An Early Autumn Visit to Brecon in 2008
September 4 - September 17, 2008
Photos
Itinerary
Visitors and Hosts
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| Brecon Mayor Cllr. A. M. Weale welcomes Saline Mayor Gretchen Driskell at Guild Hall | |||
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| and Joan Roth and Ian Gerrish speak on behalf of the twinning associations | |||
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| The unveiling of a new Saline sign at the Tourist Center | |||
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| Brecon & Saline visitors at Welsh Senedd in Cardiff, Wales | |||
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| The Ghurka Presentation attracted Saline and Brecon spectators as well. | |||
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| The museum and abbeys on the Scotland trip were OK . . . but some seemed more interested in the whiskey! | |||
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| Betsy Hubbard and Dick Swan take in the beautiful gardens in Harrogate, England | |||
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| Dick and Carolyn Cunkle with Harold Tinsey and a beautiful Red Kite at the Abbey Cwm-Hir | |||
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| Perhaps Americans are not particularly adept at lawn bowling. | |||
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| The visit to Laugharne | |||
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| A fond farewell to friends, both old and new. | |||
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A special farewell to former Mayoress Dilys Bowley | ||
| Oh, yes, and to you as well, Ian |
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| (photos courtesy of Jim Roth) | |||
The Itinerary
Thurs.4th Sept. Guests arrive at the Guild Hall at approx. 4:30pm. Welcome reception town council. 6:30 p m reception at Theatr Brycheiniog.
Fri. 5th Sept. Depart 9:00 a.m. for a visit to the Welsh Assembly and theater in Cardiff. Return to Brecon at approx. 6:00pm. Evening free with hosts.
Sat. 6th Sept. Unveiling of the Saline sign at 10:30a.m. in the tourist center, main car park. The remainder of the day is free with hosts. (other events on --Sennybridge show - antiques fair Builth show ground.)
Sun. 7th Sept. Free day (Ghurkha parade center of town - antiques fair Builth show ground.)
Mon.8th - Fri.12th Sept. Trip to Scotland.
Sat.13th Sept. Depart at 9:00am for a visit to Abbeycwmhir hall. Return to Brecon at approx. 5:30pm. The evening is free with hosts.
Sun 14th Sept. Golf match Brecon Golf Club12noon.
Mon 15th Sept. Depart at 8:30 am for a trip to Laugharne. Visit the castle, Dylan Thomas' boathouse and his grave. Return to Brecon at approx. 6:00 p.m. Dinner in the George hotel.
Tues.1 6th Sept Bowling match at 11:30a.m. Brecon bowls club. A bbq will be served at the club after this event. 6:30 p.m. farewell reception at Brecon Conservative Club.
Wed 17th Sept. Sadly guests leave today
Visitors and Hosts
| VISITOR | HOST |
| Rolf & Harriet Amsler | Maralyn Thomas & Glyn Jones |
| Dottie Barnes | Gaynor & Colin Skyrme |
| David & Shiela Blough | Val & Tony Bell |
| Judy Bunten | Cath & Steve Turner |
| Jack & Pam Ceo | Val Williams & Joe Frances |
| Dick & Carolyn Cunkle | Rose Evans |
| Larry & Jane Darling | Brian & Pauline Newman |
| Gretchen & Marielle Driskell | Diane Davies and Ken & Ydwena Jones |
| Dick Swan & Betsey Hubbard | Gordon & Val Jones |
| Jim and Louise Lowe | Pat Jones |
| Dick & Mary Jo Nehring | Marjorie & Peter Evans |
| Jim & Joan Roth | Kath Williams |
| Bruce Westlake & Linda TerHaar | Lorraine Bowen |
| Harold & Norlaine Tinsey | Ian & Carol Gerrish |
| Gerry & Sandy Wingate | Joyce Winter |
Last UPDATED November 8, 2008