Dullbridge Eisteddfod opened today at the White Elephant Enclosure with the Speech and Drama element of the event.
Over 500 competitors will be taking part over the course of the next two weeks, competing in categories covering poetry, short stories, drama, and dancing.
Next Monday the Eisteddfod returns to its roots in Dullbridge, where the week long music section of the event will take place at the Dullbridge Community Centre.
Now in its 94th year, the Eisteddfod originally took place at Dullbridge Town Hall, but when the building was condemned (due to lack of maintenance ) and demolished in 1984 by owner Sadgebore District Council, organisers had to move the event to The White Elephant Enclosure.
The Eisteddfod always attracts competitors of the highest calibre and this year is no exception, which is probably why the event at the WEE is SOLD OUT.
Yes, you read that correctly. For the first time ever* tickets for a performance at the WEE are now unobtainable. If you had been quick enough then you could have purchased a wristband for the princessly sum of £2.00, which gave you access to a full day of entertainment, however, it’s too late now.
The event was sponsored by a number of local businesses, who SomersetClive applauds, but isn’t going to name because they haven’t paid to advertise with us
* Ever since the last Dullbridge Eisteddfod.
(Editor – What’s going on here? I’ve only been away for the weekend. Why are we now running ‘pleasant’ stories? Emma – have you been stuffing your face with those HRT tablets again?)