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MU Attends Eisteddfod 2024 For the First Time

The National Eisteddfod, which celebrates Welsh culture and language, takes place this week in Pontypridd and the MU will be present for the first time as we work to develop the Union's Welsh language provision. Members are also invited to meet their regional officials there on 9 August.

Published: 08 August 2024 | 5:36 PM
Large wooden sign saying ‘home of Eisteddfod 2024’ on a field in Pontypridd.
The MU will be at the Eisteddfod on Friday 9 August 2024 to meet members. Image credit: Shutterstock.

The National Eisteddfod is the largest cultural festival in Europe. It is a unique celebration of Welsh arts, language and culture. Held annually during the first week of August, the travelling festival visits different areas of Wales to showcase Welsh music, literature, art and more.

The MU is pleased to be attending for the first time this year, as part of our work to develop the Union's Welsh language provision and engagement.

The 2024 festival takes place in Pontypridd town centre from Saturday 3 to Saturday 10 August. Book tickets or find out about travel arrangements getting to and from the events.

Come along and say helô

Andy and Ruth, the Regional Organiser and Officer for Wales and South West England, will be at the Eisteddfod on Friday 9 August 2024 to meet members. They’ll also be sharing the new Welsh language leaflets and stickers that have been developed this year.

If you’re coming along and would like to meet the team, they plan to be at the below site locations. You can also email wswe@themu.org to arrange a chat in advance.

  • 10.30 am - Caffi Maes B
  • 11.30 am - Maes D
  • 12.00pm - TUC Cymru event ‘Unions, fair work and the Welsh language’ taking place at Maes D
  • 2:00 pm - ‘PCS action’ taking place in the Welsh Government tent
  • 3:00 pm - Pavilion
  • 3.30 pm - Exhibitor area

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