A HOST of Gwynedd people are to be honoured by the Gorsedd of the Bards at this year’s National Eisteddfod.

The National Eisteddfod this week announced the names of people who are to be recognised for their achievements at the this year’s event, which will be held in Bodedern, Anglesey, between 7 and 11 August.

These honours, presented annually, are an opportunity to recognise individuals from all parts of the country for their achievements and their commitment to Wales, the Welsh language and to their local communities across the whole of Wales.

This year’s individuals will be honoured at special ceremonies on the Eisteddfod Maes in Bodedern on Monday, 4 August and Friday, 12 August.

In line with the Gorsedd of the Bards’ arrangements for honouring new members, all new members enter the Gorsedd on the same level, irrespective of whether they are honoured into the Blue or Green robes.

Arwel Lloyd Jones from Llanuwchllyn, Geraint and Meinir Jones from Penrhyndeudraeth, Mary Jones from Trefor and Paul Mostert from Harlech, will all be honoured with blue robes, which are for recognition in the fields of Law, Science, Sports, Journalism, Media, and local or national activities.

Elen Wyn Keen is to be given a green robe, which is in recognition for contribution to the arts.

Arwel Lloyd Jones is an active member of his community, an intuitive organiser and has spent decades helping individuals in times of need, as well as offering support to a number of organisations and associations. If there is ever a local campaign being organised, he will be part of the work, always working to the best of his ability.

He has contributed greatly to Welsh culture in the Penllyn area throughout his life.

Geraint and Meinir Lloyd Jones have both contributed greatly to their community over the years.

They both worked in the education sector, and generations of children have been inspired by their commitment to the language and culture, with Meinir coaching pupils at Ysgol Bro Hedd Wyn, Trawsfynydd to sing as soloists, in groups and choirs in local eisteddfodau and with the Urdd.

Both are active in the chapel and with organisations both locally and nationally.

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