Previous Guest speakers and events
We had an excellent, lively talk by Esther Cadogan stressing the importance of movement and exercise, with lots of interaction from the audience.
Nan Marsh, a volunteer from the Wales Air Ambulance told us the history of the service and many stories of people saved by them.
The Annual Lunch this year was held at the Driftwood, Trearddur Bay.
Pictured singing, is the entertainer Colin Fidoe and dancing, is our very own Secretary, Tony Porter.
Linda Roberts of HM Coast Guard gave a fascinating insight into how the Coastguard’s job today compares to the role in the past.
Peter Kearton from North Wales Wildlife Trust and Wil Stewart from Holyhead Breakwater Park made a very interesting double act speaking on 'Working towards a wilder North Wales'.
Judith and Rachel spoke about the Memory Clinic and Emma from the stroke prevention team gave us lots of useful information.
Vicky Baldam and her colleague gave us lots of information on fostering in Wales. We had a short quiz to see whether what we 'knew' about fostering was correct.
Nick Lee kept us all enrapt with his talk on computer safety. He was able to answer all the computer queries that our members asked. We all went away with valuable information on how to stay safe online.
Shaun Higgins, playwright, delivered an amazing one-man performance bringing to life the history of Wilfred Owen. You could have heard a pin drop;
It was better than going to the theatre.
Our own Alan Boutall gave an excellent talk on pre history to the dawn of civilisation (Part 1).
We eagerly await part 2
St Cybi’s Church Visit
Following Chris Medley’s presentation on the modernisation of the Grade 1 Listed (1968) St Cybi’s Church we enjoyed an excellent informative talk and tour at the church.
Chris talked us through the history of the medieval church founded on the site of a 6th Century monastery by St Cybi and built within the walls of a ruined Roman Fort. This latest refurbishment has been part funded by the UK Government Levelling Up Fund and has ensured the preservation of this historic church as an important centre for use by the local community.
The Victorian Pews have been removed and replaced with chairs. The organ has been taken out revealing a stained-glass window. Both these important innovations have resulted in a very open, light space. A heat pump provides under floor heating.
With thanks to Chris for his invitation to visit the church and I am sure that we would find yet an other visit very interesting and informative. Aneira Levitt
Jessica Cross’ presentation on ‘The Story of Gold – of Marriages, Murders and a Prawn Sandwich’ was the most well attended talk to date.
Bev Stevens gave us valuable information on Driving for the Over 60’s.
Susan Hanbury shared her memories
with us as she delivered a thoughtprovoking
talk ‘Remember When…'
Councillor Jeff Evans, the Town Crier for Holyhead, entertained us with his talk ‘Memories of a Rhondda Boy’, including anecdotes of his time in Holyhead that amused us all.
Ray Williams gave us all ‘food for thought’ with
his talk on exercise for the over 60’s
Stewart Hayter regaled us with tales of Vivian Hewitt, the pioneering Welsh Aviator
– and his bird sanctuary at Cemlyn Bay
Chris Medley gave an interesting presentation on St. Cybi’s
Church.
Fiona Parry & Helen
Roberts updated us
on Morlais and the solar
tracking of seabirds
Elaine Green Took us on a journey:
In the Steps of Shackleton
Jules Cooper, Spirit of the Hedgerider,
enthralled us with wild plant foraging.
Shan Robinson told us about Mary Dilys Glynne
Mountaineer & Plant Pathologist
Our Own Gill Winter told us about The Landmark Trust and shared her personal memories.
Our own John Davies gave a very interesting
talk on ‘Let There be Light’ – charting a course
from the beginning of the universe to present
day
Dafydd Jones enthralled us with
tales of a beekeepers life.
Our Chair, Denise Giorgi, stepped in twice to provide very informative talks on: Climbing Kilimanjaro Denise shared her experiences, good and bad, on her attempt to climb Kilimanjaro for Charity. Well done Denise! Teaching in a Refugee Camp in Africa What stories Denise told of her time in Ghana, and her continued support of a Ghanian family, and refugees in general.
Flora Samuel spoke to us about
Community Involvement in the
Planning of Public Map Platform.
Anglesey being the first area to be
analysed.
Our own Clive Hughes shared his extensive research and knowledge of Anglesey’s First World War. It was suggested that he put this information in a Book so that it will be available for future generations.
Our own Paticia Rannard
shared her experiences
of life in child care.
Barbara Want enthralled us with her
tales as a journalist with the BBC.
Chris Winner delighted us with stories from Liverpool – from muddy pool to a Great City – pre-history to 1907.
Lesley Rider spoke about
African Arts and Crafts