Cyfnewid

Next: Cyfnewid from Llandovery - Thursday evening 27 January.

Cyfnewid is coming to a venue near you!

We're giving you the opportunity to clear out any items you no longer want or need and exchange them for something else! Perhaps you have clothes in your wardrobe that are no longer your size, old toys or CD’s gathering dust in the attic, furniture or gardening tools lying idle in the garden or garage. If so, then Cyfnewid is the place for you!
Rhodri Williams and Mari Lovgreen invite you to bring your items, old and new, that you no longer want and offer you the opportunity to swap them for things you would like and need. A chance to Strike a Bargain, get value for money without having to spend a penny!

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Rhodri Ogwen Williams

Cyfnewid is a programme that suits Rhodri down to the ground. For years he's been collecting all sorts of antiques across the world. By now, his house is so full of items, he's had to hire 2 storehouses to house his collection. His most sensible option would be to send two lorries down to a Cyfnewid event, and swap everything for things he'd actually use for free!

'Cyfnewid isn't a jumble sale', he says 'it's more of a quality exchange opportunity in a great setting.'

Rhodri is excited to be part of this new series on S4C that gives him a chance to meet and natter with people all around Wales.

Mari Lovgreen

I absolutely love being a part of Cyfnewid. Ever since I went to a swapping party about a year ago, I've been a big fan of the idea of exchanging something you don't need for something that's old to someone else, but new and interesting to you. I got quite a few things in the party, one or two things that had never been worn. 'One man's trash is another man's treasure' I think!

I'm looking forward every week to see what interesting things are going to be exchanged. We've had car parts, golf clubs, chairs and even original paintings. More than anything, I'm looking forward to chatting to all of you who will be doing the exchanging, as that's my main hobby! Looking forward to seeing you all.

Mari, x

Mandy Watkins

Originally from Anglesey, I completed a degree in Business and psychology at Bangor University. On the off chance, I got a job at an interior design company in Chester, and that really sparked my interest in design. I later moved back to Anglesey and got a job with the Countryside council for Wales, where I still work.

In the meantime I've gained a diploma in interior design, and have set up my own design company. It's great fun, but very tiring trying to do everything!

I'm married and have three children. I love shopping and rooting around for bargains, as well as spending time with family and friends and keeping fit. I never sit down, and am pretty sure that life is too short not to do something you enjoy!

Elliw Herbert

Originally, I'm a girl from the Llyn Peninsula, I was educated in Ysgol Botwnnog and later went on to graduate from Chester University. I've been working for quite a few different educational and environmental agencies, but now I'm a classroom assistant in Ysgol y Graig, Llangefni.

My general interest in fashion and style led me in the end to start advising friends and colleagues about transforming their wardrobes. This developed in the end into my small stylist/personal shopper business. As a part of this, I arrange 'swishing' get-togethers, where you can swap unwanted items, and personal shopping trips or wardrobe clearing sessions in client's homes.

On Cyfnewid I'll mostly be advising the swappers in the fashion area, with tips on what will suit different visitors, and all important advice on how to clear out your wardrobe.

Location	TV Date	Day
Bethel	20 January 2011	Thursday, 21:30
Llandovery	27 January 2011	Thursday, 21:30
Meifod	10 January 2011	Thursday, 21:30
Talybont	17 February 2011	Thursday, 21:30
Bala	24 February 2011	Thursday, 21:45
Carmarthen	3 March 2011	Thursday, 21:30
Bridgend	10 March 2011	Thursday, 21:30

There’s hardly anything that you can’t swap

Clothes, films, curtains, crockery old or new, costume jewellery, shoes, board games for computer games. You can even exchange services e.g a haircut or a piano lesson!

The Cyfnewid event rules:

You must bring at least one item, but no more than 5 individual items.
You'll receive a personal number and one exchange card for each item.
Your items will be displayed on appropriate tables and racks.
The first person to exchange a card for each item has the right to that item.
Underwear, ear-rings, make-up, electrical goods, food, animals, alcohol, sharp objects (e.g. knives) weapons, any indecent and/or illegal material will not be accepted.
Full terms and conditions.

If you'd like to get involved, contact the production team on 02920 550 550.