Geraint Jones wins National Eisteddfod Medal
Geraint Jones from Trefor is the winner of the Sir TH Parry-Williams Memorial Medal at this year’s Llŷn a Eifionydd National Eisteddfod. The medal is presented annually to an individual who has made a real contribution in their local area, with a particular emphasis on working with young people. Mr Jones is best known for his major contribution to Seindorf Trefor (The Trefor Brass Band) and becomes the first person in the Eisteddfod’s history to win for his services to brass bands.
In 1966, he re-founded the band, and three years later, he was appointed its conductor. He has made a major contribution to the banding world in north-west Wales, and also taught brass locally, inspiring local children and young people to get involved. A primary school teacher by profession, he taught at Ysgol Cymerau, Pwllheli, before returning to his old school, Ysgol Trefor, as headteacher, where he worked until his early retirement.
Commenting on his award Geraint said, “I consider it a tremendous privilege to receive the medal as an appreciation of my work. It makes me very humble, believe me. I hope that the things I have been involved in will continue and inspire others to live and fight for the preservation of our language and our Welsh identity. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and all the best to the Llŷn and Eifionydd Eisteddfod.”
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