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Childhood Days in Cwm

I was born in Cwm went to school there and have happy memories of playing with Brian Evans, Eric Hughes, William John Roberts, Gareth Hughes and many others. Our cricket pitch was by the slate quarry tips in Swch and the football field was anywhere there was enough room to kick a ball.

I went to Llanrwst Grammar School, left at 16 and went to work in the Forestry Commission until I was called up to the army in 1955. My parents moved to Liverpool during my time in the army and that was the last I saw of Cwm for many a year.

My family and I went back there in 1978 (at this time we are living in Australia)and found the place changed considerably. There weren't many people I recognised!

At the moment I trying to find some of the children that played together in the early 1950s, but no luck so far.

Written by Dewi Wyn Lewis. To send Dewi Wyn Lewis a private message, click here.

A memory of Cwm Penmachno in Gwynedd shared on Tuesday, 14th April 2009.

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RE: RE: Childhood Days in Cwm

I was brought up in Dolwyddelan, moving there at about 4 years old from London. We lived in Snowdon View.

I attended Dolwyddelan School and St Elizabeth Church. In 1951 I went to Llanrwst Grammar School, leaving there in 1956 to joint the Royal Air Force.

I remember playing cricket on a 'pitch' in Ty'n y Bryn Quarry.

I delivered news papers from Arfon House at 9 and 10 years old. When I went to school in Llanrwst I had to give that job up. At 13 until I joined the RAF I delivered meat for Mr Jones who owned a butcher's shop om Church Street.

I had to speak Welsh at Dolwyddelan School and I'm proud and pleased to say that I can still speak it.

Comment from Robert Knotts on Friday, 9th October 2009.

RE: RE: Childhood Days in Cwm

I would love to contact Dewi Wyn Lewis agai as out family were very close when we lived in Cwm and when his parents moved to Liverpool, to a chaple house in Anfield if I remember, my brothrt Hugh was more Dewi's age but I am sure that he would remeber me

Comment from Meirion Davies on Monday, 20th September 2010.

RE: RE: Childhood Days in Cwm

I read with interest the comments by Meirion Davies especialy as he would like to get in touch with me. Meirion, I hope you read these comments and contact me on my e-mail - moydav@iinet.net.au.
Looking forward to hearing from you.

Kindest regards

Dewi

Comment from Dewi Wyn Lewis on Monday, 20th September 2010.

RE: RE: Childhood Days in Cwm

Hi Dewi. My name is Collene, nee Lewis, I am trying to find out about my grandad Wwilliam James Lewis, born Bangor 1852, I only know he came to New Zealand and his father was Henry, a fisherman in Wales. I am hoping someone can help. Cheers, Collene, New Zealand.

Comment from Collene Anderson on Monday, 11th October 2010.

RE: RE: Childhood Days in Cwm

Hello Dewi, I doubt if you'll remember me but I'm your 2nd cousin from Penmachno...Nancy Pierce. I have been trying to get in touch with you for years but no luck till Tudno told me she'd found you, in the meantime I googled you and found you myself. Are you on facebook....I am.. I'll wait to hear from you before I give you my life story!!! So hope I WILL hear from you soon. Hwyl Nancy

Comment from Nancy Newman on Sunday, 17th April 2011.

RE: RE: Childhood Days in Cwm

Hi Nancy. I've just received your message on the Francis Frith website. I'm terribly sorry but I can't place you at present. With a bit more information perhaps the 'penny will drop'. I've been in Perth, West Australia since 1972 with my wife and three children - and a dog!! Will elaborate more when you e-mail me. Kindest regards Dewi

Comment from Dewi Wyn Lewis on Monday, 18th April 2011.

RE: RE: Childhood Days in Cwm

Hello again Nancy

I forgot to give you my e-mail address !!
This is
davmoy@iinet.net.au

My apologies for the omission

Dewi

Comment from Dewi Wyn Lewis on Wednesday, 20th April 2011.

RE: RE: Childhood Days in Cwm

Ref comments between myself and Nancy Newman, you say that Nancy has
rerplied to my last comments and you advised me to click on - www.francisfirth.com/account/messages. When I do this it tells me there are no messages!
Could you pleasae give my e-mail address to Nancy which is -
davmoy@iinet.net.au.
Thank you

Regards Dewi Wyn Lewis

Comment from Dewi Wyn Lewis on Sunday, 24th April 2011.

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