Blwyddyn o Ddigidol Dyfi Digital: Dathlu Ein Prosiect Cymunedol

Cyflwyniad

O wao, a allwch gredu ei fod bron wedi bod yn flwyddyn ers inni lansio Digidol Dyfi Digital gyda chefnogaeth Cronfa Gymunedol y Loteri Genedlaethol? Mae wedi bod yn daith ddiddorol iawn, ac rydym yn gyffrous i rannu ein antur gyda chi. Yn y bost blog hon, byddwn yn datgelu manylion ein prosiectau cymunedol, yn tynnu sylw at ein cyflawniadau, ac yn myfyrio ar y gwersi rydym wedi'u dysgu ar hyd y ffordd.

Yn ein cynnig gwreiddiol i Gronfa Gymunedol y Loteri, dywedasom y byddem yn rhedeg popeth trwy wefan ganolog (dx3.cymru), a gwnaethom hynny i ddechrau, ond yn fuan y daeth yn amlwg er bod y enw'n gweithio fel athroniaeth ganolog ar gyfer yr hyn a wnawn, roedd ychydig yn ddryswch i bobl yn ein cymuned sy'n arfer bod pethau'n fwy canolig. Felly, yn hytrach na defnyddio un wefan a un enw ar gyfer popeth, penderfynom rannu'r prosiect i rannau canolbwyntiedig gyda grwpiau llywio ar gyfer pob un, fel y gallai pobl gymryd rhan yn y gweithgaredd digidol y maent wir yn diddordeb ynddo. Daeth Digidol Dyfi Digital yn ymbarél i dri math o weithgarwch a ddaeth o'r cyllid gan Gronfa Gymunedol y Loteri Genedlaethol: Radio Dyfi, Sos Coch Sienma, a Screen Works. Os ydych yn drysu, nid ydym yn eich colli, ond dyna'r hyn sydd wedi ein helpu i wneud i'r prosiect gael yr effaith fwyaf yn ein cymuned. Rydym wedi rhannu gweddill yr adroddiad hwn yn dri adran sy'n archwilio pob math o weithgaredd Digidol Dyfi Digital.

Radio Dyfi - Community Radio Station

Jamming yn Radio Dyfi!

Dychmygwch hyn: orsaf radio gymunedol ffynci, wedi'i rhedeg yn llwyr gan wirfoddolwyr brwdfrydig, wedi'i lleoli yn Canolfan Gymunedol Taj Mahal yn Machynlleth. Gyda dros 50 o bobl leol yn ein criw, Radio Dyfi yw'r lle i fod, dim ots beth yw eich oedran na'ch sgiliau dechnegol.

Felly, beth yw'r newydd yn Radio Dyfi? Rydym ar y doniau radio bob dydd Mercher rhwng 1 yp a 9 yp, ac mae gennym glwb radio ar ddydd Sadwrn lle gallwch chwarae gyda'r offer, creu eich sioe radio eich hun, a mwynhau'n fawr. Rydym wedi cyflwyno dros 50 o weithdai, yn dysgu pobl sut i feistroli'r offer a choginio eu hud radio eu hunain.

Mae ein cenhadaeth yn syml: rydym yn ymwneud â radio hawdd a hwyliog. Mae'n le lle mae pobl o'r un anian yn cwrdd, yn cysylltu, ac yn creu sioeau sy'n golygu rhywbeth iddynt. Os ydych yn chwilfrydig, tewch i mewn neu cymryd rhan yn y gweithredu ar linktr.ee/radio_dyfi. Mae gennym gefnogaeth Cronfa Gymunedol y Loteri Genedlaethol yn ein cefnogi, ynghyd â rhywfaint o gariad gan Gronfa Adfywio Cymunedol y DU, ac rydym yn cael ein rheoli gan y tîm gwych yn Stiwdio Dyfi CIC.

Llwyddiannau

Rydym wedi casglu dros 1,000 awr o hud radio, diolch i 60 o DJ gwahanol. Mae wedi bod yn ffrwythlon!

Lefel uchel o ymgysylltu cymunedol gyda dros 2000 o ddilynwyr ar-lein a chanrifoedd o wrandawyr wythnosol gyda dros 70 o DJ lleol.

Dysgu

Dyma'r newyddion diwylliedig: mae cysondeb yn allweddol. Dechreuwyd fel digwyddiadau arbennig sporadic, ond mae ein cynulleidfa wrth eu bodd gyda'n bod yn bresennol bob wythnos, hyd yn oed os mai dim ond am ychydig oriau. Felly, rydym bellach yn eich man cyffredinol radio rheolaidd.
Dechrau gyda Radio Dyfi yma: https://linktr.ee/radio_dyfi

Sos Coch Sinema - Film Nights in our Community

Movie Nights in Our Community!

