JULY/AUGUST 2010 NEWS
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A.G.M.
The AGM was brought forward so that by the year 2011 the meeting will also coincide with the financial year, we have also found that holiday commitments in August makes it difficult for some members to attend.
The current committee was voted back except for the position of project manager for which no one applied so this position remains open. The committee is as follows:
Barbara Williams – Chairman
Gaynor Michael – Vice Chairman
Caroline Bull – Treasurer
Caryl Jones - Secretary
New Cds – projects
The Llais project is coming to an end. The 1950s cd is currently being undertaken and should be ready at the end of September, with the 1960s following quickly after at the end of December. Three cds are in the pipeline to be released during 2011, cd 1 is Gorof Cemetery monumental inscriptions being released in cd form, (currently only available in book form in Ystradgynlais Library, Cd 2 is Yorath Cemtery Cwmgiedd monumental inscriptions and Cd 3 being window & hearth taxes of upper and lower Ystradgynlais.
GLAMORGAN FHS FAIR—WATERFRONT MUSEUM - 22 MAY 2010
John and I tended the Ystradgynlais stand at the above Fair on 22 May at the Waterfront Museum, Swansea. It was open to the public between 10.00am and 4.00pm, but we arrived bright and early to set up about 8.15, although we were by no means the first. This time the weather was brilliant, hot and sunny, which I think worked to our disadvantage as there were far fewer visitors than last April, nevertheless those we did have were very interesting and I was surprised at the number from Cwmgiedd, 2 or 3 quite a large %age of the total number. Mike Jones who gave us the photoshow on the Rhondda in February was there with his wife Sian. He mentioned that he was preparing talks on the Tonypandy riots of 1910 as it is the centenary and I wondered you would be interested in hearing one.
We made a modest profit, £16.50, and the new display screens and printer which we'd bought with the grant from CFTF provided a more professional appearance. The screens are easy to erect and the printer will enable us to provide a service to visitors by printing any information found, thereby increasing our activities and help raising our profile.
One or two people indicated they might join the Society and a representative from Swansea Library said they'd be in touch about having our CDs in their collection. All helps the publicity machine.
We had an enquirer seeking information about the Price family of Glantwrch, in particular Dr William Price circa 1871-99. I am researching but if anyone knows of the family, please contact me.
Finally I'd like to thank to Gabe Thomas, who hasn't long been a member, for taking over the afternoon shift from John so he could attend to our energetic dog!
Barbara Williams – CHAIRMAN