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Eisteddfod Guernsey LBG

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Oldest in Arts & Culture · of 13 with a recorded founding year

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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