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Leader Live
17 hours ago
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Wrexham: Learner of the year finalists revealed in Wales
The contest is organised by the National Eisteddfod and the National Centre for Learning Welsh. The four finalists are Rachel Bedwin, who lives in the Bangor area, Lucy Cowley who lives in Wrexham, Hammad Hassan Rind who lives in Cardiff, and Leanne Parry who lives in Prestatyn. Lucy Cowley comes from Is-y-Coed, Wrecsam, the home of this year's Eisteddfod. Her grandfather was a refugee from Poland and her grandmother, a refugee from the Ukraine. Although she learnt some Welsh at school, she didn't feel that she was part of the Welsh-speaking community. After graduating, she qualified as a primary teacher and began working at Holt School. She realised that she loved sharing her Welsh with the children and enrolled on several courses before starting to use Welsh resources in the classroom. She set up a Welsh discussion group in Llangollen, which attracts people from diverse backgrounds, some are new learners and others are there to regain their confidence when speaking Welsh. The adjudicators for this year's competition are Steve Morris, Francesca Sciarrillo and Ian Gwyn Hughes, with the final round being held on the Eisteddfod Maes on Wednesday, August 6. The judges said: 'It was a real pleasure to meet the new Welsh speakers who applied for this year's Learner of the Year competition. MOST READ "They all said that learning Welsh has changed their lives, and has opened the door to a wealth of valuable experiences, and many new friends. 'Four came out on top from among the excellent candidates. Listening to their experiences of learning, using and enjoying the language was an inspiration, and we congratulate them, and all the candidates.' The winner will be announced on the Pafiliwn stage on Wednesday, August 6, and will receive the Dysgwr y Flwyddyn Trophy donated by Spencer and Jeni Harris, and £300, donated by Ann Aubrey. The other three finalists will receive £100.
South Wales Guardian
10-06-2025
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- South Wales Guardian
Welsh language learning partnership launched by council
The council is working with the National Centre for Learning Welsh to help more adults who work with children and young people learn or improve their Welsh. The partnership aims to support the council's Welsh in Education Strategic Plan, which seeks to expand and strengthen Welsh-medium education across the county. Owain Lloyd, director of education, children and family services at Carmarthenshire County Council, said: "I very much welcome this strategic partnership with the National Centre for Learning Welsh which will be extremely important over the coming years as the authority moves forward with our aspirations in terms of Welsh education." The centre will offer a range of learning opportunities at different levels, from beginner courses to confidence-building sessions. A dedicated tutor will be based within the council to support staff working with children and young people. Practitioners will also have access to the centre's wider programmes, including in-person classes, online self-study options, and virtual lessons. Support will also be available for parents, carers, and guardians to help them use more Welsh at home through the centre's Welsh at Home scheme. Meinir Ebbsworth, deputy chief executive and strategic director at the National Centre for Learning Welsh, said: "The partnership focuses on three core elements, namely the provision at school, how the home can support Welsh language development, as well as other services that support children and young people."
Wales Online
29-05-2025
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- Wales Online
Urdd Eisteddfod 2025 third day winners confirmed
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The winners of the Bobi Jones Medal and the Welsh Learners Medal competitions at Eisteddfod yr Urdd Dur a Môr, Parc Margam a'r Fro 2025, were announced yesterday (Wednesday). The Bobi Jones Medal (19-25 years old) was awarded to Joe Morgan from Cardiff and the Young Learners Medal (Yr.10 and under 19) to Lloyd Wolfe also from Cardiff. The Bobi Jones Medal and the Learners Medal acknowledges individuals who are committed to learning Welsh, who passionately promote the Welsh language and can hold a conversation in Welsh. The candidates were given several practical tasks on the Maes. The adjudicators for the Medals were Miriam Elin Jones and Elin Meek. The ceremony is sponsored by the National Centre for Learning Welsh who were also taking part in learner's activities on the Maes yesterday (Wednesday), on the day the Urdd celebrated new Welsh speakers at the Eisteddfod. The Bobi Jones Medal is awarded to an individual aged 19-25 who demonstrates their use of the Welsh language on a day-to-day basis by answering questions about their reasons for learning the language, the impact of learning Welsh has had on their lives, and their hopes for the future. Joe, who is from Cardiff, is a first-year student at Swansea University studying Journalism and Communications. He said: 'During my time at university, I've joined the Welsh Society to practise the language in a social setting and to experience more of the culture. 'I love making online videos in Welsh. I post shorter content on TikTok and Instagram, and longer videos on YouTube. I developed my passion for this during my time as a Coleg Cymraeg Ambassador, and I'm excited to continue my work with them this year. 'Overall, my journey learning Welsh has enabled me to appreciate and love the language and its culture, and I'm so grateful for every door the language has opened for me.' Joe's brother, Gwilym Morgan, was the winner of the Learners' Medal at Eisteddfod yr Urdd 2023 in Carmarthenshire. Susanna Power from Cardiff was awarded second place, with Deryn-Bach Allen-Dyer from Bro Morgannwg in third place. The Learner's Medal is awarded to a young person aged between 10 and under 19 who can demonstrate how they use the language on a day-to-day basis at school, college, or work and socially. (Image: Urdd 2025) Out of nine competitors, Lloyd Wolfe from Cardiff was the winner. Lloyd is studying A Levels in Music, English literature, Drama and Second Language Welsh at Cardiff West Community High School. Lloyd said: "In my spare time I enjoy composing music and attending Welsh gigs such as Tafwyl and Maes B. I feel that the Welsh Language has had such a huge impact on my life as I use it in every aspect of my life. I use Welsh with my friends and especially with my work as an ambassador for the Coleg Cymraeg - it is such a great opportunity to be able to work through the medium of Welsh." Alex McLean from Mynydd Isa was awarded second place and Georgia Jones from Flintshire in third place. The Bobi Jones Medal was given by Dysgu Cymraeg Ardal Bae Abertawe, and the Welsh Learner's is given Tŷ'r Gwrhyd - Canolfan Gymraeg Cwm Tawe. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox Find out what's happening near you
