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Hi everyone,

Welcome to our July newsletter.
We hope you’re all managing to stay cool in the recent hot weather and finding time to enjoy the summer.

We’ve got another busy month ahead at UCAN, with plenty happening across our regular groups, workshops and summer events. Whether you’re joining us for a familiar session or trying something new, there’s lots to look forward to over the coming weeks.

As always, a huge thank you to our members, staff, volunteers and supporters who make everything we do possible. We hope you enjoy this month’s newsletter and look forward to seeing many of you throughout July.


News & Updates
UCAN at Tafwyl Festival
We had a brilliant afternoon at Tafwyl Festival this month, bringing music and creativity to one of Wales’ biggest celebrations of Welsh language and culture.
Our percussion workshop in the children's area got lots of youngsters involved, making some noise and having fun together. It was also a lovely opportunity to catch up with our friends from Canton Library.
A big thank you to everyone who stopped by to join in – we loved being part of such a vibrant community event and can’t wait to do it again!
UCAN Collective Update

One of our latest UCAN Collective workshops was led by theatre maker Deborah Newton-Williams.

During the session, members explored storytelling, character creation and different ways of making theatre using their own ideas and experiences. It was a chance to try new techniques, work together and discover that even the smallest idea can become the start of a performance.

Watch the video below to see some of the workshop in action and hear what our members had to say about the session.

A huge thank you to Deborah Newton-Williams for leading the workshop, and to the Welsh Government’s Equalities and Inclusion Grant for supporting the UCAN Collective and making opportunities like this possible.
Maggie’s Club Summer Fun Day

Our annual Maggie’s Club Summer Fun Day is almost here.
Join us on Saturday 11th July for an afternoon of games, activities and performances. Whether you’re coming along to join in or taking to the stage to sing, dance, tell a joke or share a story, we’d love to see you there.

To book your place, or to let us know you’d like to perform, please contact enireth@ucanproductions.org
Music with Flo

Music with Flo is back this July in Barry on Wednesday 1st July and in Caerphilly on Thursday 9th July. Both sessions run from 4pm until 5pm. These are relaxed and creative music sessions full of fun, exploration and music making.

If you’d like to find out more or get involved, you can get in touch with Flo by emailing florence@ucanproductions.org. 
Get Involved

See below for details of all of our regular activities. For more information on attending, please reach out to info@ucanproductions.org You can also stay updated by checking our social media channels for the latest updates and exciting news. Come join the fun!


Face to Face Workshops
UCAN Friday Nights
Join our creative sessions on Friday nights and get ready for some music, drama, storytelling, improvisation, games and a whole lot of laughs! 
This weekly session isn't just about honing your artistic skills—it's also a perfect chance to catch up with old friends and make new ones, all while having fun!

When: Friday 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st July 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Where: School of Optometry and Vision Science, Cardiff University, Maindy Rd, Cardiff 
CF24 4HQ
Who: All UCAN participants and their friends are welcome


SASI
Come and join the team at SightLife in Cardiff. Sessions aim to develop confidence, vocal and self-advocacy skills whilst making friends and having fun. We are currently working on audio sketches and stories of our experiences as blind and visually impaired people.

When: Wednesday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th July 11.30am - 2.30pm
Where: SightLife, Jones Court, Womanby Street, Cardiff CF10 1BR
Who: 18+ year olds


UCAN Collective
The UCAN Collective is our creative group for visually impaired artists who want to develop their skills, collaborate with others and explore different art forms.
Each session is led by a different professional creative, giving members the chance to learn new skills, collaborate with other artists and help shape future creative projects.

When: Thursday 2nd, 16th and 30th July, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Where: Sight Life, Jones Court, Womanby Street, Cardiff CF10 1BR
Who: Visually impaired creatives. If you’re interested in joining the Collective, please get in touch with us to find out more.


Barry After School Club
Always a fun and creative session, which includes drama games, sounds and music. Come along and join in!

