Women Walk the World Day

ON WOMEN Walk the World Day, the life of a 19th century local woman, Cranogwen – Sarah Jane Rees, was recalled on the centenary of her death, aged 77, in 1916. One of the anecdotes about Cranogwen was repeated that day. She was born in the parish of Llangrannog and lived there all her life. Wig & District WI and Merched y Wawr Bro Cranogwen met in Llangrannog Church to see the memorial plaque and to visit her grave. Bethan Williams spoke of her contribution throughout her life as a teacher, a sailor training local men in seamanship skills, bard, lecturer, founder of the Band of Hope, editor of a Welsh women’s magazine for 13 years, and founder of the South Wales Women’s Temperance Movement which gave women a voice and contributed much to promote the rights of women.Anne Siddall spoke of Cranogwen’s contribution throughout Wales and her travels to America.In the church, Vicky’s sheep-dog lay quietly, very different to Cranogwen’s little dog who used to accompany her to Bancyfelin Chapel. The dog would wander about and the children would get rather excited. But it was not the dog that was reprimanded by Cranogwen, but the children for being restless. Just as Cranogwen, ACWW continues to promote and support rural women. The group completed the walked down to the beach in Llangrannog and enjoyed a coffee and a chat in the Patio café.