Centenary celebration for Aberaeron railway line
On May 12, 2011, Cymdeithas Aberaeron will commemorate 100 years since the opening of the Lampeter to 'Aberayron' railway line and launch a series of events and activities. Thursday 12 May – Centenary Day 11.30am - Commemoration Ceremony A plaque to commemorate the centenary will be unveiled by a descendent of the Gwynne family, Haydn Pythian Adams. Guests will be addressed by Mair Harrison (Chair of Cymdeithas Aberaeron and Mayor of Aberaeron) and Cynog Dafis (President of Cymdeithas Aberaeron) Following the ceremony, 300 primary school children dressed in period costume will sing the National Anthem before walking along the old railway line to National Trust Llanerchaeron. 1pm (Approximately) Picnic Lunch At Llanerchaeron, the 300 children will partake in a picnic lunch. A commemorative train cake will be cut by the guest speakers and two pupils from Ciliau Parc, Felin Fach and Aberaeron Primary Schools. Everyone is welcome to bring their own picnics or have lunch at the Na...