Act for future of Hedd Wyn's home; yourLETTERS.

THE article by Eryl Crump about Yr Ysgwrn, Trawsfynydd, the home of the well known poet and icon Hedd Wyn killed in the First World War was informative and of great interest (Daily Post Cymraeg July 29 "Yr Ysgwrn - Dyfodol Du").

The negative factor is that no steps have been taken to secure the future of Yr Ysgwrn and the Bardic Chairs by establishing financial support by a responsible body.

Gerald Williams and his late brother Ellis have worked miracles to retain the farmhouse and Chairs and provided a warm welcome to all visitors for many years without personal gain or financial support but this cannot go on indefinitely. The article refers to the interest by the Sain Ffagan Museum in the to 150 forget to address number.

farmhouse but the wish of most people would be to retain the house in its present location and cynefin. There have been many programmes, films, books and pilgrimages to Hedd Wyn's grave, and of course visits by thousands to Yr Ysgwrn. The question has to be asked if any of the money involved in all these activities ever found its way to preserve the future of the farmhouse or assist current needs. It does not appear it has.

There is an urgent need for a group with a legal structure to steer the work and we are sure money and assistance would be forthcoming. The National Eisteddfod is held next week in Hedd Wyn's native Merioneth. Let us hope the spark will be lit and action taken to ensure the future of Yr Ysgwrn.

Dan and Olwen Rees Jones, via email

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Yr Ysgwrn, near Trawsfynydd, the home of posthumous National Eisteddfod winner Hedd Wyn