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Where am I?  News 6 01 July 2008

 

 

Yr Orsedd honours Elders

 

A number of Presbyterian Church of Wales elders will be received as members of the Gorsedd of Bards in the Cardiff and District National Eisteddfod in August.

 

The ones honoured are:

  • Neli Jones, Ponrhydfendigaid: Honorary Order of Druid (White Robe). For lengthy and distinguished service to the Gorsedd and Eisteddfod.

  • John Gwynfor Jones, Cardiff: Order of Druid (White Robe). Has already published a large number of volumes and articles, establishing himself as a leading expert in his field in Welsh history. Has promoted, taught and directed students through the medium of Welsh, spreading that principle into the field of school examinations. He has also been very committed to the cultural and religious life of Cardiff for over forty years.

  • John Glyn Jones, Denbigh: Order of Druid (White Robe). His contribution to the Welsh culture of Denbighshire has been exceptional. Apart from his success as Chief Executive of Cymdeithas Tai Clwyd and his service as a Justice of the Peace, he is a poet of national standard and is one of the officers of Barddas. He leads the Talwrn team and the local paper team and is a committed contributor in the fields of language, religion and politics.

  • Dewi Morris Jones, Bronant: Order of Ovates (Green Robe). Gave an age of service as a professional editor, editing hundreds of typescripts and overseeing their publication. This is creative work that calls for literary intelligence as well as technical  accuracy. He is a man of culture, fluent in Breton and French, and committed to serving his community.

  • John Price, Ystradgwyn (Machynlleth): Order of Ovates (Green Robe). A fine craftsman who produces exceptional metallurgy. Has crafted many crowns and prizes for eisteddfodau and local and national festivals, including four crowns for the National Eisteddfod. He regularly adjudicates in the crafts section in the Royal Welsh Show. And, to crown his achievements, he is highly cultured and committed to his church and society.

  • Sidney Davies, Order of Ovates (Green Robe). An excellent member of her neighbourhood. Having married Theo Davies of Glyn Ceiriog she settled in the valley, contributing richly to the commercial, religious and cultural life of the area during the half-century she has live there. In every worthwhile activity in this part of Wales, she plays a key role.

Also being honoured is Reverend Aled Edwards, Chief Executive of Cytûn. Many congratulations to them, and also to other members of the Presbyterian Church of Wales who are due to be honoured.

 

Cymraeg

 

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