Welcome to Penrith Eisteddfod
Every year, in June, July and August, The City of Penrith Eisteddfod Society
Inc ABN 57 755 932 754 conducts an annual Eisteddfod in;
· Dance,
· Creative Writing,
· Music: Brass, Community Bands, Schools Choral and Instrumental groups,
Strings, Vocal, Woodwind,
· Speech and Drama, Festival of Performance Snippets
· We foster cultural activities within the Nepean District
· We welcome performers !
The first eisteddfod was held in August - September 1985 in the Penrith
Music Centre, next to the original Penrith Library in Henry Street. The choral
was held at Jamison High School and the prize winners concert in the Lewers
Gallery. Further sections for participation were Organ, Piano, Vocal, Speech
and Drama, Dance and Instrumental categories.
The patrons were Mayor Brian King and Ross Free MP.
President: Margot Maurice
Secretary: Lu Szuhyta
Treasurer: John Gallagher
The official accompanist was Phyllis Huthnance - the current vice-president.
The City of Penrith Eisteddfod Society has been going strong from 1985 until
today.
For further information contact the secretary, Lu Szuhyta - 0411 214 455 or Box
4409, Penrith Plaza Post Office, PENRITH NSW 2750