ONGOING RESEARCH Mid-Wales
in the 1920s |
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| Other news Despite the optimism of the above research it is still only a few ‘members’ that are actively researching and South Wales is still relatively untouched. We’d like to appeal for any reader/member in that area to consider taking on a league and top to tail it for the project. We have also made some tentative enquiries regarding possible funding for the project. This may well involve a formal meeting to set up a constitution and elect officials and members will be informed of any progress here. The suggestion was made that we gain funding for one person full-time for one year at the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth. Following consultation with Gwyn Jenkins of the National Library of Wales, it is suggested that a retired person or student might work part time researching local newspapers etc at NLW and elsewhere. This might cost up to £10,000 for a year part time. However if an approach is to be made to the Heritage Lottery Fund, the researcher would need to be supported by a team of volunteers in all parts of Wales, as HLF is keen on supporting voluntary ventures. The project needs to be worked out carefully and a meeting needs to be arranged. This could well form the basis for future discussions should we follow the funding road. Mel 12/01/08 |
Those directly involved with
the project so far are: Mel Thomas Ian Garland Aled Jones Alun Evans Peter Arrowsmith Gavin Grosvenor Dave Rapson Alan Ahearne Gareth Hughes Clive Wyatt Dave Collins Tony Griffiths Gwyn Jenkins Gwynant Phillips Bernard Steer MA Gary Pritchard David James Gareth M Davies Terry Grandin Michael van Baaren William Davies Joe Furnival Keith Parry Rob Culley Richard Huws Mike Robinson Ken Davies |