Who's Who
Lauren Quaeck, Youth Project Worker
Lauren works with young people in Blaenau and Penrhyndeudraeth and the surrounding area, which includes the villages of Croesor, Llanfrothen, Minffordd and Rhyd. Lauren has been with the project since 2020, and is originally from Penrhyndeudraeth area.
Tanya Woolway, Over 60's Project Worker
Tanya started as an Energy Warden in 2022, by now she is our over 60's Project Worker. Tanya runs the over 60's group which happens twice a month in Blaenau Ffestiniog, her role includes planning activities, educational local trips and socializing with the members of the community. She also coworks with Lauren on the new Pontio'n Genedlaethau project which brings the older and younger generations together through a range of different activities held at Ysgol y Moelwyn. Tanya grew up in Blaenau and still lives in the heart of the community to this day.
Megan Elin Griffiths, Education Project Worker
Meg started as an Environmental Assistant with us in 2022, and is now working as our Educational Project Worker. Her role is to visit schools in the Ffestiniog area to teach and inspire kids about the environment. Meg is also responsible for the Casglu a Chysylltu group which holds litter picking events in the local area with volunteers. Originally from Croesor, she is still living there today.
Wil Gritten, Food Growing and Log Bank Coordinator
Wil is responsible for the community log bank, and developing three new sites for growing and distributing fruit and vegetables locally. Wil is one of the most recent members of staff on the project joining us in 2022. Originally from Croesor, Wil continues to live there today.
Rhian Williams, Project Manager
Rhian is one of the first faces you see when you arrive at our Drop-in Centre. Rhian's job is to provide support and advice to members of the community which includes advice with benefits, energy, supporting the local food bank, and much more. Rhian joined the team in 2019 and there's not much she can't do! She now manages the Camu yn ein Blaenau project. Originally from Carmarthenshire, she is now living in Blaenau Ffestiniog with her family.
Marged Eardley, Community Arts Project Worker
Marged is a new member of staff since July 2022 and co-works with Rhian in the drop-in centre in town. Her role is to provide help and support on a range of enquiries from the office. Marged also supports our other projects within Y Dref Werdd from Cynefin a Chymuned i blant to our environmental work. Originally from Croesor, Marged has worked in the Ffestiniog area for the last 11 years.
Megan Thorman, Sustainable Steps Project Leader
Megan joined the team in 2019 as our Environmental Project Worker. Megan is responsible for leading projects to improve habitats, biodiversity, nature education projects, develop community green spaces, planting trees and creating a community tree nursery. Meg is originally from Blaenau and continues to live here today.
Emma Ody, Coordinator of Repair Cafes and Beics Blaenau
Emma also joined the team in 2022. She is responsible for establishing both of our Blaenau and Penrhyndeudraeth repair cafes 'Ffiws', where anyone can drop in to learn some new skills, repair beloved items or design something original using our high tech equipment. She is also working on converting donated bikes into electric ones, for future use in the community. Originally from Rhosllanerchrugog, Emma is now settled in Criccieth.
Hefin Hamer, Community Craftsman
Hefin has been working with Y Dref Werdd since 2020, helping with all aspects of the project from Rhodedendron control to leading bushcraft and nature sessions. Hef has worked on building the traditional skill centre (Celtic roundhouse) and the log bank. Hef was born and bred in Blaenau Ffestiniog and works tirelessly to support his community.
Gari Wyn Jones, Community Driver
Gari is our new Community Driver, and has been with us since November 2023. He uses our community electric vehicles to transport people from the Blaenau or Penrhyndeudraeth area to their medical appointments, to local social activities, and to collect food. Gari is originally from Blaenau, and continues to live in the area today.
Charlotte Jones, Ffiws Coordinator
Charlotte will also be the first you see at Ffiws Y Dref Werdd where she started off volunteering for us very consistently every week. She is now employed as the Ffiws coordinator, helping with repairs, and organising skills share activities from sewing to upcycling and more. Charlotte lives in Blaenau Ffestiniog with her family.
charlotte@drefwerdd.cymru