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[tahl]

SSIW is mentioned on the BBC's page about Maes D (look under "exhibition area"): http://www.bbc.co.uk/cymru/eisteddfod/2 ... es_d.shtml

[tahl]

And here's a printable map of the Eisteddfod maes. Is Maes D, the learners' tent, on here? I don't quite understand what I'm looking at.
http://www.eisteddfod.org.uk/uploads/pu ... ns/528.pdf
Even though I'm not going to the Eisteddfod, I intend to enjoy it vicariously (and online).

[hewrop]

And here's a printable map of the Eisteddfod maes. Is Maes D, the learners' tent, on here? I don't quite understand what I'm looking at.
http://www.eisteddfod.org.uk/uploads/pu ... ns/528.pdf
Even though I'm not going to the Eisteddfod, I intend to enjoy it vicariously (and online).

Maes D is pretty near the middle of the diagram, Tahl. It is the only example of a hexagon abutted against a rectangle. I'll sit next to you as we both participate vicariously
Huw

[tahl]

Maes D is pretty near the middle of the diagram, Tahl. It is the only example of a hexagon abutted against a rectangle.

Thanks; I was looking for a larger space. I don't have a sense of scale of the Eisteddfod, at all.

I'll sit next to you as we both participate vicariously

O, how the Eisteddfod hordes will envy us, as we pass around virtual (and cheap) pints and lamb kebobs. And no lines for the ty bach.

[tahl]

Hey, look, Maes D is on Facebook! With photos!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?v=w ... 0341170585
JonSais found the Facebook feed before me, I see.

That is one shockingly comfortable tent. (My inability to visualize the Eisteddfod continues unabated. )

[hewrop]

Fel dwedes i wrth tahl mewn PM, y mab cyfnither i wedi canu gyda'r cor (ad hoc) "only boys aloud" neithiwr yn ystod y Cyngerdd Agoriadol. Duw the family is proud. Another little claim to fame is that Peter Horton of "Only Men Aloud" lives just along the road in Ystrad Meurig. He has a lovely baritone voice and, IMO sang beautifully last night.

[BrídEilís]

Will I be able to see you guys on S4C?
If you know in advance what time please tell me.

[Iestyn]

A quick up-date:

We've had two days so far of people coming to thank uis for helping them with their Welsh, and of otehrs pbending over backwards to recommend us to people who are or want to be learning Welsh. Satuerday was quiet-ish on the Maes, but we had a constant stream of people coming to the stand - Cat and I were able to cope, just (with no help at all from Ioan and Emrys, who were to busy being sweet and charming people!)

Today would have been another matter entirely if it hadn't have been for SJ and Dee helping out. Not only was I able to slope off to sing in a choir for an hour, but I even managed to eat some of my sandwiches! However, we were flat out, with visits from existing users (sorry, no names, except that it was great to see you all) and plenty of people who want to learn.

The "tent" itself is well set up, with tea and coffee "on tap", plenty of tables and chairs. and computers in the corner where we can send our new converts. We're all looking forward to seeing more of you as the week goes on, and if we are on S4C we'll give you all a wave!

[tahl]

We've had two days so far of people coming to thank uis for helping them with their Welsh, and of otehrs pbending over backwards to recommend us to people who are or want to be learning Welsh. Satuerday was quiet-ish on the Maes, but we had a constant stream of people coming to the stand - Cat and I were able to cope, just (with no help at all from Ioan and Emrys, who were to busy being sweet and charming people!)

Today would have been another matter entirely if it hadn't have been for SJ and Dee helping out. Not only was I able to slope off to sing in a choir for an hour, but I even managed to eat some of my sandwiches! However, we were flat out, with visits from existing users (sorry, no names, except that it was great to see you all) and plenty of people who want to learn.

Sounds exciting -- and rewarding for you to meet so many SSIWers! The BBC is reporting that more than 25,000 people came to the 'Stedfodd today -- the most ever on a Sunday, and more than 10,000 more than last year's Sunday total. Looks like the free-ticket scheme for the day really worked.

Saturday's evening wrap-up program ("Mwy o'r Maes") spends a few minutes inside the Learners' Tent, and you can see the SSIW stall, strategically located near the caffi. The segment runs from about 30:00 to 33:00.
http://www.s4c.co.uk/clic/c_level2.shtm ... =409710386

I have a favor to ask. In the wall of the book stall in Maes D, I can see a poster that I have and love (with the National Anthem words against a yellow-and-red watercolor of a village). I've seen a Calon Lan poster obviously by the same artist (lyrics, against a blue-ish watercolor) -- but I can't find it online. If somebody sees it, or others by the same artist, could you PM me the name of the shop? Diolch!

[Spenny]

Saturday's evening wrap-up program ("Mwy o'r Maes") spends a few minutes inside the Learners' Tent, and you can see the SSIW stall, strategically located near the caffi. The segment runs from about 30:00 to 33:00.
http://www.s4c.co.uk/clic/c_level2.shtm ... =409710386

...and right at the end of that, Cat pops up from being helpful and manages to look quite happy (I think that's her walking out of the door too).