CERED and Radio Aber are embarking on an innovative new idea to promote the Welsh language and culture by launching an English language radio programme.
‘Pod Rhod’ which will be presented primarily through the medium of English will focus on promoting the Welsh language and culture and will feature both Welsh speakers and non Welsh speakers discussing matters and topics which are of interest to the Welsh community.
The aim of the programme is to make the Welsh language and culture accessible to the whole community. The programme will be presented by CERED Development Officer Rhodri Francis and will feature Welsh language music and a variety of interviews with Welsh speakers and non Welsh speakers. Rhodri will also feature individuals who are learning the language.
Rhodri Francis said: “ This programme is a brilliant opportunity to show that the Welsh language belongs to everyone – Welsh speakers, non-Welsh speakers, learners, young old – everyone. It’s a language that belongs to the world. The programme is rather unique in the fact that it’s a programme about the Welsh language and Welsh culture but will be discussed through the medium of English.”
Amongst Rhodri’s target audience are parents who may not speak Welsh but whose children attend Welsh medium schools.
Rhodri continued: “The programme is an opportunity for those parents to feel part of the Welsh community. Non Welsh speaking parents make a huge contribution to the development of the Welsh language. This programme will celebrate that contribution.”
Director of Radio Aber, Sam Thomas said: “ It is very exciting to bring the Welsh language to a wider audience which includes non Welsh speakers. On the show we will have Welsh pop and rock music, conversations about Welsh language events and culture. It is one of Radio Aber aims is to unite and celebrate the fantastic communities we have in the area and this programme is an opportunity to do that. If anybody has any suggestions or would like to contribute to the programme, please contact us.”
The programme will be aired on Radio Aber every Thursday at 12pm. Here is the link to Radio Aber. To contact the show, email contact@radioaber.cymru.
26/05/2021