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North Wales Live
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
Woman left 'completely speechless' after being honoured at the National Eisteddfod
The Sir T.H. Parry-Williams Memorial Medal was presented at the Wrexham National Eisteddfod to a woman who has inspired generations of young people in her community. The award is given annually to an individual who has made a genuine contribution to their local area, with a special emphasis on working with young people. Eilyr Thomas, from Llandissilio, Pembrokeshire, was a teacher and headteacher in primary schools in the Maenclochog and Mynachlog-ddu area for most of her working life. Beyond her career in education, she has been active in music and singing from a very young age. She enjoyed great success on the stages of both small and large eisteddfodau as a soloist and as a member of choirs and parties. Through her expertise and dedication many young people have blossomed and grown to become professional singers. Seven of them came on stage during the ceremony to greet their teacher. She said: "I was fine until I saw them come on stage. I wasn't expecting them. Some had said they weren't coming to the Eisteddfod but it was nice to see them and hear them sing." She was informed a few weeks ago that she would be honoured with the Medal this year. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox "When I found out, I was completely speechless – I couldn't think of any words at all. I'm not someone who wins competitions or anything like that, but this – I just couldn't believe it. Of course, it's an honour, and I'm very proud to accept it," she said. Through Eilyr Thomas's expertise and dedication, many young people have flourished – not only by developing their vocal abilities – but also by growing into confident performers. "The family was musical, and I suppose I showed some kind of desire to sing, even though I was incredibly shy. Every time someone came to the house and asked me to sing, I'd go behind the curtains – I could never face them," she said. Eilyr Thomas's voluntary contributions to the community are also significant. She has been the conductor of Cantorion Cleddau and is a dedicated member of Nebo Chapel, Efailwen. She was honoured with the White Robe in Gorsedd Cymru and is a former member of the Eisteddfod Council. Sir T.H. Parry-Williams was a passionate supporter of the National Eisteddfod, and in August 1975, following his death a few months earlier, a fund was established to commemorate his valuable contribution to the Eisteddfod's activities. The fund is administered by the Sir Thomas Parry-Williams Trust.
Yahoo
31-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Swimming stars and a 12-year-old phenom race at world championships in Singapore
Swimming's biggest names are competing at the world championships in Singapore, including Katie Ledecky, Summer McIntosh, Léon Marchand and a 12-year-old from China who could take home a medal. Solve the daily Crossword
Express Tribune
27-07-2025
- Science
- Express Tribune
Pakistan wins gold medal at Biology Olympiad
Abdul Raffay Paracha won the gold medal n the prestigious International Science Olympiad held in Philippines. Pakistan has secured its first-ever gold medal in the prestigious International Science Olympiad. Abdul Raffay Paracha won the Gold Medal for Pakistan at the 35th International Biology Olympiad held in Philippines. Pakistan has participated in the International Physics Olympiad since 2001, the International Mathematics Olympiad since 2005, and the Biology and Chemistry Olympiads since 2006. More than 380 students have represented Pakistan in International Science Olympiads, securing 140 medals, while over 4,500 students have received training through more than 240 training camps held at HEC Institutes.
