Aled Edwards
@alededwardscym.bsky.social
A Welsh runner with a passionate interest in faith issues, the environment, politics, human rights, equalities, refugees and Welsh football. Cymro Cymraeg gyda diddordeb mewn llu o bethau da.
Things are looking good health-wise these days. Sugars seem settled for now. Those who look after me discovered this week that I have an elevated level of a protein called troponin. It’s associated with heart attacks. My heart seems OK though. It’s just that I run a lot.
August 16, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Things are looking good health-wise these days. Sugars seem settled for now. Those who look after me discovered this week that I have an elevated level of a protein called troponin. It’s associated with heart attacks. My heart seems OK though. It’s just that I run a lot.
Fun moment with a shopkeeper today. I asked her what the German speakers of Switzerland called Swiss French speakers. ‘Welch’ she said as the penny dropped with a smile. In German and English, Welsh conveys otherness. Cymry conveys a sense of being one of us. Together here!
July 6, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Fun moment with a shopkeeper today. I asked her what the German speakers of Switzerland called Swiss French speakers. ‘Welch’ she said as the penny dropped with a smile. In German and English, Welsh conveys otherness. Cymry conveys a sense of being one of us. Together here!
Sometimes I have difficult conversations with God about @Cymru winning more often. But God says, you have the best anthem in the world. The best fans in the world and a national football culture that is world-leading. Winning matters but there are other things that matter more.
July 5, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Sometimes I have difficult conversations with God about @Cymru winning more often. But God says, you have the best anthem in the world. The best fans in the world and a national football culture that is world-leading. Winning matters but there are other things that matter more.
Couldn’t be prouder of the #redwall today. Every step of that walk of pride was special. Children were carried on our shoulders. There will be different results. These fans gave their all. So did our players especially towards the end as we all sang our hearts out @Cymru
July 5, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Couldn’t be prouder of the #redwall today. Every step of that walk of pride was special. Children were carried on our shoulders. There will be different results. These fans gave their all. So did our players especially towards the end as we all sang our hearts out @Cymru
As far as the eye can see. @Cymru is here.
July 5, 2025 at 2:56 PM
As far as the eye can see. @Cymru is here.
As far as the eye can see. @Cymru is here.
July 5, 2025 at 2:55 PM
As far as the eye can see. @Cymru is here.
Lesson learnt. In Lucerne run in the morning before breakfast. Much cooler. Day three and 13 miles done. No more running today. I have a football match to enjoy. Cymon 🏴
July 5, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Lesson learnt. In Lucerne run in the morning before breakfast. Much cooler. Day three and 13 miles done. No more running today. I have a football match to enjoy. Cymon 🏴
Got a little emotional today after my run along Lake Lucerne. Over two years ago I put on my Split baseball cap and ran along the coast during that away#redwall game. Diabetic double vision meant that I could only see with a prism. That Split cap is now well worn but now I see.
July 4, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Got a little emotional today after my run along Lake Lucerne. Over two years ago I put on my Split baseball cap and ran along the coast during that away#redwall game. Diabetic double vision meant that I could only see with a prism. That Split cap is now well worn but now I see.
I asked the lovely staff in our hotel in Lucerne if someone could run around the lake. They explained kindly that it had four cantons. I have no idea how large a canton is. I got six slow miles done. It was just so hot. 🥵 Running total for this trip: 11miles in 2 days #redwall
July 4, 2025 at 6:08 PM
I asked the lovely staff in our hotel in Lucerne if someone could run around the lake. They explained kindly that it had four cantons. I have no idea how large a canton is. I got six slow miles done. It was just so hot. 🥵 Running total for this trip: 11miles in 2 days #redwall
Today, running was sort of hard. I felt that I was getting older quicker than I’m getting fitter. Hope tomorrow will be different. Getting fitter quicker than I’m getting older. Just had another Sunday feeling very tired.
June 29, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Today, running was sort of hard. I felt that I was getting older quicker than I’m getting fitter. Hope tomorrow will be different. Getting fitter quicker than I’m getting older. Just had another Sunday feeling very tired.
Today, 46 years ago I became a Reverend. Sometime around 64 years ago I became a @Cymru fan and I’m getting ready to go to Switzerland. I have no memory of a time when I didn’t support Wales. Some people believe that Welsh football is my second religion. Not sure about that 😇
June 28, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Today, 46 years ago I became a Reverend. Sometime around 64 years ago I became a @Cymru fan and I’m getting ready to go to Switzerland. I have no memory of a time when I didn’t support Wales. Some people believe that Welsh football is my second religion. Not sure about that 😇
Heddiw, daeth fy nghyfnod fel Cadeirydd Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog i ben ar ol tair blynedd hapus. Cefais heriau gyda fy nghlefyd siwgr yn ddiweddar. Diolch i bawb am y gefnogaeth. Yn arbennig ynghylch y brandio Cymraeg. Fe aeth yr enw ar hyd a lled y byd. Ymlaen!
June 27, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Heddiw, daeth fy nghyfnod fel Cadeirydd Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog i ben ar ol tair blynedd hapus. Cefais heriau gyda fy nghlefyd siwgr yn ddiweddar. Diolch i bawb am y gefnogaeth. Yn arbennig ynghylch y brandio Cymraeg. Fe aeth yr enw ar hyd a lled y byd. Ymlaen!
When I got up this morning I felt a little afraid. I wasn’t alone. After church I phoned my Iranian friend of more than twenty years. She and her family were OK but concerned. No matter what happens in global politics she will always be my friend. I don’t believe in enemies.