Time to chat about Sos Coch Sinema. Our mission is to bring the cinematic experience to our lovely community within the Dyfi Biosphere. With the nearest cinema a bit of a trek, we decided to roll up our sleeves and make movie nights happen.

Over the past year, we've hosted a whopping 60 screenings, and more than 900 folks joined us in 15 different venues – from village halls to chapels and concert halls. We've showcased 35 indie films from around the world, creating a diverse and exciting program that's just what our community needed.

Our community's response? Well, it's been nothing short of spectacular:

"I miss city cinema, but this is a great local substitute."

"I love cinema and it’s one of the very few things I miss most about city living. I would love to get involved in a community cinema project. "

"Er mwyn cael noson allan yn lleol, i weld ffilmiau gwahanol, am adloniant, well na aros adre ar ben fy hun"

"I am enjoying the range of selection so far, it's great you have such a broad Outlook bringing different opportunities "

"I have only just found out about this and would love to attend in future. "

"The films you've been choosing seem great. "

"Hoffwn weld ffilmiau Cymraeg, hefyd hen ffilmiau eiconeg. "

"The opportunity to watch with friends, acquaintances and strangers in small local venues provides common experience in that moment and strengthens community links with people talking with each other and others about the film and experience "

"Spend less time travelling to venues so more time to enjoy myself "

"It offers a way to unwind and something totally different to my day to day job "

"I’m enjoying the programming so far - loving some of the new releases like elvis and little Richard "

"A time/space/focus where people can meet without expectations of each other."

"Makes films accessible to me "

"Brings people to together through a common purpose and enjoyment "

"Braf gallu trafod ar ol ffilmiau hefyd beth mae pobl wedi eu gweld a sut mae hyn yn effeithio ar yr ardal."

"Drawing connections, source of inspiration, celebrating what is currently happening "

"Less travelling "

"Any type, films that have a Welsh connection in anyway"

"Meetings, or even films, that are inclusive, show that there is a way in other communities and then a bit of a chat to share our vision, skills and make a better future locally."

"It’ll help us to have something nice and good to look forward too "

"Mwy o gyfle i weld ffilmiau "

"To share experience and know how of groups doing similar things elsewhere. To get conversations going."

"more of the same, unusual, real life, current affairs, gentle, challenging"

"What a fantastic thing to be offered in our community. We are well out of the way of cinemas (where I am, 45 mins drive) around mach is perfect, only 15 mins to get there. It offers a chance to get together, to socialise, and engage in screening content. Thank you "

"The programme is excellent - I rely on you to choose the best films!"

"Really interesting film choices, great community project"

"Continue & expand what you’re doing"

"Type of affordable activity that draws communities together - which is still much needed following covid. Reawaken the spirit of doing fun things together."

"Our village is deprived and very depressing for some of us this would be amazing to have for sure"

"Wonderful experience nice to have it"

"Cyfle i bawb ddod at ei gilydd. "

"inspiring, down to earth films. Time out experiencing something different.

We're bringing people together by making movies accessible for our community, and we love it.

Llwyddiannau

Rydym yn lleihau unigrwydd, cynyddu cysylltedd cymdeithasol ac yn rhoi profiad sinema rheolaidd i'n trigolion, ac mae gwerthu tocynnau yn cadw'r goleuadau ar! Mae'r offer sinema symudol a brynwyd gyda chymorth y loteri yn golygu y gallwn fynd â sinema i neuaddau pentref, sydd wedi golygu bod pobl ledled Biosffer Dyfi wedi gallu cerdded i wylio eu ffilm leol.

Dysgu

Nid yw gwaith tu ôl i'r llenni yn hawdd. Trwyddedu, marchnata, a rhaglennu? Mwy o waith nag yr oeddem wedi'i ddisgwyl, ond yn hollol werth ymdrech!
Darganfyddwch am ein dangosiadau diweddaraf yma: https://soscochsinema.org/

Ymatebodd Swn Dyfi Sound i ymgynghoriad a gynhaliwyd gan Stiwdio Dyfi, lle mynegwyd dymuniad pobl ifanc am fwy o ddigwyddiadau o ansawdd uchel yng nghanolbarth Cymru nad ydynt yn unig yn hwyl ond hefyd yn cynnig cyfleoedd i ddatblygu sgiliau a gwneud cysylltiadau cymdeithasol newydd. I ymateb i'r angen lleol hwn, cychwynnodd Stiwdio Dyfi brosiect newydd o'r enw Swn Dyfi Sound.

