Carmarthenshire Antiquarian Society

Today - Today - Talk, and AGM: A view through two windows: an illustrated history of Llanybri. Speakers: Bruce Wallace Venue information: Capel Newydd, Llanybri, SA33 5HL (grid ref: SN336 127). Some on-road parking; car sharing recommended. Optional donation to the chapel.

A quick reminder of the change of venue from Llanarthne to Pontargothi for our February event this Saturday 14 February, 2.00pm 'Some Medieval Carmarthenshire houses with special reference to Lan-lash, Broad-oak' Eurig Davies & Christopher Plummer Pontargothi Memorial Hall.

Please note the change of venue for our February event below: Sat 14 Feb, 2pm Two talks: Some Medieval Carmarthenshire houses with special reference to Lan-lash, Broad-oak. Speakers: Eurig Davies and Christopher Plummer Venue information: Pontargothi Memorial Hall, SA32 7LZ

Our Welsh lecture (with translation) is on this Saturday 17 January, 2pm Tabernacle Schoolroom Carmarthen '"Naill ai'n dda neu'n ddrwg gynddeiriog"? Merched 'drwg' Sir Gâr yn y ddeunawfed ganrif a'r bedwaredd ganrif ar bymtheg'. Speaker: Dr Eryn White.

Perched on a great limestone crag nearly 300ft above the River Cennen the dramatic silhouette of Carreg Cennen Castle for #MedievalMonday dominates the skyline for miles around and commands stunning views over the Carmarthenshire countryside @ItsYourWales @StormHour

Woke up to a wonderful review of our new book 'Carmarthenshire in 100 Objects' (£20 + £4.95 p&p) by Andrew Green AKA gwallter.com/art/things-fro… Order here: carmants.org.uk/en/publications

Next event: Sat 8 November, 10 am- 4 pm Conference & book launch : 'Carmarthenshire in a Hundred Objects' Halliwell Theatre, Trinity College, Carmarthen (UWTSD). Prebooking essential, for booking forms and detailed Programme email: sarafox2400@gmail.com

This Saturday 6 September, 2pm, meet at Llandovery Museum for a walk and Talk: 'The Llandovery Townscape' Cost: £3 for refreshments plus optional donation to the museum. (car park by the castle) Leader: Sara Fox carmantiquarians@gmail.com

Nearing sunset at Paxton Tower an iconic landmark in the Carmarthenshire countryside @ItsYourWales @StormHour

Our second annual walking festival will be held on 20th and 21st September, culminating in our yearly guided walk up to the Pilgrim on the Sunday afternoon. The deadline for registering is the 15th of September. Details and registration on our website: strataflorida.org.uk

Who remembers playing doctors and patients as a child? Here, children are pretending to run a hospital in the playground of Ysgol Bodlondeb during the 1950s. 🔗 bit.ly/PlaytimeConwy 📷 Conwy Archives / @DiwylliantConwy

Lunches can be booked at the Royal Oak. facebook.com/profile.php?id…

Saturday, 16 August, 2 pm 'Nantymwyn Lead Mine from prehistory to present', led by Sara Fox and Tom Sheppard. Meet at the Royal Oak in Rhandirmwyn (SN 784437) Stout footwear – for a half-mile uphill walk - and car sharing advised due to limited on-road parking.

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Word of the Day: anhreuliedig geiriadur.ac.uk/gpc/gpc.html?a… A word with two meanings: 'indigestible and undigested (of food, &c.)' and 'inexhaustible, imperishable, endless, unspent and unexhausted'. The latter meaning of the word is used in R. Williams Parry's famous poem, Y Llwynog.

Bydd arddangosfa Trysorau / Aduniad ar gau heddiw rhwng 10am - 12pm. Ymddiheurwn am unrhyw anghyfleustra.

Edrychwch ar yr hetiau bendigedig yn briodas Robert Hughes ac Alice Brookes yn Abergele ym 1903! Mae’n edrych fel bod ci’r teulu wedi cael gwahoddiad hefyd. 📷 Archifau Conwy / @DiwylliantConwy 🔗 bit.ly/PriodasConwy

Carmarthen. Meet by St. David’s Church from 5.45 onwards. Limited parking onsite; other places available nearby. Optional donation to the church. Leader: Mary Thorley 07980372483 carmantiquarians@gmail.com (2)

Wednesday 16 July, 6pm Walk: Chair’s Evening: The Stories Beneath Our Feet: a visit to St. David’s Cemetery, Carmarthen (with refreshments to follow). Speakers: Richard Goodridge, Professor Tony Curtis, Mary Thorley Venue: St David’s Church (Climbing Centre), Picton Terrace, (1)