Eisteddfod Genedlaethol yr Urdd by Trinity Mirror, North West & North Wales

May 17, 2008 DAILY POST

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Week of fun for everyone

Youngsters enjoy the Eisteddfod’s activities on the maes

HITSUN week will soon be with us and it promises us a truly memorable week for all the family, showcasing the very best in youth cultural prowess. Indeed, an estimated 100,000 visitors will be flocking to this year’s Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Urdd Gobaith Cymru, the hugely popular annual cultural youth festival. Held this year at the very accessible Gloddaeth Isa Farm, just off the A470 towards Penrhyn Bay, near Llandudno, the Urdd competitions commence on Monday, May 26 until Saturday, May 31. Eisteddfod and Arts Director, Aled Siôn, said: “We have been extremely lucky to secure two fantastic figures from Wales’ cultural pot, talented scriptwriter, actor and director, Mei Jones, and singer songwriter, Caryl Parry Jones, to work on the Opening Night Concert on the evening of Saturday, May 24. “Both have combined to create the script, lyrics and songs for the commissioned musical, ‘Noson Ola’r Prom’ (Last Night of the Prom), making sure Eisteddfod week begins with a bang!” Indeed, North Walian directors Mei and Caryl are currently putting talented young performers from across Wales through their paces, during final rehearsals at Cardiff’s Urdd Centre. Eisteddfod yr Urdd is working jointly with S4C on

Mr Urdd and his friends on the Eisteddfod maes the musical, set during the 60s and 70s – golden era of the seaside resorts – where fun, frolics and the funfair were the name of the game. Mei said: “We envisage plenty of laughter from the audience, and sweet singing from the stage.” In another age group, 100 youngsters from across Conwy county have been busy since November preparing for an experience of a lifetime. They are currently rehearsing for a musical entitled Hedfan, (To Fly), which they are set to perform at the Urdd

Eisteddfod on Sunday, May 25 at 7.30pm. The show, translated into Welsh from the original musical, Featherboy, follows the story of 13 year-old Robert Nobel and his battle to withstand bullying at school, helped by the inspiration of an old lady. Lowri Hughes, Show Director, said: “I was really chuffed to obtain this high standard script from the National Youth Theatre, as it was created specifically for young people.” Hailing from Abergele, Lowri is a member of the script creator’s team for the

S4C’s drama series, Rownd a Rownd. During Eisteddfod week, Lowri will also be adjudicating the main drama competition, and will be President of the Day on the Friday – both considerable roles of honour. Tomos Wyn Williams, 15, a pupil from Ysgol Dyffryn Conwy, Llanrwst, will be taking the lead role of Robat in Hedfan. Gifted Annette Bryn Pari will oversee the musical directorship, with professional dancer and choreographer, Cai Tomos (originally from Dolgellau), in charge of dance direction.

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URDD NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD

Youngsters take talent to stage O

F course, the competitions are the key element of the Urdd. Some 15,000 competitors are taking part, all of whom have participated at local and county rounds to make it through to this prestigious national event. Audiences in the main pavilion will be in their element watching Wales’ best youth competitors as they battle it out for the coveted prizes in song, recitation, drama, dance, poetry, prose, musical composition, and much more. With such a variety of competitions, all categorised to accommodate different age groups ranging from 25 years and under, the atmosphere promises to be nothing short of electric. The competitions get under way between 11am and 5pm from Monday, May 26 until Saturday, May 31. Evening competitions will also be staged on the Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Highlights of the week are the main ceremonies, including the chairing of the litterateur and crowning of the bard, the main composer’s trophy and winners of the drama and learner’s medals. What’s more, months of hard work and dedication on the part of Conwy County’s primary school pupils will come to fruition at 7.30pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 27 and 28, when 200 of them will be performing their fabulous primary musical show, Swyn Stori (Enchanting Welsh Stories) – a celebration of the magic and charm of our most-loved

