Alan Rogers (1939–2020) 29 REPORTS – YEAR GROUP REUNIONS and Herb Solow (1930–2020) 29 OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS, 2021 15 Further Tribute: D.P
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Rhif/No. LXXVIII Haf/Summer 2021 the link The Cymdeithas Lampeter Llambed Society CONTENTS NOTE FROM THE EDITOR 1 FEATURES 22 EDITORIAL 2 The Lampeter Experience – the 1840S and 1970S 22 CHAIR’S REPORT 2 From the 1840S 22 The ‘Third Alumnus’ – Revd Willoughby Bean MESSAGE FROM THE UNIVERSITY (1801–1877) 22 AN UPDATE FROM THE PROVOST 4 From the 1970S 23 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 5 Bob Fonow’s Experience in the Late 1970S 23 Margaret McCloy’s Experience of Lampeter Reunions From Richard Sice (1981) 5 and Swansea Branch Memories from the Late 1970S NEWS 5 Onwards 24 Spotlight on the Lampeter Campus 5 OBITUARIES 25 * University News on New Programmes & Projects 5 Brian Curtis (1945–2020) 25 * Recent Publications 7 The Venerable Lorys Davies (1936–2021) 25 * Awards 8 Glynn Garlick (1967–2020) 26 * Research Update 8 Canon William J. Isaac (1949–2021) 26 * Update: Students’ Union (May, 2021) 9 George Lilley (1936–2021) 27 * Update: the Chapel 10 The Venerable John Oliver (1939–2021) 27 * Update: The Roderick Bowen Library and Archives 10 Canon Wynzie Richards (1925–2021) 28 Alumni Updates 11 Alan Rogers (1939–2020) 29 REPORTS – YEAR GROUP REUNIONS AND Herb Solow (1930–2020) 29 OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS, 2021 15 Further Tribute: D.P. Davies 30 Programme of Monthly Virtual Talks for 2021– Reports and MAKING BEQUESTS TO THE LAMPETER SOCIETY 30 Notices 15 Report on the 2021 Annual Lampeter Society-Funded Talk, MEMORABILIA 31 1st March 16 Lampeter Scarves and Ties for Sale 31 Review of the 2021 Annual Lampeter Society-Funded Talk, 1st March 16 MISCELLANEOUS 32 Review of the April, 2021 Talk on Cecily 16 The Lampeter Society 32 Review of the May, 2021 ‘Nostalgia & Religion’ Talk 17 * General 32 Review of the June, 2021 ‘Everest Mystery’ Talk 18 * Introducing the New UWTSD Alumni Officer Lampeter Society Swansea Branch Reunion and Dinner, 32 * Introducing the New Lampeter Society Marketing Lead 33 2021 – At A Distance 18 * Introducing the New Secretary of the Lampeter Society 33 Update: Lampeter Society Severn-Thames Branch 19 Dates for Diaries, 2021 Notice – Postponed 5th “Old Codgers’” Rugby Match / 34 The 2021 Lampeter Society Virtual Reunion Programme – Late 80S Reunion 19 24 July 34 Notice – Cardiff Reunion, 2021 20 The 2022 Lampeter Society 85th Anniversary and University Bicentenary Programme 35 Request for Copy for Future Editions of The Link 36 Membership of the Lampeter Society Business Committee 36 Thank You 36 FFURFLENNI / FORMS Cyffredin / General Change of Address / Newid Cyfeiriad ii Lampeter Society Annual Donation Standing Order Mandate iii Lampeter Society ‘200 Club’ iv–v NOTE FROM THE EDITOR This issue of The Link was designed by Jill Sweet (JS Typesetting Ltd., Porthcawl) and printed by Sarah & Ashley Ward of Y Stiwdio Brint, Lampeter. Images The covers for this issue have a Lampeter ‘town and gown’ theme, in recognition of the interdependence of the Lampeter University campus, the Lampeter Society and the town. Front cover The new logo of the Lampeter Society, designed by graphic artist Kat Clarke of Pixel & Print Design Company, Bridgend. The green of ‘the Link’ and the white background of the logo reflect the hues chosen by the Tudors, who of course had Welsh origins; the red echoes the Welsh dragon; and the grey background throws all of those into relief. Back cover Both images were taken by Bill Fillery (1969). The top one shows the front of the Old Building from a distance in April, 2021. The one at the bottom is of Lampeter High Street in June, 2021. Explicanda 1. Throughout, dates in brackets after names indicate years of graduation. 2. In addition to its plural sense, the pronoun ‘they’ is used throughout “to refer to a person of unspecified sex” rather than ‘he or she’ and similar forms. Even though not universally accepted, this usage dates back to “at least the 16th century”. Then, in the late 20th century, it again became common “as the traditional use of ‘he’ to refer to a person of either sex came under scrutiny on the grounds of sexism.” (Oxford Dictionary of English, 2nd edition, revised, 2005, p.1832). Moreover, it seems to be a usage that befits the current gender-sensitive times. 