ROBIN Harries is to be honoured by the Gorsedd of the bards at the Monmouthshire and District National Eisteddfod for his work in promoting the Welsh language in the Monmouth area.

Robin will receive blue robes as an Honorary Druid for his achievements and commitment to the Welsh language and culture.

From 2001 until 2011, Robin edited the Gwent Welsh language Newyddion Gwent, was partly responsible for setting up the local language initiative, Menter Iaith Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen and Monmouthshire in 2008. He is currently the honorary vice-president of the Monmouthshire fundraising drive for the upcoming Eisteddfod.

He is responsible for establishing the Monmouth and District Welsh Society, and has served as secretary of the Association of Lady Llanover since 2008. Over the past few years, Robin has visited Monmouth Comprehensive School to help and advise studying A-Level Welsh.

Currently living in Coleford, he was raised in a Welsh-speaking family based near Liverpool.