WiciMôn all set to lead the digital Welsh way
HOW many people know that Williams Jones, from Capel Coch Anglesey, devised the π (pi) symbol in 1702? And that John Jones, who was born in Dwyran in 1818, was a famous astrologist even though he never received secondary school education?
A new project has been established to create Welsh medium online articles of scientific interest, and to contribute to and further enrich the content on Wicipedia Cymru – the open encyclopaedia.
One of the projects’ aims is to raise the national and international status of the Welsh language by creating new articles, which provide information about historical, scientific and linguistic elements of Ynys Môn.
The Wici Cymru project, managed by Menter Môn, and delivered in partnership with the National Eisteddfod, holds workshops for young people and members of the wider community on Anglesey.
During these workshops, information about WiciMôn is provided, as well as full training on how to create articles, and how to upload photographs to enhance the information provided.
Guidance is also given on how to include short films or audio clips.
Helen Williams, who heads Menter Iaith Môn said: “This project is breaking new ground and an exciting development in our work as we facilitate the use of Welsh in our communities.
“There’s a treasure trove of information to include on WiciMôn – and we want everyone to contribute towards creating these articles – from sharing information, photos and films which already exist, to creating new articles detailing the things that you find interesting”.
With the National Eisteddfod at Bodedern this August, and then in Cardiff in 2018, the Eisteddfod plays a key part in the project.
Elen Elis, the Eisteddfod Organiser, added: “This is an excellent way of raising the status of Welsh on this allimportant platform.”
To contribute, either as school pupils who want to join the Clwb Wici, or as members of the wider community, contact Aaron Morris, WiciMôn Project Officer on 01248 725731 or aaron@mentermon.com