June 22, 2025 at 8:06 PM
When I got up this morning I felt a little afraid. I wasn’t alone. After church I phoned my Iranian friend of more than twenty years. She and her family were OK but concerned. No matter what happens in global politics she will always be my friend. I don’t believe in enemies.
Spent two lovely weekends at @Tafwyl and @PrideCymru Have an overwhelming feeling that in the face of global troubles Wales has enough decent and generous people to make a difference. We will have to show up though. Nos da.
June 21, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Spent two lovely weekends at @Tafwyl and @PrideCymru Have an overwhelming feeling that in the face of global troubles Wales has enough decent and generous people to make a difference. We will have to show up though. Nos da.
Great time with @cymru friends @PrideCymru Really enjoying my equality advisory role @FAWales Good preparation for Switzerland Great atmosphere @NoelMooney13
June 21, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Great time with @cymru friends @PrideCymru Really enjoying my equality advisory role @FAWales Good preparation for Switzerland Great atmosphere @NoelMooney13
Couldn’t get to Yr Wyddfa for the @Cymru squad announcement today. Did the next best thing and sat down at the foot of Pen y Fan in @BannauB proudly showing my Cymru v Netherlands ticket for the July 5th game in Luzern to a couple from Holland. #redwall awaits.
June 19, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Couldn’t get to Yr Wyddfa for the @Cymru squad announcement today. Did the next best thing and sat down at the foot of Pen y Fan in @BannauB proudly showing my Cymru v Netherlands ticket for the July 5th game in Luzern to a couple from Holland. #redwall awaits.
Committed to covering 60 miles to raise money for @DiabetesUK during June. Covered 39 miles during my first week and hope to cover 240 miles by July. It’s what I do anyway. My donation page pinned on Facebook (Aled Edwards).
June 8, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Committed to covering 60 miles to raise money for @DiabetesUK during June. Covered 39 miles during my first week and hope to cover 240 miles by July. It’s what I do anyway. My donation page pinned on Facebook (Aled Edwards).
In me, Wales will always be one. Suspect that nothing reminds me more that I am from north Wales than my complete inability to understand the Cardiff - Swansea thing in football. I never understood the Bangor - Caernarfon thing either. Wish all Welsh clubs well. Gwych Wrecsam!
April 26, 2025 at 8:50 PM
In me, Wales will always be one. Suspect that nothing reminds me more that I am from north Wales than my complete inability to understand the Cardiff - Swansea thing in football. I never understood the Bangor - Caernarfon thing either. Wish all Welsh clubs well. Gwych Wrecsam!
Fond memories today of an audience with Pope Francis in 2017 with friends from the Focolare movement. A happy day in Rome. My prayers are today for my good friends in the Welsh Cylch Catholic. The Pope will be missed.
April 21, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Fond memories today of an audience with Pope Francis in 2017 with friends from the Focolare movement. A happy day in Rome. My prayers are today for my good friends in the Welsh Cylch Catholic. The Pope will be missed.
Really blessed tonight at a special event held in Llandaff North to commemorate the late Rhodri Morgan to hear a Welsh language hymn being sung by a friend from one of our newer Welsh communities. Rhodri would have been pleased with who we have become. Diolch o galon.
April 11, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Really blessed tonight at a special event held in Llandaff North to commemorate the late Rhodri Morgan to hear a Welsh language hymn being sung by a friend from one of our newer Welsh communities. Rhodri would have been pleased with who we have become. Diolch o galon.
Cyfarfod arbennig o Awdurdod Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog heddiw. Diolch i bawb yn aelodau a swyddogion. Ceir heriau sylweddol o’n blaen ond mae mor galonogol gweld yr ymroddiad i’n gwaith a’n brandio Cymraeg yn fwyaf arbennig. Diolch bawb @CroesoBannauB
March 28, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Cyfarfod arbennig o Awdurdod Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog heddiw. Diolch i bawb yn aelodau a swyddogion. Ceir heriau sylweddol o’n blaen ond mae mor galonogol gweld yr ymroddiad i’n gwaith a’n brandio Cymraeg yn fwyaf arbennig. Diolch bawb @CroesoBannauB
Tonight for me is all about @Cymru It always is on match day. I’m not in North Macedonia but my heart and soul will be there with the #WalGoch. Taking time to watch the moving and perceptive @GarethSouthgate lecture has already given me a sense of winning. Diolch.
March 25, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Tonight for me is all about @Cymru It always is on match day. I’m not in North Macedonia but my heart and soul will be there with the #WalGoch. Taking time to watch the moving and perceptive @GarethSouthgate lecture has already given me a sense of winning. Diolch.
Had a chance to practice my poor Arabic with some Kazakhstan fans. They were all lovely. @cymru football is a really brilliant thing in a sometimes difficult world.
March 22, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Had a chance to practice my poor Arabic with some Kazakhstan fans. They were all lovely. @cymru football is a really brilliant thing in a sometimes difficult world.
Had a lovely day with @BannauB colleagues discussing peatland restoration work. It matters to the planet. Many thanks to our amazing team of volunteers. Fantastic work in a crucial conservation area. Amazing views today above Blaenafon. Da iawn bawb!
March 20, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Had a lovely day with @BannauB colleagues discussing peatland restoration work. It matters to the planet. Many thanks to our amazing team of volunteers. Fantastic work in a crucial conservation area. Amazing views today above Blaenafon. Da iawn bawb!