End of an era as Eisteddfod stalwart steps down after 64 years
The only two-time chairman of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod steps down this week, ending a 64-year association with the great event. Gethin Davies began as a 12-year-old programme seller in 1951 and has also been an usher and the festival secretary...
Eisteddfod volunteer Millie wins top photography prize
A teenage volunteer at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod has won a prestigious national photography competition run by the Sunday Times. Millie Adams Davies, from Llangollen, will have her winning photograph on display at the Eisteddfod where she has...
Dance group which survived Nepal earthquakes to arrive at Eisteddfod
A GROUP of young dancers from Nepal who endured the earthquakes which devastated their country will take centre stage at Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod on Saturday. Thanks to a major fundraising drive, more than 30 members of the Rising Culture Group from...
Care home chef cooks up cash for dementia charity
A care home chef is cooking up a gruelling cycling challenge as a way to raise cash for a dementia charity. Lisa Whelan, 34, who works at Hillbury House, at Pendine Park care organisation, will be taking part in the Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride, on July 12 in aid...
Massive response to global appeal launched to secure iconic festival
An urgent global appeal has already attracted £40,000 of pledges to help secure the future of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. The appeal was only launched at the weekend because this year's event is heading for a financial loss as a result of...
Brave mum Hazel who lost twin boys to stillbirth tragedy completes charity bike ride with sister Jasmine
A BRAVE young mum completed a tough cycling challenge to raise money in memory of the identical twin baby boys she lost in an agonising stillbirth tragedy. Hazel Rogers, 22, who works as a stylist at the Gozo salon in Wrexham’s Eagles Meadow shopping centre, went...
Budget is a boost for business
A financial expert from one of the leading accountancy firms in North Wales believes small and medium-sized firms across the region will be major beneficiaries from the Budget. Anthony Lewis, a director of Chartered Accountants, Coxeys, which has offices in Wrexham...
Gillian blows up a storm at Llangollen Eisteddfod
A Heswall student has landed a top award at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. Gillian Blair, 24, who is studying music at Manchester’s Royal Northern College of Music, beat off top competition to win the first ever International Young Musician title and...
After falling in love with Eisteddfod as a visitor Bill returns as a volunteer
ANYONE visiting from China or Hong Kong will find an especially warm welcome at this week’s Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. Because on hand to greet them with a big smile and in their own language will be a man who fell in love with the annual festival...
Offenders clean up their act in North Wales
A group of offenders are cleaning up their act - by helping to tidy up a housing estate in Caernarfon. Their efforts were praised by North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Winston Roddick QC CB who met them during a visit to the Ysgubor Goch estate on the outskirts...
