Posts from 2023

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2023 National Eisteddfod

by Dawnsio

Llŷn ac Eifionydd National Eisteddfod, 5-12 August 2023 We look forward to a busy week of Folk Dancing performances and competitions at the National Eisteddfod. The timetables have now been published – click here for a full list of all Folk Dancing events at the Eisteddfod. Ymlaen â’r ddawns!

Gŵyl Ifan

by Dawnsio

Gŵyl Ifan festival returns to the Cardiff area this year – continue reading for all the latest details… On Friday, 23 June, there will be an evening gathering in the Llandaff Institute from 7.30pm until late and a finger buffet will be available. On Saturday, we will begin, as last year, by raising the pole

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Celebrating the life of Betty Davies

by Dawnsio

2023 has brought sad news to the Welsh Folk Dance Society.  One of our oldest and most faithful life members, known to most of us as “Betty” has passed away. In the photograph she is seen adjudicating the dance competitions at the Aberystwyth Eisteddfod with John Idris Jones and the late Geoff Jenkins. (This information

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Urdd 2023 Folk Dances

by Dawnsio

It’s the beginning of a new year and with it comes eisteddfod season for many schools and Urdd clubs in Wales. If you’re thinking about teaching a folk dancing group to compete in this year’s National Urdd Eisteddfod well, the Welsh Folk Dance Society is here to help! Once again, a YouTube channel has been set up

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Fond memories of Rhiannon

by Dawnsio

Rhiannon Jenkins (1946 -2022) Rhiannon was born and raised in Mold. After going to university in Bangor studying music under the leadership of William Mathias, and short periods living in Cefn Meiriadog and Rhydymwyn, she returned to live in Mold. Dawnswyr Delyn was founded in 1987 by Geoff Jenkins and by his side our accompanist

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