Medical and psychological activities at the Eisteddfod's science festivals. (360G-Wellcome-080277_Z_06_Z)

Background: The National Eisteddfod is the premier cultural festival of Wales, held mainly in Welsh. It is an 8-day festival held annually in August, at different locations, Swansea in 2006 and Mold (Flintshire) in 2007. Total attendance at each festival usually exceeds 150,000. The site includes a main pavilion of capacity 3,500, with approximately 10 smaller satellite pavilions, including the Science Pavilion, all surrounded by some 300 commercial and other stands. A primary objective of the Eisteddfod is to develop and expand its Science Festival/Programme. General Objectives: 1. Provide opportunities for visitors to the Eisteddfod to become better informed about the nature of biomedical Science. [Thousands of pupils in Wales receive much (or all) of their science training in Welsh, and the Eisteddfod is the only major event, which allows them and their parents to experience science communication in Welsh.] 2. Presenting innovative exhibits, activities and shows at the 2006 and 2007 Eisteddfodau. Proposed themes are: 2006 - Asthma and Allergic Disorders, and 2007 - Neuroscience Target Audience: The main target audience are the visitors to the Eisteddfod. [Approximately 33,000 visited the Science Festival in 2005].