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Minutes of the Committee meetings of Cymdeithas Cymry Caerodor (Bristol Welsh Society), 1948-2018 (with gaps), primarily including the minutes of the General Committee and Annual General Meetings; and also including minutes of the Emergency Committee; Inter-town Co-ordinating Committee; Special Committee; and Extra-ordinary General Meetings.

Minutes of the Bristol Welsh Society in its earlier form as Cymdeithas Cymrodorion Caerodor, 1920-1940, including minutes of the Operational and Working Committees and Annual General Meetings; and minutes of various other committees such as the Entertainment Committee; Lectures Committee; Drama Committee; and Social Committee.

Minutes of the meetings of Cymdeithas Cymry Caerodor (Bristol Welsh Society), and minutes of the Society in its earlier form as Cymdeithas Cymrodorion Caerodor, 1920-2018 (with gaps), mainly consisting of minutes of the General Committee and Annual General Meetings.

A file decorated with artwork of the Bristol Welsh Society’s logo commemorating the Society’s 50th anniversary, 1994, containing a signed list of former Society Presidents, 1944-1994 (1994); a signed list of visiting Presidents from the Gloucestershire, Thornbury, Newport, Weston-Super-Mare, and Burnham-on-Sea Welsh societies ([1994]); and a signed list of the Bristol Welsh Society’s members ([1994]). The file also contains a folder of colour photographs of the Bristol Welsh Society’s 50th anniversary celebrations, 1994.

A list of the Presidents of the Bristol Welsh Society, 1944-2018 [2018].

Cards, letters, and related documents, 1940 and 1994, mainly related to the Bristol Welsh Society’s 50th anniversary celebrations. The file consists mainly of members’ replies to the Society’s invitations to the 50th Anniversary Dinner, 1994, including cards and letters from A. Jack; Margaret Williams; Hirrell Ferne; John Edwards; Ken and Mona Giles; Avril Davidge; Meriel John; Mari McHale; Dorothy and Maldwyn Rogers (Treasurer of the Bristol Welsh Society); Beti Prentice; Mattie Lewis (Secretary of the Taunton Welsh Society); Madge and Gordon Jones; Roger Smith; Ceurwyn Rees; Gladys Leather; Jean Williams; G. W. Russell; Sarah Nicholas; and Hywel Jones. The file also includes an envelope originally labelled ‘Former Presidents’, containing replies to the 50th Anniversary invitations, 1994, from (among others) former Presidents of the Bristol Welsh Society including Mansel Thomas; R. M. Ford; Gwyn Howells; Gwen Walby; and Marion Brown; and a number of related documents, consisting of a booklet of Welsh songs ([?1990s]); a list of invitees to the Society’s 50th Anniversary Dinner ([1994]); a list of Society Presidents, 1944-1994 ([1994]); and a draft programme for the 50th anniversary event ([1994]). Additionally, the file also contains a note regarding tickets for the Society’s St David’s Day celebrations, 1940.

Copies of the winning entries for the Inter-town Rallies of the Welsh societies of Bristol, Taunton, Burnham-on-Sea, and Weston-Super-Mare, 1991-2005 (with gaps), including the winning entries in the Welsh Literature (‘Llenyddiaeth Cymraeg’) and English Literature categories, including the classes for the best poem, short story, epitaph, limerick, letter, telegram, play, rhopalic, haiku, and hymn composition; and also including descriptions of the winning entries for the craft, art, photography, cookery knitting, crochet, and woodwork classes (1999; 2004-2005). The file also includes part of the programme for the 1991 Inter-town Rally; and a description of the history of the Inter-town Rallies ([?2015]).

Results of the Inter-town Rallies and related documents, 1990-2017, consisting mainly of lists of winners for each class held in the Inter-town Rallies (1990-2015 and 1990-2017), including results for entries in the Welsh Literature (‘Llenyddiaeth Cymraeg’) and English Literature classes for best sentence, short story, poetry, limerick, prose description, epitaph, sales advertisement, rhopalic, telegram, letter, Christmas carol, couplet, haiku, and humorous verse; summaries of the winning entries (1990-2015 and 1990-2017) for classes in photography, cookery, art, calligraphy, knitting and crochet, musical composition, woodwork, craft wine, needlework, cross stitch, and other crafts; and overall points won per Society in the literary and craft sections (1990-2015). The file also includes an index of results ([2008]); a description of the history of the Inter-town Rallies ([?2008]); a list of cups and trophies ([?2008]); and a printed photograph of the presentation of results for the ‘Llenyddiaeth Cymraeg’ class ([?2015]).

