COFIA 1282 - 2007.

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The below referrs to an Ysbryd Cofiwn Initiative in promotion of the true history of the events of 10, 11 & 12 Rhagfyr 1282 in regards to a commemorative outing tour of sites associated with these tragic days in our history. Individuals, Families or groups may organise their own outings at own time and pace. This more historically motivated outing it suggested may be, if wished as an alternative to the more political patriotic Rali Cilmeri, this outing begins at Llanganten and proceeds to Rhosferig, Parc/Bont ar Irfon and on to Aberedw. Full information is published in a previous post to this blog. This outing may take place on the Saturday, to allow for patriots to attend Cofia 1282 Sunday Rememberance Services at Abaty Cwm Hir also being held in Caernarfon and at Llys Rhosyr near Aberffraw, Ynys Mon.

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The following Abaty Cwm Hir Sunday Rememberance Service, is not associated with another held later in the day, as it allows for individuals or groups to lay wreaths as from 12 noon and then proceed on their outing of sites associated with Llywelyn III in central Cymru. Cofia Sunday Rememberance Services are also organised in Caernarfon in the morning and at Newborough and Llys Rhosyr in the afternoon, full information may be found in a posting on OWAIN GLYNDWR COMMUNICATES BLOG.
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Usually 11 Rhagfyr our National Day of Remembrance, falls on a week day, this makes it possible for further local Cofia 1282 Remembrance Ceremonies in any number of communities. Such we suggest are the setting up of small Cofia 1282 'Remembrance Gardens' as seen in the picture below, these may be best set up as closest as possible to the gateways of the Castles of Wales. This is not only about Rememberance but also a means of drawing public attention to our nations history.
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It should be considered as a priority that there is held another National Remembrance Service in Caerdydd, and this may be done in and around City Hall, Caerdydd in which there is a statue of Llywelyn ap Gruffydd. Such should be organised for 11th December which this year of 2007 falls on a Tuesday.

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Please note the above pictures may be reproduced but please credit source, diolch yn fawr.
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Gethin ap Gruffydd.