Newport Ship Exhibition Visit!
Following the very successful talk on The Newport Ship we have arranged a guided tour of the exhibition with Dr Toby Jones on Friday 24th May at 11am.
There is ample free parking at the venue and members are encouraged to share transport. A buffet lunch can be reserved but must be booked in advance with a non refundable payment of £10 per person. You will be provided with details to make payment.
Please book your place as soon as possible but no later than Monday 20 May via the website Contact Us page https://llangorshistory.wales/
Kindly indicate whether you want to book a buffet lunch and notify us of any special dietary requirements. The lunch is being organised by the volunteers at The Newport Ship.
If you can provide transport or if you require transport please let us know so that we can endeavour to link you up with those providing transport to the event.
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Date posted: 27-04-24
Celebrate our 10th Anniversary!
Our history group will celebrate its 10th anniversary in September 2024. There will be a weekend in which to visit an exhibition of our work at Llangors Community Centre.
The exhibition will be opened on the evening of Friday 27th September and run until midday on Sunday 29th.
More details will be made available closer to the date.
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Date posted: 19-04-24
April talk - The Newport Medieval Ship
We will be at Llangors Community Centre on April 11th to hear about the discovery and preservation of the 15th century merchant vessel found in the River Usk at Newport in 2002.
Dr Toby Jones is unable to present the talk but instead we welcome Bob Evans, retired Chairperson of the Friends of the Newport Ship.
Free entrance. Starts at 7.30pm.
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Date posted: 25-03-24
Llanhamlach joins Llyn Syfaddan History Group
A great deal of material about the village was gathered and displayed at The Old Ford during the History Festival last autumn.
We are pleased to report that this has now been added to our website as we expand the area we cover to include Llanhamlach.
Our thanks to Mervyn Bramley and other villagers who contributed to the collection which you can see under the Contents/Llanhamlach tab on our website.
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Date posted: 22-02-24
Social Evening - 12th February
Our next event is the Social Evening which takes place at the Black Cock Inn, Llanfihangel Talyllyn on Monday 12th February.
The cost of the buffet is £10, payable in cash on the night.The bar will be open from 6pm. Please allow time to arrive for a 6.30 start with a short, light hearted, history based quiz organised by Ann.
Following the questions we will enjoy the buffet and then Ann will give us the answers.
Raffle tickets will be on sale with all proceeds donated to St Michael's Church, Llanfihangel Talyllyn.
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Date posted: 09-02-24