Talks

We have a programme of wide-ranging talks for the 2023-24 season. All will be held in the Tabernacle Capel Vestry except the October meeting which will be hosted by Natalie  Chapman in Galeri Gwyn, Oxford Street.

Tuesday 19 September 7.30pm
Michael Freeman: Ann Evans, Highmead 1738-1807, the best farmer in the county

Tuesday 17 October, 7.30pm
Natalie Chapman : George Chapman: A Personal View (Venue: Galeri Gwyn)

Tuesday 21 November
Dr James January McCann (RCAHMW): Historic Place Names of Wales

Tuesday 16 January 7.30pm
Ken Murphy, Dyfed Archaeological Trust: The Iron Age capital of mid-Wales: recent archaeological excavation at Pendinas Hillfort

Tuesday 20 February, 7.30pm
Jane Aaron: Cranogwen (In Welsh with simultaneous translation)

Tuesday 19 March, 7.30pm
Siân Stewart: Bensha and his daughters: The Remarkable Residents of Portland House, Aberaeron. Part 1


Trips

Our  next  trip  will  be  on Wednesday 11th  October  2023 to  Nanteos Mansion,  near  Aberystwyth. This 18th century  house  was  the  home  of  the  Powell  family  and  is  most  famous  for  having  housed  the Nanteos cup, said to be the holy grail. We will have a short talk on the history of the house, a guided tour and, for those who have worked up an appetite, end with the option for Afternoon Tea at £15 a head. There is a limit of 20 people so please let Sandra know if you are interested as soon as possible, including whether you will want the tea. 


Dining Club

Always popular with our members, this year we will  be  holding  hold  a  mixture  of  lunches  and dinners kindly organised by Margaret Bevan:

• Thursday, 28 September 2023: Feathers Royal Hotel 7pm
• Monday, 13 November 2023: The Hive 12.30pm
• Friday, 8 December 2023: The Harbourmaster 12.30pm
• Wednesday, 31 January 2024: Y Seler 12.30pm
• Tuesday, 12 March 2024: The Hive 2.30pm
• Thursday, 11 April 2024: The Harbourmaster 7pm

Menus and prices will be circulated to members in advance of each date.