| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| Convenor: | |
| When: | Monthly on Thursday afternoons 14:00-15:00 Every first Thursday |
| Venue: | Llanyrafon Methodist Church |
| Cost: | £2 per person towards room and Speaker costs. |
We are a friendly group which welcomes new members.
Each month we enjoy a presentation by a guest speaker at Llanyrafon Methodist Church.
Members are encouraged to suggest topics for discussion and even give presentations of subjects of interest to them. Feedback is always welcome.
Please note that if you wish to attend a group meeting we recommend that you contact the convenor beforehand to check any changes to date, time or venue.
In August 2026 members of the History Group went on a trip to Dyffryn Gardens to view The Other Bennet Sister exhibition.
FORTHCOMING EVENT: On Thursday October 1st at 2pm in Llanyrafon Methodist Church some of our members will bring along items that are special to them, and give a 5-10 minute talk on their background and significance. Light refreshments will be provided and there will be an extra charge of £1. to cover costs
Our 2026 Programme
| Date | Speaker | Subject |
| February 5th 2026 | Ken Day | Porthcawl holidays in the 40's & 50's |
| March 5th 2026 | Stella Evans | The Life of the Cook Mrs Beeton |
| April 2nd 2026 | Kay Blackwell | The history of a Secretary |
| May 7th 2026 | Roger James | The battle of Rorke's Drift |
| June 4th 2026 | Geoffrey Henderson | Talk on Gareth Jones |
| July 2nd 2026 | Chris Johns | Tommy Cooper from Caerphilly |
| August 2026 | NO HISTORY | Trip - to be arranged |
| September 3rd 2026 | Dr Toby Jones | The Newport Ship |
| October 1st 2026 | No Speaker | Members to bring items of interest and to discuss for 10 minutes |
| November 5th 2026 | Jim Keech | The History of the Congress Theatre in Cwmbran |
| December 3rd 2026 | CHRISTMAS MEAL - MERRY CHRISTMAS |
