The Unveiling of the refurbished grave of Sir S T Evans, 18th November 2022

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Photographic display on the life of Sir S T Evans
Chairman Virginia Jones with the display
Vice Chair Lynette Drake and Chairman Virginia Jones laying flower arrangement on Sir Samuel’s grave
Sir Samuel’s refurbished grave
Noticeboard detailing the salient points of Sir Samuel’s life
The Skewen Community Choir singing “Maesteg” composed by Sir Samuel
Conductor of the Skewen Community Choir Mrs Beth Davies
The Skewen Community Choir singing “Maesteg”
Committee members setting up the resfreshments
Committee members Janice Gardner, Sandra Davies, Anne Davidson and Bill Payne
Chairman of Neath Antiquarians Keith Tucker arrives
The Mayor of Coedffranc Keith Davies arrives
MP Stephen Kinnock walking in with Virginia Jones
MP Stephen Kinnock with Virginia Jones
Leaving the church to go to the graveside
Gathering around Sir Samuel’s grave to listen to President Brian Lodwick speak about Sir Samuel
Vicar Chris Coles with David Nicklin of Men’s Shed
Stephen Kinnock MP chatting with Lynette Drake
Walking back to the church
The Mayor and Mayoress of Neath, President Brian Lodwick and Mayor of Coedffranc
Vice President John Richards with Keith Tucker Chairman of Neath Antiquarians
Mayor of Coedffranc Keith Davies
Animated conversation
Virginia Jones and Keith Tucker
Vicar Chris Coles
Councillor James Henton speaking to Social Secretary Ann Harries
Ann Davidson and Hilary Harries hard at work in the kitchen
Virginia Jones with the Mayor of Neath Robert Wood
Virginia jones with the Mayoress of Neath Sylvia John
Virginia Jones with President Brian Lodwick
Social Secretary Ann Harries
Councillor James Henton with the mayor of Coedffranc Keith Davies

Tea party to celebrate the Society’s 25th anniversary

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2022 marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Society led by Emyr Gough: to mark the occasion a tea party was held at Ty Santes Fair for members.

Platinum Jubilee Photos Wanted

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Are you having a street party or family get together to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee?   If so please send photographs of the event to the Society so that we can archive them for future generations.

Only celebrations in the Skewen and District area please.

info@skewenhistorysociety.org.uk

 

Kitty Griffiths Retires as Society Secretary

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Kitty Griffiths Retires as Society Secretary

The Society’s Secretary, Kitty Griffiths, is retiring after twenty-five years of service. She has been in the role of Society Secretary since 1997 when the Society was founded and, has a store of knowledge for her post that is unrivalled.   To mark the occasion a small presentation was made in last Friday’s meeting at Ty Santes Fair by our President Brian Lodwick, who said that the secretary’s position is vital to the successful running of any society and Kitty has proved the truth of that maxim.

Kitty will stay in post for the coming year in order to work alongside, and train, the incoming secretary as well as continuing to serve on the Society committee.

We wish her all the best and thank her for all she has done in her role as Secretary.