When: Wednesday 8th July 4pm - 5pm
Where: Ysgol Gymraeg Sant Baruc, Stryd Sant Baruc, Ffordd Y Mileniwm, Barry CF62 5AT
Who: All UCAN participants and their friends are welcome


Maggie’s Club
In honour of our beloved UCAN Board Member, Dr. Margaret "Maggie" Woodhouse OBE, we're inviting you to a super fun, once-a-month event! Dive into drama games, sound workshops, arts and crafts and circus skills. Perfect for young people with vision impairments and additional needs, this is a safe and welcoming space where everyone can express themselves and have fun. Come join the Maggies Club family! 
This month's session is a special Summer Fun Day, which will include some fantastic performances from our members. We will also be making tactile ice cream and ice lolly craft.

When: Saturday 11th July 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Where: School of Optometry and Vision Science, Cardiff University, Maindy Rd, Cardiff 
CF24 4HQ
Who: All UCAN members


Zoom Workshops
UCAN Online

Have fun and learn new skills through drama. A popular group with lots of drama games, creative and storytelling activities. These workshops are all about making new friends and having tons of fun, and are particularly beneficial for those who cannot attend face to face workshops or are keen to learn more about UCAN. Please contact info@ucanproductions.org for more information

When: Tuesday 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th July 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Who: Visually impaired children and young people and their friends


How to Join
If you’ve previously filled out the registration form you won’t need to do it again.

If you are a parent who would like your child to join some free and fun workshops, please complete our online registration form by clicking here!

If you are 18 years and older please complete the form by clicking here
  
Alternatively email info@ucanproductions.org
Helo bawb, a chroeso i gylchlythyr Gorffennaf. 

Gobeithiwn eich bod chi i gyd wedi llwyddo i gadw'n cŵl yn y tywydd poeth diweddar ac yn dod o hyd i amser i fwynhau'r haf. 

Mae gennym fis prysur arall o'n blaenau yn UCAN, gyda digon yn digwydd ar draws ein grwpiau, gweithdai a digwyddiadau rheolaidd. Gallwch ymuno â ni am sesiwn gyfarwydd neu rhoi cynnig ar rywbeth newydd - mae llawer i edrych ymlaen ato dros yr wythnosau nesaf. 

Fel bob amser, diolch yn fawr iawn i'n haelodau, staff, gwirfoddolwyr a chefnogwyr sy'n helpu i wneud popeth yn bosibl. Gobeithiwn y byddwch chi'n mwynhau'r cylchlythyr ac edrychwn ymlaen at weld llawer ohonoch chi dros fis Gorffennaf.


Newyddion
UCAN yng Ngŵyl Tafwyl 

Cawsom brynhawn gwych yng Ngŵyl Tafwyl y mis hwn, gan ddod â cherddoriaeth a chreadigrwydd i un o ddathliadau mwyaf yr iaith Gymraeg. 
Daeth nifer o blant ifanc i gymeryd rhan yn ein gweithdy offerynnau taro yn ardal Bwrlwm Tafwyl, gan wneud sŵn a chael hwyl gyda’i gilydd. Roedd hefyd yn gyfle hyfryd i gael sgwrs gyda’n ffrindiau o Lyfrgell Treganna.

Diolch yn fawr iawn i bawb a alwodd heibio i ymuno – roedden ni wrth ein bodd yn rhan o ddigwyddiad cymunedol mor fywiog - rydyn ni methu aros i’w wneud eto!
Y Diweddaraf o UCAN Collective 

Arweiniwyd un o weithdai yr UCAN Collective diweddaraf gan y crëwr theatr Deborah Newton-Williams.

Yn ystod y sesiwn arbrofodd yr aelodau gyda adrodd stori, creu cymeriadau a gwahanol ffyrdd o wneud theatr gan ddefnyddio eu syniadau a'u profiadau eu hunain. Roedd yn gyfle i roi cynnig ar dechnegau newydd, gweithio gyda'i gilydd a darganfod y gall hyd yn oed y syniad lleiaf ddatblygu i mewn i ddechrau perfformiad.

