45 community groups and organisations all over Wales have received a grant to strengthen the Welsh language within their communities thanks to money raised in Ras yr Iaith 2016.
The second Ras yr Iaith (Race for the Language) was held between 6-8 July 2016, raising over £14,000 to strengthen the language in our communities. Hundreds of people ran through 25 towns and villages between Bangor and Llandeilo, uniting the nation with ‘Baton yr Iaith’, the language baton.
Raising the profile of the Welsh language, promoting healthy living and strengthening our communities, Ras yr Iaith is held every two years. As well as raising the profile of the language by organising such a race, Ras yr Iaith also distributes grants of up to £750 from the profits created through the race to groups and organisations that promote and use the language.
Owain Gruffydd, chair of Mentrau Iaith Cymru who gave practical support toward Ras yr Iaith, says;
“We were pleased to once again offer support and to organise Ras yr Iaith and are very happy to be able to share this money with groups and organisations across Wales. From festivals and events to sports clubs and choirs – all sorts of groups have been able to benefit from the race and we hope the money will help to strengthen and increase the use of the Welsh language in their communities.”
Siôn Jobbins, one of the race’s founders, says;
“Ras yr Iaith was a chance for people to show their support towards the Welsh language. We were inspired by similar races in the Basque Country, Brittany and Ireland and it’s lovely to see Ras yr Iaith back for the second time in 2016 with 45 groups benefiting from the event.”
Groups and organisations receiving grants from Ras yr Iaith by region:
Day 1 Area (Gwynedd and Conwy County):
Menter Iaith Bangor
Dawns i Bawb
Partneriaeth Ogwen
Corwst
Ymgyrch Llanrwst
Y Dref Werdd
Ysgol y Moelwyn
Clwb Rygbi Merched y Bala
Urdd Meirionydd
Sesiwn Fawr Dolgellau
Cylch Meithrin Dysynni
Day 2 Area (Ceredigion):
Cwmni Theatr Arad Goch
Dolen Teifi Llandysul
Eisteddfod Castell Newydd Emlyn a’r Cylch
Theatr Troedyrhiw Llanbed
Cylch Meithrin Talybont
Fforwm Ieuenctid Ceredigion
Cylch Meithrin Aberystwyth
Geidiaid Aberteifi
Merched y Wawr Castell Newydd Emlyn
Clwb Hoci Llandysul
Clwb Ffermwyr Ifanc Trefgaron
Cantorion Aberystwyth
Ysgol Gyfun Aberaeron
Gŵyl y Cynhaeaf
Cylch Meithrin Pontrhydfendigaid
TregaRoc
Eisteddofd Tregaron
Merched y Wawr Mynach
Gŵyl Nol a Mlan
Cylch Meithrin Felinfach
Day 3 Area (Pembrokeshire and Sir Gâr):
Cylch Meithrin Dinbych y Pysgod
Merched y Wawr Ffynonygroes
Eisteddfod Crymych
Gŵyl y Gwter Fawr Rhydaman
Dawnswyr Penrhyd Rhydaman
Ysgol Dyffryn Aman
Cylch Meithrin Llanybydder
Pwyllgor Shwmae Sir Benfro
Clwb Ieuenctid Glanaman
Urdd Port Talbot
Gŵyl Hanes i Blant
Ysgol Bro Ingli
Ysgol y Preseli
Cylch Meithrin Drefach Felindre