 
                                    This year's Braaid Eisteddfod is taking place this weekend, giving people a chance to showcase their skills.
The event encourages people of any ability to have a go at things like singing, playing instruments, and poetry, in front of an encouraging audience.
It kicks off at 7:30pm tonight at Braaid Hall, with entries costing £5 which includes cakes and sandwiches.
Literary judge for the event, Dot Tilbury, spoke to 3FM about this annual tradition:
 
                                         
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