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Magi Ann

Who is Magi Ann? Books written by Mena Evans with the aim of supporting children and their families to learn to read in Welsh - Magi Ann is the main character. The books continue to be popular decades later, with Menter Iaith Flint and Wrexham having developed many of...

Gŵyl Fach y Fro

Gŵyl Fach y Fro

Gŵyl Fach y Fro, organized by Menter Iaith Bro Morgannwg, will return to Barry Island this year on Saturday 21st May after two years of postponing the festival. Gŵyl Fach y Fro is pleased to announce the bands that will be taking part this year. Performers...

SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE

SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE

The Mentrau Iaith are one voice in their condemnation of the war currently taking place in Ukraine. Iwan Hywel of Mentrau Iaith Cymru says: "It is normal, everyday, innocent people whom are always worst affected in war, not those who cause suffering and misery. It's a...

NO CONS IN THESE CONSULTATIONS

NO CONS IN THESE CONSULTATIONS

The Mentrau Iaith encourage as many people as possible to respond to 3 consultations relating to the future of Welsh in our communities in Wales. Dewi Snelson, chair of the Mentrau Iaith, said: "To use that old cliché, such as happens with busses, 3 major...

St David’s Day with the Mentrau Iaith

St David’s Day with the Mentrau Iaith

What will you do for St David's day this year? The Mentrau Iaith have plenty of things going on all over Wales - take a look through this booklet to see what's happening in your area! Dathlu-Dydd-Gwyl-Dewi-Sant-2Download The Mentrau Iaith are keen to show that St...

Tribute to Aled Roberts, Welsh Language Commissioner

Tribute to Aled Roberts, Welsh Language Commissioner

The Mentrau Iaith across Wales would like to extend our condolences to family and friends of Aled Roberts, the Welsh Language Commissioner, today. He brought a wealth of experience to that role and worked tirelessly on making Welsh a living language that is part of...

Y Fari Lwyd (The Mari Lwyd)

Y Fari Lwyd (The Mari Lwyd)

The Mari Lwyd is one of Wales' best known - if not strangest - traditions! This is the tradition over the Christmas and New Year time where a small crowd of people would sing to gain entrance to houses or taverns, accompanied by a man dressed in white with a decorated...