Care home hosts own eisteddfod
A CARE home in Porthcawl has celebrated all things Welsh by hosting its own eisteddfod.
Albert Edward Prince of Wales Court welcomed care home residents and support staff from across South Wales.
The idea to stage the celebration came from Menter Bro Ogwr, a not for profit organisation which promotes the Welsh language.
The venue was decked out in Welsh colours and the visiting care homes brought traditional food with them.
The festival kicked off with a performance from Nottage Primary School
Tiddlers, who sang two Welsh songs.
Guests listened to Welsh poetry and enjoyed traditional arts and crafts competitions, including flower arranging and Welsh cake baking. There was also a group singing competition and a prize for the best traditional costume.
Welsh folk dancing group Dawnswyr Pen-ybont treated everyone to a performance and the day ended with singing the national anthem.
The event was organised by Caelan Straker
Jones from Princess of Wales Hospital’s older adult liaison team and Marged Thomas of Menter Bro Ogwr. It was hosted in Welsh and English by Amanda Evans, chief language officer for Menter Bro Ogwr.
Albert Edward Prince of Wales Court activities coordinators Hannah Hutchinson and Mandy Kilpatrick-Evans said: “Everyone had such a fantastic day and our residents loved having so many visitors.
“We’re so grateful to all the care homes who joined us and to everyone who worked so hard to make it happen. We hope it will become an annual event.”
Marged Thomas, of Menter Bro Ogwr, said: “I’ve wanted to organise an event like this since I began doing Welsh activities with residents at Foxtroy House.
“It was a joy to see people of different generations come together to celebrate Welsh language and heritage. Thanks to all who made it possible – especially the enthusiastic participants.”
Albert Edward Prince of Wales Court is run by RMBI Care Co, part of the Masonic Charitable Foundation. Visit www. rmbi.org.uk