It is one of the bestknown and most often sung songs in the welsh language. The song is associated with the rugby union club llanelli rfc and, more. Sosban restaurant llanelli and the preservation of the hhe hydraulic. Remembering the first home of llanelli rugby and the day. Talog williams, an accountant from dowlais, created the song we have today by altering mynyddogs verse and. If you are looking for something special and dont see it on my. Bookings for the event will close at midnight on friday october, a week before the event. We are also providing free access to the ancestry library edition from home.
Along the way author alun gibbard explores a number of themes, each one crucial to the history of the club. Anything you have spotted or want to share with the llanelli community this is the page for you. This dramatic grade ii listed pump house on north dock, llanelli, south wales, is home to new restaurant sosban. Sosban trophy comp posted by ed shum june 28, 2017 june 29, 2017 leave a comment on sosban trophy comp well done to all the clubs that. The owners previously launched the multi award winning sosban in llanelli, which was most recently crowned wales best place to eat by the n ational tourism awards, following their title as wales best restaurant with the good food guide, and the aa guides best restaurant in wales title. This fully illustrated book documents the rich rugby heritage of the club, from its first game in 1876 to the present day, offering a comprehensive history of the club, its noteable players and. Llanelli is one of the most famous rugby towns in the world and, as such, has one of the most passionately supported rugby clubs, the scarlets. The club began the 200809 season at their historic home ground of stradey park in llanelli, but moved in november 2008 to the new parc y scarlets in adjacent pemberton. Conveniently located in llanelli s historic north dock. Sosban restaurant, the pumphouse, north dock, llanelli, dyfed, sa15 2lf.
Deep purple blue boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. Llanelli community heritage congratulate and support all those developers that have the vision and foresight to reuse buildings of architectural or historical merit as opposed to the soft option of demolition, namely the developers of the verandah, the metbar, bryntirion, horeb mill and now, well done sosban. Future vision of tv and film in wales outlined at business. This book draws on an assortment of some 200 old maps, prints. The clubs nickname is sosban fach, a welsh song meaning little saucepan, which is sometimes sung by the clubs fans during matches as the club anthem. Executive chef andrew sheridan and sosbans directors are sorry to. The song catalogues the troubles of a harassed housewife. Sosbon fach little saucepan is one of the most popular and recogniseable folk songs from wales. The song is based on a verse written by mynyddog in 1873 as part of his song rheolau yr aelwyd rules of the home see below. The llanelli star is grateful to the county council for permission to. The song is based on a verse written by mynyddog in 1873 as part of his song rheolau yr aelwyd see below. Synopsis john edwards has written the firstever comprehensive history of llanelli. Llanellis sosban is launching a new menu and it looks. Sosban new restaurant in llanelli south wales quality.
Whats on news30 history quiz questions to test your general. Sosban fach news newspapers books scholar jstor october 2016 learn how and when to remove this template message. Sosban fach translation and amazing facts welsh gifts. Afternoon tea at sosban llanelli in carmarthenshire. The town is famous for its proud rugby tradition and is a. Talog williams, an accountant from dowlais, created the song we have today by altering mynyddogs verse and adding four new verses. Renowned llanelli restaurant sosban has closed suddenly and will. Maen cael ei chanu gan gefnogwyr timau rygbi llanelli ar sgarlets. Their history was chronicled in a volume by bbc journalist huw edwards. Nevill and the llanelly iron shipping company, national library of wales journal, vol. It was the home of the scarlets region and llanelli rfc rugby teams. Memories of llanelli read and share your memories of llanelli itself or of a particular photo of llanelli. Follow mark rees and explore their bibliography from s mark rees author page. Originally written in welsh, it was commissioned by carmarthenshire county council as a gift to the national eisteddfod 2000 at llanelli.
Private functions and event hire at sosban, llanelli. In particular, it is sung by supporters of the llanelli and scarlets rugby teams. Llanelli is one of the most famous rugby towns in the world and is the focal point for one of the most passionately supported rugby clubs, the scarlets. To book our unique dining experience please use our online booking facility. Llanelli community heritage congratulate and support all those developers that have the vision and foresight to reuse buildings of architectural or historical merit as opposed to the soft option of demolition, namely the developers of the verandah, the metbar, bryntirion, horeb mill. The stadium was a combination of seating and standing with a total capacity of 10,800.
