THE latest community news from Llanfair Clydogau

War talk

THE parish-wide project on the First and Second World Wars continues.

As part of the work being undertaken, researcher and writer David Kelsall travelled to the village to give a talk about the First World War conflict.

His focus was on the role and functioning of a territorial army unit.

His example was a unit from Cheshire in which his grandfather had served. He tracked its progress both within the UK and mainland Europe, showing its actions in various battles and various deployments.

He illustrated his talk with a wide range of impressive drawings which he had produced.

He had travelled all the way from Stockport in Greater Manchester to give the talk.

Remembrance Day

THE annual Remembrance Day service was held at Cellan war memorial.

It was a cold afternoon, but the rain held off for the service which was led by Rev Bill Fillery.

Over 30 people from Cellan and Llanfair attended.

Harvest service

ST Mary’s Church was the venue for the harvest festival service of the older pupils from Ysgol y Dderi in Llangybi. A large number of pupils and their parents attended.

WI

THE October meeting focused on the ‘upcycling’ of old Christmas cards into Christmas gift boxes.

The activity was led by Dodie Herschel of Nantyfelin Pottery.

Musical evening

AN evening of live music with Ceredigion-based group Golden Geckos performing was well received by an enthusiastic crowd.

Village events

THE village hall committee plans to go carol singing around the village on 11 and 14 December.

All money raised will go towards the provision of a defibrillator.

On 2 December there will be a Lunar Market, and a children’s party on Sunday, 3 December.

The December activities will conclude with a carol service at the church on Sunday, 17 December, at 3.30pm.

Among those taking part in the service will be the Ceredigion WI choir.

Book launch

ALAN Leech held an evening in the village hall to launch his new book, William Jones: Politics, Glandenys and the Lovers’ Graves’.

He explained how he had become interested in William Jones, the 19th century politician and banker initially because of his close involvement with the parish of Llanfair which extended over many years.

For instance, he had called the first meeting which resulted in the setting up of Llanfair Board School in 1875 and had owned a large amount of the land in Llanfair, having bought it in an auction in 1868, from Lord Carrington.

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