Carmarthenshire Antiquarian Society
Cymdeithas Hynafiaethol Sir Gaerfyrddin

Meetings Programme 2010


Please remember that Stout Footwear should be worn on all Field-days.

See Recent Events for reports of meetings already held


Friday, January 22nd
Lecture: Edward Lhuyd and Carmarthenshire
Dr. Brynley Roberts
Capel Heol Awst, Lammas Street, Carmarthen
7.00 p.m.
Contact: Heather James. 01267231793/Molly Rees 01554773486

Saturday, February 20th
Day School: Demetia to Dyfed: the end of Roman Rule
and the rise of the native kingdoms in West Wales 300-600 A.D.
Chairman: Professor Barry Burnham, Lampeter
Speakers: Dr. Alan Lane, Dr. Peter Guest, Jeremy Knight,
Heather James, and others.
The Cothi Suite, Halliwell Centre, Trinity College, Carmarthen
10.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. *
Contact: Heather James (01267231793) and Hazel Martell

Saturday, March 20th
Darlith: Enwau Teulu'r Cymry, (gyda sylw arbennig i'r Gorllewin)
Lecture: Welsh surnames with special reference to West Wales
Professor Prys Morgan
Llandeilo Civic Hall
3.00 p.m.*(Buffet tea will be available)
Contact: Arfon Rees 01554 773486
Simultaneous translation facilities available

Saturday, April 24th
Annual General Meeting followed by
Lecture: The Llanelly Railway Strike Riots 1911 and their relevance
in the 21st century.
Timothy Evans, Swansea
Lliedi Suite, The Selwyn Samuel Centre, Llanelli
2.00 p.m. * (Buffet tea will be available)
Contact: Arfon Rees 01554 773486

Saturday, May 15th
Field Day by coach: Penpont mansion (Brecon) and Llywel Church *
Leader: Roy Davies
Contact: Roy Davies 01558 824017

Saturday, June 19th
Field Day: Cwar Glas Quarry (Geological)
Leader: Dr. John Davies,
10.30am meet at Llangadog Common Bridge & car share SN 705276. After lunch meet at Top Car Park SN 730193
Instruction sheet given out on day. Bring a picnic.
Contact: John Saunders 01554 789254

Friday, July 16th
Chairman's Evening: Whitland Abbey
Leader: Thomas Lloyd and others
6.00 p.m
Meet at Whitland Abbey
Contact: Thomas Lloyd 01646 651493

Saturday August 14th
Field Day: Pont Pwll y Llygod/Kymer's Canal
Leaders: Byron Huws, David Priest
Pontnewydd
2.00 p.m.
1.45pm.Meet at Pontyates car park (next to garage) and car share. Limited parking at meeting site.
Contact: Dominic Conway 01269 861035

Monday, September 13th - Friday, September 17th
Field Excursion: Cricket St. Thomas, Somerset/Dorset *
Leaders: Edna Dale-Jones and Hazel Martell
Contact: Hazel Martell 01267 231148

Saturday, October 9th
Field Day: Carmel Woods, Llandybie
Carmel Woods
2.00 p.m
Park at lane by the side of Llandybie Limekilns
Leaders: Roy Davies, Dominic Conway
Contact: Roy Davies 01558 824017

Friday, November 12th
Lecture: Sir Thomas Phillipps and Carmarthenshire
Professor David Hook, Bristol
Capel Heol Awst, Lammas Street, Carmarthen
7.00p.m.
Contact: Arfon Rees 01554 773486

Saturday, December 4th
President's Lunch followed by a lecture
The Redoubtable Mrs. Daniel of Marchoglwyn The Baltic Inn, Ponthenri. *
12.30 p.m.
Contact: Hazel Martell 01267 231148


Stout footwear and waterproof gear essential for all field trips.

 




When space allows, prospective new members are welcome to attend events. Membership runs from January 1st.

Accounts of past events


Contact Edna Dale-Jones on edna@dale-jones.f2s.com


The estates maps database on CD Rom is available at £12.00.
To purchase a copy contact Terry Wells on twells@carmarthenshire.gov.uk


Programme secretary John Saunders: ronaldaroo@btinternet.com