14th September 2019 Plas Cadnant 2.00 – 5.00 p.m. All welcome

After lunch at Faenol Fawr members went on to visit Bodrhyddan Hall and Gardens. Interesting artefacts including an Egyptian mummy  and family dining table at which Benjamin Franklin was entertained.  Too much to take in on one visit we’ll have to go again!

The AGM was well attended and following  the acceptance of the Annual Report and Accounts,  Officers and Committee were elected.  This included  a warm welcome to new members to the Committee and Hon.Vice Presidents –  Medwyn and Gwenda Williams. Interest in ‘planning issues’ remains a concern for members. Following the business of the Meeting  Vanessa…

An excellent lunch  at Plas Cadnant and talk from Mr Michael McGeever, formerly of the Colonial Administrative Service, on his time in Fiji in the 1960s.  Fascinating insight into life in the colonial Service and the demands of ‘exotic’ locations, including night time nibbling rats.

Dr David Joyner, former Director of the Institute gave a lively and detailed talk about the Silk Road and its importance to the development of China and its relations with the West.

Afternoon lecture by Mr Derwyn Owen, Acting Director of Estates, was well attended. Society members were surprised to learn of the extent of the property owned by the University in Menai Bridge and Bangor. Of particular interest to the Society is the property and land at Ynys Faelog. The University is undergoing change and is…

Wreck of the Royal Charter – an enthralling talk by Peter Day  on 22nd November 2018 Photo copyright Norman Kneale At extreme low tides parts of the wreck can still be seen not far from where the Hindlea sunk some 100 years later, though of course without the tragic loss of life. It is interesting…