The Welsh Society of Western New England (WSWNE)
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The Welsh Society of Western New England (WSWNE) |
 Members share appetizers,
good conversation and a glass of Christmas cheer in the
lounge before the formal event.
 When members
move into the cosy dining room for the luncheon, red dragon takes his
turn at the appetizer buffet.
 Glyn Dowden assumes the persona
of Dylan Thomas.  Glyn Dowden even holds a
cigarette as Dylan Thomas would as he reads his poetry. Note the
attentive 19th century women students - part of a wall photo-mural.
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WSWNE Christmas Gathering 2011
Our annual Christmas Gathering was held Saturday December 3, 2011 at the Willits-Hallowell Conference Center on the campus of Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts. This was our fourth year at this location. Members began arriving at noon, many taking advantage of the beautifully decorated lounge to share appetizers, good conversation and a glass of Christmas cheer before the event. In the cosy dining room, luncheon was preceded by a welcome from WSWNE President Tom Bernard, a blessing lead by Veronica Chapman, and the popping of traditional party "crackers" contributed by Board Member Shirley Gilmartin. Following the luncheon, Greg Ryder's Welsh themed jokes evoked some belly laughs to settle the meal. Megan Harding passed out the first official flyer from her committee (with Susan Davies Sit, Sherry Williams and Valerie Doyle) that is arranging for the Kenfig Hill & District Male Voice Choir to come over from Wales to perform two concerts in New England in 2012: one in Glastonbury, CT on Oct. 27 and one in Northampton, MA on Nov. 1. (see Calendar Page for more details) A hearty round of applause accompanied the announcement that Arthur Lloyd donated several Welsh themed books that were freely given to interested attendees. Ed Brown announced that new sample copies of Ninnau were available and encouraged members to subscribe or to give subscriptions as Christmas gifts. Members were also encouraged to take some WSWNE "business cards" to give to acquaintences who express an interest in things Welsh. Attention was then directed to a bulletin board displaying photos and information about our Geneaology and Welsh Language Groups. The program, "An Hour with Dylan Thomas" began as Glyn Dowden who, like Dylan Thomas, is a poet born and raised in South Wales, assumed his character - even to the cigarette in one hand and glass of beer nearby the other. His pace and phrasing were unmistakably those of his subject as he presented not only the featured seasonal favorite, "A Child's Christmas in Wales" and other poems, but also jokes and songs that fit with what Dylan Thomas might have shared with a group sitting in a local pub. Among the highlights of the Dylan Thomas presentation was the well known "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night" plus other poems with comments on their relation to the life and interests of Dylan Thomas: "In Country Heaven", "The Hunchback in the Park", "In My Craft or Sullen Art", and The Hand That Signed the Paper". Interspersed were several Welsh themed jokes, the singing of the traditional folksong "Sosban Fach" and recitation of the music hall ballad "Pretty Polly Perkins of Paddington Green". The program closed with a moving, sung rendition of the Reverend "Eli Jenkins' Prayer" from "Under Milk Wood". We then dispersed to our homes - well fed, well entertained, and well enlightened - but not before wishing one another a hearty Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda (Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year). |
 The "Yarde House on the Commons" in South Hadley, MA  Conversation before luncheon includes Glyn Dowden (on the left, will present "An Hour with Dylan Thomas" at our Christmas Gathering), Tom Bernard and Susan Davies Sit who share today's program on Anglesey.  Susan Davies Sit takes a question about Anglesey.  Tom Bernard displays a letter bearing a Welsh dragon stamp and postmark from the Anglesey village with the world's longest officially recognized place name. |
WSWNE Fall Gathering 2011
The annual Fall Gathering of the Welsh Society of Western New England (WSWNE) was held on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the "Yarde House on the Commons" in South Hadley, MA. President Tom Bernard welcomed the group and introduced a number of people attending for the first time - including Glyn Dowden who will present "An Hour with Dylan Thomas" at our Christmas Gathering. Unofficial WSWNE court jester Greg Ryder delivered some Welsh themed humor. Veronica Chapman led a lovely group response prayer from the United Nations Environmental Sabbath Program. Following a fine luncheon featuring Chicken Piccata, Tina Davies read an excellent letter to the editor penned by member Shirley Keifer to inform the public why St, Patrick's Day celebrations should include recognition that Patrick was born in Wales. Megan Harding gave an update on the two concerts by a Welsh male choir being brought over to western New England in October of 2012. The program, "Anglesey, Home of the Royal Newlyweds" was presented by WSWNE President Tom Bernard and Vice-President Susan Davies Sit, both of whom were brought up in North Wales. They included a wide variety of interesting aspects of the history, geography, culture, and language of Anglesey, as well as their personal experiences