The instrumental competition on the main pavilion stage children’s Welsh literature. The musical follows a young girl’s wish for her parents to read her a bedtime story. Through progressive scenes we follow the development of the Welsh story through the ages, starting with the legendary Maelgwn Gwynedd, and the Welsh bible, translated by William Morgan. The Victorian era is next, with stories surrounding the ‘Welsh Not’, and then focusing on one of the first children’s coloured illustrated story books in Welsh, Llyfr Mawr y Plant. Rala Rwdins, Sali Mali and futuristic robots take us into the present day! Swyn Stori is directed by Arwel Roberts, headteacher at Ysgol Nant-y-Coed, Llandudno Junction. He said: “It’s great to be able to offer the

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Youngsters enjoy the recitation competition in the Urdd’s red green and white colours youngsters an opportunity they will never forget.” Curtain-up on this must-see show will be taking place on the large pavilion stage. See the very best of the under-25 performers in the Aelwydydd competitions set to run during Saturday, May 31, through to early evening. Activities on the renowned maes are also a hugely important part of the Urdd. They include drama, dance and rock music, a Welsh learners’ pavilion, digital art workshops, a special pavilion for enthusiastic scientists,

and, of course, all the fun of the fair. This year sees a brand new on-site village encompassing all the Urdd activities at Pentref Mistar Urdd. The village will include Wild West tepees, a climbing wall, trampoline, sports workshops, ‘y prif- far,’ Lego building, climate change activities (in association with the Environment Agency), and much more! Also be sure to visit the arts and crafts pavilion, showcasing the very best talents of Wales’ youth, with ceramics, paintings, photography, weaving and more. Arts and crafts workshops will also take place in the crafts pavilion, giving

youngsters the ideal opportunity to get creative during half-term. Take a leisurely walk around the Eisteddfod site and you will be treated to over 200 stalls promoting and selling Welsh services, products and produce. You will definitely need more than one day to get around. With delicious food and drink on hand to tempt your taste buds and recharge your batteries, why not make a day of it? The Urdd is a sensual experience everyone should enjoy! ● Tickets for all Eisteddfod events are available by calling 0845 2571639, or via www.urdd.org/eisteddfod.

May 17, 2008 DAILY POST

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Wythnos o hwyl i bawb

dewch i ymweld â phabell yr

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Mae Llywodraeth Cynulliad Cymru yn dymuno pob llwyddiant i Eisteddfod yr Urdd 2008 yn Llandudno Dewch i gymryd rhan mewn llu o weithgareddau difyr ar stondin Llywodraeth Cynulliad Cymru yn Eisteddfod yr Urdd eleni. Cynhelir gweithgareddau celf a chrefft, gemau, heriau a llawer mwy trwy gydol yr wythnos. Dewch i ymuno yn yr hwyl ac i ddysgu mwy am Lywodraeth Cynulliad Cymru.

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Mr Urdd a'i gyfeillion ar faes yr Eisteddfod 70au – oes aur y trefi glan môr, lle roedd hwyl, miri a ffair yn rhan fawr o'r apêl. Meddai Mei: “Rydym yn disgwyl digonedd o chwerthin gan y gynulleidfa, a chanu persain o'r llwyfan!” Mewn dosbarth oedran arall mae 100 o blant o sir Conwy wedi bod wrthi ers mis Tachwedd yn paratoi ar gyfer profiad arbennig iawn. Maen nhw'n ymarfer ar gyfer sioe gerdd arall, o'r enw Hedfan, a fydd yn cael ei llwyfannu yn yr Eisteddfod ar nos Sul, Mai 25 am 7.30pm. Mae'r sioe, cyfieithiad o'r sioe gerdd, Featherboy, yn

adrodd hanes bachgen 13 oed, Robat Nobel, a'i frwydr i wrthsefyll bwlio yn yr ysgol, gyda chymorth ysbrydoledig hen wraig. Dywedodd cyfarwyddwr y sioe, Lowri Hughes: “Roeddwn i'n falch iawn i dderbyn sgript o safon mor uchel gan y Theatr Ieuenctid Genedlaethol, gan iddo gael ei greu'n arbennig ar gyfer pobl ifanc.” Mae Lowri, sy'n hanu o Abergele, yn rhan o dim sgriptwyr y gyfres ddrama boblogaidd, Rownd a Rownd, ar S4C. Yn ystod wythnos yr Eisteddfod fe fydd Lowri

