Thank you from Antur Waunfawr Board Members

11/09/2020

The Coronavirus period has been a challenging one for Antur, and Antur Waunfawr board members would like to extend their thanks to staff, individuals and their families, and all our friends and supporters over these difficult few months.

‘Transforming Wales Through Social Enterprise’ Plan

21/07/2020

Our Chief Executive, Menna Jones, has been part of the ‘Transforming Wales Through Social Enterprise’ Vision and Action Plan which launched last week, and outlines a framework on how to put the Social Enterprise sector at the forefront of economic recovery in Wales. Co-produced by social enterprises and social enterprise support agencies with the support […]

Antur Waunfawr’s newsletter, July-August 2020

20/07/2020

                Here is Antur Waunfawr’s newsletter, July-August 2020. Click here to read

Antur Waunfawr Newsletter May-June 2020

04/06/2020

Here is Antur Waunfawr’s newsletter, May-June 2020. Click here to read

Antur Waunfawr Newsletter April-May 2020

28/04/2020

Here is Antur Waunfawr’s newsletter, April-May 2020. Click here to read

Coronavirus update

30/03/2020

Antur Waunfawr continues to closely monitor the official guidance from the Government and public health authorities, and is reacting accordingly in order to protect the health and wellbeing of the individuals we support, our staff and our customers Our Waunfawr site (including cafe, craft shop and gardens) and our Warws Werdd and Beics Antur sites […]

The building work on Beics Antur’s site has begun!

22/01/2020

The Beganifs project needs your help!

15/01/2020

Waunfawr ‘Beganifs’ youth club has been shortlisted for the North Wales Police ‘Your Community, Your Choice’ grant. Social enterprise Antur Waunfawr has been running the club on their site in Waunfawr, with the support of Gwynedd Council’s Youth Service, in a bid to reduce anti-social behavior in the village. The club offers a range of […]

Happy New Year 2020!

02/01/2020

The festive period is always a busy time for us, and 2019 was no exception! Some of the highlights this year included… Our annual Miri Sion Corn Christmas fair, with music, stalls and delicious food and drink! Attending Christmas fairs with our homemade crafts, including Ysgol Pendalar and Nant Gwrtheyrn Taking part in ‘Dawns i […]

Antur trustees recognised at Welsh Charity Awards

21/11/2019

Antur Waunfawr is very proud to have been highly commended for the Outstanding Trustees Award at the Welsh Charity Awards hosted by the Welsh Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA Cymru). The prestigious award ceremony was held at the National Museum Cardiff, on Friday 15 November, and celebrated the valuable work of charitable organisations in Wales. […]

A temporary home for Beics Antur Bikes

14/11/2019

It was a busy day yesterday as Beics Antur moved to a temporary new home, in preparation for the building work that will be taking place on our site at Porth yr Aur, Caernarfon. Our bike hire, sales and repairs will now take place from the Warws Werdd until further notice. 📍 Warws Werdd, Stâd […]

Beics Antur crowdfunding appeal launched

03/10/2019

Preparations for an inclusive cycling and well-being hub continue at the historic Porth yr Aur site in Caernarfon town centre, and a crowdfunding appeal is underway. Beics Antur is owned by Antur Waunfawr, a social enterprise that provides work and training for adults with learning disabilities in their communities. The shop was previously located on […]

Artist creates work using recycled canvases

13/08/2019

Warws Werdd furniture and clothes recycling warehouse in Caernarfon has a colourful new artwork on display in the shop, and the artist needs your help to name it! Reece Ogden, 19, has just completed his art foundation course at Coleg Menai with distinction, and his work was exhibited at the college’s  end-of-year exhibition in Parc […]

A visit from Lee Waters AM

15/07/2019

Social enterprise Antur Waunfawr was pleased to welcome the Deputy Minister for Economy and Transport, Lee Waters AM, and show him the important work undertaken in supporting adults with learning disabilities. Antur Waunfawr, which is celebrating its 35th birthday this year, is a leading social enterprise in north Wales, providing work and training opportunities for […]

Celebrating 35 years

12/07/2019

It’s an important year for Antur Waunfawr, as it celebrates its 35 birthday! Established in 1984 by R Gwynn Davies, Antur Waunfawr provides work and training opportunities for adults with learning disabilities in their community. The social enterprise has grown significantly over the last 35 years, and now manages 15 businesses across four sites, whilst […]

Antur’s Summer Fair – 22.06.19

03/06/2019

✨ Antur Waunfawr are celebrating 35 years this year, and what better way to celebrate than in our Summer Fair? ✨   Pop over for an afternoon of family fun! On the day there’ll be: ✅ Food and craft stalls ✅ Live music from Phil Gas a’r Band and Doniau Cudd ✅ Circus skills workshops […]

Vote for our Brighter Health project!

21/05/2019

☑️ Vote for us! ☑️ Our Brighter Health project is eligible for funding from Calor’s Rural Community Fund, and we need your vote to help to make this exciting project a reality! The Brighter Health project would see us work with the local community and Waunfawr Surgery, on a project that will bridge the generation […]

Antur 35: Gruff Rhys

03/04/2019

Antur Waunfawr is very excited to announce that as part of their 35th birthday celebrations, they will be joined by musician Gruff Rhys for a very special, acoustic gig at Galeri, Caernarfon, on Saturday 22 June. Established in 1984 by R Gwynn Davies, Antur Waunfawr provides work and training opportunities for adults with learning disabilities […]

Wales U20 v England U20

26/02/2019

It was a brilliant afternoon on Friday, as a group from Antur enjoyed a trip to watch the Wales U20 v England U20 game at Zipworld Stadium, with a tasty meal at Brewers Fayre, Afon Conwy, before the game. It was an exciting match, with Wales snatching a late and dramatic victory against England in […]

A warm welcome for British-Irish Council

07/02/2019

                Social enterprise Antur Waunfawr was pleased to welcome representatives from the British-Irish Council, and show them the important work undertaken by the charity in supporting adults with learning disabilities. The British-Irish Council (BIC) was established twenty years ago to provide a forum for consultation and co-operation on […]