related to Anglesey. Susan Davies Sit, who began her life in Anglesey and returned often, spoke of the importance of the Holyhead ferries linking Wales to Ireland, the Menai Strait and bridge between Anglesey and mainland North Wales, and the long and dramatic coastline from its rocky cliffs to its sandy beaches (where she recalled collecting cockles as a child). She related its location, geography, resources, and history to the primacy of tourism in its current economy, as well as its choice for siting the large RAF base with its search and rescue assignment (including the services of Prince William) and the siting of large wind farms as well. Small farms are also still to be found, like the one where the royal newlyweds, William and Katherine, reside. The natural features of Anglesey were also related by Susan to major historical highlights dating back to 7,000 B.C. bronze age occupants, invasion by the Celts as evidenced in part by remaining Druid sites, Roman remains and Christian monasteries, Viking invasions, and the eventual rule by English kings whose castle ruins now join those of the Welsh princes. Tom Bernard was brought up in Bangor (the "gateway to Anglesey") and two of his sisters live on Anglesey, one in the village of Menai Bridge and shops in some of same shops as Katherine. As usual, Tom's extensive knowledge of place name origins provided a fascinating approach to highlight Anglesey history and more. This and his sense of humor were well in evidence as he displayed a letter bearing a Welsh dragon stamp and postmark from the Anglesey village with the world's longest officially recognized place name. He also added anecdotes linking Anglesey to Welsh pirates, the wreck of the Royal Charter, Battle of Waterloo, and Saint Dwynnwin. Closing announcements by Ed Brown included greetings from members Martha Davies and Berwyn Jones who are now directors of the Great Plains Welsh Heritage Project in Wymore, Nebraska. |
 WSWNE president
Tom Bernard laughs as Greg Ryder delivers another of his Welsh themed
witticisms.
 Guest speaker Craig Davis
(at head of table) engages in some St. David's Day luncheon table-talk
with Tom Bernard, Beth Roberts Brown and David Rundle.
 Professor Davis
illustrates a
point using a map of Wales.
 Professor Davis responds
to one of many questions and comments stimulated by his lively
presentation.
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WSWNE
St. David's Day Gathering 2011
The annual St. David's Day Gathering of the Welsh Society of Western New England was held on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at the Nutmeg restaurant in East Windsor, CT. The luncheon was preceded by a welcome from WSWNE president Tom Bernard, an opening prayer by Veronica Chapman, and a bit of humor from Board member Greg Ryder. The membership also joined in a moment of silence and remembrance for Betty Jean (BJ) Jackson and Joyce Jones Bauer, dedicated members. Following a delicious luncheon, WSWNE president Tom Bernard chaired our Annual General Meeting at which all current Board members and officers were returned by unanimous vote to serve another term. A St. David's Day proclamation from Dr. Phil Budden, British Consul General to New England, was read aloud. St. David's Day remarks sent by United States Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton were also shared with the group. The main program was presented by Craig R. Davis, Professor of English Language and Literature, and Director of Medieval Studies, at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts. He has also written entries on Celtic Britain for the new Oxford Dictionary of the Middle Ages as well as translations from Cambro-Latin and Medieval Welsh for an anthology "Arthur in History and Myth" (forthcoming from McFarland). Dr. Davis spoke on the topic: Y Ddraig Goch [The Red Dragon]: From the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Wales, AD 410-1282. The argument was advanced that the fall of the Roman empire was completed only when the Welsh kingdom of Gwynedd became the last province of the Roman empire to fall ... when it finally succumbed to the Anglo-Norman king Edward I in 1282. Professor Davis examined the fate of the Britons who survived in Anglo-Saxon England as well as in Wales. Many examples were given of "the coherence and persistence of the Welsh national character and the deep commitment of Welsh people to their own language and cultural heritage against all odds and pressures to the contrary". He also discussed the legendary history of Britain as it developed in Wales during the Middle Ages. In particular, the historicity of the Arthurian legend was explored ... King Arthur, rex quondam rexque futurus ‘once and future king’ who would, the legend claims, eventually return in Britain’s hour of greatest need from the isle of Avalon where he had been taken for the healing of his wounds. Active discussion abounded during and after the presentation. Members were enthralled with the subject matter and presentation style of Professor Davis. Event organizer Tina Davies was applauded for again making all the arrangements for the delectable luncheon and daffodil dappled room we have enjoyed year after year at the Nutmeg. The gathering ended with the sharing of daffodils from the tables. Lucky members with a number on the bottom of their cups took home the potted daffodils. |
 Members share appetizers,
good conversation and a glass of Christmas cheer in the
lounge before the formal event.