hefyd yn cyflawni dyletswyddau anrhydeddus eraill – hi fydd Llywydd y Dydd, ar y dydd Gwener, a bydd hefyd yn beirniadu'r brif gystadleuaeth ddrama. Tomos Wyn Williams, disgybl 15 oed o Ysgol Dyffryn Conwy, Llanrwst fydd yn cymryd rhan Robat yn Hedfan. Y gyfarwyddwraig gerdd yw'r bianydd dalentog, Annette Bryn Parri, a'r dawnsiwr a choreograffydd proffesiynol, Cai Tomos, sy'n wreiddiol o Ddolgellau, fydd yn cyfarwyddo'r ochr ddawns.

Urdd Eisteddfod

The Welsh Assembly Government wishes the 2008 Urdd Eisteddfod in Llandudno every success Take part in a host of fun activities on the Welsh Assembly Government stand at this year’s Urdd Eisteddfod. Throughout the week there’s arts and crafts, games, challenges and more. Come and join in the fun and ﬁnd out more about your Welsh Assembly Government.

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Edrychwn ymlaen at eich croesawu i’n stondin We look forward to seeing you on our stand

Eisteddfod yr Urdd

AE wythnos y Sulgwyn ar ein gwarthaf, ac mae'n addo bod yn wythnos i'w chofio i'r teulu cyfan, gyda gwledd o ddoniau anhygoel gan bobl ifanc Cymru. Disgwylir y bydd tua 100,000 o ymwelwyr yn heidio i Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Urdd Gobaith Cymru a gynhelir eleni ar dir fferm Gloddaeth Isaf, oddi ar yr A470 i gyfeiriad Bae Penrhyn, ger Llandudno. Bydd y cystadlu'n cychwyn ar ddydd Llun, Mai 26, ac yn parhau tan ddydd Sadwrn, Mai 31. Dywedodd Cyfarwyddwr yr Eisteddfod, Aled Sion: “Rydym wedi bod yn hynod o lwcus i sicrhau gwasanaeth dau ffigwr anhygoel o grochan diwylliant Cymru – y sgriptiwr, actor a chyfarwyddwr talentog, Mei Jones, a'r gantores a'r gyfansoddwraig, Caryl Parry Jones i weithio ar y cyngerdd agoriadol ar nos Sadwrn, Mai 24. “Mae'r ddau wedi cyfuno i greu sgript, geiriau a chaneuon ar gyfer y sioe gerdd – Noson Ola'r Prom, a fydd yn sicrhau cychwyn gwych i wythnos yr Eisteddfod!” Mae Mei a Caryl wrthi'n rhoi sglein ar y sioe gyda'r ymarferiadau olaf yng Nghanolfan yr Urdd yng Nghaerdydd, gyda pherfformiwyr o bob cwr o Gymru. Mae Eisteddfod yr Urdd yn gweithio ar y cyd efo S4C ar y sioe gerdd, sydd wedi ei gosod yn y 60au a'r

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EISTEDDFOD GENEDLAETHOL YR URDD

Rhoi llwyfan i ddoniau'r ifanc

RTH gwrs, y cystadlu yw prif elfen Eisteddfod Genedlaethol yr Urdd. Bydd tua 15,000 yn cymryd rhan, pob un wedi cystadlu mewn eisteddfodau cylch a sir i gyrraedd y Brifwyl arbennig hon. Bydd y cynulleidfaoedd yn y prif bafiliwn yn eu helfen wrth wylio’r goreuon o blith cystadleuwyr ieuenctid Cymru yn ymgiprys am y prif wobrau canu, llefaru, drama, dawns, rhyddiaith, cerddoriaeth a llawer mwy. Gyda’r fath amrywiaeth o gystadlaethau, oll wedi eu rhannu i wahanol oedrannau dan 25, mae’r awyrgylch yn sicr o fod yn drydanol o’r cychwyn. Mae’r cystadlu’n digwydd rhwng 11.00yb a 5.00yh o ddydd Llun, Mai 26, i ddydd Sadwrn, Mai 31. Bydd cystadlu gyda’r nos ar nosweithiau Llun, Iau, Gwener a Sadwrn. Y prif seremoniau yw uchafbwyntiau’r wythnos, yn cynnwys cadeirio’r llenor a choroni’r bardd buddugol, tlws y cerddor ac enillwyr y Fedal Ddrama a Thlws y Dysgwyr. Am 7.30yh ar nos Fawrth a nos Fercher, Mai 27 a 28, fe ddaw misoedd o waith caled ac ymroddiad i ben i 200 o blant ysgolion cynradd sir Conwy, wrth iddynt berfformio eu sioe gerdd anhygoel, Swyn Stori – dathliad o rai o berlau hudolus llenyddiaeth plant Cymru drwy’r oesoedd. Mae’r sioe yn dilyn merch ifanc sy’n dymuno i’w rhieni ddarllen stori amser gwely iddi. Yna, trwy sawl golygfa cawn ein tywys ar daith yn adrodd hanes yr iaith Gymraeg, gan ddechrau gyda Maelgwn Gwynedd, a gorchest yr Esgob William Morgan yn cyfieithu’r Beibl i

