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Past president Emyr Jones (far right) welcomes Lord and Lady Morris to Dolgellau’s Free Library where a plaque was installed on May 11 2006 when the Meirionnydd county branch celebrated 50 years since its formation.[/caption]
Lord Morris of Aberavon, who was actively involved with the formation of the FUW as the union's legal adviser and deputy general secretary between 1956 and 1958, will be the guest speaker at the union’s 60th anniversary dinner in December.
The dinner, which is being organised by the Carmarthen branch of the FUW, will be held on Tuesday December 8 at the Halliwell Centre, University of Wales Trinity St David, Carmarthen at 7pm.
“The event is being held on the exact date of the first meeting 60 years ago of the FUW Provisional Committee, as recorded in “A Family Affair” - The Story of the Farmers’ Union of Wales 1955 to 1992 - by Handel Jones,” said FUW Carmarthen county executive officer David Waters.
"Lord Morris further founded and edited the early editions of the union's newspaper Y Tir and travelled thousands of miles setting up branches and giving legal advice throughout Wales.
“There is no doubt that Lord Morris' period as Secretary of State for Wales was absolutely crucial in the formation and development of the FUW and we look forward to welcoming him as the guest speaker for our 60th anniversary dinner.”
Tickets, for a three course meal are £25 each and are available from all FUW county offices.