 Greg Ryder, wearing
crown from his Christmas cracker, presents information about Welsh
tartans ... observed by early Mount Holyoke College students in mural.
 Our own member-songsters
lead us all in song.
 Our quizmaster - WSWNE
President Tom Bernard
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WSWNE Christmas Gathering 2010
Our annual Christmas Gathering was held Saturday December 4, 2010 at the Willits-Hallowell Conference Center on the campus of Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts. This was our third year at this location. Members began arriving at noon, many taking advantage of the beautifully decorated lounge to share appetizers, good conversation and a glass of Christmas cheer before the event. From there, the festivities shifted to a particularly cozy dining room with murals of period photograhs showing early Mount Holyoke College students standing on the small bridges near this building's present location. The luncheon was preceded by a welcome from WSWNE President Tom Bernard, a lovely grace lead by Veronica Chapman, and the distribution of traditional party "crackers" contributed by Board Member Shirley Gilmartin. The popping of the crackers (revealing their paper crown, small gift, and joke within) has now become an annual tradition with our Society. After the luncheon, Greg Ryder began the program with a brief presentation on the topic of tartans. He also made available actual samples for examination of some tartans that have been associated with particular Welsh surnames by one supplier. Next came a song fest led by our own member-songsters: Shirley Gilmartin, Susan Davies Sit, Tom Bernard, Tina Davies, and Valerie Doyle. Many offerings were sung in both Welsh and English. Lyric sheets were provided so everyone could join in on songs including: We'll Keep a Welcome, Calon Lan, Sospan Vach, Ar Hyd y Nos (All Through the Night) and an enthusiastic rendition of Cyfri'r Geifr (Counting the Goats). WSWNE President
Tom Bernard then became the quizmaster for The Great Welsh-American
Superquiz. Five questions were presented in each of six categories for
a total of thirty questions. There were questions on Welsh surnames,
place names, famous people and more. Prizes (all from Wales) were
awarded to those with the highest scores in two separate
groups - those who grew up in Wales and those who did not grow up in
Wales. Of course there were no real losers since everyone had a good
time while also learning many fun facts related to Wales and things
Welsh. We then dispersed to our homes - well fed, well entertained, and well enlightened - but not before wishing one another a hearty Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda (Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year). |
 Tom Bernard (right)
introduces Wynford Ellis Owen (left)
 Presenter Susan Davies
Sit emphasizes a point
during her talk on copper mining in North Wales.
 Susan points to one of
her ancestors listed in the 1851 census as being employed at the copper
mine at Parys Mountain, near Amlwch
in Anglesey.
