Published 26/05/2026 | Last Updated 26/05/2026
On Tuesday the 26th of May, the fourth day of the Urdd Eisteddfod at Anglesey, Catrin Ellis Jones was on the Maes representing Trydan as sponsors of the ‘Scientific Project for Year 7, 8, and 9’ competition.
It was the greenest Urdd Eisteddfod ever, with electricity provision from the grid, solar panels, and a green hydrogen generator for the first time ever. This achievement is even more impressive when you consider that 118,000 competitors are part of the festival - a record for an Eisteddfod in north Wales.
Therefore, it was very appropriate to attend a ceremony that rewarded Ella Foskett as the champion of the science competition, with her research on the impact of plastic waste on marine life.
Ella, a 13-year-old pupil from Llanidloes High School, is passionate about science. She enjoyed doing the research for the essay and learning about different types of plastic and their serious impact on marine life.
Ella believes that more scientists and people pursuing technical and experimental careers are needed to be able to offer solutions to some of the great challenges facing humanity, and her generation in particular.
"A lot of attention has to be paid to the environment, and care has to be taken, or there will be nothing left," says Ella.
"I think renewable energy is great! It is important in order to reduce carbon emissions and prevent climate change. It's also cheap. We have solar panels on our house."
Catrin Ellis Jones, Head of Public Involvement at Trydan said:
"It's so nice to see so much talent on the Eisteddfod field, on the stages and in the art tents. Ella is a young person with great talent, and she will obviously do her best for nature, and the environment, in the future."
Well done Ella, and well done to everyone competing!"
Trydan is in the Gwyddonle on Thursday and Friday all day, with a Big Trydan Quiz between 2-3pm on both days. Come and see us!