One of Wales' longest running Eisteddfodau returned for its 106th event with a "fantastic" day of competition, entertainment and celebration of Welsh culture.
Siw Harston, from Staines in Surrey, won the Eisteddfod Trefeglwys chair - the most prestigious and sought-after prizes - for her poem about the "the freedom for the world of nature, the freedom which she had to escape from home, and the freedom she hopes for her to return back to her homeland".
The cup for the most promising performer went to Carys Turner, of Llanwnog with Nansi Hughes, from Llanidloes scooping the Catrin Alwen Shield for the best solo performance. Mari Beamond won the cup in the off-stage competitions.
Organisers said the children’s competitions were very well supported especially from the village school Ysgol Dyffryn Trannon with up to 12 children competing in several competitions.
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President May Jones, a former member of the eisteddfod committee and lifelong supporter, was kept busy presenting the cups during the day. She spoke about her square mile, and the delight she has had in supporting the Eisteddfod and Young Farmers Club over many years.
Chairman of the Eisteddfod Committee Dr Iwan Owen thanked everyone for their support for this year's event.
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