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Bala home to Meirionnydd Eisteddfod

Today (Friday, 1 February) Urdd Gobaith Cymru announced that their National Eisteddfod will be held in Rhiwlas by Bala when the youth festival visits Meirionnydd in 2014.

The consulting process started back in the beginning of 2012, when local residents were asked to nominate potential sites for the Eisteddfod and as a result, nine sites were visited across the county.

Urdd Eisteddfod Eryri 2012 Crown Inspired by Sea and Mountains

Urdd Eisteddfod Eryri 2012 Crown Inspired by Sea and Mountains

 

John Price from Machynlleth, an experienced craftsman, has designed the crown for the Urdd National Eisteddfod Eryri 2012, for the first time ever.  He draws his inspiration from the mountainous landscape of Snowdonia and its coasts and so it is most appropriate that the crown will be presented to the Urdd this year by the Snowdonia National Park Authority.

 

MAGNOX BOOST FOR URDD NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD, 2012

MAGNOX BOOST FOR URDD NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD, 2012

Today (Monday, 26 March) Urdd Gobaith Cymru is unveiling details of a major new sponsor of the Urdd National Eisteddfod, Eryri (Snowdonia) 2012. Magnox Ltd, the management and operations contractor for Trawsfynydd and Wylfa Nuclear sites has pledged its support to the Urdd Eisteddfod which will be held in Glynllifon near Caernarfon between 4 and 9 June. 

 

LONDON TO HOST URDD EISTEDDFOD

LONDON TO HOST URDD EISTEDDFOD

For the first time ever, a regional Urdd Eisteddfod will be held outside Wales on Saturday (March 17 2012). The Eisteddfod, for those living or studying outside of Wales and wishing to compete will be held in Jewin Chapel, Barbican, London with over 200 competitors expected to take part in 35 competitions.  

LOCAL EISTEDDFODAU KICK-OFF TODAY MARKING 100 DAYS TO GO UNTIL NATIONAL

LOCAL EISTEDDFODAU KICK-OFF TODAY MARKING 100 DAYS

TO GO UNTIL NATIONAL

 

With 100 days to go until the Urdd National Eisteddfod, Eryri (Snowdonia) in Glynllifon near Caernarfon, thousands of children the length and breadth of Wales will begin the Eisteddfod journey today (Saturday, 25 February).

 

URDD NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD, ERYRI CONCERT LINE-UP ANNOUNCED

URDD NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD, ERYRI CONCERT LINE-UP ANNOUNCED

YOUNGSTERS READY TO GET INTO STEP AND TREAD IN GLEE’S FOOTSTEPS

REGIONAL EISTEDDFOD FOR URDD MEMBERS LIVING IN ENGLAND AND BEYOND TO BE HELD IN LONDON IN 2012

REGIONAL EISTEDDFOD FOR URDD MEMBERS LIVING IN ENGLAND AND BEYOND TO BE HELD IN LONDON IN 2012

Urdd Gobaith Cymru is to organise a Regional Eisteddfod for Urdd members living in England and beyond in London next year.

MUSICAL SHOW SETS THE SCENE FOR YOUTH FESTIVAL

MUSICAL SHOW SETS THE SCENE FOR YOUTH FESTIVAL

This week (7 – 11 November),will see a tour of the popular musical show, Rimbojam performed at nine centres throughout Eryri (Snowdonia) as children in the area prepare to welcome the Urdd National Eisteddfod to the area in June 2012.

LOCAL COMPAINES GEAR-UP FOR URDD EISTEDDFOD 2012

LOCAL COMPAINES GEAR-UP FOR URDD EISTEDDFOD 2012

With the Urdd National Eisteddfod in Eryri fast approaching, it’s not just the area’s children and young people who are set to benefit from the festival’s visit next June. On Wednesday, 2nd of November at 8am over 50 representatives from local companies and oragnisations will come together at Bangor University’s Management Centre to learn more about the Eisteddfod and the economic boost the festival can bring to an area.

URDD GOBAITH CYMRU BRYN TERFEL SCHOLARSHIP WINNER 2011

URDD GOBAITH CYMRU BRYN TERFEL SCHOLARSHIP WINNER 2011

This evening, (September 25), Glain Dafydd from Bangor, North Wales won the Urdd Gobaith Cymru Bryn Terfel Scholarship 2011 in a concert at Dragon Studios, Pencoed near Bridgend.  The Scholarship, worth £4,000 was presented to Glain at the televised concert, which hails the finale of this year’s Scholarship and its related activity.