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ITV Wales at White Rock! …

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James Crichton-Smith of ITV Wales will be filming at White Rock on Thursday 22 October, 10.30 to 12.30. The film will feature on ITV News Wales at 6. James will explore the site and talk to some of our volunteers.

The date of broadcast depends on what else is happening that day, so set your recorders!

This is the first time TV has been to White Rock since Time Team in 2008. Come along to watch the fun, and maybe join in the vegetation clearance or litter picking – we have something for everyone.

Swansea Bay Reborn, 18 November …

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Swansea Bay Reborn

18th November 2015, 5.45pm – 8.00pm

Principal Lecture Theatre, The Great Hall, Swansea University Bay Campus, Swansea SA1 8QQ

The Institute of Welsh Affairs, in association with the Institute of Directors, is convening a forum to inform the people of Swansea and West Wales about the exciting projects currently in place to enhance the advancement of the area.

Swansea Bay was a vital and dynamic component in pioneering Britain’s Industrial Revolution; dominating in the smelting of copper, the mining of coal and the manufacture of tinplate, steel and other metals, all with global trading and financial links.
But since the decline in these industries, the area has suffered a clear loss of identity.

However, initiatives such as the Tidal Lagoon and the transformation of Swansea’s waterfront by two universities has given the Bay considerable signs of hope, and engendered a new confidence to be shared by the whole of West Wales.

To find out more the IWA has convened a panel who are able to share with the general public the potential economic benefits to the region as well as answering any questions posed.
Chaired by Mai Davies, the panel includes:

• Sir Terry Matthews
• Professor Iwan Davies, Pro Vice Chancellor, Swansea University
• Ioan Jenkins, Wales Development Director, Tidal Lagoon
• Anwen Robinson, SVP, Unit4
• Huw Jenkins/Leigh Dineen, SWANS
• Mal Pope, SWANS & Film and Media Industry

Tickets for this event are free, but please reserve your ticket by clicking https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/swansea-bay-reborn-tickets-1… .

If you have any queries about this event, please contact Laura Knight on 02920 484 387 or email laura@iwa.org.uk

Cynefin Tithe Maps Workshop, 10 November …

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The Cynefin project is digitising the tithe maps of Wales and is looking for volunteers to help with the transcription work online.

The workshop at Glamorgan Archives will provide an opportunity for potential volunteers to get to grips with the Cynefin website, and to learn about the different tasks which volunteers can contribute to online. There is no commitment in terms of volunteering hours, we would be grateful for any contribution.

We would appreciate if those who are interested could contact us to register for the event to avoid disappointment on the day, as there are a limited number of computers available at the archives. Our contact details are on the leaflet.

http://www.glamarchives.gov.uk/ Next to the Cardiff City football ground. A nice new building.

Cynefin Workhop 10 November 2015 EnglishCynefin Workhop 10 November 2015 Welshhttp://cynefin.archiveswales.org.uk/

 

Help Restore a Vintage Swansea Tram …

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Recently the Amman Valley Railway Society rescued a vintage Swansea tram from the Brecon Beacons National Park, and our aim is to restore this 135-year-old historic gem to its former glory for the benefit of generations to come.

However, we’re a small charity with insufficient resources to finance the restoration ourselves.

Consequently we’re launching a crowd funding website with Indiegogo to help raise the money we need.

The site will go live this coming Thursday October 8th, and I’m appealing to you for your support on that day. According to Indiegogo, the more we can raise on day one, the more likely we are to meet our target of £28,000.

And every donation will help, no matter how small.

find out more about our charity at http://www.avrsonline.co.uk, and more about our appeal at http://www.swanseatrams.cymru.

The money we raise from this appeal will be spent on the tools and materials we need to carry out initial restoration work on the tram.

Please help us by spreading the word about our campaign via FaceBook, Twitter and and any other social media networks you use.

I’m looking forward to your support,

Mike Smith
CEO

Welsh Wildlife Volunteer Programme October …

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Please find the October volunteer programme attached, which I’d be very grateful if you would advertise and pass on to your contacts and mailing lists.

Welsh Wildlife October 2015 work programme

If you know of anyone who would really like to come, but is struggling due to transport, I will have a very limited number of spaces available (3) on first come first served basis from an en-route pick up point (to be agreed).

Thank you very much.

Kind regards,

Tara Daniels

West Glamorgan’s Wild Woodland Project Officer (WGWW)
07855009622 / 01656 724100 / t.daniels@welshwildlife.org

Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales, The Nature Centre, Fountain Road, Tondu, Bridgend CF32 0EH

Local and Family History Fair, Waterfront Museum, Saturday 10 October …

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The Local & Family History Fair 2015 will be held for the fifth year at the National Waterfront Museum on Saturday 10 October. Formerly Local History . . . Live!, the event has been expanded to reflect the varied interests of participants and visitors.