Cystadleuaeth offerynnol ar y prif lwyfan Gymraeg. O oes Victoria cawn hanes y ‘Welsh Not’, ac yna rhoddir sylw i un o’r llyfrau plant mwyaf poblogaidd – Llyfr Mawr y Plant. Wrth gyrraedd y presennol cawn gip ar y dyfodol, wrth i griw o robotiaid ddod i’r llwyfan, ond bydd cymeriadau hoff megis Rala Rwdins a Sali Mali yno hefyd i gadw cwmni i ni. Cyfarwyddwr Swyn Stori yw Arwel Roberts, prifathro Ysgol Nant-y-Coed, Cyffordd Llandudno. Meddai: “Mae’n wych gallu cynnig cyfle fel hyn i blant, na fyddan nhw byth yn ei anghofio.” Llwyfennir y sioe wefreiddiol hon yn y prif bafiliwn. Ar ddydd Sadwrn, Mai 31, cewch weld y goreuon o berfformwyr dan-25 Cymru yng nghystadlaethau’r Aelwydydd, a fydd yn parhau tan gyda’r nos.

Wrth gwrs mae bwrlwm y maes yn rhan bwysig o Eisteddfod yr Urdd. Yma cewch fwynhau drama, dawns, cerddoriaeth roc a phop, pafiliwn y dysgwyr, gweithdai celf digidol, pafiliwn gwyddoniaeth, ac wrth gwrs y ffair. Eleni bydd atyniad ychwanegol ar y maes – Pentref Mistar Urdd, sy’n cynnwys yr holl weithgareddau sy’n gysylltiedig â’r Urdd. Mae’r pentref yn cynnwys tepees, wal ddringo, trampolin, gweithdai chwaraeon, ‘y prif-far’, adeiladu â Lego, gweithgareddau newid-hinsawdd (mewn cydweithrediad ag Asiantaeth yr Amgylchedd) a llawer iawn mwy! Gwnewch yn sir eich bod yn ymweld â’r pafiliwn celf a chrefft, lle gwelir arddangosfa wych o dalentau creadigol pobl ifanc Cymru, yn cynnwys gwaith crochenwaith, paentiadau, ffotograffiaeth, nyddu a mwy. Cynhelir gweithdai celf a chrefft yn y pafiliwn hwn hefyd, lle caiff plant gyfle gwych i greu yn ystod wythnos hanner tymor. Ewch am dro hamddenol o gwmpas y maes ac fe welwch dros 200 o stondinau yn hyrwyddo a gwerthu nwyddau a gwasanaethau Cymreig. Mi fyddwch angen mwy nag un diwrnod i wneud cyfiawnder â’r holl amrywiaeth. Mae stondinau bwyd a diod o bob math hefyd yn cynnig amrywiaeth eang i blesio pawb. Mae Eisteddfod yr Urdd yn brofiad anhygoel i’r holl synhwyrau, ac yn un y dylai pawb ei fwynhau! ● Mae tocynnau ar gyfer pob un o ddigwyddiadau’r Eisteddfod ar gael trwy ffonio 0845 2571639, neu trwy wefan www.urdd.org/eisteddfod.

