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   Dw i ddim yn gwbod amdanoch chi, ond rw i a nifer ffrindiau yn poeni am y diffyg defnydd o'r iaith Gymraeg gan y Sgarlets .  Ac wrth symud i'n cartre' newydd, dwi'n credu bod hyn yn bwysicach fyth.   Mae'r Gymraeg ers dechrau'r saithdegau wedi gwneud y Sgarlets a'r Strade yn unigryw.   Dyma gopi o e-bost rw i wedi ei anfon at Stuart Gallagher a Gareth Davies.

Beth ych chi'n teimlo?   

Dear Stuart/Gareth

Please forgive me for bothering you at such a busy time, I know that there are some more pressing issues for you to deal with at the moment.  But please would you consider the following points relating to the use of the Welsh language?  These concerns  have been raised by a number of season ticket holders and supporters.  As the time to move to our new home get's closer, we thought that it 

Please consider them in the positive manner that they are brought to your attention.

We are worried and concerned at the dramatic decrease  in the use of the language , and also the incorrect usage of the language.  

e.g.

1.  There is almost no Welsh content in matchday programmes anymore
2.  There has been a distinct decrease in the use of Welsh before and during matches at Stradey. 
3.  A lack of bilingual  signage 
3.  Although we welcome and appreciate the Welsh version of the website, we feel that it doesn't reflect well on the club when the Welsh content is out of date   
     and often incorrect

Surely in these enlightened days, the Welsh language should be seen as an effective marketing tool, and a way to make our Region unique.   Increasing bilingualism at Stradey (and especially at our new ground)  would truly reflect the area that we represent.  After all, we represent the area of Wales with the largest percentage of Welsh speakers by far.    Due to our history, our principles and the untimely death of Grav  last year, the arguements for enhancing the use of the language could get very emotional.  But this is not the place for such emotions.

As season ticket holders and supporters, we would rather take  a positive step and offer our sincere help.  If needed, I'm sure we could get a number of appropriate people who would be quite willing to help or advise.  Please feel free to get in touch.

Once again, please take these points in the positive manner that they are intended

Looking forward to your response