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Adolygu cymorth Llywodraeth Cymru i lenyddiaeth

MAE LLYWODRAETH Cymru wedi cyhoeddi y bydd adolygiad annibynnol yn cael ei gynnal i asesu’r cymorth y mae llenyddiaeth a’r diwydiant cyhoeddi yn ei gael yng Nghymru.
Fe fydd cynrychiolwyr o Brifysgolion Cymru, ymgynghorwyr ynghyd ag awduron annibynnol yn rhan o’r panel adolygu.
Fe fyddan nhw’n asesu gwaith Llywodraeth Cymru wrth gefnogi llenyddiaeth a’r diwydiant cyhoeddi yng Nghymru.
Daw hyn wedi cyfnod o ansicrwydd yn y byd cyhoeddi wedi i Lywodraeth Cymru wneud tro pedol ddechrau’r flwyddyn gan beidio â chyflwyno’r toriadau arfaethedig o 10.6% i gyllideb y Cyngor Llyfrau.
Fe fydd y panel yn cyhoeddi eu hadroddiad cyntaf ym mis Medi, gan dalu sylw i’r cymorth sy’n cael ei gynnig i ddatblygiadau digidol o fewn y diwydiant cyhoeddi.
Fe fyddan nhw hefyd yn archwilio’r cymorth sy’n cael ei ddarparu i ardaloedd sydd o dan anfantais.
Fe groesawodd y Dirprwy Weinidog Diwylliant, Chwaraeon a Thwristiaeth, Ken Skates y cyhoeddiad gan ddweud: “Mae nifer o newidiadau mawr wedi digwydd dros y blynyddoedd diwethaf yn enwedig o ran datblygiadau digidol.
“Mae’n rhaid inni fod yn ffyddiog ein bod yn cwrdd â’n hamcanion o ran cefnogi’r diwydiant.”
Fe ychwanegodd ei fod hefyd am sicrhau cefnogaeth i bobl mewn ardaloedd sydd o dan anfantais.
“Mae cael gafael ar lenyddiaeth a chael y cyfle i’w mwynhau yn cynnig cymaint o fanteision. Mae’r manteision hynny’n amrywio o roi hwb i sgiliau llenyddol i wella cyrhaeddiad ac mae’n hanfodol bwysig bod ein buddsoddiad newydd yn targedu’r amcanion sy’n cael blaenoriaeth.”
Un gwasg fu’n ymgyrchu’n erbyn y posibiliadau o gwtogi cyllideb y Cyngor Llyfrau oedd gwasg y Lolfa, sydd heddiw’n croesawu’r cyhoeddiad am sefydlu panel adolygu.
Fe ddywedodd Garmon Gruffudd ei fod yn “gobeithio ei fod yn arwydd pellach o ymrwymiad Llywodraeth Cymru i’r byd llyfrau ac i ddarllen.”
“Rydym yn edrych ymlaen yn fawr at gael gweld canlyniadau’r adolygiad ac yn gobeithio y bydd yn arwain at ragor o gyhoeddi Cymraeg ym mhob fformat.”
Fe gaiff yr adolygiad ei gadeirio gan yr Athro Medwin Hughes, Isganghellor Prifysgol y Drindod Dewi Sant. Mae’r aelodau eraill yn cynnwys: yr Athro Elin Haf Gruffydd Jones o Brifysgol Aberystwyth; John Williams, nofelydd, colofnydd a threfnydd Gŵyl Talacharn; Pippa Davies, nofelydd, ymgynghorydd a golygydd gwefannau; Martin Rolph, ymgynghorydd a ymgymerodd ag adolygiad am gefnogaeth Llywodraeth Cymru i lyfrau yn 2014.
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Call for more support for rural areas of Pembrokeshire