Hwyl Cymraeg Yn Llanrwst

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Mae’r ffaith bod Eisteddfod yr Urdd yn dod i’r ardal eleni yn gyfle gwych i bobl gymdeithasu â’i gilydd yn Gymraeg. Mae pobl, boed nhw’n siaradwyr Cymraeg iaith gyntaf neu’n ddysgwyr, wedi cael blas mawr ar hyn a’r her yn awr ydi adeiladu ar hyn. Mae digwyddiadau yn cael eu trefnu ar gyfer y teulu cyfan , er enghraifft Clwb Beicio Mynydd Dyffryn Conwy. Does dim rhaid bod yn bencampwr i ymuno â’r clwb - mae yna hyfforddwyr cymwys ar gyfer pawb, o ba bynnag oedran neu safon. A pha ffordd well o ymlacio ar ol diwrnod ar y beic na chymdeithasu mewn barbiciw neu gig Cymraeg? Ac ydi’r plant yn swnian nad oes ganddyn nhw ddim byd i’w wneud? Ddim yn Llanrwst! Mae gweithdai a sioeau pypedau, sesiynau adrodd ac ysgrifennu straeon a chystadlaethau pel-droed yn enghraifft o’r hyn sy’n cael eu cynnal yma. Mae digwyddiadau tebyg yn cael eu cynnal gan Gynlluniau Gweithredu laith Abergwaun, Aberteifi, Amlwch, Bangor, Corwen, Gwauncaegurwen, Machynlleth, Rhuthun a Rhydaman. Er mwyn canfod mwy am y Cynlluniau Gweithredu laith neu ddigwyddiadau Cymraeg yn eich ardal chi, cysylltwch a Bwrdd yr laith Gymraeg 029 2087 8000 post@byig-wlb.org.uk www.byig-wlb.org.uk

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lanrwst is home to one of 10 Language Action Plans across Wales. The Language Action Plan is led by the local community and the Welsh Language Board to bring local people and organisations together to promote the Welsh language.

The fact that the Urdd Eisteddfod is coming to Conwy this year has been a fantastic opportunity for people to socialise in Welsh. First language Welsh speakers and learners have enjoyed all the Welsh activities generated by the Urdd, and the challenge now is to build on this. Activities are organised for all the family, for example the Conwy Valley Mountain Bike Club. You don’t have to be a world champion - qualified coaches are on hand to help everyone, whatever their age, whatever the standard of their riding. And what better way to relax after a day on the bike than to socialise over a barbecue or in a Welsh gig? And are the children forever whining that they have nothing to do? Not in Llanrwst! Puppet workshops and shows, storytelling and writing sessions, and football competitions are just an example of the activities on offer here. Similar activities are held by Language Action Plans in Amlwch, Ammanford, Bangor, Cardigan, Corwen, Fishguard, Gwauncaegurwen, Machynlleth and Ruthin. To find out more about the Language Action Plans or about Welsh activities in your area, contact the Welsh Language Board on 029 2087 8000 post@byig-wlb.org.uk www.byig-wlb.org.uk

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Festival programme of events: ● MONDAY, May 26 – Competitions Opening ceremony: Presentation of the Art Design and Technology Medal and the Art, Design and Technology Scholarship 11am: Solo Years 2 and under Individual Recitation Years 2 and under (Welsh learners) Cerdd Dant Solo Years 2 and under Instrumental Ensemble Years 6 and under Unison Party Years 6 and under Piano Solo Years 6 and under Individual Recitation Years 2 and under Dialogue Years 6 and under (Welsh learners) Folk Dance Years 4 and under Harp Solo Years 6 and under Individual Recitation Years 3 and 4 (Welsh learners) 2pm: Ceremony of the day – Medal ceremony for music composition Individual Recitation Years 3 and 4 Action Song Years 6 and under (Welsh learners) Vocal Ensemble Years 6 and under Cerdd Dant Solo Years 3 and 4 Creative Dance Years 6 and under Solo Years 3 and 4 Recorder Party Years 6 and under Presentation of the Homework competitions – Literature and Art, Design and Technology Dance Years 6 and under Cerdd Dant Party Years 6 and under (Welsh learners) Woodwind Solo Years 6 and under Choir Years 6 and under (schools with up to 150 children) Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau Evening event 6.30pm: Action Song years 6 and under ● Tuesday, May 27 – Competitions

