I think there is another car park at the top of the hill?

[margaretnock]

Hi @annmoore.
traveline.cymru will give you the best connections.

I’m assuming you’re coming from the south.
If you are coming from the south, Aberteifi, Cardigan, the single bus stop for Tresaith is at the top of several sets of steps which takes you down to the beach. Before you get there it takes you past the centre where Bwtcamp atually happens. If you are coming from the north, Aberystwyth, just look out for these steps and go down them. The road curves to almost 90 degrees at that point. There is also a minor road going down into Tresaith at the same point, but just stick to the steps. You may well be the only person getting off the bus. Just ask the driver for Tresaith.

[annmoore]

Thanks very much Margaret! I decided the bus would be better for me. I think it was @Deborah-SSi that said in a post somewhere that TrawsCymru is free?! I do have a travel card anyway.
I know you often travel on public transport, I should have remembered to ask you. Thank you

[margaretnock]

The T buses are free at the weekend but I doubt you would use one. 129 to Carmarthen from the bottom of your road. 460 to Aberteifi/Cardigan. 552 to Tresaith. Pantri Blakeman to wait for the 460, and a cafe at the Aberteifi bus station.

[Deborah-SSi]

@annmoore it’s also possible to get out at Tan-y-groes if you catch the main T5 bus running between Aberteifi and Aberystwyth. If you text and let Iestyn know which bus you’re on, one of us will come and pick you up to save you walking down.

http://www.cy.trawscymru.info/uploads/2016-06-02-11-00-58-70-T5.pdf

[annmoore]

Thank you Dee. Both my knees are playing up at the moment so a lift from Tan-y-Groes would be brilliant!
I will text @Iestyn when I know the bus times

[franclarke-1]

Would love to come to bootcamp, hoping there’s another one soon

[violetsnow]

I am hoping you might be able to set the date for the September bwtcamp soon, as that is when I would like to attend. We plan far ahead over here in busy New York.