Russell George MS and Craig Williams MP delighted as festival returns to Meifod
The Urdd have announced its Eisteddfod in 2024 will be returning to Fferm Mathrafal, near Meifod.
The youth organisation made the announcement on their Facebook page, saying: “We’re looking forward to our visit already, and our members and volunteers in Maldwyn are all working hard to welcome us to the area.”
Local Senedd member, Russell George, has said the news is fantastic:
“I’m delighted that Eisteddfod yr Urdd will be returning to Meifod next year – it is a great vote of confidence in the local community as well as its members and volunteers across Montgomeryshire.
“I know just how important the Urdd is to local children and young people in the constituency, whether that’s with cultural events like this or outdoor pursuits like in Glanllyn and Llangrannog.
“I hope that Meifod will once again be the destination for families across Wales in 2024 and would also urge all those who live in our part of the country to take advantage of having this great festival on our doorstep once more.”
Craig Williams MP added:
“The Urdd Eisteddfod is Europe’s largest touring youth festival, with over 15,000 children and young people competing every year. I am therefore delighted that it will be returning to Montgomeryshire in 2024!
“Whilst it is a shame that the organisers are unable to hold the festival in Machynlleth as was originally intended, I am very pleased that next year’s Urdd Eisteddfod will still be held in Montgomeryshire – replicating the huge success of the National Eisteddfod previously held at Mathrafal in 2003 and 2015.
“It will be a fantastic occasion in celebrating our Welsh language and culture, as well as boosting Montgomeryshire’s local economy through welcoming thousands of visitors to our beautiful county.”
Cllr Aled Davies commented:
“I can’t wait to see children and young people from across Wales coming to Montgomeryshire to compete at the Eisteddfod and it will also be a brilliant opportunity for our own talented youngsters to take part.
“But before then, there is so much work to be done in the next 12 months and I know that there are many groups across the County that are already fundraising to support the Eisteddfod, which I hope everyone will be able to support.”
