WHAT WE NEED IS FLAGS AND THEN MORE FLAGS AND THEN SOME MORE FLAGS!

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Like in the days of Cofiwn, see below picture of just some of the flags made by Toni Lewis. I continue in his tradition but will never match Toni for commitment and non stop production of some cracking Cymric flags. Great to see that at Cilmeri Commemoration 2009 there was on display flags of Gwynedd and Powysian Princes apart from my flags made this year; Red Stag, Grey Wolf, Croes Naid and Red Pitch Fork but how many others during course of year went to the trouble of making at least one flag? Very few indeed, lets hope that by the 21 June 'Dydd y Senedd'  Machynlleth Glyndwr Commemoration 2010 and Rali Cilmeri 2010 we will see that a lot more flags will have been made and are flying? C'mon it will only take you a day or two, a week at most for Heraldic flags and cost you less than a night out on the booze, is that too much of a sacrifice for our struggle? I will this year make the NPF flag to mark 40th anniversary of it's demise following the 1970 Rali Cilmeri it organised has it's final endeavour. Cilmeri Commemoration really needs more Baner Llywelyn III, the four Lions Passive of Gwynedd but whom will do this, not I! I have done three in my time and all have walked? I shall also find time to produce a brand new Adfywiad Gwladgarol Eagle Flag, bigger and better than the last one, which I left at Rali Cilmeri 2009. This reminds me, we need also has many Croes Naid 'Celtic Cross' flags as possible and that is one not too difficult to make. Go to it then?

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Some one out there has run off with two great two pole banners, one for Cofiwch 1282 - 1982 and one for the Abergele Martyrs, hope you have kept them safe but why not bring them out and put them on display at events? I think it's time that we saw many more Cofiwn flags (I made all those in picture above for the 1982 Cilmeri Commemoration and, again they have disappeared?) C'mon, this is an easy flag to make, lets see lots more again at Cilmeri Commemorations, not least for 2010 and 2011.

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Gethin

COFIWN 1282 CILMERI COMMEMORATION 2009: Ysbryd Cofiwn Wreath.

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COFIWN 1282

REMEMBER BYDDIN LLWELYN III at RHOSFERIG and at site of their massacre on 11 Rhagfyr 1282.

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I have made a symbolic representaion Croes Naid (requilary) flag to unfurl for first time on 12 December 2009 at Rhosferig, in main to bring attention to the historical fact that some time between 10 - 11 December 1282 Byddin Llywelyn III  had pitched camp on or about Rhosferig near Buellt . It is known that Llywelyn III had the Croes Naid (piece of the true cross) about his person, this was possibly shown to his soldiers before he departed for Aberedw to where he had been invited by Marcher Lords who declared they were willing to desert Edward I. But this of course was no more than a trap in which it was thought traitors amongst his own country men were involved, suspicions also fall on religious conspiritors in Gwynedd for history testifies to the 'Betrayal in the Belfry of Bangor Cathedral'.

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On morning of 11 December Llywelyn III moved away with 18 of his body guard to Aberedw where this party were treacherously ambushed and Llywelyn III was mortally wounded. His body was taken to a near by cave with his priest in attendance whilst his assassins awaited further instructions, sometime late on the 11th December 1282  Llywelyn III  was mudered in cold blood by his assassins who then beheaded him. The cave to this day is known as Ogof Llywelyn and, it is here I shall also proceed to place tributes in his memory. It is thought the priest took possession of the Croes Naid and returned with it to Bangor whilst the body of Llywelyn III was later layed to rest under the Alter of Abaty Cwm Hir.
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Prior to this following on raising Y Faner Croes Naid at Rhosferig I shall place tributes at site (area of Builth Golf Course) where it is thought Byddin Llywelyn III were upon being told of their leaders death, were encouraged to assemble and lay down their arms. Thence surrounded by Edward I's Army they were slaughtered and quite possibly by Welsh Archers serving with the Anglo - Norman Army, little in way of true patriotism in these times where loyalty to Dynasty and Gwledydd was above that to any idea of a nation.