A CALL to protect Pembrokeshire rural communities, “to ensure no part of our county is forgotten”, was heard by councillors.
At the July 17 meeting of Pembrokeshire County Council, members heard a notice of motion submitted by Cllr Delme Harries, Bro Gwuan county councillor and vice-chair of council, calling for a working group for supporting rural areas.
Cllr Harries’ motion said: “It is increasingly evident that while significant effort and investment has been directed toward revitalising our towns, many of our rural areas are being left behind.
“These communities are the backbone of our agricultural economy, custodians of our landscape, and home to vital heritage and culture and the Welsh language. It is time we restore balance and give our rural communities the attention, voice, and opportunities they deserve.
“To ensure that no part of our county is forgotten, I propose that we establish a dedicated cross-chamber working party focused on reigniting our rural areas — supporting rural enterprise, connectivity, housing, access to essential services and how we can help young people to live and work locally.”
Members agreed the notice be sent to the council’s services overview and scrutiny committee for discussion, the call potentially returning to a future meeting.
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Welsh language and bilingual futures take centre stage at Ceredigion conference

More than 60 delegates gather at Theatr Felinfach to shape linguistic progress
CEREDIGION’S first-ever bilingual language conference, held at Theatr Felinfach on 30 June, brought together over 60 representatives from organisations across Wales to discuss the future of the Welsh language and celebrate ongoing success.
The event, sponsored by the ARFOR scheme and supported by the county’s Bilingual Futures Forum, marked a significant milestone in Ceredigion’s efforts to promote and safeguard its linguistic heritage.
Councillor Bryan Davies, Leader of Ceredigion County Council, opened the day by stating: “Ceredigion is one of the strongholds of the Welsh language and bilingual communities. Individuals and organisations from all sectors play a key role in promoting the status of the Welsh language and maintaining its use in all aspects of life. Through our Language Forum, we collaborate and implement ideas that support the development of the language across the county.”
Throughout the day, council officials and language professionals gave presentations on a range of topics, including the Welsh in Education Strategic Plan, community initiatives by Menter Iaith Ceredigion (CERED), and projects run by Theatr Felinfach. The Council’s Welsh Work scheme, which offers Welsh language training in the workplace, was also highlighted.
Attendees heard updates on the ARFOR scheme’s impact in Ceredigion, followed by guest speakers including Jeremy Evas, Head of Welsh Government’s Project 2050; Dr Arwel Williams, ARFer Project Officer at Canolfan Bedwyr; and Elin Haf Gruffydd Jones, Director of the University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies and Chair of the Welsh Communities Commission, who discussed the BRO Project.
The conference concluded with a panel Q&A chaired by Councillor Catrin MS Davies, Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Customer Services. Panelists included Welsh Language Commissioner Efa Gruffudd Jones, Elin Haf Gruffydd Jones, and Llyr Roberts, Chief Executive of MENTERA, who responded to questions about the future of the language and its place in Welsh life.
The day ended on a musical note with a performance by the Ceredigion Music Service’s Harp Ensemble, celebrating Welsh identity through music and culture.
Carys Lloyd-Jones, Ceredigion’s Language Policy Officer, said: “This was a successful conference which received very positive feedback. It was an opportunity to celebrate the successes of the Welsh language in Ceredigion and to begin shaping future plans.”
A short video summary of the event is available at: https://youtube.com/shorts/x4GhJ4mWETI?feature=share
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Welsh Language and Education Bill becomes law

New Act aims to ensure all pupils become confident Welsh speakers
LANDMARK legislation designed to give every child in Wales the opportunity to become a confident Welsh speaker has officially become law today (Monday, July 7).
The Welsh Language and Education (Wales) Act received Royal Assent this afternoon, marking a major step forward in the Welsh Government’s ambition to reach one million Welsh speakers by 2050.
The Act places a renewed emphasis on the role of the Welsh language in education, with the long-term goal of ensuring that all pupils attending maintained schools in Wales leave as independent Welsh language users.
Speaking at the Bill’s sealing ceremony, First Minister Eluned Morgan said: “The Welsh language belongs to us all. This Act builds on the excellent work already happening across Wales. It gives children and young people a better chance to become Welsh speakers, bringing us closer to our aim of one million Welsh speakers in Wales.”
The legislation sets out a clear framework to strengthen Welsh-medium education and embed the language more deeply across all school settings.
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