Rhondda Cynon Taf National Eisteddfod launches appeal for local officers

The Eisteddfod is looking for a Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary for the Executive Committee, and a chair for the Local Fund, and individuals can either nominate themselves or qualified local people to stand for these positions, which will lead our local work across Rhondda, Cynon and Taff over the next two years.

Betsan Moses, Chief Executive of the Eisteddfod, said, "We’re very excited to have reached this point in Rhondda Cynon Taf, and are looking forward to launching the Eisteddfod project in the new year, working with a group of elected officials.

"The catchment area covers the whole county, and I hope we attract nominations and applications from individuals from across the whole area.  It’s vital that voices from Rhondda, Cynon and Taff are strongly heard throughout the project, and we look forward to receiving nominations from people of all ages and backgrounds who want to help us by leading the local team.

"We’ve been working with local groups for some time, running activities using the Eisteddfod’s visit as a chance to chat about our language, culture and heritage, and we’re grateful to the National Lottery Heritage Fund for supporting this project.  Now, we’re preparing to begin the arrangements for the Eisteddfod itself, and are look forward to working with as many local people as possible to create a very special festival in August 2024.”

For more information on the opportunities available, go to https://eisteddfod.wales/2024-electing-officers and click on the individual opportunities.  We’re also looking for more people to join our steering group for the Eisteddfod, so please email katie@eisteddfod.cymru for more information or to join the group.

The closing date for nominations and applications is 23 November.

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