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Picture belows illustrates the Croes Naid Requilary celebrated in the roof of the Chapel at Widsor Castle where it is said the Croes Naid was kept after being handed over to Edward I in 1283, but as now mysteriosly disappeared from? Although that should not stop us demanding that the English Crown finds it quick and, returns it to Wales. Thus, this Croes Naid Flag I shall unfurl at Rhosferig shall symbolically lead patriots fourth in a proposed campaign for the return of all our stolen national treasures. But who I wonder will take up this cause after I depart my Medieval Wales labours of 45 years, we shall see? Perhaps an Adfywiad Gwladgarol Newydd - Cymric Consciousness Campaign that just might arise at a future Rali Cilmeri? perhaps this year? maybe!
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My many thanks to Anthony Edwards & Edgar Pritchard for above account of the last day of Llywelyn ap Gruffydd 'Tywysog Cymru.

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Gethin Gruffydd - Welsh Remembrancer.

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COFIA CUNEDDA founding father of Cymru.

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Photos shown here are of statue of Charlemagne near Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris. I took these on my trip to Paris in May. Other photos of this Paris outing are scattered accross a number of my blogs. No doubt sooner or later you will come across them, you will find them on Red Rembrancer, The Welsh Patriot, I'r Gad - Welsh Battlefield Campaign and in Welsh Remembrancer. Took so many photos to share with you, but for now lets get back to Charlamagne, founding father of ''Frankish France''. See below link to Charlemagne - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaHe is numbered as Charles I in the regnal lists of France, Germany, ... It was during one of these campaigns that Charlemagne experienced the worst defeat ...en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlemagne - 201k - Cached - Similar pages - Note this
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Does this not inspire Y Cymru to want a similar statue of Cunedda and his sons, but where would such be best sited? Perhaps Mynydd y Garreg, Cydweli near Allt Cunedda or perhaps some where in the North, but where? Anyone got any ideas where best and of course historically appropriate. Whatever, I am sure this project is more worthy of your support and GRANTS, that those dozy LANDMARK WALES projects. Further, see my photos of Adpar and the Magyar chiefs, founders of Hungary, up on one of my blogs, but cannot remember which one?
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ABEREDW 1282 - Saturday 13 - 12 -2008 and Abaty Cwm Hir on Sunday 14 - 12 - 2008 ADVANCE ANNOUNCEMENT

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The annual alternative to Rali Cilmeri, following the more truthful historical account regards what happened on the 11 Rhagfyr 1282, for fuller information see earlier posts in this blog. In Aberedw you can visit the Castle and depending on the weather you can take a walk to Ogof Llywelyn and then return for drinks & meals at the Seven Stars Inn (see their website) . Do note that the Seven Stars now has limited accomodation, so if wishing to stay the night book well in advance. The next day, Sunday 14 Rhagfyr you may visit site of the massacre of Irfon Bridge, near Builth Golf Course and then proceed to Abaty Cwm Hir to lay your personal tributes at the Cofiwn memorial over the grave of Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, Llywelyn III Tywysog Cymru.
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EDWARD'S FIELD 1284 - 2009 725th ANNIVERSARY FEATURE. Call For Yma o Hyd Commemoration.

