On the 10th of November 2024, the Llanelli community united in a poignant display of respect and remembrance for Remembrance Sunday, as large crowds filled Murray Street and Church Street. The air was imbued with a sense of solemn pride as officials, cadets, and the esteemed Royal British Legion Band marched in a dignified procession […]
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An Interview with Lord Griffiths of Burry Port
We caught up with Lord Griffiths of Burry Port during a reunion lunch at Llanelly House on Friday, March 8th. We asked Lord Griffiths a number of questions surrounding local, national and world politics and about his upbringing and schooling in Llanelli. This is what Lord Griffiths had to say:
Read MoreLord Griffiths speaks at the Cambridge Union
Lord Griffiths of Burry Port reminisces about his upbringing while addressing students at the Cambridge Union. The speech was in response to one made by Ismail Benyahia as first proposition on the motion on Thursday 18th January 2024 at 8:00pm in the Debating Chamber. Lord Griffiths mentions his time at the Llanelli Boys Grammar School.
Read MoreLord Griffiths guest speaker at reunion lunch
Lord Griffith of Burry Port was the guest speaker at a recent reunion lunch on Friday. March 8th. Around 60 guests attended the event at Llanelly House. Following a tour of St. Elli Church guests gathered for a wonderful lunch followed by a talk from Lord Griffiths. The event was a great success and […]
Read MoreSchool presents Brin Isaac award at Annual Dinner
THE 72nd Brin Isaac Memorial Fund Annual Dinner took place at the Diplomat Hotel on Tuesday (Dec 5). It was a spectacular venue with the grounds covered in Christmas lighting. The enormous function room was laid out with numerous large tables decorated with fine cutlery and glassware ready for the invited guests. Tickets are hard […]
Read MoreCheque presented to Llanelli Veterans Association
The Llanelli Grammar School Old Boys and Graig Former Pupils Association have made a generous donation to help the Llanelli Veterans Association continue their work within the community. Presenting a cheque of £250 to Bob Thomas businessman George Parker MBE, formerly of Parker Plant Hire said that the veterans did incredibly good work within Llanelli […]
Read MoreLord Howard shares memories of 70 years since starting at the Llanelli Boy’s Grammar School
Lord Howard of Lympne was the guest speaker at the Llanelli Boy’s Grammar School Old Boys and Graig Former Pupils Association Dinner on Friday (Oct 7). His talk consisted of memories and commentary on 70 years of his life since setting foot into the Grammar School as an eleven-year-old pupil. Lord Howard recalled many of […]
Read MoreLord Howard is guest Speaker at October Reunion
Lord Michael Howard of Lympne CH QC KC was the guest speaker at the reunion yesterday evening, Friday, (Oct 7) at the Diplomat Hotel in Llanelli. Lord Howard made the journey down from London with his wife Lady Howard. The black tie dinner was well attended and Mr Paul Oram BBSc, MBA was the master […]
Read MoreFalklands 40th Anniversary Booklet
VETERANS from the armed forces, serving members of the armed forces and cadets were present at the 40th Anniversary Commemoration of the Falklands War today, Saturday (June 24) in Llanelli. Civic dignitaries including Nia Griffith MP, The Vice Lord Lieutenant of Dyfed, David Mathias, Mayor of Llanelli Philip Warlow and Chairman of Carmarthenshire County Council […]
Read MoreAn interview with Lord Griffiths of Burry Port
We conducted an interview with Lord Griffiths before he attended a lunch at the Diplomat Hotel. Lord Griffiths spoke about his work in Fiji, Ghana and Haiti. He also gave an insight into his work at the House of Lords. You can watch and listen to the interview here.
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