Top tenor Wynne Evans masters scales of a different sort to shed 5st in just three months
FANS are now seeing a lot less of top tenor and broadcaster Wynne Evans. It’s not that he’s cut down any on his appearances on radio and TV from this year’s Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod but simply because Wynne has managed to shed an incredible 5st in...
Eisteddfod visitors get a glimpse of a new play about the Ladies of Llangollen
VISITORS to Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod have been given a fascinating look at the lives of two of the town’s celebrities from the past. Wrexham playwright Peter Read chose the festival to showcase his latest work, an hour-long drama telling the story...
Terry Waite tells Eisteddfod audience ‘World War Three has already started’
THE Third World War has already started, according to peace campaigner Terry Waite CBE. Mr Waite, who himself spent almost five years as the hostage of a terrorist group in Beirut, gave that stark message when he delivered a powerful address to the audience at...
Tourism Minister speaks out on arts funding as Day President of Llangollen Eisteddfod
WALES’S Tourism Minister Ken Skates says he will do his “utmost” to protect public funding for the arts in Wales. His pledge came as he stepped on stage last Friday to accept the coveted role of Day President of Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, which...
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...
