Monday 24 October 2016

Gwynoro’s life story video 6 – Home life early 1950’s.

How did he learn English?

First TV and First Car

The first TV in the village bought after his mother's father received compensation from an accident in the mine in Blaenhirwaun Colliery.

Describes how his grandfather's illness developed and worsened.

Then the purchase of a Bush 12" Black and White TV.


Describes the Coronation and FA Cup Final - Stanley Mathews Final - on TV.

His father's first car bought in 1954/5. It was a 1936 Morris 8.


Passed his driving test in the car when possibly he should not have done so.

Sunday 23 October 2016

Gwynoro’s life story video 5 - mid primary school days.

Video 5 of some 50 videos of Gwynoro's recollections and life story. There are 12-14 hours of recordings in all.

The initial intention was to use the recordings as an aide memoire to the writing of his book but it has been decided to place them on his channel as well, albeit that they are home video recordings.

Being uploaded over the coming year - one a week.

There were no rehearsals and retakes - all unedited.

Inevitably therefore some events might not be accurately recalled date wise but he will correct such errors in his book  to be published mid 2017.



Video 5 

Refers to Barry John, Ronnie Williams - of 'Ryan and Ronnie' - fame.

Then Ray Williams who played left wing for Llanelli and Wales who came to Cefneithin school as a teacher in 1953/4.

Explains how his uncle - Trefor Jones , later Minister of Religion in Nantgaredig took him to see international events in St Helens - Wales and Glamorgan.

Altho' not mentioned he saw the 1951 West Indies cricketers - the fast bowler Wes Hall, the 3 W's ( Weekes, Walcot & Worrell ), the spinners Ramadin and Valentine

Monday 17 October 2016

Gwynoro's recollections and life story Village and Family.

Here are videos 3 & 4 of some 50 videos of Gwynoro's recollections and life story. There are 12-14 hours of recordings in all.

The initial intention was to use the recordings as an aide memoire to the writing of his book but it has been decided to place them on his channel as well, albeit that they are home video recordings.

Being uploaded over the coming year - one a week.

There were no rehearsals and retakes - all unedited.

Inevitably therefore some events might not be date wise accurately recalled but he will correct such errors in his book  to be published mid 2017.

Video 3 is a short one describing how Foelgastell was when a small boy and how it has all changed.
Refers to 'millionaire’ row' in the village now!
Then goes on to mention the Annual Eisteddfod that was held in the village up until before the Second World War and of a poem written about his great grandfather that won first prize in the Eisteddfod of 1931.






Video 4 gives a general family background of large families! His grandmother one of 8/9 children and his father was one of 12/13 children.
Refers to the extreme closeness between his mother and his grandmother.
Recalls the story of how one of his grandmother's brothers - Wil - got out from the colliery one day to go and watch Llanelli play rugby.

Monday 3 October 2016

Lord Elystan Morgan on Brexit

Published on Sep 30, 2016

This is worth a viewing

This is a thought provoking interview with Elystan who explains the current situation with regard to Article 50 - which is only a trigger mechanism.

He outlines how there is nothing in the treatise as to what happens when a country leaves the EU and that everyone are in unchartered waters.

Moving on then to discuss the role of Referenda in a Parliamentary Democracy. 


The complications of the Royal Prerogative as against the role of Parliament to undo the European Community Act of 1972.


Discusses the campaign during the referendum and the range of options as to the way ahead

Saturday 1 October 2016

Lord Elystan Morgan on Trump and Clinton

Two unpopular and questionable persons.

Published on Sep 27, 2016

This was the first interview Gwynoro did with Lord Elystan Morgan although it appears as the 3rd in the series.

It includes very perceptive observations made by Elystan on the two candidates - the choice before the people of the USA concerning two unpopular and questionable persons.

Then the discussion moved on to broader nature of American politics and its Constitution.


These are interesting observations from a highly experienced and wise person.