Let's Talk Eisteddfod 2024

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This consultation is now closed. Thank you to everyone who completed the survey, we will provide an update to your responses in due course.

The National Eisteddfod of Wales, one of Europe's biggest cultural festivals, is returning to Rhondda Cynon Taf (3-10 August 2024) for the first time in nearly 70 years! Home to the first ever modern-day Eisteddfod in Aberdare 1861, this will be the Eisteddfod's eighth visit to RCT.

Although the Eisteddfod is a Welsh language festival, it's commonly misinterpreted as only for Welsh speakers... INCORRECT! The Eisteddfod is an inclusive event that welcomes all, no matter of your Welsh language skills, there's something for everyone on the Maes! (name of the festival site)

Here is YOUR chance to have YOUR say on the Eisteddfod's homecoming to RCT by filling out the short survey at the bottom of the page. On this page you will also find out more information about how you can get involved in the Eisteddfod's preparations!

If you’d prefer to complete the survey in person, you are welcome to attend any of the following face to face sessions:

Treorchy Library – 24 August, 10am - 4pm
Aberdare Library – 25 August, 10am - 4pm
Pontypridd Library – 1 September, 10 - 4pm

LOCAL COMMITTEES
With local appeal committees already established in Rhondda, Cynon and Taf, local volunteers have been meeting to start raising awareness about the Eisteddfod and discussing ideas about community activities all over RCT. It's a great opportunity to get YOUR club, YOUR school, YOUR organisation fully involved! All committee meetings are bilingual and there's a warm welcome to anyone to join! Sign up here to find out about the next meeting in your area - https://eisteddfod.wales/2024-helpu-help

SPONSORSHIP
Sponsoring or donating a prize at the Eisteddfod is a great way to support the local appeals committees and publicly recognise an individual, business or organisation. You can express your interest in sponsoring one of the main Eisteddfod prizes here or please find a list of the other Eisteddfod prizes here. Every penny goes towards the festival and the Eisteddfod are grateful for all contributions.

VOLUNTEERING
The Eisteddfod are yet to announce their campaign for volunteering at Eisteddfod RCT 2024, this is to be announced early 2024. But what can you expect? You'd be one of the team welcoming thousands of visitors across different locations through-out the Maes. The Eisteddfod offer full training for everyone and they'd be there to support you every step of the way.

Want an informal chat about the responsibilities and the experience? Get in touch - gwyb@eisteddfod.cymru for an informal chat. Volunteering is also brilliant way to begin your Welsh language journey or use your Welsh language skills!

LEARNING WELSH
If you are learning Welsh, haven't used it for while or have previously thought about starting your journey then there's no better place to practice than the Eisteddfod! Make sure you visit Maes D (the Eisteddfod's Welsh learners village) during your time on the Maes to find a course that works for you.

Locally, there's a whole host of Welsh language courses available with Dysgu Cymraeg, and you can also find a list of Welsh coffee mornings on the Menter Iaith RCT activities page where you can use your Welsh skills in an informal setting.

REMEMBER: Use the Welsh you've got, not the Welsh you think you should have.