ORGANISERS of this year's Eisteddfod are looking for people to take a part in the main ceremonies.

Held in Monmouthshire in 2015, the Gorsedd of the Bards has a number of colourful ceremonies during the Eisteddfod itself and the Proclamation Ceremony, which takes place in Caldicot on Saturday 27th June. 

Organisers are currently looking for the following:

Gorsedd Hand Maidens – Two girls currently in school years 4, 5 or 6 are required. They will assist the presenter of the "Blodeuged" as she presents the Blodeuged

/Flowers to the Archdruid. 

Gorsedd Page Boys – Two boys currently in years 4, 5 or 6. They will assist the presenter of the Corn Hirlas as she presents the Corn Hirlas to the Archdruid.

Presenter of the Blodegued – A Welsh speaking young girl aged approximately 17-18 is required to present the Blodeuged of flowers to the Archdruid

Presenter of the "Corn Hirlas" – A Welsh speaking mother is required to present the "Corn Hirlas" to the Archdruid as a symbol on behalf of the locality.

For further details contact Sioned Edwards on 0845 4090 300; sioned@eisteddfod

.org.uk.

The Monmouthshire and District National Eisteddfod is held on the outskirts of Abergavenny from 29th July – 6th August 2016.  For more information go to http://www.eisteddfod.org.uk">www.eisteddfod.org.uk.