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Following on the assassination of Llywelyn III in 1282 and execution of Dafydd III in 1283, Edward I in 1284 held a Parliament at Rhuddlan which delivered the Statutes of Rhuddlan. In the same year work began on his great castles of Conquest, including the Castle of Caernarfon. On 1 AWST 1284 Edward held a great celebration of Conquest at Nefyn in a field which has since become known as Edward's Field. For further information check out web site below and other sources on the web, I post below photos which will further identify the location of Edwards Field. Do note you can gain access to walk across via a public foot path Gate, see web maps for exact details of location and all footpaths.
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hanes NEFYN history Nefyn oedd pen yr hen 'gwmwd'. Cafodd ymweliad gan Edward I yn 1284, ... center at SH 30774027) is now known as Cae Iorwerth ('Edward's Field') and are ...www.penllyn.com/1/Hanes/nefyn/nefyn.htm - 20k - Cached - Similar pages - Note this
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To locate footpath first locate Capel Seion - B near the former St Mary's Church/Maritime Museum, note Car Park. Look for street sign STRYD Y PLAS and there over the fence is Edward's Field and close by the footpath sign post which leads you on to the field, check out web for route & distance of Footpath. The idea being that as from 1 Awst 2009 patriots take a walk across the field with Baneri Llywelyn & Glyndwr, just to make the point ''Yma o Hyd''. Further, another possibility, as 1 Awst 2009 is a Saturday, is to hold a Patriotic Parade/Walk along the path into Edward's Field with as many Baneri Cymru Rydd as possible plus Banners and Placards declaring COFIWN 1282, COFIWN 1283 and COFIWN 1284. Not least Poster Placards calling for Welsh Independence, and of course NO MORE ENGLISH PRINCES OF WALES, whatever, wonderful chance for a great Radical Nationalist Assembly with great significant and symbolic purpose. All this may include a Patriotic Picnic during the afternoon and possibly an evening of Patriotic entertainment at Tafarn Bryn Cynan under the imposing Mynydd Garn Boduon, indeed the fittest of patriots may want to walk atop Garn Boduon to rise up Baneri Cymru Rydd. However, I think it all needs some local organisation otherwise Patriots from other parts could do so informally, it's up to you. Shame to miss opportunity to score some propaganda points against the Brits, why not a Gwyl 'Yma o Hyd', Nefyn 2009, maybe such could then become an annual festival?
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Cofiwn 1282 The Conquest of Wales - Google Docs

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.

Cofia Llywelyn III 2007.

Cofia 1282 - 2007 Annual 'Ysbryd Cofiwn' Central Cymru Commemoration.

Proposed Programme for Community Group/Family Outing Field Trips.

Times Given Are A Rough Time Table Only.

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Dydd Sadrwn 8 Rhagfyr 2008 as from 11 am to 12: 30 pm - Walking in footsteps of Milwyr Llywelyn - in area of Rhosferig where Byddin Llywelyn pitched camp on 10 Rhagfyr 1282. Rhosferig may be reached via Eglwys Llanganten from where you may walk to Parc ar Irfon, site of the massacre of Byddin Llywelyn III either during evening of 11 Rhagfyr 1282 or on the 12 Rhagfyr 1282. If making the walk, do wear walking boots and all weather clothing, you may if you wish reach Parc ar Irfon by Car, about 12: 30 - 1:00 pm please lay flowers or bunches of Ivy close to the flag pole outside Builth Golf Club House in memory of the massacred soldiers, alternativelly throw your tributes into the River Irfon from Bont ar Irfon close by. For full account of this truthful historical account, read the booklet by Anthony Edwards Ghosts on the Fairway, further details in other postings in this blog.

1:00 - 2:00 pm Break For refreshments at the Cae Beris Manor Hotel, following which visit Builth Castle then onto:

Same Day at Aberedw about 3 - 5:00 pm - Visit Castell Llywelyn at Aberedw for your Commemorative Gathering and later place floral/Ivy tributes in memory of the assassination of Llywelyn III at the Yew Tree nearest to entrance of Eglwys Aberedw. During the evening you may retire to the Seven Stars Public House in Aberedw, we suggest you book your meals in advance.

Dydd Sul 9 Rhagfyr 2007: if Staying overnight in Central Wales, we suggest you make your way to Abaty Cwm Hir by 11:00 am for your Rememberance Service at 11:30 pm by the Cofiwn Memorial near to high alter, marking place where Llywelyn III was bueried. Dinner 12:noon may be had in the Happy Union Tafarn close by. After which you may visit other sites associated with Hanes Llywelyn III in Central Cymru as Cilmeri where mistakenly a memorial was placed to mark an English Account of the events of 10, 11 & 12 Rhagfyr 1282 but nevertheless worth visiting the memorial and having final evening refreshments at Tafarn Llywelyn before departing for home.

Remember to Wear a Ivy Leaf.

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USEFULL INFORMATION REGARDS WEEKEND PRE XMAS BREAK.

