In 1965, the Welsh National Eisteddfod came to Dolerw Park in Newtown (Drenewydd) some 18 miles from Bont and although I hadn’t qualified to compete, I still went and enjoyed the occasion. I also remember the stone circle erected especially for the druidic Gorsedd ceremonies and the ceremony of crowning the Bard. The stones can be found throughout Wales to signify that the National Eisteddfod has visited the town. It’s still there.
Every now and again we had bizarre visitors. Each year, at around the same time of year, a tramp would call on us and offer his services helping on the farm in exchange for food and/or money. A stranger visitor to the front door was a Sheikh selling various items out of a suitcase. I think mum bought a couple of items. A welcome annual visitor was Mr. Tipper who sold various items for the home and farm. He sold long bars of red soap for washing and bathing and white soap for laundry. He also sold mineral blocks to supplement the cattle’s diet.
If you know who Mr. Tipper was, or the (small) business he ran in mid-Wales, do let me know.
I've been delving inner-depths of my memory to recall the events of my childhood. Fortunately, I've already made notes on other occasions.
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