 WSWNE Founding Chaplain, the Rev. Dr. Arvel M. Steece led the event's opening and closing prayers. Click here for more photos featuring attending members and guests |
WSWNE Fall Gathering 2010
The annual Fall Gathering of the Welsh Society of Western New England was held on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at the "Yarde House on the Commons" restaurant in South Hadley, MA. President Tom Bernard welcomed the group and introduced a special guest from Wales to speak briefly. Wynford Ellis Owen, CEO of the Welsh Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs is visiting American alcohol and drug treatment facilities on a 2010 Churchill Fellowship. The insights and contacts gained will be valuable as the Council expands its work, including the establishment of a free, bilingual day-care rehabilitation centre in Cardiff. He also talked about his new book, No Room to Live, that focuses on how the addict can regain control of life and find happiness once again. To learn more about these topics, visit http://www.welshcouncil.org.uk/ Following a fine luncheon featuring Chicken Piccata, WSWNE Vice President Susan Davies Sit presented a fascinating look at copper mining in North Wales, particularly two copper mines, one on the Great Orme in Llandudno and one at Parys Mountain, near Amlwch in Anglesey. Illuminating maps, drawings, and photos were projected by her multitalented husband Don who found a way to make them visible despite the bright sunlight penetrating the room. Among the many points of interest was that the mine near Amlwch in Anglesey is, to date, the largest prehistoric copper mine ever discovered and that the Romans mined both sites as is evident from ancient tools and bones found at the sites. That copper was among the first metals mined in quantity is related to it being the only metal found in large masses, thus making its extraction easier. Copper sheathing was used in Christopher Columbus' ships and Welsh copper sheathing was part of the hull of Nelson's HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. Parys Mountain was named after Robert Parys who in 1401 received the land from the Crown as a reward; its rich vein of copper was re-discovered in 1768 and later made into a commercial success by Thomas Williams who became known as "The Copper King". He made copper and brass items for the slave trade as well as copper bolts to fix copper sheathing to ships' hulls and sold them to both sides of the various conflicts! Up to 1500 men were employed at the mine in the 1800's including Susan's ancestors David Davies and his sons, William and David (only 16 and 13 years old at he time of the1851 census). Women were also employed and the women were known as Copper Ladies. They wore gloves of metal finger tubes and with hammers, broke the ore which was carried by the boys into their shed. They earned 12 pence for 12 hours work and covered their mouths and noses with their scarves to keep away the ore dust. Whenever Copper Mining was diminished in Amlwch, Amlwch town became impoverished with miserable wages, malnutrition, and typhus fever. However things were to look up when a port and quay were built at Amlwch. The only way to transport the copper was by sea. Amlwch developed a busy ship building business in the early to mid 1800's. Many miners' sons turned to the sea for a career instead of mining, including Susan's great-great grandfather William Davies, who became a Master Mariner. Today investment and development continues as does the sport of caving at Parys Mountain with The Parys Underground Group. |
 Greg Ryder delivers
some Welsh themed humor
Nancy Bolgard describes her Welsh
themed artworks
while Bob Bolgard provides a closer look at each.  Nancy and Bob stand by a
table with just a
sample of her originals plus note cards based on them.
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WSWNE
St. David's Day Gathering 2010
The luncheon was preceded by a welcome from our St. David's Day event organizer Tina Davies who again made all of the arrangements for our delectable luncheon and daffodil dappled room we have enjoyed year after year at the Nutmeg. Vice President Veronica Chapman led an opening prayer. Following the luncheon, WSWNE president Tom Bernard chaired our Annual General Meeting. He first invited member Greg Ryder to deliver some Welsh themed humor. Then Tom read St David’s Day messages from the British Consul General to New England, Dr. Phil Budden; from the First Minister for Wales, Rt Hon Carwyn Jones AM and from the American Friends of St. David's Cathedral organization. Officer reports were given including one by outgoing Vice President Veronica Chapman who later received an enthusiastic round of applause for her outstanding service. The Board of Directors was elected for the 2010-11 membership year and Susan Davies Sit was welcomed as the new Vice President . The main program was presented by member Nancy Bolgard (a distinguished artist who has exhibited widely). Ten of her works with Welsh themes were displayed by her husband Bob Bolgard as she described the places and scenes in Wales that had inspired each. Nancy shared how her choice of what to draw and paint was influenced by its historical and cultural significance in addition to its intrinsic qualities as a subject to be captured by the tools of the artist. This is clear from her choice of castle images (including those at Conwy and Harlech, as well as Castell Coch and old castle remains). Pastoral scenes included the omnipresent sheep of Wales and a shepherd as well. Like poetic license, artistic license gave her permission to omit from the final composition the all terrain vehicles now used by some shepherds . Her "Prayer House in the Woods" captures the spirit of the walled burying ground in Betws y Coed, while her "Welsh Pirates of the Caribbean" title for a nautical scene gives a nod to that aspect of Welsh history. Anyone interested in purchasng originals, copies or note cards derived from the originals can contact Nancy at nbolgard@sbcglobal.net Following the main presentation, members and guests shared memories of their own favorite places and experiences in Wales. Included were walks up Mt. Snowden, riding the small trains, even a surpise encounter with Prince William changing out of a wet suit at the shore. And of course several reveled in pronouncing the longest place name in Wales: Llanfairpwllgwyngyll- gogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, then struggled to reconstruct the translation of its descriptive components. |
 Bennett
Hammond shares a laugh and refreshments with members and guests in the
lounge before the luncheon.