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Builth Castle
History, location details and photographs of the former castle at Builth Wells.www.castlewales.com/builth.html - 11k - Cached - Similar pages

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Aberedw Castle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The remains of the Aberedw Castle, also known as Castle in Elvayl Huchmenyt [1], are located in the small village Aberedw located in historically known ...en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aberedw_Castle - 19k - Cached - Similar pages

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Aberedew a Swansea and Brecon Diocesan Church.
Aberedew a Church in Swansea and Brecon. ... There are many references in Kilvert to Aberedw and the nearby rocks which was a popular beauty spot in ...www.churchinwales.org.uk/swanbrec/churches/builth/5928.html - 7k - Cached - Similar pages

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ourpasthistory.com: Masonry Castles
Caer Beris Motte, Llangantan; Llanganten, Brecknockshire, Earthworks. Castell Blaenllynfi, Blaen Llyfni; Blaen Lleveny; Blaenllyfni, Brecknockshire ...www.ourpasthistory.com/medieval/?c=Masonry-Castles - 70k - Cached - Similar pages

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Builth Wells Hotel :: Caer Beris Manor Hotel in Wales
Caer Beris Manor Hotel, Builth Wells. Mid Wales. Fine Welsh cuisine in our restaurants, well stocked bar and comfortable accommodation.www.caerberis.co.uk/ - 6k - Cached - Similar pages

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Abbey Cwmhir
The ruins of Abbey Cwmhir lie in the secluded valley of the Clywedog brook in a remote and delightfully scenic location typical of those chosen by the ...www.castlewales.com/cwmhir.html - 7k - Cached - Similar pages

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The Eating Out Guide - Seven Stars Inn
A warm welcome awaits you at The Seven Stars Inn, a 13th Century Inn situated in the peaceful village setting of Aberedw where Llywelyn ap Gryffydd, ...eatingoutguide.uk.com/business.asp?id=1527 - 14k - Cached - Similar pages

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Happy Union
village pub in abbeycwmhir,powys called the happy union with a strange pub ... The Happy Union Inn , a pub that does not lean towards modern day pubs in ...www.abbeycwmhir.org.uk/id6.html - 18k - Cached - Similar pages[ More results from www.abbeycwmhir.org.uk ]

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Prince Llewelyn Inn, Cilmeri
Prince Llewelyn Inn, Cilmeri. Home ~ HoWL ~ Cilmeri ~ Map. 01982 552694.www.heart-of-wales.co.uk/cilmeri/llewelyn.htm - 2k - Cached - Similar pages

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Have a good and usefull weekend.

Hwyl!

Gethin ap Gruffydd.

Coffad 1282 - 83: The War begins, Palm Sunday 1282

The 1282 War of Independence began on Palm Sunday 1282, with an attack on Castell Penarlag (Hawarden) by the Cymry led by Dafydd ap Gruffydd brother of Llywelyn III. Dafydd of course was traitor to his own brother, having sided with the English in the war of 1277. However, by 1282 Dafydd and other ''turncoat'' Welsh Lords and Chiefs who had previously sided with Edward I, were by 1282 well discontented with their treatment by the English King and the Anglo - Normans rulers of Wales. We do not know if Llywelyn III was involved in the plotting which would bring about a penulitmate War of Independence, but his brother seized the initiative and on eve of Palm Sunday 1282 was gathering his forces at his castle of Caergwle. Early the next morning, well before dawn in an awful storm, the Welsh set out to attack the English not so far away at Hawarden and did much killing of English, and damage to the castle there. Thus began a war, that would end in great tradgety for many of native participants and witness the collapse of the Royal House of Gwynedd, with the conquest of Wales during the years 1282 - 83. I remind here, that what ever we may think of Dafydd III, he began this war and it is as much the history of the war we are commemorating, to in particular remind that it did not end with the death of Llywelyn ap Gruffydd at Aberedw. We must keep in mind the fact that following the death of Llywelyn III, his brother became Dafydd III 'Tywysog Cymru', and led the Welsh in the final months of the war, well into 1283. Not to take such into account only serves to make us fail to remember, that the Welsh on a number of military fronts made gallant and heroic resistance to the overwealming might of the Anglo - Norman Army, particularly as they advanced into Gwynedd from Y Perfeddwlad. There is no point in my continuing this history as you will find much on the web that will serve to educate and inform you very well, plus there are a number of books on the subject that will serve the same end. It is more my purpose to encourage individuals, families and communities to organise commemoration events as; exhibitions in local Libraries, and field trips. Not least make every effort to support my I'r Gad: Welsh Battle Field Campaign, by seeking to ensure that Battle sites associated with the 1282 - 83 war are memorialised and otherwise marked. In some instance I would propose patriots hold 'REMEMBERENCE RALLIES', maybe at Aberystwyth and Llandeilo this year and Castell y Bere and Caernarfon in 2008. Ymlaen:

