Crafted Memories: A Tale of Heritage and Heartwood

Fluent Fiction - Welsh : Crafted Memories: A Tale of Heritage and Heartwood Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-11-10-23-34-02-cy Story Transcript: Cy: Ar fore braf, roedd marchnad grefftau yn llawn bywyd yng Nghoedwig y Ddena. En: On a bright morning, the craft market was full of life in the Coedwig y Ddena. Cy: Roedd dail yr hydref fel carped aur ar y llawr, a pherarogl dymunol dail sychion a mwg coed yn llenwi’r aer. En: The autumn leaves were like a golden carpet on the ground, and the pleasant scent of dry leaves and wood smoke filled the air. Cy: Roedd stondinau yn llawn dop gyda phethau hardd, ac roedd goleuadau bach yn disgleirio fel sêr islaw’r derw enfawr. En: The stalls were packed with beautiful things, and small lights shone like stars beneath the giant oaks. Cy: Rhiannon a’i ffrind caredig, Eira, crwydrwyd rhwng y stondinau. En: Rhiannon and her kind friend, Eira, wandered between the stalls. Cy: Roedd dydd Cofio heddiw, a Rhiannon oedd yn chwilio am anrheg i goffáu ei thaid annwyl. En: Today was Remembrance Day, and Rhiannon was looking for a gift to commemorate her dear grandfather. Cy: Roedd e’n filwr dewr a charai natur. En: He was a brave soldier and loved nature. Cy: Nid oedd rhaid i’r anrheg yn rhywbeth mawr, ond roedd rhaid iddo ddweud stori. En: The gift didn't have to be something big, but it needed to tell a story. Cy: Symudodd Rhiannon o stondin i stondin, ond roedd yr holl grefftau yn ymddangos yn rhy annodweddiadol. En: Rhiannon moved from stall to stall, but all the crafts seemed too ordinary. Cy: “Beth am hwn?” gofynnodd Eira, gan ddal gwrthrych hadnabyddus. En: “What about this?” Eira asked, holding up an unfamiliar object. Cy: Ond dim ond mwg gwrthryfel oedd i Rhiannon. En: But to Rhiannon, it was just a trinket. Cy: Yn sydyn, gwelodd Rhiannon ddarn rhyfeddol o waith coed ar un o’r bwrdd. En: Suddenly, Rhiannon saw a remarkable piece of woodwork on one of the tables. Cy: Gareth oedd yr enw ar y stondinwr wedi'i lenwi â charreg ardirchedig o waith coed. En: Gareth was the name of the stallholder, and his stall was filled with an exquisite array of woodcraft. Cy: Roedd golau’r bore yn disgleirio ar y celfwaith hardd. En: The morning light glistened on the beautiful craftsmanship. Cy: "Mae'r darnau hyn yn hyfryd," meddai Rhiannon, yn rhoi sylw. En: "These pieces are lovely," remarked Rhiannon, admiringly. Cy: “Oes gennych chi ddiddordeb mewn comisiynu rhywbeth arbennig?” gofynnodd Gareth, a'i llais yn llawn hyder. En: “Are you interested in commissioning something special?” Gareth asked, his voice full of confidence. Cy: Roedd hi’n nerfus ond hefyd yn ddewr. En: She was nervous but also brave. Cy: “Mae’n rhaid i mi ddod o hyd i anrheg sy’n adlewyrchu hanes fy nhad-cu,” eglurodd Rhiannon, ei llais yn fain. En: “I need to find a gift that reflects my grandfather’s history,” Rhiannon explained, her voice soft. Cy: Wrth iddi rannu straeon ei thad-cu gyda Gareth—ei ddewrder yn y rhyfel, a’i serch am goed y goedwig—teimlodd y tensiwn yn cilio. En: As she shared her grandfather's stories with Gareth—his bravery in the war, and his love for the forest trees—she felt the tension melt away. Cy: Rhoddodd Gareth ei fraich dros gynnyrch y cnwd. En: Gareth gestured over his crafting tools. Cy: “Galla i greu darn arbennig, rhywbeth gyda chwymp o dail y goedwig ac arwyddion sy’n bwysig i chi,” addawodd Gareth. En: “I can create a special piece, something with the fall of the forest leaves and symbols that are meaningful to you,” promised Gareth. Cy: Er bod Rhiannon yn poeni am gost, nid oedd Gareth eisiau iddi deimlo pwysau ariannol. En: Although Rhiannon worried about the cost, Gareth didn't want her to feel financial pressure. Cy: "Mae straeon fel hyn yn werthfawr," ychwanegodd, "byddai'n anrhydedd i mi weithio ar hyn." En: "Stories like this are valuable," he added, "it would be an honor for me to work on this." Cy: Diolchodd Rhiannon yn galonog. En: Rhiannon thanked him warmly. Cy: Roedd cofio ei thad-cu yn agosach nag erioed. En: Remembering her grandfather felt closer than ever. Cy: Wythnos yn ddiweddarach, cyfarfu Gareth â Rhiannon eto yn y farchnad. En: A week later, Gareth met Rhiannon again at the market. Cy: Dangosodd iddo ddarn coed bach bendigedig. Addurnwyd gydag arwyddion a dail coed y coedwig. En: He showed her a beautifully crafted small wooden piece, adorned with symbols and leaves of the forest trees. Cy: Roedd Rhiannon mewn edmygedd. En: Rhiannon was in admiration. Cy: Prynodd y crefftwaith, gwybod mai hyn yn adlewyrchu nid yn unig y straeon ei thad-cu ond hefyd y cysylltiadau a werthfawrogodd ar y siwrnai hon. En: She bought the craftwork, knowing it reflected not only her grandfather's stories but also the connections she cherished on this journey. Cy: Wrth iddi adael y farchnad, cafodd Rhiannon teimlad o dawelwch. En: As she left the market, Rhiannon felt a sense of peace. Cy: Y gysylltiad rhwng stori, celf, a’r