Event programmes and related documents, 1985-2004 (with gaps), consisting of programmes for the Society’s social evenings and ‘Nosweithiau Lawen’ (1985; 1990; 1991; 1993; [?2002]), and for Inter-town Rallies (1996; 1999; 2001); and a number of copies of prose, songs and poems intended for inclusion in rally and Society event programmes, ([?1985x?1995]), including ‘Hiraeth’; ‘Yr Oes o’r Blaen’; ‘Disgwyl’; ‘Y Ferch Fodern’; ‘Iechyd Da’; ‘Fe’th Garaf Di’; ‘Ifan John Drws Nesa’; ‘Cân Ffarwel’; ‘Y Fwyalch Fwyn’; ‘Nos Da Ond Nid Ffarwel’; ‘Ianto and the Dragon’; and ‘The International Match’. The file also includes quiz papers ([?1999]; 2001; 2004;); material for the Taunton Welsh Society rally ([?1990]); and a copy of the ‘Rally Song of the South West Welsh Societies’ ([?1985x?1995]).

A selection of songs for the Inter-town ‘Cymanfa Ganu’ organized by the Bristol Welsh Society and the Welsh societies of Burnham-on-Sea, Taunton, and Weston-Super-Mare, [?2000x?2010], including a selection of Welsh hymns and songs with contents list.

Papers and correspondence relating to the Inter-town Co-ordinating Committee of South-West Welsh Societies, 1995-2015 (with gaps), consisting mainly of minutes (1995-1998; 2001; 2006-2012; 2014); agendas (2006-2009; 2011-2012); and related correspondence, (2008-2009; 2012; 2014), including letters from Glenys Dawes (Secretary of the Bristol Welsh Society), Ulia Davies (Secretary of the Burnham-on-Sea, Highbridge and District Welsh Society), Clwyd Jones, John Chalmers, and J. C. Vaughan-Roberts. The file also includes lists of members of the Inter-town Co-ordinating Committee (2007-2008; 2010); programmes for the Inter-town Rallies (2008-2009; 2015); Rally results (2008); and a description of the history of the Inter-town Rallies ([?2008]).

Letters, 2005, detailing the Bristol Welsh Society’s insurance policy, including an insurance schedule and certificate.

Meeting minutes and reports, 1997-2008 (with gaps), consisting of minutes of the General Committee Meetings (1997-2005; 2008), and a report of the Inter-town Co-ordinating Committee (2002); and minutes of the Annual General Meeting (1998-2005); financial reports (1997-2001), and account statements (1997-2003); Secretary’s report (2000); Treasurer’s reports (1999-2001); and reports on the Society’s Annual Charity Concert (1999-[2000]), including concert finance reports ([2000]-2001). The file also contains a list of former Society presidents, 1944-2008 (2008).

Meeting minutes and related documents, 2005-2013, consisting of minutes of the General Committee Meetings (2005-2013); minutes of the Annual General Meeting (2011-2012); minutes of the Annual Concert Sub-committee (2006; 2008); minutes of the Choir Meeting (2008); and minutes of the Inter-town Co-ordinating Committee (2006). The file also includes a Society term card, 2008-2009 ([2008]); an account statement, 2006-2007 (2007); and a financial statement (2007).

Meeting minutes and related documents, 1960-1974, consisting of minutes of the General Committee Meetings (1960-1973), including a letter from Meriel John, secretary, discussing venue facilities for a concert (1972); Secretary’s Reports (1961-1968; 1971-1975); minutes of the Annual General Meeting (1961-1963; 1965-1967; 1970-1974); minutes of the Special Committee (1969-1970); minutes of the Co-ordinating Committee (1966; [?1969]); and minutes of the Emergency Committee (1960). The file also includes account statements (1960-1969; 1972; 1974); lists of Society members (1965-1967; 1969-1972); programmes for the Society’s Inter-town Eisteddfod (1966-1967); and a drawing celebrating 50 years of the Society ([1970]).

A volume containing minutes of the General Committee Meetings, 1986-1990; also including minutes of the Annual General Meeting (1986-1990); and of the Extra-ordinary General Meeting (1986).

Minutes of the General Committee Meetings, 1956-1960; also including minutes of the Annual General Meeting (1956-1957; 1959-1960); minutes of the Emergency Committee (1957); and a list of attendees for the General Committee Meeting (1960).

A volume containing minutes of General Committee Meetings, 1991-1997, also including statements of accounts (1991-1997); and minutes of the Annual General Meeting (1991-1997).

Meeting minutes, 2013-2018, consisting of minutes of the General Committee Meetings (2013-2018); minutes of the Annual General Meeting (2015-2016); and minutes of a meeting discussing the 70th anniversary of the Society (2014). The file also includes account statements (2015-2017).

A volume containing minutes of the General Committee Meetings, 1983-1986; also including minutes of the Annual General Meeting (1982-1985).