| July
2008: |
2008
Brochure now available: Click
here for pdf version (460kb)
2008
Entry form now available: Click
here for pdf version (38kb) : Click
here for Word version (48kb)
Hard
copy brochures and forms are also available from Devizes Books,
Devizes Library and the Well Wisher Bookshop
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| March
2008: |
Please
click for AGM minutes
and Director's
Report for the 61st Eisteddfod, now available as PDFs.
Also,
please note that all the pre-computer age documentation for the
Eisteddfod approximately 50 years worth of programmes, timetables,
class lists, winners, etc etc has been deposited in the County
Records Office at Trowbridge, where they can be viewed by any interested
parties.
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| Feb
2008: |
AGM
and Committee meeting - has been set for Tuesday 12th February at
Kestrel Cottage, Easterton. AGM at 7pm followed by the meeting - click
here for the agenda (pdf file)
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| Nov
2007: |
Message
from the Director, Ken Morrison:
I
was absolutely delighted with the commitment, hard work and sheer
enthusiasm of all the entrants at this years Eisteddfod. Although
I was unable to hear many of the performances during the day, the
atmosphere at the Concert was very special. I salute you all, well
done. And the same goes for the large number of entries in the Art,
Literary and Photography Classes the standards were very
high indeed.
Next
years Eisteddfod will take place very appropriately
on St Cecilias Day, 22nd November. The Brochure should be
out mid-June and the closing date will be 1st October. If you have
any feedback from this years Eisteddfod, or any suggestions
as to how we can improve things, or any ideas for new classes, then
please contact me through the web-site we would welcome your
thoughts.
*Best
wishes! Ken*
Link
to article in the Gazette & Herald
This
year's cupwinners: click
here (PDF file)
this
year's class and section winners: click
here for
Excel file
All
this year's results: click
here for
Excel file
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| Nov
2007: |
2007
programme and timetable now available: Click
here for pdf version (1.1Mb)
2007
summary timetable now available: Click
here for pdf
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| July
2007: |
2007
Brochure now available: Click
here for pdf version (250kb) : Click
here for Word version (700kb)
2007
Entry form now available: Click
here for pdf version (33kb) : Click
here for Word version (67kb)
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| May
2007: |
The
61st Devizes Junior Eisteddfod will be held on Saturday November
17th.
Venues
will include Devizes Town Hall; St. Andrew's Church, Long Street;
St. John's Parish Rooms and Sanctuary; Sheep Street Baptist Church
and The Wharf Theatre.
Brochures
will be available from early July and will be sent to all on the
mailing list. They will also be available from: Devizes Books, Devizes
Library, Wellwisher Bookshop and here on the Devizes Eisteddfod
website.
The
deadline for entries is Monday 1st October 2007.
Click
here for a poster (pdf)
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| Jan
2007: |
The
AGM was held - the Director summed up thus:
"We look forward to Saturday 17th November 2007, when we plan
to have a timetable showing an even more expanded set of classes.
I remain optimistic about and committed to the future of the Eisteddfod
and look forward to its becoming a fixed and vibrant part of the
Devizes arts scene."
For
more details, please see the following documents (Word documents):
Draft
AGM Minutes : Director's
Report : New
constitution
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| Nov
2006: |
Message
from the Director, Ken Morrison:
I
was extremely pleased with virtually every aspect of the Eisteddfod
this year. The preparation and dedication of the children was wonderful
to behold, and the atmosphere at the evening Concert was electrifying.
Without them and their parents and teachers, the Eisteddfod would
not happen, and so I congratulate them all.
The
Town Mayor was quite bowled over by the atmosphere and by the standard
of performance. The Town Hall is just the prefect venue for our
concluding Concert. Link
to article in the Gazette & Herald
I
would also like to thank warmly all those who gave their time, energy
and expertise to make it happen.
The
Eisteddfod is in danger of becoming too successful! It was an amazingly
complex exercise to put together for this year and we had a few
minor glitches. If
our entries continue to increase, it could become an impossible
task given the facilities currently at our disposal. So your Committee
will be deliberating over the next few months just how to restructure
the Eisteddfod to satisfy everyones requirements.
