National Eisteddfod of Wales

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twigglet

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Would just like to say well done to Deiniolen Silver Band who won their section at the National Eisteddfod yesterday, it was well deserved everyone worked really hard.

Last I heard last night, they were drinking champagne from the trophy so I think a good night was had by all!!

Hurrah!!
 
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dyl

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Thanks Elin! I think there are a few sore heads this morning - mine included - but I've got a bacon and egg bap on the way - should help a bit! ;)

Watched the performance when I got back and I think Mr. Sykes got the result just right! :D

We would like to thank you (and Alex & Steph) for helping us out (once again) - it was greatly appreciated - and I think you saw in the pub yesterday what the result meant to us!!!!
 
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Coli

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Have to pass my Congratulations to the band. I know how much that would of meant to EVERYONE ! Well done!

Im sure the Bull and Wellington had a good night aswell...
 
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dyl

Active Member
Full results from Meifod:

Section 1:
1st - Pontarddulais
2nd - RAF St. Athan
3rd - Rhyl

Section 2:
1st - Deiniolen
2nd - Llanrug
3rd - Llansawel

Section 3:
1st - Beaumaris 'B'
2nd - Trefor
3rd - Ystradgynlais

Section 4:
1st - Menai Bridge
2nd - Harlech
3rd - Llwchwr
 
Roger Thorne

Roger Thorne

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Congratulations to Dyl and the members of Dieniolen Band of gaining first place at Meiford.

Deiniolen under the baton of Alan Lawton were the winners with a programme that started with “The Bombasto” and followed on with “Londonderry Air”, “That’s A Plenty” and finished with “Gaelforce”.

Good programme Dyl, what was the march you played? :lol: :lol:

Its always nice to have a piece performed, but its even nicer when its part of a winnining performance.

Well Done

:wink:
 
Big Twigge

Big Twigge

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Well done too! I'd have loved to have gone to watch, but sadly I had to work :(
Elin did grab me the minute i walked through the door though and sat me down in front on S4C, from what I saw it seemed an excellent performance....well done and glad to hear that you celebrated in style!
 
blondie

blondie

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I would also like to add my congrats to the list. I watched a superb performance. WELL DONE.

Thanks to you lot I also had a sore head the next day!!!!! :shock:
 
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dyl

Active Member
Thanks for all your messages guys. Just to let you know I've added the story about the Eisteddfod to our web-site now along with some photos - but the links to the photos aren't working - it was about 1am when I finished uploading them to the server and I couldn't be ars*d to test it! I know what the problem is and it will be working tonight.
 
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kevin birch

Member
Armchair Contest Great idea

What a great way to listen to a contest sat in the chair at home with a few beers.
When you read all the coverage of classic fm saying nobody wants to listen to the bands.S4C should be congratulated .
Congratulations to the winners.
 
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dyl

Active Member
The National Eisteddfod of Wales is taking place at the minute near Welshpool, Powys. The opening weekend consists mainly of the brass band contests, split into 4 sections according to National grading (Championship/First, Second, Third and Fourth).

Third and Fourth sections took place on Saturday while the other two sections took place on Sunday.

As this is the main Festival in Welsh Arts & Culture, all contests are broadcast live on the satellite channel S4C Digidol (Digital).

This of course, goes for the band contests as well, so when we get home we have a chance to decide whether we think the adjudicator was right or not.

Incidentally, the adjudicator in the Second Section was spot-on! ;)
 
groovy

groovy

Active Member
Roger Thorne said:
Congratulations to Dyl and the members of Dieniolen Band of gaining first place at Meiford.

Deiniolen under the baton of Alan Lawton were the winners with a programme that started with “The Bombasto” and followed on with “Londonderry Air”, “That’s A Plenty” and finished with “Gaelforce”.

Good programme Dyl, what was the march you played? :lol: :lol:

Its always nice to have a piece performed, but its even nicer when its part of a winnining performance.

Well Done

:wink:
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Thats a Plenty - good choice! Love that!

Oh, and by the way, congratulations to the band. :wink:
 
stopher

stopher

Member
Congrats

Well Done Dyl but I wont say it too loud as I've just joined Llanrug who came 2nd.

Also congrats to Menai Bridge who won the 4th section.

Chris
 
iancwilx

iancwilx

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Haydn Evans

Do any of you Welsh lot know of a guy called Haydn Evans who was a Euph player in the NYBBGB about 1962.
We need him to explain a joke he told us which has baffled us for 40 years !! (It involved monkeys and kettles)
 
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