 Sue Davies Sit gets the
"short end of the cracker" in a pull with Shirley Gilmartin
 Lorraine
and Bennett Hammond present their Christmas program with the flag of
Wales behind and flanked by a gorgeous view
of the first snowfall of this Christmas season.
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WSWNE
Annual Christmas Gathering 2009
Our annual Christmas Gathering was held Saturday December 5, 2009 at the Willits-Hallowell Conference Center on the campus of Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts. This was our second year at this location, chosen in part for the lovely view from the window wall of the spacious dining room where the luncheon and program were held. About thirty people, including both members and visitors, attended the event. The luncheon was preceded by a welcome from WSWNE President Tom Bernard, a lovely grace lead by Vice President Veronica Chapman, and the distribution of traditional party "crackers" contributed by Board Member Susan Davies Sit. The popping of the crackers (revealing their paper crown, small gift, and joke within) has now become an annual tradition with our Society. After the luncheon, all attention turned toward the center of the window wall. That was where Lorraine and Bennett Hammond presented the Christmas themed program, with the flag of Wales behind and flanked by a gorgeous view of the first snowfall of this Christmas season. The Hammonds presented a multipart musical program. First Lorraine discussed and demonstrated both the playing of the Celtic harp and its role in the bardic tradition of the Celtic lands. Harps were commonly played throughout Wales; the renowned "Welsh triple harp" was used primarily in North Wales. Among the tunes she played on harp was the classic Ar Hyd Y Nos (All Through the Night). In association with informing the group of the vital role played by Welsh gypsies in preserving the folk tunes of Wales, Lorraine recounted an invitation she received to visit a gypsy encampment in Wales. That invitation was based on their awareness of Lorraine's song "Black Sarah"; the title is a reference to the patron saint of the European gypsies. She visited with them and even helped negotiate an agreement between them and the locals who normally use the site of that encampment for grazing animals. Together Lorraine and Bennett played and sang a wide selection of Christmas songs and tunes on harp, Appalachian dulcimer, and acoustic guitar. Many instrumental arrangements were from their beautiful "Peace on Earth" CD which they describe as being "Christmas music the way we play it when we're at home". Their warm and playful presence did indeed make us feel that they were entertaining us in our own living room. Finally, aided by lyrics from a traditional collection of songs for caroling brought for that purpose, they led us all in singing a wide range of Christmas songs and hymns, including many verses often left unsung. The program ended all too soon. We dispersed to our homes - well fed, well entertained, and well enlightened - but not before wishing one another a hearty Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda (Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year). |
 Bob Bolgard
makes announcement in the sunlit dining room of "Yarde
House on the Commons"
 Founding Chaplain
Arvel Steece with Tom Bernard
 Tina Davies visits with Arvel Steece before luncheon |
WSWNE
Annual Fall Gathering 2009
We held our Annual Fall Gathering on Saturday, September 26 at the newly renovated restaurant now called "Yarde House on the Commons" (formerly "Woodbridges" where WSWNE often held past Christmas events) in South Hadley, Massachusetts. A number of Connecticut members were delayed by a massive traffic jam near the New England Exposition site. But all went well as attendees took advantage of the extended opportunity to move freely about the sunlit dining room to visit with one another prior to luncheon being served. Among those attending was WSWNE Founding Chaplain and former correspondent to Ninnau, the Rev. Dr. Arvel M. Steece (retired Congregational minister, historian, hymnologist and poet), who led the event's opening and closing prayers. All enjoyed a fine luncheon followed by a fascinating program presented by a most enthusiastic speaker. The speaker, Professor Ronald Rees, was born in Wales and from 1964-1985 taught historical geography at the University of Saskatchewan. After moving to St. Andrews, New Brunswick he became an adjunct Professor at Mount Allison University. He is the author of several books including "King Copper: a history of the South Wales Copper Trade 1584-1895" and "Historic St Croix: St. Stephen Calais-Images of Our Past". Professor Rees spoke on the topic he is currently researching for his next book, congregational singing and its role in the revivals and the culture of the Welsh - both in Wales and in North America. He skillfully traced the key historical events in the early development of Protestant movements and linked them to the heightened role of hymns. The hymns were composed to be sung by the congregation and techniques were developed to teach multipart singing to the people. He emphasized that it was usually the singing that drew large numbers of people to the religious movements - more so than the religious ideas. He also discussed the development of Gmanfa Ganu and the addition of choral competition to the Eisteddfod as reflecting the Welsh cultural characteristics of love for singing and love of competition. Among his many stories was how the Mormon Tabernacle Choir came to be formed from a primarily Welsh choir.  Speaker Ronald Rees emphasizes a point. |
 Sue and Sherry hold flags in breeze
in front of our booth.