11am: Orchestra/Band Years 6 and under Folk Song Solo Years 6 and under String Instrumental Solo Years 6 and under Individual Recitation Years 5 and 6 Brass Solo Years 6 and under Solo Years 5 and 6 Creative Music group Years 6 and under Recitation Group Years 6 and under (Welsh learners) Cerdd Dant Party Years 6 and under Duet Years 6 and under Folk Dance Years 6 and under for schools with more than 100 children between 4 and 11 years Recitation Group Years 6 and under Unison Party under 12 years Individual Recitation Years 5 and 6 (Welsh learners) 2pm: Ceremony of the day – Medal for Welsh learners Two Voice party Years 6 and under Cerdd Dant Solo Years 5 and 6 Disco Dance Group Years 6 and under Dialogue Years 6 and under Choir Years 6 and under (schools with over 150 children) Solo Disco Dance Years 6 and under Cerdd Dant Choir Years 6 and under Contemporary Dance Mixed Medium Years 6 and under Drama Presentation Years 6 and under

Individual Recitation Years 7-9 Welsh learners Cerdd Dant Party Years 6 and under (non school branches) Recitation Group Years 6 and under (non school branches) Brass Solo Years 7-9 Folk Dance Years 6 and under (schools with up to 100 children Years 6 and under/nonschool branches with up to 50 members) Creative Music Group for Special Needs schools/Units Folk Song Solo Years 7-9 Party Years 6 and under (non school branches) Recitation Group Years 9 and under Welsh learners Cerdd Dant Duet Years 9 and under Urdd Gobaith Cymru’s Goodwill message to the World 2pm: Ceremony of the day – Drama medal Woodwind Solo Years 9 and under Choir Years 6 and under (non school branches) Recitation Group Years 9 and under (non school branches) Individual Disco Dancing Years 9 and under Party (two-part) under 15 years (non school branches) Dialogue Years 7, 8, 9 Creative Dance Years 7,8,9 Choir Years 9 and under (non school branches) ● Thursday, May 29 – Competitions 11am: String Solo Years 7-9 Recitation Group Years 7-9 Cerdd Dant Solo Years 7-9 Recitation Group Years 10-13 Welsh learners Girls Folk Dance Years 9 and under

● Wednesday, May 28 – Competitions 10am: Action Song Yrs. 6 and under (schools with up to 100 children Years 6 and under) Harp Solo Years 7-9 Disco Dance Group Years 7-9

Eisteddfod yr Urdd

Sir Conwy 08 Mai 26 – 31 May Bae Penrhyn Bay

Bwrlwm o weithgareddau! Activities galore! Cystadlu yn y paﬁliwn Cyffro ar y maes Croeso i’r Steddfod!

Stage competitions Recreational activities Join the festival fun!

Archebwch eich tocynnau maes a’r cyngherddau nos nawr! Book your daytime and evening concert tickets now!

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URDD NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD

Monday, May 26 – Saturday, May 31 2008 Boys Party Years 7, 8, 9 Piano Solo Years 7-9 Cerdd Dant Party Years 7, 8, 9 Individual Folk Dance for Boys Years 9 and under Ensemble Years 7, 8, 9 Girls Solo Years 7-9 Boys Solo Years 7-9 Individual Folk Song Years 10-13 2pm: Ceremony of the day – The Chairing Ceremony Chairing of a poet for composing the best poem in strict or free metre Brass Solo Years 10-13 Folk Dance Years 7, 8,9 Solo Recitation Years 7-9 Girls Party Years 7, 8 and 9 Duet Years 7-9 Cerdd Dant Party for Welsh learners Years 13 and under Vocal Ensemble Years 13 and under Solo Recitation Years 10-13 for Welsh learners SA Choir Years 7, 8,9 EVENING EVENT 5pm: Action Song Years 7, 8 and 9 Monologue Years 10-13 Song from a Musical Group Theatrical Performance Years 7, 8,9 Group Theatrical Performance Years 10-13 During this competition, the John and Ceridwen Hughes medal will be presented to honour the voluntary contribution of an individual to the Youth of Wales. ● Friday, May 30 – Competitions