Gwyliwch y fideo isod i weld rhywfaint o'r gweithdy ar waith a chlywed beth oedd gan ein haelodau i'w dweud am y sesiwn. 
Diolch yn fawr iawn i Deborah Newton-Williams am arwain y gweithdy, ac i Grant Cydraddoldeb a Chynhwysiant Llywodraeth Cymru am gefnogi UCAN Collective a gwneud cyfleoedd fel hyn yn bosibl.
Diwrnod Hwyl Haf Clwb Maggie

Mae Diwrnod Hwyl Haf blynyddol Clwb Maggie bron yma.
Ymunwch â ni ddydd Sadwrn 11eg Gorffennaf am brynhawn o gemau, gweithgareddau a pherfformiadau. Gallwch ddod i ymuno a gwrando neu fynd ar y llwyfan i ganu, dawnsio, adrodd jôc neu rannu stori. Byddem wrth ein bodd yn eich gweld chi yno.

I archebu eich lle, neu i roi gwybod i ni yr hoffech chi berfformio, cysylltwch ag enireth@ucanproductions.org  
Cerdd gyda Flo

Mae Cerdd gyda Flo yn ôl ym mis Gorffennaf yn y Barri ar ddydd Mercher 1af Gorffennaf ac yng Nghaerffili ddydd Iau 9fed Gorffennaf. Mae'r ddau sesiwn yn rhedeg o 4yp tan 5yp. Sesiynau cerdd hamddenol a chreadigol yw'r rhain sy'n llawn hwyl, archwilio a chreu cerddoriaeth.

Os hoffech chi ddysgu mwy neu gymryd rhan, gallwch gysylltu â Flo drwy e-bostio florence@ucanproductions.org 
CYMERYD RHAN
Gweler isod fanylion ein holl weithgareddau rheolaidd. Am ragor o wybodaeth am fynychu, cysylltwch ag info@ucanproductions.org  Gallwch hefyd gael y wybodaeth ddiweddaraf a newyddion cyffrous trwy edrych ar ein sianeli cyfryngau cymdeithasol. Dewch i ymuno â'r hwyl!
Nosweithiau Gwener UCAN
Ymunwch â'n sesiynau creadigol ar nosweithiau Gwener a byddwch yn barod am gerddoriaeth, drama, adrodd straeon, byrfyfyrio, gemau a llawer iawn o chwerthin!
Mae'r sesiwn wythnosol yma yn gyfle i ddatblygu eich sgiliau artistig ac hefyd yn gyfle perffaith i ddal i fyny â hen ffrindiau a gwneud rhai newydd, a hynny i gyd wrth gael hwyl!

Pryd: Dydd Gwener 3ydd, 10fed, 17eg, 24ain a 31ain Gorffennaf 5:00yp - 7:00yh 
Ble: Ysgol Optometreg a Gwyddorau’r Golwg, Prifysgol Caerdydd, Heol Maendy, Caerdydd CF24 4HQ
Pwy: Croeso i bob aelod o UCAN a'u ffrindiau


SASI
Dewch i ymuno â'r tîm yn SightLife yng Nghaerdydd. Nod y sesiynau yw datblygu hyder, sgiliau lleisiol a hunan-eiriolaeth wrth wneud ffrindiau a chael hwyl. Ar hyn o bryd rydym yn gweithio ar sgetsys sain a straeon am ein profiadau fel pobl ddall a phobl â nam golwg. 

Pryd: Dydd Mercher 1af, 8fed, 15fed, 22ain a 29ain Gorffennaf 11.30yb - 2.30yp 
Ble: SightLife, Llys Jones, Stryd Womanby, Caerdydd CF10 1BR
Pwy: Pobl dros 18 oed


UCAN Collective 
UCAN Collective yw ein grŵp creadigol ar gyfer artistiaid â nam golwg sydd eisiau datblygu eu sgiliau, cydweithio ag eraill ac archwilio gwahanol ffurfiau celf.

