Alison and Phil Stone also have tickets!
Gwych!
If anyone can add surnames to those listed above missing surnames, I will certainly see what I can do.
Iâm Crowley (+1)
Alison Stone!
Too true! I thought that I would just dip into a few Level 2 North challenges while waiting for the remainder of Level 3 South. I planned to respond using the southern phrases that I had learned, just noticing the differences, but it is impossible. The northern feedback soon dominates and the brain is converted.
Sue
Hi Hishiv. No problem at all. What name did you have on your form?
Hishiv Shah
Done and done!
Hello All
Sorry about the delay. Indeed I did pull out the competition, so an explanation is deserved. When I first started learning I never expected that the I would be entered into this competition, and wasnât aware of its existence. I donât know many Welsh speakers, but those that I do now are very enthusiastic about the language, and my learning. So, when they wanted to put me forward for DYF, I felt in some way obliged. The family that put me forward for the competition are some of the nicest people Iâve ever met in my life, and I felt I sort of âowedâ it to them as they had been really helpful, not just in terms of Welsh, but as friends and colleagues too.
However I wasnât totally for taking part in the first place. For me the actual learning was rewarding enough for me. Believe it or not Iâm not actually one for fame. I donât really do social media! Iâm generally an introverted person- though sociable and chatty enough with my friends. When Boom and Tinopolis were asking for interviews, it felt like a chore to leave my work and meet them. At the time I was writing up my thesis; a very stressful thing indeed. Thus i decided to pull out as it wasnât something I was enjoying. I also felt it would be better to give a fairer chance to people who actually want to be there. The people I know were really supportive about the decision and understood my circumstances- I have my viva soon and I need to find a new job.
I was a privilege to take part and represent the community of learners, especially the University of SSIW. All the best to the remaining competitors!
I think itâs really important to be able to listen to yourself like this - sounds as though you made a difficult but important decision. Huge congratulations on having come so far with your Welsh, and on having been such an inspiration to so many when you donât feel comfortable with that side of thingsâŚ
Hi Mihil,
I assumed on the social media thing - because I messaged you about a month ago on Facebook and still see you havenât read it :D:D:D
Donât beat yourself up, the achievement to get to the final was massive - and youâve achieved a massive amount in the language already, and will achieve loads more.
My disappointment was that I never met you in person through the process. Hopefully I will see you during the Eisteddfod week at some point.
Take it easy and speak very soon.
Nicky
I so wish that it was easier for us to be there at the table, representing SSiW and showing our support, congratulations and thanks - it sounds as if itâs going to be a fabulous evening.
Aran and I have discussed the possibility of him coming down alone for one or two nights, whilst I stay with kids/dog/mother in law, but itâs such a very long journey, plus that heâs also away from home in Washington in late August.
We are hoping for lots of photos and video clips from you lot, so Iâll be keeping an eye on here and social media for updates on your shenanigans.
So this is my list thus far. Iâll submit this on Friday (20th), so if you are coming and havenât put your name down⌠let me know.
The list is now in with the Eisteddfod, I donât know how big the tables are going to be on the night - but youâll all either be on my table, or on the table next to me - depending on the size!
Sounds like weâll be having a mini-bwtcamp right there!
So, what I believe are the final details are through with us now. No big surprises - but here are the timescales so people can plan where they go afterwards, buses, trains and so forth
9am to 11.30am: Final Interviews for the 4.
1pm to 2pm: Shwmae Caerdydd/Maes D: This was billed as a Q&A session, however it now looks to be something of a âMeet the Finalistsâ sort of event, which is still part of the final.
7pm: Awards Dinner - Y Dosbarth, Cardiff & Vale College, CF10 5FE.
7.20pm: Welcome speech
7.35pm: Dinner
9pm: Videos of our âGet to know the Finalistsâ that we filmed.
9.30pm: Presentation of the award.
See you there!
LLongyfarchiadau a Pob Lwc, Nicky. (Not that youâll need it!)
Couple more bits came out today!
Radio Cymru interview - which took place on a bench behind Y Cwps and features @Novem
BBC Cymru Fyw questionnaire - which took place at the bottom of my street