LAMBS

LAMBS Local History Group

LLANSANNOR
ANCIENT &
MODERN
BUILDINGS &
SETTLEMENTS

The LAMBS Group was formed in the summer of 1999 after a meeting of the people of Llansannor to discuss how our community should celebrate the Millennium.

LAMBS Projects

	Llansannor Booklet 1999 The booklet captures and describes elements of the local environment and social development that are some of the 'essential ingredients' of Llansannor, helping to explain the way it developed and the way it is now. The account is not just of local interest but highlights issues of wider relevance to an understanding of rural communities in general and the features and events that give them their character. The booklet is now out of print.
	Treasures of Llansannor The Treasures project involved a complete re-survey of the heritage of the Vale of Glamorgan, undertaken through engaging and training volunteers from each of the 27 community areas in the Vale. The results of the survey have been entered into a database and will be used for the production of educational materials for schools. LAMBS was given responsibility for selecting Llansannor entries for the database.
	Llansannor information board LAMBS has ring fenced £1000 of previous funding - acquired as part of a Millennium award - for the design, construction and installation of an information board within the Llansannor Community Hall garden.
	Booklet to celebrate the opening of the new hall 2006 A booklet issued to celebrate the opening of the new Community Hall in October 2006 was produced by a LAMBS writing team. Free copies of the booklet were presented to every household in Llansannor and to all guests attending the Opening Ceremony. Additional copies are available from the LCHA at a cost of £5.

LAMBS Events

Visits: Summer 2008

Wednesday 11 June 6.00 pm
Nature Walk, Cowbridge
Programme: a walk along the Thaw valley near to Cowbridge School, led by Martin Smith, to sites mentioned in his entertaining talk to LAMBS in the Spring. The walk will be followed by a specially arranged meal in the Hare and Hounds.

Sunday 29 June 12.30 pm
Archaeological site, Llanmaes
Programme: Sunday lunch at the Blacksmith's Arms, Llanmaes, will be followed by a private tour of an archaeological site on Great House Farm, next to the pub. Students will be actively excavating the Bronze to Roman Age feasting site and we will be shown recent finds.
Contact: Cathie Brooks, 01446 772933, by Monday 16 June.

Wednesday 9 July Day Visit
Exploring the Neath Canal
Programme: a canal barge is being hired exclusively for us. The visit will also include other associated activities including Aberdulais Falls and, of course, a meal out! Note that there are limited places on the barge so…. first come first served.
Transport: Own cars.
Contact: Trish Duffield, 01446 773350, by Monday 30 June.

Tuesday 12 August 10.00 am
Guided Tour of Nantgarw China Works
This year's industrial visit is a guided tour around the old china works followed by lunch.
Contact: David Morgan, 01443 224321, by Monday 4 August.

Monday 1 September 4.00 pm
Private viewing of St Teilo's church at St Fagans
Programme: A private viewing of the reconstruction and frescos of the medieval St Teilo’s church on the St Fagan’s museum site. A pub meal will follow at the Plymouth Arms.
Contact: Jenny Morgan, 01443 222943, by Monday 25 August.

Saturday 27 September 3.00 pm
Private viewing of 'Origins' exhibition, NMW
Programme: A private, guided viewing of the ‘Origins’ exhibition at the National Museum Wales, Cardiff. This exhibition contains artefacts from the local region. A collection of material found in/near our parish will also be available to view. The visit will be followed by a meal at the Loch Fyne restaurant near Cowbridge.
Contact: Cathie Brooks, 01446 772933, by Friday 19 September.

Talks: 2008 / 2009

To be arranged