A colourful display on the history of the Bardic Chair, will form the centre piece at this year’s Farmers’ Union of Wales stand (Stand 613 – 614) at the National Eisteddfod, held at Meifod, Montgomeryshire (August 1-8).
“As a union we are proud of our long history with the Eisteddfod and are looking forward to once again be supporting this iconic Welsh festival of culture and life,” said FUW Montgomeryshire county chairman Mark Williams.
“Visitors to the stand will have the opportunity to view a colourful and informative display on not just the history of the Bardic Chair but also the past and of course present Bardic Chair contributions that the FUW has made over the years.”
The Eisteddfod Bardic Chair, which is presented to the winning bard for an ode or a sequence of poems in strict metre (cynghanedd), of up to 250 lines on the theme ‘Web’ on Friday August 7, has been sponsored by the FUW Montgomeryshire branch this year and Chair maker Carwyn Owen will be at the FUW stand on Wednesday (August 5) to talk about his creation as the youngest ever cabinet maker to create the chair.
“We are also looking forward to welcome members and friends of the FUW to join us on the stand on Saturday (August 1) for a BBQ to meet our new county executive officer at 5pm.
“On Monday (August 3) we will be giving away free milk samples and are launching our ‘Where is Tegwen’ competition for the week.
“Children can pick a square on a coloured numbered board to guess where she got lost on her travels across Wales.
“Each square cost £1 and the money raised will go to the president’s charitable cause and a £100 cash prize is up for grabs for the winning ticket,” added Mr Williams.
The union is also cutting its 60th anniversary birthday cake and is inviting members and friends to join us for the occasion at 2.30pm on Wednesday.
“Representative from RABI will be on the stand daily and we look forward to welcoming representatives of FUW Insurance Ltd. during the week,” added Mr Williams.
There will be a warm welcome, as well as light refreshments, for all to enjoy and members of FUW Montgomeryshire staff are on hand to discuss general farming issues.