Mae pob sesiwn yn cael ei harwain gan berson creadigol proffesiynol gwahanol, gan roi cyfle i aelodau ddysgu sgiliau newydd, cydweithio ag artistiaid eraill a helpu i lunio prosiectau creadigol yn y dyfodol. 

Pryd: Dydd Iau 2il, 16eg a 30ain Gorffennaf, 12:00yp - 3:00yp 
Ble: Sight Life, Jones Court, Womanby Street, Caerdydd CF10 1BR 
Pwy: Pobl creadigol â nam golwg.
Os oes gennych ddiddordeb mewn ymuno â'r Collective, cysylltwch â ni i gael gwybod mwy.


Clwb Ar ôl Ysgol y Barri
Sesiwn sydd wastad yn hwyliog a chreadigol, sy'n cynnwys gemau drama, sain a cherddoriaeth. Dewch i ymuno!

Pryd: Dydd Mercher 8 Gorffennaf 4yp - 5yp
Ble: Ysgol Gymraeg Sant Baruc, Stryd Sant Baruc, Ffordd Y Mileniwm, Y Barri CF62 5AT
Pwy: Mae croeso i holl aelodau UCAN a'u ffrindiau


Clwb Maggie
Er anrhydedd i Aelod Bwrdd UCAN annwyl, Dr. Margaret "Maggie" Woodhouse OBE, rydym yn eich gwahodd i ddigwyddiad hwyliog iawn, unwaith y mis! Dewch i brofi gemau drama, gweithdai sain, celf a chrefft a sgiliau syrcas. Yn berffaith ar gyfer pobl ifanc â nam golwg ac anghenion ychwanegol, mae hwn yn lle diogel a chroesawgar lle gall pawb fynegi eu hunain a chael hwyl. Dewch i ymuno â theulu Clwb Maggie!

Mae sesiwn y mis hwn yn arbennig - Diwrnod Hwyl Haf -  a fydd yn cynnwys perfformiadau gwych gan ein haelodau. Byddwn hefyd yn creu crefft cyffyrddol hufen iâ a lolipops iâ. 

Pryd: Dydd Sadwrn 11eg Gorffennaf 2:00yp - 4:00yp 
Ble: Ysgol Optometreg a Gwyddorau'r Golwg, Prifysgol Caerdydd, Heol Maendy, Caerdydd CF24 4HQ 
Pwy: Pob aelod o UCAN


GWEITHGAREDDAU ZOOM
UCAN Arlein

Cael hwyl a dysgu sgiliau newydd trwy ddrama. Grŵp poblogaidd gyda llawer o gemau drama, gweithgareddau creadigol ac adrodd straeon. Mae'r gweithdai hyn yn gyfle i wneud ffrindiau newydd a chael llwyth o hwyl, ac yn arbennig o fuddiol i'r rhai na allant fynychu gweithdai wyneb yn wyneb neu sy'n awyddus i ddysgu mwy am UCAN. Cysylltwch ag info@ucanproductions.org am fwy o wybodaeth 

Pryd: Dydd Mawrth 7fed, 14eg, 21ain a 28ain Gorffennaf 5:00yp - 6:30yh 
Pwy: Plant a phobl ifanc â nam golwg a'u ffrindiau


SUT I YMUNO
Cael hwyl a dysgu sgiliau newydd trwy ddrama. Grŵp poblogaidd gyda llawer o gemau drama, gweithgareddau creadigol ac adrodd straeon. Mae'r gweithdai hyn yn gyfle i wneud ffrindiau newydd a chael llwyth o hwyl, ac yn arbennig o fuddiol i'r rhai na allant fynychu gweithdai wyneb yn wyneb neu sy'n awyddus i ddysgu mwy am UCAN. Cysylltwch ag info@ucanproductions.org am fwy o wybodaeth 
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