The Advertiser
16-07-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
'So beauty': Saints defender boasts hot streak to 150
This is the lot of a key defender: Callum Wilkie will celebrate his 150-game milestone on the tough road trip to Geelong, trying to stop the AFL's most in-form key forward. And standing at Moorabbin on Wednesday morning, nursing two black eyes after a whack on the nose early in last Sunday's game, the St Kilda backman wouldn't have it any other way. "I usually line up on Jezza (Jeremy Cameron), so I imagine that's what they have in store upstairs. That's a nice way to play your 150th, on the best forward in the comp who's leading the Coleman (Medal)," Wilkie said with a grin. "So beauty." Wilkie, 29, will become only the second AFL player, after Sydney's Jared Crouch, to play 150 consecutive games from debut. The Saints defender has become the poster child for finding a different path to AFL stardom. He was overlooked in four national drafts, eventually combining university and full-time work as an accountant while playing for SANFL side North Adelaide. After the Roosters won the 2018 premiership - coached by Josh Carr and featuring a teenaged Connor Rozee off half-back - Wilkie finally went to the Saints in the rookie draft. He is the club's reigning best-and-fairest winner and earned 2023 All-Australian selection. "It gives you a really good perspective of how good AFL football is. Ultimately we have a great job," Wilkie said of his rocky path to the AFL. "That perspective has held me in good stead, knowing I love playing football and I can do this for a living and ultimately, hopefully try to drag this club to finals and success. "Not getting drafted probably built some resilience." He said the 2018 SANFL flag, North's first in 27 years, remains a key moment in his playing career and is motivation as the Saints try to return to finals. "Definitely, it was a great time. Anyone can attest to this, whether you play amateurs or AFL, winning a flag is probably the best feeling ever," Wilkie said. "I always say this to anyone - if I retired now, that's my favourite football memory. They're my best mates, still to this day, I won a premiership with (them). "You bring that here, you just want to be able to contribute to the footy club, and we want to get there one day. We have a lot of stepping stones first." A few of the newer "stones" are emerging. Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera is an excitement machine, and there were a few Viking helmets worn at the club members' day training run on Wednesday for Alix Tauru, nicknamed the Flying Viking. Wilkie was asked how many of his remaining AFL games will feature Wanganeen-Milera as a teammate, given growing speculation about the young gun's future beyond this season. "Hopefully all - he's a special kid and a special player. He's really taken it up a notch, like everyone has seen this year, especially with leadership," Wilkie said. "He's a real competitor. Teams are starting to tag him - it's almost an impossible task. Love the player, love the person." This is the lot of a key defender: Callum Wilkie will celebrate his 150-game milestone on the tough road trip to Geelong, trying to stop the AFL's most in-form key forward. And standing at Moorabbin on Wednesday morning, nursing two black eyes after a whack on the nose early in last Sunday's game, the St Kilda backman wouldn't have it any other way. "I usually line up on Jezza (Jeremy Cameron), so I imagine that's what they have in store upstairs. That's a nice way to play your 150th, on the best forward in the comp who's leading the Coleman (Medal)," Wilkie said with a grin. "So beauty." Wilkie, 29, will become only the second AFL player, after Sydney's Jared Crouch, to play 150 consecutive games from debut. The Saints defender has become the poster child for finding a different path to AFL stardom. He was overlooked in four national drafts, eventually combining university and full-time work as an accountant while playing for SANFL side North Adelaide. After the Roosters won the 2018 premiership - coached by Josh Carr and featuring a teenaged Connor Rozee off half-back - Wilkie finally went to the Saints in the rookie draft. He is the club's reigning best-and-fairest winner and earned 2023 All-Australian selection. "It gives you a really good perspective of how good AFL football is. Ultimately we have a great job," Wilkie said of his rocky path to the AFL. "That perspective has held me in good stead, knowing I love playing football and I can do this for a living and ultimately, hopefully try to drag this club to finals and success. "Not getting drafted probably built some resilience." He said the 2018 SANFL flag, North's first in 27 years, remains a key moment in his playing career and is motivation as the Saints try to return to finals. "Definitely, it was a great time. Anyone can attest to this, whether you play amateurs or AFL, winning a flag is probably the best feeling ever," Wilkie said. "I always say this to anyone - if I retired now, that's my favourite football memory. They're my best mates, still to this day, I won a premiership with (them). "You bring that here, you just want to be able to contribute to the footy club, and we want to get there one day. We have a lot of stepping stones first." A few of the newer "stones" are emerging. Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera is an excitement machine, and there were a few Viking helmets worn at the club members' day training run on Wednesday for Alix Tauru, nicknamed the Flying Viking. Wilkie was asked how many of his remaining AFL games will feature Wanganeen-Milera as a teammate, given growing speculation about the young gun's future beyond this season. "Hopefully all - he's a special kid and a special player. He's really taken it up a notch, like everyone has seen this year, especially with leadership," Wilkie said. "He's a real competitor. Teams are starting to tag him - it's almost an impossible task. Love the player, love the person." This is the lot of a key defender: Callum Wilkie will celebrate his 150-game milestone on the tough road trip to Geelong, trying to stop the AFL's most in-form key forward. And standing at Moorabbin on Wednesday morning, nursing two black eyes after a whack on the nose early in last Sunday's game, the St Kilda backman wouldn't have it any other way. "I usually line up on Jezza (Jeremy Cameron), so I imagine that's what they have in store upstairs. That's a nice way to play your 150th, on the best forward in the comp who's leading the Coleman (Medal)," Wilkie said with a grin. "So beauty." Wilkie, 29, will become only the second AFL player, after Sydney's Jared Crouch, to play 150 consecutive games from debut. The Saints defender has become the poster child for finding a different path to AFL stardom. He was overlooked in four national drafts, eventually combining university and full-time work as an accountant while playing for SANFL side North Adelaide. After the Roosters won the 2018 premiership - coached by Josh Carr and featuring a teenaged Connor Rozee off half-back - Wilkie finally went to the Saints in the rookie draft. He is the club's reigning best-and-fairest winner and earned 2023 All-Australian selection. "It gives you a really good perspective of how good AFL football is. Ultimately we have a great job," Wilkie said of his rocky path to the AFL. "That perspective has held me in good stead, knowing I love playing football and I can do this for a living and ultimately, hopefully try to drag this club to finals and success. "Not getting drafted probably built some resilience." He said the 2018 SANFL flag, North's first in 27 years, remains a key moment in his playing career and is motivation as the Saints try to return to finals. "Definitely, it was a great time. Anyone can attest to this, whether you play amateurs or AFL, winning a flag is probably the best feeling ever," Wilkie said. "I always say this to anyone - if I retired now, that's my favourite football memory. They're my best mates, still to this day, I won a premiership with (them). "You bring that here, you just want to be able to contribute to the footy club, and we want to get there one day. We have a lot of stepping stones first." A few of the newer "stones" are emerging. Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera is an excitement machine, and there were a few Viking helmets worn at the club members' day training run on Wednesday for Alix Tauru, nicknamed the Flying Viking. Wilkie was asked how many of his remaining AFL games will feature Wanganeen-Milera as a teammate, given growing speculation about the young gun's future beyond this season. "Hopefully all - he's a special kid and a special player. He's really taken it up a notch, like everyone has seen this year, especially with leadership," Wilkie said. "He's a real competitor. Teams are starting to tag him - it's almost an impossible task. Love the player, love the person."
Perth Now
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
'So beauty': Saints defender boasts hot streak to 150
This is the lot of a key defender: Callum Wilkie will celebrate his 150-game milestone on the tough road trip to Geelong, trying to stop the AFL's most in-form key forward. And standing at Moorabbin on Wednesday morning, nursing two black eyes after a whack on the nose early in last Sunday's game, the St Kilda backman wouldn't have it any other way. "I usually line up on Jezza (Jeremy Cameron), so I imagine that's what they have in store upstairs. That's a nice way to play your 150th, on the best forward in the comp who's leading the Coleman (Medal)," Wilkie said with a grin. "So beauty." Wilkie, 29, will become only the second AFL player, after Sydney's Jared Crouch, to play 150 consecutive games from debut. The Saints defender has become the poster child for finding a different path to AFL stardom. He was overlooked in four national drafts, eventually combining university and full-time work as an accountant while playing for SANFL side North Adelaide. After the Roosters won the 2018 premiership - coached by Josh Carr and featuring a teenaged Connor Rozee off half-back - Wilkie finally went to the Saints in the rookie draft. He is the club's reigning best-and-fairest winner and earned 2023 All-Australian selection. "It gives you a really good perspective of how good AFL football is. Ultimately we have a great job," Wilkie said of his rocky path to the AFL. "That perspective has held me in good stead, knowing I love playing football and I can do this for a living and ultimately, hopefully try to drag this club to finals and success. "Not getting drafted probably built some resilience." He said the 2018 SANFL flag, North's first in 27 years, remains a key moment in his playing career and is motivation as the Saints try to return to finals. "Definitely, it was a great time. Anyone can attest to this, whether you play amateurs or AFL, winning a flag is probably the best feeling ever," Wilkie said. "I always say this to anyone - if I retired now, that's my favourite football memory. They're my best mates, still to this day, I won a premiership with (them). "You bring that here, you just want to be able to contribute to the footy club, and we want to get there one day. We have a lot of stepping stones first." A few of the newer "stones" are emerging. Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera is an excitement machine, and there were a few Viking helmets worn at the club members' day training run on Wednesday for Alix Tauru, nicknamed the Flying Viking. Wilkie was asked how many of his remaining AFL games will feature Wanganeen-Milera as a teammate, given growing speculation about the young gun's future beyond this season. "Hopefully all - he's a special kid and a special player. He's really taken it up a notch, like everyone has seen this year, especially with leadership," Wilkie said. "He's a real competitor. Teams are starting to tag him - it's almost an impossible task. Love the player, love the person."
