TODAY is St David's Day, and schools across the region will be marking the occasion.

March also marks the competitive celebration in classrooms of urdd eisteddfods.

From music and poetry, to art and singing, there was always plenty to enjoy.

Did you miss? Floats, fun and fancy dress for Wrexham Festival in 1983

Here we look back on just a few winners and participants from Wrexham and Flintshire, courtesy of the Leader's photo archives.

If you have any photo memories you would like to share, email claire.pierce@newsquest.co.uk

For more nostalgia galleries, visit our Local Bygones section online, or for exclusive photos and chat, visit the Local Bygones Facebook group.