Dechreuodd Swn Dyfi Sound fel grŵp WhatsApp, gyda gwahoddiad agored i'r rhai hoffai am offer cerddoriaeth ac roeddent am gymryd rhan mewn trefniadau rhyngweithiol rheolaidd. Ymatebodd ugain a pedwar o bobl i'r hysbyseb, a chynhaliwyd y cyfarfod cyntaf yn Neuadd Pentref Derwenlas ar ddydd Sadwrn, 11 Tachwedd 2023, o 1:30 yp tan 10 yp.

Gan fod y rhan fwyaf o'r aelodau heb brofiad mewn digwyddiadau na chyfarpar cerddoriaeth, cafodd yr oriau cychwynnol eu neilltuo i rannu gwybodaeth a phrofi amrywiaeth o ffyrdd o osod offer. Yn dilyn y sesiwn hyfforddiant anffurfiol hon, cymerodd chwe DJ o'r grŵp eu tro yn perfformio setiau 45 munud yn cyd-fynd ag amrywiaeth o genres, o Disco i Techno, Reggae i Psy Trance. Rhwng pob set, roedd egwyl 15 munud ar gyfer trafodaethau grŵp, profion technegol ychwanegol, a chynllunio ar gyfer gweithgareddau'r dyfodol.

Drwy gydol y dydd, mynychodd 16 o'r 24 o aelodau y digwyddiad. Cafodd y nifer hon yn cael ei ystyried yn fodlonrwydd, gan roi cyfle i bobl ofyn cwestiynau ac ymwneud, gan sicrhau digon o aelodau cynulleidfa ar gyfer pob perfformiad.

Chose Derwenlas Village Hall, adeilad cymunedol hyfryd wedi'i leoli ar daith gerdded 30 munud (neu deithiad bysiau o 5 munud) o Machynlleth, oherwydd ei agosrwydd a'i gysylltiadau trafnidiaeth gyhoeddus da—ymstyriaethau pwysig gan fod llawer o'r oedolion ifanc a fynychodd heb yrru. Roedd yr Ymddiriedolwr Ian a'r aelodau eraill o'r pwyllgor yn gefnogol iawn, ac hoffai'r grŵp cydweithredol fynegi diolch am ganiatáu defnyddio'r lle am y dydd a hefyd i bawb a fynychodd y cyfarfod :)

Mae'r grŵp cydweithredol bellach yn cynnwys 25 o unigolion, a chynhaliwyd y cyfarfod nesaf ar gyfer mis Ionawr. Ar ôl y digwyddiad, casglodd Stiwdio Dyfi adborth gan y cyfranogwyr drwy ffurflen i asesu ansawdd y digwyddiad ac i wella gweithgareddau'r dyfodol yn seiliedig ar yr ymatebion a gafwyd.

Llwyddiannau

Cyrhaeddodd digwyddiad cyntaf Swn Dyfi Sound llwyddiant rhyfeddol o ran ymgysylltiad cymunedol, gan ddod â 24 o gyfranogwyr ynghyd ac yn creu canolfan fywiog i ymchwilyddion cerddoriaeth yng nghanolbarth Cymru. Gwnaeth y fenter fynd i'r afael effeithiol â'r angen a nodwyd am brofiadau o ansawdd uchel, a datblygu sgiliau mewn rheoli digwyddiadau, peirianneg sain, DJio, a ffotograffiaeth. Cyflawnodd y mynychwyr eu dyheadau personol, archwilio seiniau newydd, a dechrau ar eu taith i mewn i DJio gyda finyl, gan arddangos rôl y fenter wrth ysbrydoli ac alluogi datblygiadau creadigol. Tynnodd adborth ar ôl y digwyddiad sylw at ymdeimlad cryf o groeso, ymgysylltiad cymdeithasol, a thebygolrwydd uchel o barhau i gymryd rhan, gan gadarnhau bod y fenter yn ymateb yn gadarnhaol i'r gymuned.

Dysgu

Mae gwybodaeth a gasglwyd o'r digwyddiad yn tynnu sylw at feysydd allweddol i'w gwella a chynllunio ar gyfer y dyfodol. Datblygiadau ymarferol fel prynu offer coll a darparu rhagor o ddiodau aeth yn agweddau logistaidd hanfodol i wella profiad y cyfranogwyr. Pwysleisio pwysigrwydd sicrhau cyllid ar gyfer gweithrediadau parhaus a thyfiant sefydliadol a wnaeth bwysleisio'r angen am gynllunio ariannol gofalus. Dynodwyd cyfathrebu gwell, ymdrechion hyrwyddo ehangach, a'r cyfle i ail-wylio fel hanfodol ar gyfer allgymorth effeithiol ac ymgysylltu â'r gymuned. Nodwyd awgrymiadau ar gyfer gwella amgylchedd y digwyddiad i bwysleisio pwysigrwydd ystyried y profiad cyffredinol i gyfranogwyr ar gyfer iteriadau yn y dyfodol o Swn Dyfi Sound. Mae'r dysgu hyn yn ffurfio sylfaen werthfawr ar gyfer hoeni a sicrhau llwyddiant hirdymor y fenter.
Gweler y Blog Swn Dyfi Sound yn llawn yma.