The 60 Second Show and Tell starts at 2pm. Root through your sheds and attics and bring an object to baffle the Museum’s curators – watch them squirm as they try to explain an object without hesitation or deviation in just one minute!

Organisations participating include:

  • Amman Valley Railway Society
  • Bryngold Books
  • Caswell Photo Restoration
  • Mynyddbach Chapel Society
  • Neath and Tennant Canals Trust
  • National Waterfront Museum
  • Penllergare Valley Woods
  • Royal Institute of South Wales
  • Swansea Community Boat Trust
  • Skewen Historical Society
  • Swansea Canal Society
  • Swansea Railway Modellers Society
  • Swansea Your Story
  • Treboeth History Society
  • Historical Association
  • Llansamlet Historical Society
  • Connected Communities
  • Hafod-Morfa (Copperopolis)
  • Friends of White Rock
  • People’s Collection Wales
  • National Library of Wales
  • Cynefin Tithe Maps Project
  • Dylan Thomas Bus

The ever-popular Oxfam Book Swap will be in full flow.

We will be serenaded by the Aberdulais Water Wheelers choir, and children will be able to try their hand at the printing press.

The Fair is open all day, admission free. Organised by the Swansea Branch of the Historical Association.

John Ashley
www.haswansea.org.uk

http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/swansea/whatson/8367/Local–Family-History-Fair/


http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/swansea/whatson/8368/60-Second-Show–Tell/

Local and Family History Fair, 10 October …

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Root through your sheds and attics and bring an object to baffle the National Waterfront Museum’s curators – watch them squirm as they try to explain an object without hesitation or deviation in just one minute!

60 Second Show and Tell, 2pm Saturday 10 October. The Fair is open all day, admission free. Organised by the Swansea Branch of the Historical Association.

www.museumwales.ac.uk/swansea/whatson/8367/Local–Family-History-Fair

The Heritage Apprentice – Calling All Budding Historians! …

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RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR ARTS AND HUMANITIES

‘The Heritage Apprentice’

Calling all budding historians!

Do you have fresh ideas and a love of history?

Come and take on our ‘Lord Sugar’!

Open to young adults in the 14-18 age categories from all schools, colleges and youth groups from Swansea and its hinterlands, this unique programme offers an opportunity to compete in a team event modeled on the BBC TV series ‘The Apprentice’. Selected school teams will be given a brief to develop a project associated with the Hafod-Morfa copperworks, an ambitious heritage-led regeneration initiative focusing on the 12.5 acre former site of the Hafod-Morfa Copperworks.

Heritage Apprentice

Applicants will have a lunch at Swansea University with the Hafod project team followed by a tour of the Hafod-Morfa Copperworks site, led by Professor Huw Bowen, professor of Public History at Swansea University. Teams will have a week to prepare their ideas before presenting them before a panel of judges, including our very own ‘Lord Sugar’. An Award Ceremony will take place at the National Waterfront Museum on November 19th.

This is a unique opportunity to engage with an important local and global historical site and contribute to its development. Applicants will also gain knowledge, transferable skills and experience in the history, business, IT, design and tourism and leisure sectors.

The deadline for applications is 3:30pm, October 14th 2015.

To apply: please send a 150-word summary telling us why your school / youth group is the right team for the programme to Kate Spiller, Project Co-ordinator: k.spiller@swansea.ac.uk. Please include email contact address, telephone number, teacher / youth group leader name.

Further information:

  • Team info – 3 teams of 4 or 4 teams of 3.
  • Schools will be informed by telephone on Friday 16th October if they have been successful.
  • Event day (lunch and Hafod site tour) November 12th 12 – 2.30 pm.
  • Award Ceremony at the National Waterfront Museum 19th November 12 – 2 pm.

**Part of ‘Heritage, Health and Wellbeing’, Swansea University’s programme of events for ‘Being Human’, the UK’s second festival of the humanities led by the School of Advanced Study, University of London, 12-22 November 2015.

http://beinghumanfestival.org/event/the-young-heritage-apprentice/

History Day and Minerva Launch, 26th September, Swansea Museum …

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History Day and Minerva Launch, 26th September, 10:00am – 4:30pm, Swansea Museum.

Jointly organised by the Royal Institution of South Wales and the Swansea Branch of the Historical Association.

Volume 23 of the Swansea History Journal/Minerva will be launched at 10.00, followed by five talks and a lunchtime discussion led by Peter Stead. The HA’s John Ashley (White Rock) and Colin James (Swansea Castle) will give two of the talks.

You can attend the whole day or whichever part appeals to you, but please note that if at any time the room reaches capacity, it’s first come, first served – and be warned, it was popular last year!

Free entry and bara brith!

COME – just to get your Swansea History Journal/ Minerva – available all day
OR – stay for a talk or two
THEN MAYBE – have some food & contribute to the midday debate
AND THEN YOU MAY AS WELL – hear the rest of the talks as well!

http://www.risw.org/news.htm?id=6