Ringwood Eisteddfod String Section June 9-11 2017
This year was my first sponsorship. To support the Ringwood Eisteddfod (section 13) was a great pleasure and wonderful connection to what my mother and grandmother managed to achieve. They started the Eisteddfod in 1954 and my mother, Ruth Hawkins, has been the Patron for many years. She has worked tirelessly to ensure the success of the Eisteddfod and to create many opportunties for young performers. My sponsored section (13) was open to students currently studying Grades 1 or 2 AMEB or equivalent. The beginner years are so important, and since my books are for beginner string students, it seemed the ideal section to support. Congratulations to Ena Kelly (1st place), Niamh Clarke (2nd place) and Sayuri Hiaki-Walker who came third....