PARISH ROOM – LLANFABON:

The idea to provide a Parish Room was instigated by Mrs Thomas Brynllifrith during the incumbency of the Reverend Daniel Leigh (Rector of the Parish 1887 to 1901).

Construction however, did not begin until 1904, during the incumbency of the Reverend Walter Davies (Rector of the Parish from 1901 until 1913), on a site donated to the parish by the landowners, Messrs. Wingfield and Mackintosh.

The contract for the erection of the Parish Room and adjoining Caretaker’s House was signed on 30^th May 1904 and was awarded to a local builder, Mr Ben Pugh. It was expected that the work would be completed by 1^st September 1904.

The foundation stone was laid on 11^th July 1904, by Mrs Thomas, using a silver trowel. This was later engraved and presented to her to mark the occasion and is still in the Parish today.

The opening ceremony took place on 3^rd October 1904 with the total cost of the work standing at £596-11-6d. Most of the funds were raised by public subscription. Those recorded in the Parish Magazine of the day, ranged from 2d to £25.

The Parish Room has played a significant role in the life of the parish. Sunday School classes were held there until the late 1960s. Sunday services have also been held there during a period when the Parish Church was undergoing extensive renovation.

Much of the social life of the parish also took place there, ranging from dancing to whist drives, some events leading to long term attachments! It has hosted wedding breakfasts, Christening and presentation parties and funeral teas. It is used regularly for refreshments following special services in the Parish Church and is open to provide teas for those who visit the graveyard in the days leading up to Palm Sunday.

For many years it was used as a meeting place by Young Farmers and is also a Polling Station for local, national and European elections.

from information provided by Miss E Richards - 2007