String Solo Years 10-13 Disco Dancing Group Years 10-13 Duet Years 10-13 and under Girls SA Choir Years 13 and under Individual Disco Dance Years 10-13 Three part Choir Years 13 and under SATB Choir Years 13 and under Presentation of prizes for Homework Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau

The event attracts thousands of competitors 10am: Harp Solo Years 10-13 Boys Solo Folk Dance 15-25 years Cerdd Dant Solo Years 10-13 Mixed Medley Dance Years 10-13 Piano Solo Years 10-13 Recitation Group Years 10-13 Girls Solo Folk Dance 15-25 years 2pm: Ceremony of the day – The Crowning Ceremony The crowning of the Festival’s best prose writer Cerdd Dant Duet/Trio/Quartet Years 10-13 Girls Solo Years 10-13 Dialogue Years 10-13 Boys Solo Years 10-13 Folk Dance Years 10-13 Woodwind Solo Years 10-13 Cerdd Dant Choir Years 13 and under Individual Recitation Years 10-13 Boys Choir (TB) Years 13 and under

Mae Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Conwy yn falch o groesawu Eisteddfod Genedlaethol yr Urdd i Gonwy 26-31 Mai 2008

Ymwelwch â’n stondin ar y Maes

Conwy County Borough Council is pleased to welcome the National Urdd Eisteddfod to Conwy 26-31 May 2008

Visit our stand on the Maes

● Saturday, May 31 – Competitions 11am: Ensemble 15-25 years Cerdd Dant Solo 19-25 years Step Dance 2/3/4 under 25 years Recitation Group under 25 years Individual Folk Song 19-25 years Ensemble (vocal) 19-25 years Instrumental Duet Years 13 and under Cerdd Dant Vocal Group under 19 years Individual Recitation 19-25 years Cerdd Dant Duet/Trio/Quartet 19-25 years Instrumental Solo 19-25 years Folk Dance under 25 years Solo 19-25 years 15 minutes of Entertainment Cerdd Dant party 14-25 years An Anthology from a Musical 14-25 years SSA Choir 14-25 years Individual Dramatic presentation Solo from a Musical Male Voice Choir (TTB) 14-25 years Aelwyd Choir SATB Step Dance 12-25 years Aelwyd Choir SATB Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau

About the Urdd THE Urdd is an exciting, dynamic movement for children and young people. It organises a range of different activities across Wales. 16 development officers work all over Wales to ensure the Urdd offers a full programme of exciting activities. ● In your area: A dedicated team of staff look after 300 local branches. Holidays, weekly clubs, competitions, trips abroad and stays at the Urdd residential centres are all organised. ● In the residential centres: All sorts of activities, from sailing, canoeing and climbing at Glan-llyn, to tobogganing, skiing, and horse-riding at Llangrannog. ● On the playing field: Rugby, swimming, football, gymnastics, athletics – the list is never-ending! A chance to compete against children and young people from all across Wales. Weekly clubs and sports courses. ● On the Eisteddfod stage: Singing, dancing, acting, performing, art and design, and poetry competitions. 15,000 compete at the National Urdd Eisteddfod each year. ● In the magazines: Read interesting stories and win prizes in the competitions in Cip, iaw! r Bore Da? 10,000 magazines are read monthly in schools and in homes across Wales. ● Through humanitarian work: The Urdd has been announcing the Message of Peace and Goodwill to the world since 1925. Why not travel abroad as a volunteer with the Urdd? Discover other cultures and meet children and young people from across the globe! If you would like to join the Urdd, first ask your school and join as a member of your school branch. If your school isn’t involved as an Urdd branch, enquire if there’s a local Urdd branch/Adran Bentref which meets outside school hours in the local community. If you haven’t any of the above, then you can join as an individual member by printing and filling in the membership form available at www.urdd.org.

