ON THE MAES TODAY

10am at Science and Technology: Play and learn activities with different type of energy. workshop with the Eisteddfod Chair’s maker and the Gorchudd Llwch artist.

11.30am at Societies 2: Professor AD Carr traces the history of Owain Lawgoch, who according to folklore, is asleep and waiting for the call of the nation.

Noon at Maes D: The Archdruid presents the prizes for learners’ composition competitions.

12.30pm at the Literary Pavilion: Catrin Beard and Gareth Glyn talk about the new opera Wythnos yng Nghymru Fydd by Gareth Glyn and Mererid Hopwood.

1pm at the Pavilion: The Sir TH Parry-Williams Memorial Medal presentation.

1.15pm at Y Lle Celf: Jason Walford Davies discusses the life of RS Thomas, looking in detail at his keen interest in the visual arts.

2.15pm at the Literary Pavilion: Live poetry competition and presentation of Literary competitions winners.

2.30pm at Societies 2: Professor Roger Scully analyses the results of the 2017 General Election.

2.30pm at Sinemaes: Celebrating 22 years of Rownd a Rownd. A chat with members of the production team and cast of the popular soap opera that has been filmed on Anglesey for 22 years.

3pm at Ty Gwerin: Selfaccompanied Folk Song Competition. Competitors can register on the day.

at Societies 2: Eluned Morgan AM chairs the Cymdeithas Cledwyn tribute to former First Minister Rhodri Morgan.

4.20pm at the Pavilion: Winners of the WI trophies – the best and second best stall on the Maes, and the area’s best shop.

4.30pm at Sinemaes: A panel discussion about S4C and the future of digital broadcasting.

5pm at the Pavilion: The Daniel Owen Memorial Prize ceremony – for an unpublished novel of no less than 50,000 words.

7.30pm at Theatr y Maes: Dim Byd Ynni: Emlyn Gomer – Theatr Bara Caws. Dubbed as a “farce for the whole family” the cast includes Dyfan Roberts, Maldwyn John, John Glyn Owen, and Rhian Blythe.

8pm at the Pavilion: Hynna Be Di O (The Stage Show) with Tudur Owen.