THIS year's Leeton Eisteddfod has once again hit a snag thanks to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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Current restrictions on gatherings, singing and dancing have made it difficult for this year's eisteddfod, which was scheduled to get underway with the speech and drama discipline on August 4, hard to go ahead.
The committee behind the event met last week to discuss their options and, while there were many differing opinions and ideas for how to proceed, the event has been postponed.
However, the Leeton Eisteddfod Society is holding out hope all disciplines will be able to go ahead later this year.
Last year the event was cancelled all together due to the pandemic and its restrictions.
Society president Judy Nolan, who has decided to stand down from the role at the end of this year, was disappointed the performing and competitive showcase had to be put off for now.
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"We have decided to postpone for the moment, but we will look at it again at the end of August to see where we go from there," Mrs Nolan said.
The literary section as part of the event will go ahead as planned.
Winners will be notified when results are at hand from the adjudicator.
The eisteddfod is one of Leeton's longest running events, having been held over many decades in the shire, fostering talent and helping young people reach their potential.
It attracts competitors from across the MIA and wider region with a focus on giving performers of all ages a place where they can compete and enjoy the stage.
Disciplines included are in the speech and drama, ballet and revue, music arena.
Individuals, bands, school groups and dance companies are all regular features at the eisteddfod.
Meanwhile, Highland dancing is traditionally held earlier in the year, successfully doing so in June 2021 with competitors coming from far and wide to see a resurgence in this discipline.
This year's event was already scheduled to be slightly different to usual.
The eisteddfod's traditional home at the Roxy Theatre was unavailable due its current redevelopment, with preparations made to hold the disciplines at other venues include the MIA Club and the Uniting Church Hall.
While organisers are hopeful the situation will change within the coming five weeks, they remain realistic.
The society said it will continue to monitor the situation and rules in the interim.
A decision on whether or not new dates can be set will be done in consultation with the relevant and appropriate health authorities.
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