DEDICATION OF MEMORIAL TABLET TO IOLO DAVIES
I am writing to let you know that the dedication of the memorial tablet will take place in Holy Cross Church, Cowbridge at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, 28th April.
This will be followed by a reception and hot buffet at the Cowbridge Leisure Centre. These events are open to everyone who knew Iolo and wives/partners and friends are cordially invited to join us. The buffet will be provided by the same company who provided such a memorable lunch at our 400th Anniversary celebrations.
Tickets, costing £25 each, are available from me and I should be obliged if you will return the slip at the bottom of this letter stating your requirements and enclosing cheque/postal order for the relevant amount. Tickets will be sent to you week commencing 15th April at the latest.
Apart from the cost of the meal itself our other overheads amount to about £900 which includes the cost of the tablet, hire of the Leisure Centre etc. This is the reason why we feel it necessary to charge £25. Also, other than our annual reunions, for which we need to keep some money in reserve, this is likely to be the last major function that the Old Boys Association will have to organise and we want it to be one which people will remember proudly in years to come.
We have recently heard of the passing of Douglas Stokes (1931-1936) our oldest Old Boy. Despite being seriously ill he made the effort to come to our reunion last year. He was one of the last Old Bovians who could remember the legendary headmaster Richard Williams.
IOLO A Certaine Schoole Master
Richard Lewis (a boarder at CGS from 1959 - 1966) has written a biography of Iolo Davies which, it is hoped, will be printed by the Cowbridge printers, Keith Brown & Sons Ltd, in time for the unveiling of the plaque in Holy Cross Church on 28 April, commemorating Iolo. Richard is an established author with several successful publications under his belt.
Details: A5 portrait, 112 pages, gloss laminated cover.
To meet the printing costs of the book, we are asking all Old Bovians whether they would agree in principle to be a sponsor of the book so that the project can go ahead.
If you agree, could you email Richard Lewis as soon as possible at the following email address: richard.lewis7@yahoo.co.uk
or write to him at:
21 Dane Court Gardens
Broadstairs
Kent CT10 2SB
He will then be able to let you know the sort of contribution needed. The more people who agree, the smaller the sum. The names of those who do sponsor the book will be included in the book and each substantial sponsor will be entitled to a free copy.
Although our funds are limited the Association has offered to sponsor this worthwhile project with a grant of £100
I think it's very good.....You found out things, or already knew things, that I didn't know about the old bugger. Then there were things that I did remember up to some time ago but needed my memory jogged--the Sunday spins I remembered, but not that funny old torch.
John Yardley
I have enjoyed reading it and feel you have handled Iolo's time at Cowbridge with great sensitivity. I feel you talk about someone I hardly knew although my sister, Iolo and I were very close. He stayed with us often in school holidays and was always interested in the family especially the children and their doings.
Gwen Cole (Iolo's sister):
I think it is a wonderful tribute to Iolo and very well written. Congratulations. Do let me know when it is published. I look forward to meeting up in the Spring in Cowbridge for another celebration of Iolo's life.
David Cole (Iolo's nephew):
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