First up for your patriotic attention: Palm Sunday 1282 - 2007 Outings to Castle Caergwle (Mawrth 31st) and Castell Penarlag (Ebrill 1st). Three days later the Cymry of the West rose up and attacked Castell Aberystwyth, in due course I will suggest other 1282/3 War historic sites worth visiting, in main as field trips. (See Owain Glyndwr Communicates re Glyndwr Castell Aberystwyth Commemoration). Below photos are of Castell Cargwle, Castell Penarlag and Castell Aberystwyth.

If Patriots want a good excuse for a 'Rally of Rememberence' then what better that one to commemorate a great Welsh Victory at the 'Battle of Llandeilo' 17 June 1282, best hold on Sat 16 June 2007, stay over the night and on Sunday 17 June visit Castell Dinefwr and of course the park. No! I am not organising but suggest Ystrad Tywi Patriots do, and invite patriots from other parts of Cymru to join them to celebrate this great victory over the Anglo - Normans.

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Surely not an anniversary to be ignored?

Pobl Llywelyn III Gwynedd, what about a 'Rememberence Rally' at Moel y Don, on the Menai Straits. Hold Tachwedd 1282. Then of course there will be events in central Cymru in Mis Rhagfyr at Aberedw and Abaty Cwm Hir, also in Caernarfon and Aberffraw/Llys Rhosyr. For 1283 - 2008, I would suggest Castle y Bere for a 'Rally of Rememberence', and for 1284 - 2009 Rhuddlun - Rally of Rememberence. That's called thinking ahead with some patriotic proposals for you all to think about.

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I think Cadw should organise another ''Festival of Castles'' in 2008 but this time around telling the true story of Conquest and Colonisation from a Cymric Point of View. You ask them ok!

NB: Ideas please how best not to celebrate conquest and colonialism, how can we mark 1283 and 1284 best?

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I suggest an outing to Castell Dolforwyn and Castle of Montgomery is well worth a vist, not forgetting to vist Rhyd Chwima - The Ford of Montgomery.

The young lad below ''Young Toni'', Mab Sian actually walked with I and Dafydd Jenkins accross country from Cilmeri to Abaty Cwm Hir in 1982, that was about 21 miles, if I remember correctly. That was really something, blistered and bleeding feet as well, am I mad? I wonder, if anyone would be up for it today? I will try and find the ''trail blazing'' map of the this 'Llywbr Llywelyn III' researched by Dafydd Jenkins and if I find will post up. If anyone then considers doing the walk in 2007 as we did in 1982, let me know OK! I will leave space in this archive for any future epic journey of patriotic mind over matter of pain and the cramp that follows. As ''Old Toni'' said Cofiwn meant suffering: ''Nul ioy sans payne''. Patriotic pain of course?

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Pamphlets to Read on the war of 1282 and death of Llywelyn III, easy reading but it's the one titled: APPOINTMENT IN ABEREDW by Anthony Edwards which tells the true story as to the treacherous betrayal and murderous assination at Aberedw on 11 Rhagfyr 1282.

The Best and Beast of a detailed book is that, by Historian Beverly Smith, excellent but gets the death of Llywelyn III wrong, follows the tradional English falsified account. However, still a must read as it is so full of information, read this and you will be an expert on Llywelyn ap Gruffydd and the War of 1282 - 83.

If you cannot cope with that, try the one below? which is a neat little illustrated booklet for the kiddies. Pretty good illustrations particulary see the ''Cut Clean'' families visiting Cilmeri cenotaph.


Follow in the pioneering footsteps of Cofiwn.

Cofiwch?

G.ap Gruffydd.

