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"Urdd a Triumph"
June 9, 2005 11:10 AM
By Eleanor Burnham AM in This letter appeared in the Daily Post on the 7th June and the Western Mail on the 9th June
By Eleanor Burnham AM in This letter appeared in the Daily Post on the 7th June and the Western Mail on the 9th June
The Urdd Eisteddfod first visit to its new home in Cardiff Bay has been a triumph. I myself enjoyed competing in the Urdd in the past and appreciate the enormous value it has in developing youth talent in Wales.
Bringing the Urdd Eisteddfod to Cardiff Bay was a brilliant idea. The venue was a great addition to the Urdd's attractions. The organisation already has sites in rural Wales, and on the coast but by having an urban base, the Urdd can make the connection with all aspects of modern Welsh life and helps forge the link with Wales' Capital City in its centenary year.
The Urdd brought a wonderfully vibrant atmosphere to the Bay during this half term week, and hasn't allowed the changeable weather to dampen the sense of celebration. This first year has set a high standard, and I'm sure that lessons learned this week - for example about how to sign people around the site and how to engage more fully with the local community hosting the event - will enable future Eisteddfodau to be even more successful when they visit the capital.
Yours truly,
Eleanor Burnham
Welsh Liberal Democrat Spokesperson on Culture, Welsh Language and Sport
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