If
you have any ideas as to how we might improve the organisation,
then please do get in touch via email: kenneth@devizes-eisteddfod.org.uk
*Best
wishes! Ken*
This
year's cupwinners: click
here (PDF file)
All
this year's results: click
here for Word document or here
for Excel file
The
AGM will take place in Easterton Village Hall at 8.00 pm on
Friday 26th January 2007.
Agenda:
o Introduction, welcome and apologies
o Minutes of last AGM
o Election of Officers
o Report of 60th Eisteddfod
o Financial Report
o Constitution
o Key points for 61st Eisteddfod
o Any other business
Anyone
wishing to raise points of business are requested to contact the
Director, Ken Morrison either through the website or on 01380 812357.
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| August
2006: |
Welcome
from the Director:
60th
Anniversaries are often called 'Diamond' and they say that 'diamonds
are for ever'. Let's hope that something of that longevity applies
to the Devizes Junior Eisteddfod!
Given
the enormous support and positive feedback we received last year,
we have widened the appeal of the Eisteddfod by offering new classes
in Folk Music and Singing, Church Organ playing, Mime, Drama and
3-dimensional Art, about which we are very excited and which we
feel will have great appeal.
We
are delighted that Simon May, our Patron, has offered to adjudicate
the Original Composition classes - this is a marvellous opportunity
for GCSE and A-level music students to have their compositions adjudicated
by an outstanding musician.
We
have improved the structure of the Concert as it seemed a great
pity that most of the younger performers were not present to enjoy
the senior performances. To this end, we are combining the Junior
and Senior Concerts into one, and mixing up the performers tp provide
a better balance.
It
would not be possible to stage the Eisteddfod without suitable locations,
and this year we have a new venue at St. John's Church and Parish
Room, as well as at St. Andrew's and Sheep St. Churches and we are
extremely grateful to all those who have offered the use of their
premises for this exciting and important event. I would also like
to thank both Springford and Rose and Dauntsey's School for their
help and financial support in producing the Brochure which accompanies
the Eisteddfod and is available on request.
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| Nov
2005: |
Message
from the Director:
I
could not have been more pleased with the Eisteddfod on Saturday.
The sheer enjoyment and enthusiasm of the entrants was wonderful
to feel, although inevitably there were a few organisational glitches.
Very many thanks to all those who made the event possible.
Everywhere
there was a wonderful buzz of expectation and excitement. The intensity
of the individual contestants matched the infectious anticipation
of events such as the junior choirs where there were so many entrants
that sadly we had to separate them for the performances.
The
standard of performance at the two concerts was very high indeed
and was much enjoyed by all who attended. The Town Mayor was sad
at having to leave half way through with the prize presentation
by Chris Thompson, the outgoing Director of the Eisteddfod.
Full
results of the Eisteddfod will soon be available on the website.
The AGM will be on 27 January 2006 at Easterton Village Hall (click
here for the agenda).
And
please note the date of the 2006 Eisteddfod: 18 November 2006.
Ken
Morrison
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| Nov
2005: |
Devizes
Junior Eisteddfod needs a secretary for next year!
click
here to see the story on the 'This is Wiltshire' website
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| Oct
2005: |
The
timetable for adjudication is now available here.
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| Feb
2005: |
Were
delighted to be bringing the Devizes Junior Eisteddfod back to Devizes!
The
Eisteddfod will take place on 19 November 2005 at Sheep Street Baptist
and St Andrews Churches in Devizes. It's structure will be
similar to recent years, but split between the two venues. The final
concert will be held in the Town Hall.
The
event will include singing, piano, stringed instruments (violin,
viola, cello, guitar), all recorders, woodwind & brass, composition,
speaking, reading, handwriting and painting.
Entry
forms should be available from early July with a deadline of 1st
October.
All
offers of help and ideas are most welcome. Please contact Ken Morrison,
the Director/Secretary (01380 812357, email
: kenneth@devizes-eisteddfod.org.uk).
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