She has already played her part in raising funds for this year's festival. Residents at Mrs Watson's sheltered housing unit in Ruthin have craft-making sessions. "I made more than a 100 special Urdd brooches and sold them all. Now I'm making safety pin bracelets which we're selling for £10 to raise money for charity," she said.. Mrs Watson will be keeping a close eye on competitions today, when great-granddaughter Erin takes the stage. One of four great-grandchildren, Erin is at Ysgol Twm o'r Nant, Denbigh. Eisteddfod organisers said the festival has changed beyond recognition during the 77 years since the Corwen event. Festival director Sian Eirian said looking back through old programmes was fascinating. She said: "It is obvious that the Eisteddfod has developed exceptionally over the years, but it is evident from the outset that the aim has been to give the children and young people of Wales an opportunity to showcase their talents. We are confident that a feast awaits this year's Eisteddfod goers, exactly as was offered in 1929." . AN exhibition of the Eisteddfod's syllabi and volumes of winning works and press cuttings from Urdd Eisteddfods held in Denbighshire since Corwen in 1929 is being staged at Ruthin Library this week. Open 9.30am-5.30pm. | 
