Updated June 2007
New Developments
The ‘Christopher Bell Pavilion’ was officially opened on Saturday 14th October by Mr David Morgan, Chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board. Over 100 Old Llandoverians and guests enjoyed a glass of champagne down on the playing fields in brilliant sunshine before the afternoons’ festival of sport began culminating in the Llandovery College v Christ College 1st XV rugby match on Tredegar Close. The entertainment room inside the Pavilion is to be named after Carwyn James, former Welsh Master and Rugby Coach at the College. The Pavilion has the facility to change 4 teams at any one time and is the latest in a series of developments at the College.
Annual General Meeting
The AGM was held at the Castle Hotel, Llandovery at 10.30am on Saturday 14th October 2006. Minutes of this meeting are available by contacting the Secretary Mr T D Williams Tel: 01550 723043; e-mail: bursar@llandoverycollege.com. A copy of the Chairmans Report delivered at this meeting is available for download by clicking on the link at the bottom of this page. The 2007 AGM will be held in Brecon on Saturday 20th October.
President's Dinner
A successful and enjoyable event was held this year at the Castle Hotel, Llandovery on the eve of the Brecon Match, 13th October 2006. The OLL's who attended enjoyed a fine meal and were superbly entertained by Rev'd Dorrien Davies, Vicar of St Dogmaels.
Chairmans Report.pdf
Annual Dinner 2007
The biennial Cardiff dinner on the eve of the Wales v England match was held at Jurys Hotel on Friday 16th March. The toast to the school was proposed by Ian Gollop, Chairman of Trustees, and, in the unavoidable absence of the Warden, Peter Hogan, the response was given by Ferdia Earle, Head Girl and Robert Jones, Head Boy. The toast to the guests was proposed by Dr Nigel Waskett, and the chief speaker, Rev. Professor Thomas G Watkin, Head of Bangor Law School, responded.
Sevens Supper 2007
The traditional Sevens Supper was held at the Richmond Gate Hotel on Thursday 22nd March. The boys’ and girls’ squads and their coaches were the guests of the London Branch of the O.Ll. Society, and there were several O.Lls, parents and other friends present. Please note that the 2008 Sevens Supper will be held on Thursday 13th March in Richmond.
Annual Dinner 2008
The 2008 dinner will be held at the East India Club, St James’s Square, London on Friday 1st February. Contact the London Branch for more details.
Thomas Phillips Teaching Centre
The Old Llandoverian Society has now fulfilled its promise to contribute £10,000 towards the new Teaching Centre, a year ahead of schedule. The Society has sponsored one of the classrooms on the first floor.
Pre and Post match parties in Cardiff
The East Wales Branch has hosted these parties for many years, but recently attendance has been disappointing. The income from the sale of raffle tickets has barely covered half the cost of the room at the Big Sleep Hotel, and there is a real danger that this facility will have to be discontinued. It is up to Old Llandoverians and guests to support these parties, which are held at a convenient venue close to the ground. Perhaps an O.Ll. would like to sponsor the hire of the room for one game! Forthcoming important matches at Cardiff(2007-08): September 15, v Australia; February 9, v Scotland; February 23, v Italy; March 15, v France.
Rugby Internationals
Our two latest full internationals continue to impress. Alun Wyn Jones has now played ten times for Wales, including a most impressive debut in the Six Nations Tournament. Rachel Poolman has won 14 caps for the Welsh Women’s team, and is currently playing at outside-half.
Old Llandoverian Sport
The Old Llandoverians traditionally play the school at Tennis and Cricket on the Friday before Speech Day; next year the matches will be held on May 23rd. Please contact Steve Meyler at Steve.Meyler@dtir.gsi.gov.uk (tennis) or Russell Hughes-Pickering on 01970 611666, or russellhp@yahoo.com (cricket) if you are interested in playing.
The Old Llandoverian Golf Society started the 2007 season with the traditional competition for O.Lls and guests at Southerndown last April. O.Ll. golfers meet several times during the summer: further details from Major T.Gwyn Davies on 01656 880457.
For over half a century the 1st XV used to play the O.Lls, known as the Graham Jones XV. Recent WRU legislation means that matches between boys and adults can no longer be played.
Obituaries
It is with regret that we record that the following have passed away during the last year: Canon T.H.Grey (1930-36), H.K.Enoch (1934-36), W.P.Oliver (1936-42), J.M.B.Lewis (1939-43), J.Wynford Jones (1949-56), R.J.Lyn Edwards (1951-58), J.Lindsay Price (1954-60), John Stewart (1961-64), Simon Wall (1968-75), Dr Harry Goddard (staff, 1970-78). O.Lls are invited to write tributes for publication in the School Journal.
Shop
There are many Old Llandoverian items which may be bought from the school shop, including ties, scarves, cuff links, umbrellas, prints. Details may be found by clicking on to ‘shop’ on this website.
Old Llandoverian Society Committee Meetings
The next meetings will be as follows:
Saturday 29th September 2007, at the College. 11.30 am
Saturday 15th March 2008, at the Big Sleep Hotel, Cardiff, 2 pm
Saturday 24th May 2008, at the College, 2 pm
News and correspondence
Please send any Old Llandoverian news and information to the Chairman of the O.Ll. Society, J.Hugh Thomas, 29 High Street, Llandovery, Carms, SA20 0PU. E-mail: jhughthomas@onetel.com. (Please note new e-mail address).