Mae "Clwb Fideo - Creu Fideo Digidol"

"Clwb Fideo" is a voluntary video-making club that welcomes participants of all ages, abilities, and levels of experience. The club collaboratively gathers material and labor resources to create videos on topics that are important to its members. The club originated from the realization that the nearest center for borrowing equipment for community video projects was in Cardiff, which is over a 3-hour drive away!

The project emerged from the Digidol Dyfi Digital Lottery Community Funded initiative, which aims to bring people together through digital workshops, collaborative opportunities, and events. Lottery funding was used to purchase two editing monitors and speakers. Currently, the group borrows video equipment from Visual Impact in Cardiff as part of Visual Impact's community outreach. The camera accessories distributor Videnum has also supported the club by donating a tripod and video lights.

Clwb Fideo recently received a £3000 award split over two years from the Powys Association for Voluntary Organisation's young person-led group award. This funding is intended for equipment purchase and website development.

The collaborative and diverse nature of skills required for video-making in the community provides an excellent avenue for increasing social connectedness, upskilling, and creating employment opportunities. While many current members are experienced video makers, the collective is open to all levels and encourages the participation of enthusiastic individuals who want to try something new, meet like-minded individuals, and work on ambitious projects that matter to them.

The club has a steering group of 18 young adults dedicated to video work for online, TV, and cinema. Over the past year, they have organized 24 workshops, partnering with the local secondary school, scout groups, and conducting film school-style workshops. They have produced a compelling 10-minute documentary about community gardens and several short films screened at Sos Coch Sinema events, generating excitement around locally made films.

Successes

Clwb Fideo has achieved remarkable success in community engagement, having produced seven short films that were all locally screened. The solid and enthusiastic group of members demonstrates the project's appeal and readiness for more action. Despite being in its early stages, Clwb Fideo has made notable progress, showcasing several short films over the last 12 months, as highlighted in the showreel above. Additionally, a workshop series was conducted with Ysgol Bro Hyddgen to create a music video with their LGBTQI+ group (still in production).

Learnings

While the initial plan was to purchase video equipment with lottery funds, the realization that quality video equipment is expensive led to a successful partnership with Visual Impact Cardiff, an equipment rental company. However, the logistical challenge of an 8-hour road trip to collect the borrowed equipment has prompted the search for funding to acquire their own gear. Screen Works is gaining momentum, and there's a desire to elevate it to the next level. The borrowed equipment from Visual Impact is valued at approximately £30,000, necessitating a significant funding drive for replacement.

One key learning is the need for better documentation of the project's activities. The acknowledgment that more photos and surveys are essential for improved feedback aligns with the practices of other DX3 projects.

To get involved with Clwb Fideo, individuals are encouraged to reach out via [email protected]. The project also provides a membership form for those interested in joining, and further exploration of the project can be done through the Clusta collection at https://app.clusta.live/clwb-fideo.

Conclusion

Our inaugural year at Digidol Dyfi Digital has been an exhilarating journey. Beginning with the ambitious idea of operating through a central website, we quickly adapted to our community's preference for focused initiatives.

The project was divided into three parts: Radio Dyfi, Sos Coch Sinema, and Screen Works, each with its steering group. Radio Dyfi has evolved into our community radio hub, offering over 50 workshops, generating 1,000 hours of content, and seamlessly integrating radio into our community's daily life.

Sos Coch Sinema successfully addressed the cinematic gap in our remote community with 60 screenings in 15 venues, fostering social connections and reducing loneliness. Thanks to lottery funding, our portable cinema now reaches village halls, bringing cinematic experiences closer to our residents.

Swn Dyfi Sound's debut at Derwenlas Village Hall met local demand for high-quality music experiences, enhancing community connections. The enthusiasm of participants indicates potential for regular attendance, and identified areas for improvement will guide the initiative's growth in mid-Wales.

While Clwb Fideo has taken more time to develop compared to other Digidol Dyfi Digital projects, it is quickly becoming the most in-demand project due to the clear shortage of available equipment for community video projects in Mid Wales. The project requires additional funding to fully flourish, addressing the challenge of equipment availability in the region.

We express gratitude for the support and partnerships from our community. If you wish to join us in the future, feel free to reach out at [email protected]. Here's to another year of celebrating our community through Digidol Dyfi Digital!

Thanks for being part of our journey! And a special thank you to the National Lottery Community Fund for having faith in our project! If you have questions or want to join us, drop us a line via the contact form. We look forward to hearing from you! :)