There'll be a strong Welsh language presence at the teddy Bears Picnic this year. The annual event will this year be held on Thursday July 1st between 10.00 and 2.30 at Parc Ynys Angharad, Pontypridd and will feature for the first time a Menter Iaith stage. Performing during the day will be Martyn Geraint and Heini and there'll be a storyteller on hand as well. Make a note of the date and we'll see you there.

This Summer, there'll be a free, open access play scheme at Ysgol Gymraeg Rhyd y Waun for two hours every morning for the first four weeks of the Summer Holidays. The scheme starts at 10.00 am on Monday, July 17th and lasts until Friday August 13th ( excluding weekends). Additionally, during the first week ( Monday July 17th till Friday July 23rd) the Urdd will be running a sports camp for children between the ages of 7 and 14. This camp will commence at 12.00pm and last until 4.00pm. Cost £5 per day, or £20 for the week. For further information on the sports camp, please contact Helen Williams on 07976 003358 or e mail : helenw@urdd.org