Treuddyn's Urdd centenary plinth unveiled by Archdruid of Wales

The youth movement and its first ever branch were formed in Treuddyn in 1922, and a commemorative stone plinth has been unveiled to mark the centenary.

Illustrating the story of how 16-year-old Marian Williams, of Fferm y Llan, Treuddyn, inspired local youngsters to join the first Adran or branch of the Urdd 100 years ago, the plinth was revealed by special guest Myrddin ap Dafydd, the Archdruid of Wales.

Children from both primary schools in Treuddyn took park in the unveiling of the centenary plinth.

Members of the Treuddyn Eisteddfod Committee we joined at the ceremony by Lord Barry Jones, members of the community and pupils from the village's two primary schools, Ysgol Terrig and Parc-Y-Llan CP School.

Read more: History of the making of Treuddyn's branch of the Urdd

Committee secretary Ceinwen Parry said: "It was something the village needed to do. We've even had new road signs at each end of the village saying 'First branch 1922'.

"We also have an original banner from the first branch, and we've had a replica made of it. It's perfect, exactly the same.

"On the afternoon of the plinth unveiling, children from the schools gathered at the end of Queen Street, then all walked along to the plinth in the car park, singing Hei Mistar Urdd. It was lovely.

Carolyn Thomas MS and Lord Barry Jones at the Treuddyn plinth unveiling.

"Everyone was very taken with it, and some said they got quite emotional.

"I welcomed everyone and once it was unveiled I said 'remember this belongs to all of you, it's for everyone'."

Attending the unveiling was Carolyn Thomas, MS for North Wales. She said: "It was a fantastic event with a great turnout celebrating 100 years of the first Adran (youth club) of the Urdd starting, which was began in Treuddyn.

"The Archdruid unveiled the plinth and information board, the schoolchildren were marvellous with their singing, a great community event. Well done to all involved organising it."