3. Wherever there is a gloss by the editor, it appears simply as “ – Ed.” WANTED! …..YOUR DONATIONS! The Lampeter Society helps to fund the Lampeter campus of UWTSD, including the library and chapel, and acts as a focus for alumni. It produces The Link, organises reunions, pays for special lectures etc. However, all this requires money, so we are asking for your financial support! If you do not already make an annual donation of at least £20, please consider doing so now! After this issue, for financial and environmental reasons, a hard copy of The Link will be sent ONLY to alumni who have donated. Simply make a transfer of your desired amount to The Lampeter Society bank account, using your name as the reference: The Lampeter Society Account number: 00072466 Sort code: 30-94-85 OR, if you prefer, send a cheque to Andrew Leach (address available on request from Andrew at [email protected]). ALSO……to make this an annual donation, just complete the Standing Order Mandate on page ii at the back of this issue and post it to the address given. THANK YOU VERY MUCH! 1 EDITORIAL Welcome to this Summer issue of The Link, which is now back as a printed edition after a gap of over a year – a sign I hope of life beginning to return to normal, though unfortunately the annual Lampeter Society reunion must perforce be virtual again this year. These past six months have been difficult for us all though not without hope, and all being well we shall have an extended physical Reunion in Lampeter next year to mark the bicentenary of the founding of the University’s Lampeter Campus as St. David’s College and the 85th anniversary of the Lampeter Society. This edition is relatively large, with much news and many reviews and feature articles. In it, we read about the return of the students to campus, new archaeological discoveries, the amazing and diverse exploits of Geography alumni, reviews of our new monthly virtual talks, tributes to ten departed graduates and staff (three of whom sadly died from Covid-19), and accounts of the ‘Third Alumnus’. There is also a call for past Archaeology students to tell us about their careers to date in the ‘Alumni Updates’ section of a future issue of The Link. In the next issue, we hope to feature articles on the history of the Chapel, the history of the academic robes of Lampeter, Italian café culture in Wales, and the changing face of Lampeter Town, as well as updates on more Geography alumni. It would be great to hear from you about the current situation and how you are coping, as well as what you think of the magazine and other items you would like to see included in it. Letters to the editor are always much appreciated too. Meanwhile, please keep on sending me your contributions for future editions – and above all, stay safe and well! We are not yet out of the woods with regard to this horrific pandemic. Brendan McSharry (1971) [email protected] CHAIR’S REPORT As I sit down to write this report, the currently takes us forward until April, To celebrate the University’s sun is at last streaming through the 2022, with such diverse topics as bicentenary, as well as the Lampeter window. It’s been a long time coming! the stories of some of the grandest Society’s 85th anniversary, we will Restrictions are still with us but let’s hotels around the world, relations be making the 2022 Reunion an hope that the sunshine bodes well for between contemporary Pagan groups extra-special four-day event. To a better second half of the year. and the archaeological and heritage whet everyone’s appetite for what professions in Britain in the early 21st you can expect over the weekend, I’m so pleased that this edition of century, the benefits of walking, and the Lampeter Society, in conjunction The Link is a printed one. We carried some of the barriers we face as we age. with Lampeter Music Club, will be on producing the magazine only If you are an author and would like to presenting the 2022 Bicentenary in a virtual format throughout the run a virtual book-reading session in Concert, which will be the Lampeter pandemic, but there’s nothing quite 2022, please let me know. Society’s 85th Anniversary and like being able to physically hold Lampeter Music Club’s 40th something in your hands to read. We were disappointed not to be able Anniversary Celebration and will to meet face-to-face last Summer for feature music from around 1822. I do Like much of society at large though, our annual Reunion. The Committee so very much hope that we can get the Lampeter Society is still living in made the difficult decision at our back to normal next year – we’ll have a virtual world. At the start of this meeting earlier this year to hold this a lot to celebrate. year, we made the most of our new year’s virtually too. As last year, this ‘Zoom’ licence by introducing a series will be on one day only – Saturday, The Committee has been focusing of monthly book-reading sessions 24th July. It will include this year’s recently on our bicentenary plans delivered by alumni who have written AGM.