The largest town in the county of carmarthenshire, llanelli has a long and illustrious history. This book draws on an assortment of some 200 old maps, prints and photographs to illustrate the transformation of llanelli from a small medieval hamlet and fishing village on the sea shore of the burry estuary, through a period of renown as the centre of the worlds tinplate industry, to its. Llanelli railway station is located at great western crescent south of the town centre. Llanellis sosban restaurant aiming for best restaurant. If we cannot meet your request via online booking, this probably means that the desired date is fully booked or there are no vacant tables for the desired number of guests. Get contact details, videos, photos, opening times and map directions. Story of a town 2nd revised edition by edwards, john isbn. Please note that our booking system has some limitations. Llanelli is served by regular local bus services between swansea and carmarthen and national express coaches between many major uk destinations. Llanelli online does not accept responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions contained in these pages, nor is any warranty given to any of the internet sites, publications, attraction venues or establishments listed. Sosban restaurant sunday tasting menu llanelli, south. Parc y strade was a rugby union stadium located near the centre of the town of llanelli in carmarthenshire, wales.
Llanellis sosban is launching a new menu and it looks seriously tasty the llanelli eaterie has revamped their menu and if you like grillstyle food, this is the one for you share. T he largest town in the county of carmarthenshire, llanelli has a long and illustrious history. Troops camped near llanelli during the railway strike, 1911 image from. Trinity house, 1 high street, menai bridge, isle of anglesey, ll59 5ee. Although there has been little official recognition of the llanelli railway strike, there is a rich vein of folk memories. On 25th june 2016, a number of camera clubs from across south wales came together to celebrate llanelli photographic societys 125th anniversary. The passion, fervour, joy and pride of an iconic welsh rugby club and its inextricable links with the local town, are brought strikingly to life in scarlets, the official history of the llanelli scarlets, written by veteran. Conveniently located in llanellis historic north dock, sosban is approximately 10 minutes drive from junction 48 of the m4 and just a threeminute drive from llanelli train station. With the scarlets having moved to parc y scarlets, stradey park was demolished in 2010 and is to be. A history of the world is a partnership between the bbc and the british museum that focuses on world history, involving collaborations between teams across the bbc, and schools, museums and. A near as new hardback book without inscriptions or other marks. Sosban fach has a strong association with the welsh rugby club llanelli rfc and the regional side, the scarlets.
The station is connected to fishguard and swansea along the west wales line. My grandmother used to tell me about how police dug up the back gardens of houses in llwynhendy, looking for looted produce. Andrew sheridan says he wants to drive sosban to new heights bringing authentic flavours and beautifully plated dishes to not only local but also national diners visiting the restaurant, which is based at llanellis north dock. Sosban is the welsh term for saucepan and sosban fach is a popular welsh folk song associated with llanelli rfc and the scarlets regional rugby team. With llanellis industrial history of tin plating, used in saucepans and other kitchen utensils, it is unsurprising that sosban fach was adopted as a rugby club anthem. This beautiful book documents the rich and unrivalled rugby heritage of the club, from its first game in 1876 through to the present day, offering a comprehensive history of the rugby club and its place. Capable of holding functions for up to 120 people, sosban has everything you need for a private or corporate event. The song is associated with the rugby union club llanelli rfc and, more recently. Sosban, in llanelli, has shared the news that it closed on sunday. Ellyw, a child or grandchild of king brychan and a disciple of cadoc built a church, and lent his name to the town. Llanelli rfc and the scarlets moved to their new, purposebuilt grounds at parc y scarlets in pemberton, llanelli and the traditional grounds, steeped in nostalgia and history, stood empty for two. The song is mostly associated with the rugby union club llanelli rfc and, more recently, the scarlets regional rugby side. Healthy life activities sospan sizzler middle distance. We are taking bookings by telephone only on 01554 270020.
Llanelli is the largest town in carmarthenshire county and the preserved county of dyfed. The lunch will be hosted at sosban in llanelli and guests are asked to arrive at 12. The reference to sosban actually relates to llanelli s booming tin plating industry, which once involved tinplating steel saucepans and other kitchen utensils. Llanelli photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. Local memories south wales transport conductor 1967. Sosban restaurant in llanelli has appointed a new executive chef who aims to make the waterside venue the best restaurant in wales.