News Archive

Wrexham must benefit from the Eisteddfod
25/07/2011 - 15:07
Announcing details of their political events and gigs during the National Eisteddfod this year, Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg (The Welsh Language Society) have appealed to festival-goers to ensure that Wrexham town centre benefits from the festival.On the Eisteddfod field, the language group will organising events on a 'revolutionary train' theme includig: launching a campaign for banks to offer online services in Welsh with local MP Susan Elan Jones, holding a discussion about the future of Welsh language communities with AM Llyr Huws Gruffydd, launching its plans for 50th anniversary of the
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Council accused of 'obsession' over school closure
20/07/2011 - 11:09
Cymdeithas yr Iaith have accused Gwynedd Council of having an "obsessive desire" against all the odds to close a rural school where 91% of the villagers are Welsh-speaking.
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Eisteddfod Anti-Cuts night, unions support Central Station gig
17/07/2011 - 15:36
Trades unions have announced they'll be sponsoring an anti-cuts gig organised by Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg (The Welsh Language Society) during the National Eisteddfod in Wrexham.Unions including the NUJ, BECTU, PCS, the Musicians Union, the Writers Guild, Unison Cymru and the RMT will take part in the event and are encouraging their members to come to the evening'
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Schools funding - Cymdeithas demand rethink on village schools
14/07/2011 - 10:40
Language campaigners have called on councils to rethink their plans to close rural schools following a Welsh Government decision forcing local authorities to resubmit bids for new school buildings.Education Minister Leighton Andrews has announced changes to the 21st century schools programme meaning councils will have to find 50% of the capital cost themselves.
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S4C: campaign starts paying off
12/07/2011 - 18:08
Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg (The Welsh Language Society) has paid tribute to the tens of thousands of people who have forced the Westminster Government to offer a compromise on S4C's future today (Tuesday, July 12).A Westminster Government Minister wil state in a debate on the second reading of the Public Bodies Bill today that an amendment will be tabled concerning the funding of the channel.Language campaigners say they wil
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Cymdeithas plan tribute to Prince William & family at the Royal National Eisteddfod
08/07/2011 - 19:28
Cymdeithas yr Iaith proudly announce that they are orgaising a Loyal Tribute Gig to Prince William, his family and all the British Ruling Classes during the Royal National Eisteddfod week at Wrexham this year. The Loyal Tribute will be a mixture of Stand-up Comedy, Political Satire and a Punk-Rock Revival.
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Future of S4C under threat - 2 arrested for daubing BBC Television Centre London
08/07/2011 - 10:07
Members of Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg have painted the slogan 'ACHUB S4C' (Save S4C) on the buildings of the BBC in White City, London to show their concern for the future of S4C the Welsh language television channel.
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Two language campaigners sentenced - First court case over S4C for 30 years
07/07/2011 - 14:30
Two language campaigners were sentenced today in the first court case over Welsh language TV for 30 years. More than a hundred people came to Cardiff Magistrates' Court to show their support. Jamie Bevan was ordered to pay compensation of £1,020, costs of £120 and was placed under curfew for 28 days.
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First trial over S4C for 30 years
07/07/2011 - 10:31
The first trial over the future Welsh TV channel S4C for thirty years will held this Thursday (7th July).It is alleged that two language campaigners, Jamie Bevan from Merthyr Tudful, and Heledd Melangell Williams from Nant Peris, broke into the office of Cardiff North MP Jonathan Evans, and painted a slogan on the wall of the building.
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Reinstate Aled Roberts and apologise
04/07/2011 - 15:21
Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg (Welsh Language Society) has called on AMs to reinstate Aled Roberts as an Assembly Member following the linguistic discrimination against him.The language group is asking for a formal apology from the Presiding Officer and Electoral Commission for his treatment and the delays in resolving the matter.
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