Presentation of WW1 Book to local schools

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Annie

The Society has presented a copy of its book “Skewen & District: Our Village in WW1 The Diary of a Welsh Village” to two local schools. On Friday, 25th November a copy was presented to Crymlyn Primary School, and on Tuesday, 29th November to Coedffranc Primary School.

The Society hopes to present a copy to Abbey Primary soon.

: Presentation at Crymlyn Primary 25th November 2016 Mrs. Lynette Drake and Mrs. Virginia Jones

: Mrs. Virginia Jones speaking to the pupils at Crymlyn Primary

: Mrs. Lynette Drake and Mrs. Virginia Jones speaking to the pupils

: Presentation at Coedffranc Primary School Tuesday, 29th November with Head Boys and Head Girls, Mrs. Kitty Griffiths and Mrs. Virginia Jones

The Society at the History Book Fair, Swansea Museum 22nd October

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Annie

The Society table at the Book Fair, Swansea Museum – the first time the Society has had a presence at the annual event.

: Bill Payne and Janice Gardner

: Anne Morgans and Bill Payne

: Bill Payne and Janice Gardner

: Bill Payne and Anne Morgans

: Chairman Bill Payne and Janice Gardner speaking to a fellow exhibitor

Society Visit to the Royal Mint

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Annie

The Society had a very enjoyable and informative visit to the Royal Mint on Monday, 4th July followed by a visit to Cardiff Bay for lunch.

: Some of the members waiting to start the tour

: Guide Paul

: Guide Paul addressing the group

WW1 Book Launch, May 7th

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Annie

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The Society had a successful day launching its book “Skewen & District, Our Village in WW1: The Diary of a Welsh Village” on Saturday, May 7th at the Memorial Hall.

If you missed the launch, books are available by contacting us via our website email address.

Below is a photo gallery of the event.

: 1 The foyer area

: 2 General view of the hall

: 3 The top table

: 4 The display area and guests_

: 5 The Book Committee table

: 6 Part of the display area with guests in the background

: 7 At the head of the table the High Sheriff Donna Mead chats with the Lord Lieutenant’s wife.

: 8 Cake made by Sharon Shorney

: 9 Guests enjoying the refreshments

: 10 Guests enjoying the refreshments

: 11 Mayor Arthur Davies

: 12 Mayor Arthur Davies’s consort – his daughter

: 13 Margaret Owen deep in conversation

: 14 Mayor Arthur Davies

: 15 Leader of Dyffryn Clydach Community Council

: 16 Ann Harries and Chairman Bill Payne

: 17 Anne Morgans and Virginia Jones

: 18 Peter Black, Lord Lieutenant Byron Lewis and Stephen Kinnock MP

: 19. Brian Lodwick in conversation with Stephen Kinnock MP and his agent Clive Jones

: 20 Margaret Owen chatting with Vice President Robert Arbourne

: 21 Roger Howells

: 22 Stephen Kinnock MP and President Brian Lodwick

: 38 The Book Committee Virginia Jones, Anne Morgans, Lynette Drake, Bill Payne, Kitty Griffiths, Janice Gardner

: 23 Kitty Griffiths, Virginia Jones, Stephen Kinnock MP, Brian Lodwick, Lord Lieutenant Byron Lewis and Peter Black_

: 24 President Brian Lodwick delivers the opening address

: 25 Virginia Jones, Stephen Kinnock MP, Brian Lodwick, Lord Lieutenant Byron Lewis, Peter Black and Bill Payne

: 26 Virginia Jones, giving the opening address

: 27 Virginia Jones, giving the opening address

: 28 Stephen Kinnock MP delivering his speech

: 29 Stephen Kinnock MP speaking about the book

: 30 Peter Black delivering his speach

: 31 Peter Black speaking about the book with the Memory Tree in the background

: 32 Peter Black speaking about the book

: 33 The Lord Lieutenant Byron Lewis delivering his speach

: 34 The Lord Lieutenant speaking about the book

: 35 Chairman Bill Payne speaking

: 36 Chairman Bill Payne bringing the formal addresses to a close

: 37 Our Memory Tree

: 39 Treasurer Lyn Drake overseeing the labelling of a tag for the Memory Tree

: 40 Treasurer Lyn Drake and Kim Collis County Archivist

Memorial trees planted in the park

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Annie

As part of its WW1 commemoration programme, the Society planted two Acer Rubrum October Glory trees in the Memorial Park on March 17th. The Society’s President, Canon Dr. Brian Lodwick, carried out the planting on behalf of the Society. In attendance was Chairman of Coedffranc Community Council, Cllr. Harry Bebell and Mrs. Bebell.

: President Brian Lodwick planting the first tree

: Brian Lodwick assisted by the Park Superintendent Chris Richards planting the trees

: Councillor and Mrs. Harry Bebell look on as President Brian Lodwick plants the tree

: Janice Gardner, Anne Morgans, Kitty Griffiths, Bill Payne, Lynette Drake, Councillor Bebell, Brian Lodwick, Virginia Jones, Margaret Owen, Ken Jones and Anne Davidson

: Council worker Mark Hicks helping with the planting

: Janice Gardner, Anne Morgans, Kitty Griffiths, Bill Payne, Lynette Drake, Councillor Belbell, Brian Lodwick and Virginia Jones

When mature the trees will look like this :-

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At the book launch of “Skewen & District: Our Village in World War 1” on May 7th in the Memorial Hall, members of the public will be able to remember the fallen servicemen by hanging a name on a Tree of Hope in the Hall. These names will then be transferred to the acer trees for all to see after the launch.

The book launch will commence at 12.30 and proceeds from the sale of the book will go towards a more permanent WW1 memorial in the district.

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Category Archives: Event Reports

Presentation of WW1 Book to local schools

The Society at the History Book Fair, Swansea Museum 22nd October

Society Visit to the Royal Mint

WW1 Book Launch, May 7th

Memorial trees planted in the park