Visit to Margam Abbey, 15th June, 2023

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The Society enjoyed an interesting visit to Margam Abbey learning about its history. The Stones Museum was opened for us and a display of clerics’ cloaks was also made available. We were treated to home made cakes and tea and coffee to round off the visit.

Society at Volunteer Fair Victoria Gardens Monday, 5th May

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The Society was one of many local societies that took part in a Volunteer Fair held in Victoria Gardens.  Thanks to those members of the committee who gave up their time to set up and man the stall.

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.