NUT Yn Arwain y Proffesiwn Yn Cefnogi Addysg

Cymru Leading the Profession Supporting Education

NUT Cymru yw’r undeb mwyaf ar gyfer athrawon cymwysedig o fewn Cymru. Mae yna 13 o staff, gan gynnwys cyfreithiwr amser llawn, o fewn y brif swyddfa yng Nghaerdydd er mwyn gallu cwrdd a gofynion athrawon cymwysedig, prifathrawon a darpar athrawon Cymru. Y mae’r NUT ar flaen y gad yn yr ymgyrch i sicrhau fod Llywodraeth y Cynulliad a llywodraeth leol yn darparu’r gorau posib ar gyfer athrawon a disgyblion ym mhob ysgol yng Nghymru.

NUT Cymru is Wales’ largest Union for qualified Teachers. At its Cardiff Headquarters it has a staff of 13, including a full-time Solicitor, to deal with the needs of qualified Teachers, Headteachers and Student Teachers in Wales. The NUT campaigns to make sure that the Welsh Assembly Government and Local Government provide the best for Teachers and Pupils in all the schools of Wales.

Undeb Mwyaf Cymru ar gyfer Athrawon Cymwysedig

Wales’ Largest Union for Qualified Teachers

122 Stryd Bute, Caerdydd CF10 5AE

122 Bute Street, Cardiff CF10 5AE

029 2049 1818 cymru.wales@nut.org.uk

029 2049 1818 cymru.wales@nut.org.uk 71925933OJT

May 17, 2008 DAILY POST

Ymwelwch a ni ym mhabell Grw^ p Diogelwch y Ffyrdd ar Faes yr Eisteddfod i hawlio Tedi am ddim.

Visit us at the Road Safety Group stand on the Eisteddfod field to claim a free Teddy.

Swyddfa Ganolog: Ysgol Gyfun Gymunedol Penweddig, Ffordd Llanbadarn, Llangawsai, Aberystwyth SY23 3QN Ffôn: (01970) 639499 E-bost: cydag.penweddig@ceredigion.gov.uk

Cymdeithas fywiog sy’n cefnogi a chynnal ysgolion ac athrawon yn eu hymdrech i sicrhau addysg ddwyieithog Galwch i mewn i’n pabell am baned a sgwrs ac i gael mwy o wybodaeth CEWCH GROESO MAWR Pob llwyddiant i’r Eisteddfod Hwyl fawr i’r plant a’r bobl ifanc. Cefnogir y Gymdeithas gan Fwrdd yr Iaith Gymraeg

Dewch draw i’n gweld ar faes Eisteddfod yr Urdd yng Nghonwy! (Drws nesaf i Gaffi Mistar Urdd)

• Rhaglen lawn o weithgareddau amrywiol yn yr uned ar hyd yr wythnos - ewch i www.mym.co.uk • Llefrith a ffrwythau am ddim bob dydd • Parc chwarae tu allan • Siop Mabon a Mabli - www.mabonamabli.co.uk • Gwybodaeth am Meithrinfa Medra, Llangefni a’r nosweithiau agored 29 Mai a 10 Mehefin (neu ffoniwch 01970 639639).

Come and visit us at the Urdd National Eisteddfod for a varied programme of events for young children.

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Gemwaith hardd o wledydd ledled y byd / beautiful jewellery from around the world

www.conwy.gov.uk/plant www.conwy.gov.uk/children Angen gwybodaeth am ofal plant a gwasanaethau plant a phobl ifanc? Mae’r wybodaeth gennym yn rhad ac am ddim! Cysylltwch â’n staff cyfeillgar neu edrychwch am y wybodaeth ar y wê.

67 Stryd Farchnad, Abergele / 124 High Street, Porthmadog 4 New Street, Wyddgrug

Looking for information on childcare and children and young people’s services? We have the information and what’s more it’s free! Contact our friendly staff or view the information on line.

01745 827900

Canolfan Lôn Hen Ysgol, Old School Lane Centre, Church Walks, Llandudno LL30 2HL

Dewch i weld drostoch eich hun! Come and see for yourself!

email: plant.children@conwy.gov.uk

info@tlws.co.uk / www.tlws.co.uk

Dewch i’n gweld ar Y Maes. Come and see us on The Maes.

01492 876260

Dewch i’n gweld ar stondin Gwasanaethau Gwybodaeth Plant ar faes yr Eisteddfod!! Come to see us on the Eisteddfod field on the Children’s Information Services stand!!