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The above photograph was taken near the Raven Inn at
Garnant. In the background, one of the "Dan y Bryn" shops
can be seen on the right, while a fairground carousel can be seen
on the left. It is uncertain whether the person in the ministers attire
is the Vicar of Cwmamman or merely an actor! The man wearing the black
outfit, third row from the front and fifth from the left is believed
to be Richard Madge, who emigrated to Australia c.1920. The original
photograph contains the date: "April 18, 1914".
The Amman Valley Chronicle announced the very successful
performance of "Sherwood's Queen" at the National School
on Thursday 16th April 1914. The event was staged by the Christchurch
Band of Hope and presided over by Mr W. S. Wardlaw, M.E., Cawdor Colliery.
A second sitting of the performance on the following Saturday (18th
April), was presided over by Mr John Rees, Nantyrafr, Twynboly.
The Chronicle reported that the fair was, "not
as largely attended as usual, but good prices were realised for pigs
etc." The amusements near the Raven Inn were more successful
than usual due to a local rugby match between Amman United and Aberavon.
The above photograph may have been taken outside Garnant
Vicarage. The date and title of the performance is unknown. It is
probable that all of the performers in the photographs on this page
were members of the Cwmamman Band of Hope.
The above photograph was taken outside the Garnant National
School, which is now the site of the Raven Garage on Cwmamman Road.
In the background, the roof of what is now the Raven Fish Bar can
be seen.
Cast of "The New Moon" which was performed
at the Workmen's Hall, Garnant in March 1957 by the Cwmamman Welfare
Amateur Operatic Company.
Back Row (Left to Right):
Bessie Rees (Accompanist), Thomas George, Wally Watford,
Edwina Watford, Edith Hughes, Wyn Phillips, Blanche Turner (Covent
Garden), Douglas Jones, Ivor Roberts (National Winner), Evelyn Davies.
Front Row (Left to Right):
Ceidrim Williams, Eric Jones (Tenor Soloist), Emrys
Henry (Musical Director), Elgar Howells, Vincent Plank.
"The New Moon" performance at the Workmen's
Hall, Garnant in March 1957, with Eric Jones singing the part of "Phillipe".
Thanks to Ann Williams of Glanamman and Mrs B. Jones of Garnant
for the above images.
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