The Society was invited to take part in the Friends of St. Thomas Church, Neath, Christmas Tree Festival.  We chose as our theme, in this the centenary of the ending of World War One,  the 86 men of Coedffranc and Jersey Marine who fell in World War One – a link to the unveiling of the new war memorial outside Carnegie Hall.

The design chosen was a poppy with each man’s name who fell written on it, attached to netting  which was spread over the tree.  St. Thomas then linked to the theme by providing a location for the tree beneath its Roll of Honour.  More poppies were scattered around the tree which was topped with a gold star.

The festival continues until 7th December.

The displays and refreshment areas:

Society members in Costume:

Guests and dignitaries arriving waiting for the start of the ceremony:

The Ceremony

Guest and Society members celebrate the centenary of the Armistice:

The Lord Lieutenant cuts the cake with his sword:

Entertainment provided by the Park Players and Mrs. Margaret Owen:

Chairman and Treasurer standing with the plaque:

The Society would like to thank the local businesses which helped with our refreshment requirements – Arbourne’s, One Stop and Jenkins Bakery. Thanks also to Tesco for its monetary donation.

The centenary of the death of Sir ST Evans took place today, 13th September.  A small group from the Society and from the Bryncoch and Dyffryn Society, met at the graveside to mark the event.  President Brian Lodwick led the group in a prayer.  We were very pleased that the great, great nephew of Sir Samuel, Mr. Jeremy Stuehmeyer was able to join us.