 Shirley and Sue rest after
greeting visitors all day.
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WSWNE
at Celts and Currachs festival
New London, CT 2009 The Celts & Currachs Festival was held Saturday Aug. 22, 2009 at the historic waterfront district in New London, CT on a beautiful, breezy day on the water. This weather came as a pleasant surprise. Hurricane Bill moving just off the coast had been predicted to darken the skies and douse the area with rain. Those predictions appear to have kept some people away from this year's event, but we still had a number of visitors to our booth. Several expressed interest in participating in future Welsh Society events. For the third year in a row, WSWNE was fortunate to have Shirley and Dan Gilmartin assuming primary responsibility for setting up and breaking down a marvelous Welsh Traditions booth. This year, they were ably assisted by Sue Davies Sit. The booth again included a special photographic tribute to the Wales rugby team. This was joined by a variety of colorful posters, pictures of castles, framed sketches of Welsh costume and the maps & reference books to help answer questions. Shirley's grandmother's very heavy bakestone was again graced by Shirley's delectable Welshcakes for visitors to sample. Ed & Beth Brown brought recent copies of Ninnau for visitors, to help as needed, and to shoot photos for this website and for Ninnau. The WSWNE booth was again home base for the wonderful Welsh-American singer, Jodee James and her daughter Becky. Jodee gave two one-hour performances, sharing her songs in Welsh and English with appreciative crowds at both of the festival's two performance stages.  |
 The WSWNE group - thanks to Glynn Williams
who got left out because he took the photo. Thanks Glynn.
 Our Welsh flags led the parade this year!
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WSWNE
at Glasgow Lands 2009
For the seventh year in a row, our Welsh Society of Western New England participated in the Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival at Look Park in Northampton, Massachusetts. This year's event was held on Saturday July 18, a gorgeous summer day that brought out large numbers of people. Our Welsh society "clan tent" was kept very busy. We answered questions from people interested in their possible Welsh roots, chatted with those who have visited Wales or are planning to do so and were pleased at the high level of interest in the many books, maps, and photos on display. We even had a supply of home made Welsh cakes to share. We were unexpectedly serenaded by a Scottish wandering minstral group. At first they started to pass us by, teasing us with, "Oh, they're just the Welsh.". They immediately stopped, backed up, and recalled our common historic difficulties with the English. "Ahh, that's all right then; let's play for the Welsh." - which they did (see photo below).  Scots serenade the Welsh!
For the first time our Welsh flags were first in line in the parade to the colorful opening ceremony. Ed & Beth Brown were aided in setting up for the event by Veronica Chapman early on. Others soon arrived to do their part. Glynn Williams long reach was just the thing to get our flags out of their high flag-holders so they could be carried in the parade. Tom Bernard brought his own Welsh flag to grace the front of the display table and many books to spread upon its browsing surface. He received many comments on the red-hair wig with tam he wore ... a nod to his birthplace? (click on the "more photos" link see it). Former WSWNE Vice President Jim Loughman and Sherry Williams helped field questions at the booth. We were also visited by Pamela Petro who gave our past St. David's Day talk based on her book Travels in an Old Tongue:Touring the World Seeking Welsh Speakers. |
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