Exciting times again this year, having been announced as a Finalist for the Go Cruise Award 2024.  Back in November 2023, I was the Winner of the Go North Wales Award for Skills Enhancement in Tourism and Hospitality - a very special moment.  2024 Season has been superb, and having said that 2023 had been my best yet, I can now repeat that statement yet again. A huge thanks goes to all those who have been there for me, inspiring and supporting me in my aspirations.  My guests have made my work as a guide more rewarding than ever, with some truly humbling feedback!

“Rhian was fabulous - entertaining, engaging, warm and great storyteller. Her passion for Wales, its history and language is so genuine - made me love this country all the more” Cheryl Stevens , NC, USA ,Viking Sky Cruise Guests. 

“Fully immersive experience. Thanks for sharing your life experiences on the tour.  Best (underlined) tour guide ever!” Joy Mulch USA Jewel of the seas 10-8-24.

 
“As a Tour Operator catering for high-end, small, luxury and expedition cruise ships throughout the UK, we aim to provide immersive experiences and lasting memories. Where better to bring our guests than North Wales and Rhian Jones is the guide we enlist to deliver these special wonderful experiences. Her knowledge is extensive and her delivery pitched perfectly for our well-travelled guests with very high expectations. Rhian is so passionate about Wales and showcases it so well. Whether it’s a tour about Welsh culture, tradition, history, music or an introductory Welsh language lesson, Rhian provides an enriching and entertaining time for our guests. We always receive very positive feedback from clients (the cruise companies), and we love to see the delighted, happy faces of our guests on their return to the pier. Big thanks Rhian.” Jayne Yates, Director, Excursions Ltd
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So thank you all! I'll keep you posted after the Awards Night, to be held on 21 November 2024....

Exciting times here at the bwthyn!

Just to explain, "bwthyn" is the Welsh word for a cottage, and no doubt you'll learn more about the bwthyn as I get to grips with..... hold your breath...... learning to construct/reconstruct a website, as well as keep it updated.

I'm surprising myself actually, as I am currently partaking in what is known as "Eating the Frog", which I've been advised by a very reliable source means 'doing the most difficult or dreaded things first', before moving on to more pleasurable activities.   


So, I have finally resurrected the old ATGOF site from my University days - now to be transformed into a website that incorporates both my Tourist Guiding work and my creative work.  However, I'd much rather be outside in the sunshine than struggling (in vain so far) to upload new photographs.  Those of you that know me personally, I'm sure you can picture me itching to get out there to work in the garden - and close the lid on this laptop!  I hope to become very good at updating this site, but in the meantime you can catch me on the ATGOF - MAKING MEMORIES IN WALES facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/Atgof

There's also a TripAdvisor page that you are most welcome to visit, and it would be a real treat if you could also write a review if I''ve had the pleasure of your company on one of my tours.  My sincere thanks in advance!

www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186437-d26800220-Reviews-Atgof_Making_Memories_in_Wales_Rhian_Jones_Wales_Official_Blue_Badge_Tourist_Gui.html 

Y sioe derfynol wedi bod yn llwyddiant mawr, diolch i bawb ddaeth yno i weld yr arddangosfa, ac i bawb weithiodd mor galed i wneud siwr bod pob dim yn mynd yn rhwydd.  Mae gwaith nifer ohonom nawr wedi ei lwytho mewn fan fawr yn barod i fynd i Lundain ar gyfer arddangosfa graddedigion "Dyluniwyr Newydd" wythnos nesaf 'ma.  Cyffrous!


The final Degree Show was a great success, and thank you to all that visited the exhibition, and to everyone who worked so hard to make it all happen.  Our work has now been packed in a van ready to travel to London.  A number of us are exhibiting at "New Designers" graduate show in Islington this next week.  Exciting!

Braf gweld bod lluniau o"r cregyn ar eu teithiau yn dod i fewn i dudalen Facebook. - tarwch olwg arnynt, llawer mwy ar y dudalen:  https://www.facebook.com/Atgof


Good to see that photographs of the shells on their travels are being posted to the Facebook page - have a look, there's many more under "posts to page" on Facebook/atgof: 

https://www.facebook.com/Atgof

Some of my shells were available to be taken away from Llanddwyn during my installation on the island on 3 May 2015. Each shell is different, each one handmade by hot forging. Each shell is special to me, the ones I retain hold special memories and meaning.  If you acquired one of the shells I created, it is for you to attach your own new meaning or memory.  The shells can be a talisman taking you back to a special place, or a love token, or whatever you choose. 


I would love you to record where your shell travels to.  If you can, please post a photo (onto the Facebook link below, or by email) of your shell when it is on another beach, or an alternative location that you choose.  Also record on your post the location and individual number on your shell.


If you would like to share the memory or meaning you have attached to your shell, please feel free to do so on this blog, on the Facebook page below or by email to [email protected]

You may choose to retain the shell for yourself, or give it to another to take to a new location, to be recorded anew on here or the Facebook page.  My intention is to create a map on this website that shows where individual shells have travelled to, with the intention of this becoming a worldwide project. 


Photos, shell numbers and location can be added on Atgof Facebook, just click Facebook icon below, then post images and information to the page. Alternatively, please email [email protected]

I SINCERELY THANK YOU ALL FOR TAKING PART IN MY HOPES AND DREAMS!

Roedd rhai o'r cregyn ar gael i ymwelwyr fynd a nhw oddi ar yr ynys yn ystod y gosodiad ar Ynys Llanddwyn ar 3 Mai 2015.  Mae pob cragen yn wahanol, pob un wedi ei gwneud gyda llaw,  drwy boeth ofannu.  Mae pob cragen yn arbennig yn eu ffordd eu hunnain - mae'r rhai yr wyf yn eu cadw i mi fy hun yn cynnal atgofion a chanddynt ystyr unigryw i mi yn bersonnol. Os oes un o'r cregyn nawr yn eich meddiant,  mae i fyny i chi i ymrwymo ystyr neu atgof newydd i'ch cragen unigryw.  Gall fod yn dalisman i fynd a chi yn ôl i le arbennig, yn docyn neu arwydd o cariad, neu beth bynnag y dewisiwch.


Buaswn wrth fy modd pe baech yn cofnodi i ble mae'ch cragen wedi teithio.  Os y gallwch, rhowch lun o'r gragen hefo gwybodaeth  am y leoliad newydd ar y dudalen FACEBOOK isod, neu ebost i [email protected] - hefyd, cofnodi pa rif sydd ar y gragen yn eich meddiant.


Petaech yn hoffi rhannu yr atgof neu arwyddocad newydd yr ydych wedi ei roi i'r gragen, mae croeso ichi wneud hynny ar y dudalen Facebook hefyd, ar y blog yma, neu drwy ebost. Gallwch ddewis i gadw y gragen yn eich meddiant, neu ei phasio ymlaen i rhywun arall i fynd a hi i leoliad newydd, i gael ei chofnodi o'r newydd ar y dudalen hefyd. Fy mwriad yw creu map ar y wefan fydd yn dangos lleoliad y cregyn unigol yn ol eu rhif, ac i ble maent wedi teithio, gyda'r bwriad i'r prosiect yma chwalu ledled y byd.



Gallwch ddefnyddio tudalen Facebook Atgof i roi llun, rhif cragen a lleoliad - botwm Facebook isod, neu anfon ebost i [email protected]


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