Motion text
That this House celebrates the 150th anniversary of the victory of Griffith Rhys Jones, or Caradog, and Y Côr Mawr, at the Crystal Palace Choral Competition in 1872; notes the significance of the success in bringing national attention to Welsh choral singing and launching Aberdare's reputation as the 'Town of Song'; congratulates the organisers of Caradog Fest 2022 in Aberdare for their commitment to an enduring understanding of the event's significance, through inviting Welsh People's History Society, Llafur, to discuss the impact of the event on Welsh culture; and further celebrates the organisers commitment to ensuring Welsh choral singing going from strength to strength, with the presence of choirs from Abercynon, Cwmbach, Cwmdare, Glynneath, Pelenna and Treharris at this year's festival.
Signatures (12)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Winter, Beth
Labour
Signed on
7 July 2022
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
11 July 2022
Trickett, Jon
Labour
Signed on
11 July 2022
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
11 July 2022
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 July 2022
Rees, Christina
Labour
Signed on
13 July 2022
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.