Welcome to the 2010 Tilehurst Eisteddfod - Festival of Arts web site.

In 1952 Mr. Elwyn Jones, a Welshman, Churchman and gifted amateur musician, suggested to a few friends in Tilehurst the idea of a local annual festival to foster interest in the arts. It was decided to sponsor an ‘Eisteddfod’ along the lines of the Welsh festivals, but with rather more emphasis on relaxed mutual enjoyment and rather less ceremonial formality.

From what must have been a very tentative beginning the Festival has grown in size and status over the years attracting entries from many parts of the United Kingdom but, of course, the majority from Berkshire and the neighbouring counties.

We have, unfortunately, had to drop the Drama section in the past few years as we have been unable to find someone to run it. We will reinstate Drama as soon as we can find a competent and enthusiastic person to run the section.

The Executive Committee wishes to thank

• S. J. Wynn

• HSBC Bank plc

• Reading Borough Council

• Tilehurst Parish Council

• West Berkshire District Council

for their financial support;

Bill Potter and family, for running the website;

And all the people who give their time and support at the various events.

General Information

Friends of Tilehurst Eisteddfod

The cost of running the Festival continues to escalate.

The Eisteddfod welcomes ‘Friends of the Festival’ who, for an annual contribution of £10 upwards would be entitled to free admission to view all of this year’s events.  Please send your contribution to the Secretary.

Use the buttons in the menu bar on the left to navigate to the pages with details of this years competition.