YES! ALL PHOTOS ARE (C) G.ap GRUFFYDD OK!

The Ivy: Cofiwn's Symbol of Remembrance.

THE IVY

COFIWN's

SYMBOL OF REMEMBERANCE.

During my period of self imposed exile in Ireland, I attended the annual Wolfe Tone commemoration and became aware of Irish Republican Commemoration bodies as 'The National Graves Association' and other such which organised events to remember Republican History, Heroes and Martyrs. It was thus in Ireland I first concieved the idea of a Welsh National Commemoration Association later to be renamed 'Cofiwn' at suggestion of Co - Founder, Eurig ap Gwilym.



However, it was not until I returned to Wales and happened to watch a TV drama about the Irish Parliamentarian Parnell that I was made aware that his supporters after his death took to wearing an Ivy Leaf in his rememberance. This got me thinking and looking up 'Ivy' in a book, I discovered it was an ancient Greek 'Symbol of Rememberance'. All this reminded me that Llywelyn's head was ''mockingly'' crowned with Ivy suggested to me that the Ivy was the perfect badge for Cofiwn.

Since Cofiwn has used 'The Ivy' in a number of ways as shown in photo above, the small 'Ivy Crosses'. yes in imitation of the British Legion 'Poppy Crosses' and why not, if ideas are good no matter where from then use them to your own purpose. Cofiwn also encouraged the setting up annually in December 'Cofia 1282 Ivy Cross Rememberance Gardens' as near as possible to the gateways of as many 'Anglo - Norman Castles' in Cymru as is possible, this with exhibition work is what patriots may continue to carry out in the communities today. Of course major 'Cofia 1282 Rememberance Gardens' are annually established in December at important historic sites associated with Llywelyn III as at Cilmeri, Rhosferig and Parc ar Irfon also at Aberedw and Abaty Cwm Hir in Central Cymru. Whilst in Gwynedd such are set up at 'Cofeb 1282' in Caernarfon and at Llys Rhosyr and Aberffraw on Ynys Mon. Hopefully in this year of the 725th anniversary of 1282 a major effort will be made by patriots all over the land to establish such 'Cofia 1282 Rememberance Gardens' in as many communities as possible plus please 'Cofia 1282' Exhibitions in local community centres, Libraries and schools etc. For further advice please contact myself at following Email address: gethin.apgruffydd@ntlworld.com

However, it has been our encouraging of people to wear an 'The Ivy' annually, as from the 1 Rhagfyr to 11 Rhagfyr and for rest of December if wished that has really caught the patriotic imagination. It is not only a good way of expressing sympathy with the memory of the murder of Llywelyn III but when people enquire why 'The Ivy' is worn, it is ''an opening'' for Patriots to inform on 'Hanes 1282'.

To such end, aware as we are of how successful the ''Poppy Appeal'' and 'Rememberance 11 November Sunday' is promoted not least by media people on TV, we have long appealed for 'Media Cymru. Wales' Representatives to do the same. Fair play and credit where credit is due, the only one to ever do so, as far as we are aware is none other than Sian Lloyd. I cannot help but wonder if Sian got so much flack for this from her bosses at S4C that it motivated her to quit and become the most famouse of ''British'' weather girls.

Well we are many years down the road now and despite Sians flirtations with SWS/Stiffyn Parri and that obviosly not so ''Limp Lembit'', I still have a patriotic ''soft spot'' for Sian and wish her well. As after all she did have the patriotic conviction and courage to wear 'The Ivy' whilst others feared to tread that patriot path in our wonderful ''Welsh Media Land''. Right on Sian! Come back all is forgiven! See below what Clive Betts reported and what S4C had to say about Sian Lloyd's ''wee'' patriotic gesture in 2007. Please take note ''Welsh Media People'' whilst you read the below, 2007 is 725th anniversary of the death of LLywelyn ap Gruffyd at Aberedw. Well! this time around, how many of you will dare to wear 'The Ivy' on 11 Rhagfyr as you wear 'The Poppy' on 11 Tachwedd? Inc maybe Huw Edwards up in London, after all he makes good money out of presenting Welsh History Programmes for TV WALES/CYMRU.

Fin! For Now but will be back OK!