On behalf of Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg, Cymdeithas Chair in Carmarthenshire Sioned Elin paid tribute to Ray Gravell. She said:“Ray Gravell was passionate in his commitment to Wales, to the Welsh language and especially to Welsh communities. Welsh Language Campaigners over the years have appreciated his support to the cause and his friendship.”

Cymdeithas yr Iaith has made a last minute plea to the leader of Gwynedd County Council to withdraw the threat to dozens of Welsh medium schools, ahead of a crucial meeting today of the Council’s Education Scrutiny Committee.In a message overnight to the leader of the Council, Cymdeithas demanded that the whole plan be put on hold to enable a countywide discussion about the future of our village sc

Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg has written to the Equality and Human Rights Commision in Wales, to complain that the Commission has failed Welsh speakers by not ensuring that it has a bilingual web site.

Cymdeithas yr Iaith have reminded Carmarthenshire County Council's Planning Committee that they will be discussing the proposed housing development at Waungilwen, Drefach Velindre with a clean sheet.