Eisteddfod Guernsey LBG

Castel

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About

Eisteddfod Guernsey LBG is a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered as CH50 with the Guernsey Registry, and a member of the Association of Guernsey Charities (number 256). It was formed as the Guernsey Eisteddfod Society in 1921, with the first festival following in 1927. The organisation is run by volunteers, with Barbara Minta MBE serving as Secretary, and Sir Richard McMahon, Bailiff of Guernsey, as President. —

Quick facts

Legal form: Charitable company limited by guarantee
Established: 1921 — the Guernsey Eisteddfod Society was formed; the first festival followed in 1927 · 105 years
Facilities: No premises of its own; sections run at hired island venues, principally Beau Sejour and Les Capelles

People3

Barbara Minta MBE — Secretary — also House Manager and a Director
Sir Richard McMahon
Bailiff of Guernsey — President

Services offered

Annual competitive arts festival across music
speech and drama
French and Guernésiais
literary
photography
needlecraft
floral art
artistic roller skating
cookery and arts and crafts
plus shorthand

Credentials

Memberships & accreditations

Association of Guernsey Charities, member number 256

Hours

Festival is annual; the 97th Annual Festival runs in 2027, with the Music Section 18–27 February and Speech & Drama 1–7 March at Beau Sejour Theatre

Contact

Phone: +44 1481 247606
Email: bminta@cwgsy.net
Website: www.eisteddfod.gg
Address: Do Cessi, Rue de Marais, Castel, Guernsey, GY5 7LE (registered address; cheques by post)

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