The Bardic Chair was contested in 2009 by several local poets, storytellers and musicians, with opening heats at Glastonbury Assembly Rooms, each contestant performing for up to 15 minutes on the given theme, chosen by the outgoing Bard.
Dearbhaile calling upon the Awen to open proceedings.
All that glisters is not gold
The Open Gorsedd attracted many outstanding performers and entertainers as well as visiting Bards and Druids from other orders. Entries were based on the theme – “All that glisters is not gold”.
The Contenders
Amanda made a powerful debut
Daru shocked and cajoled us with his poetic storytelling
David warmed our hearts with his piece Little Golden Children 
Esteban sang a selection of exquisite songs 
Tony defied the laws of grammarye with 9° = 2° Magus 
Wes entertained us with his “The Great Global Gowk-Hunt”
The Entertainment
Bryan
Badly Housebound Girl 
Nathan 
Pete 
Stevie P 
and Willow 
New Members and Initiates of the Bardic College:
- Wes White
- Johanna van Fessem
- Sheena Johnstone :: Lady of Avalon (2008)
- Seano
Deliberations and Prizes
The panel deliberates …
Theo announces the judges’ decision
Jo Waterworth wins the Tim Sebastion trophy
The Chairing
Tim explains the origins of Glastonbury’s Silver Branch
After a long and difficult discussion, the judges chose to chair David Reakes as the new Bard of Ynyswitrin and install Tony Atkinson as his deputy.
Photos: Barnaby J Hodges
