Cered: Menter Iaith Ceredigion has been working closely with Penrhyncoch Brownies over the last year to increase their use of the Welsh language and to raise awareness of its importance.
The partnership has enabled Penrhyncoch Brownies to receive the Ceredigion Girlguiding vice-president award which represents their commitment and contribution to the Welsh language.
Cered has been working closely with Girlguiding Ceredigion by working with Girl Guides branches as well as the Brownies.
Cered’s intention is to continue working closely with Brownies and Girl Guides in Ceredigion so that they are able to offer a wide variety of Welsh language activities.
A series of Welsh activities were organised for members including Welsh song composition sessions supported by Mari Mathias, a young singer from Ceredigion.
Rhodri Francis, Cered development officer, said: “Cered has established a successful partnership with the Brownies in Penrhyncoch which has enabled them to increase their Welsh portfolio.
“The Welsh song which they composed is a testament to their success, their commitment and enthusiasm towards the Welsh language.”
Wendy Reynolds, Penrhyncoch Brownies leader, said: “It was a wonderful surprise to learn that we had won the Ceredigion Girlguiding vice-president award for our contribution to the Welsh language.
“We always encourage the girls to speak Welsh.
“The composition of a Welsh song with the help of Mari Mathias in particular, certainly raised the girls’ confidence and as a result they are using the Welsh language. I am very proud of them.”
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