Members of the Pantycelyn group of Cymdeithas yr Iaith have gathered outside Aberystwyth Starbucks today (Friday 29/04) calling on the company to respect the Welsh language.

Cell Pantycelyn of Cymdeithas yr Iaith has written to Aberystwyth University to call for assurances that the next vice-chancellor of the University can speak Welsh.

Three weeks ago, the current vice-chancellor, Professor April McMahon, announced that she will resign in July.

In the letter, Elfed Wyn Jones, chairman of Cell Pantycelyn said:

Following Ceredigion County Council's Cabinet's decision today to publish a statutory notice to close Ysgol Llangynfelyn in North Ceredigion, Bethan Williams, Dyfed organiser for Cymdeithas yr Iaith said:
"We congratulate parents, children and the community of Llangynfelyn on their persistent campaign to keep the school open. Many of the families have moved to the area, but they have become an active part of the community, and the school is their main contact with the Welsh language and culture.

In view of increasing rumour that Ceredigion County Council is holding confidential discussions with developers to allow a large number of houses on the site of Llandysul schools, Cymdeithas yr Iaith has called on the Council to “open its doors” and conduct a public meeting to ask the views of the town's people on how to develop the site to ensure services and employment for local people rather than housing for newcomers