Gwyl y Gwendraeth 2011

MENTER Cwm Gwendraeth’s festival Gŵyl y Gwendraeth has had a successful first few weeks.

Menter Cwm Gwendraeth created a varied programme for the festival, which is being held throughout the valley over the course of May and June. It features events that are aimed at bringing local community groups of all ages together to celebrate the modern and traditional culture of Wales. Gŵyl y Gwendraeth attracts about 5,000 people.

The Cwm Gwendraeth Village Quiz Championship has proved to be a great success and the final was held on Tuesday May 24 in Cefneithin Rugby Club and was won by Penygroes with the Dilwyn Roberts Memorial Prize won by the team O Blaid Cymru from Tumble.

The showing of the film Patagonia in Cross Hands Cinema was a big attraction, with more than 175 people attending.

More than 20 cars took part in the treasure hunt Pontyates and £65 was raised for Ty Hafan on the night.

The Festival Lecture by Dr Mererid Hopwood was held in Neuadd Bethesda, Tumble, on the subject of sustainable living.

Paul Thomas of Menter Cwm Gwendraeth said: “We are very happy with the number of people who took part this year and are looking for new ideas for next year.”

Anyone who wants to be put on Menter Cwm Gwendraeth’s events emailing list should contact Paul on paul@mentercwmgwendraeth.org.uk