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David Hardman Bennett (Known as Dai.)

Date of Birth24/10/1902
Date of Death01/05/1966
Date of Funeral 
Age at death63
Trade or professionBoot & Shoe Retailer

Biographical references

Biographical Summary

The Ringing World page 356 03/06/1966

Societies

Swansea and Brecon Guild
Central Council of Church Bellringers

Society offices held: A founder member of the Swansea & Brecon Diocesan Guild Northern District Secretary 1942-1955 Guild Treasurer

Photo

Places

Place of BirthBronllys
Began ringing atBronllys
TowersTalgarth 2nd October, 1920.
Location mentioned in obituaryTalgarth

Performances

Notable performances: First peal for Swansea & Brecon Guild on Monday 29th October, 1923 at Talgarth in 7 Doubles methods which was aosl first in 7 methods of Doubles in Wales.

First peal

Grandsire Doubles
Eardisley, Herefords
10/06/1923
Total peals rung52
Tower bell peals rung52
Tower bell peals conducted25

Participation in Central Council activities

Offices held: * Scan is incomplete and doesn't show CC years

Meetings attended: 5

YearSocietyParticipation
1939Swansea and Brecon GuildSociety Representative
1945Swansea and Brecon GuildSociety Representative
1947Swansea and Brecon GuildSociety Representative
1948Swansea and Brecon GuildSociety Representative
1949Swansea and Brecon GuildSociety Representative

Not in Rolls of Honour

David Hardman Bennett (Known as Dai.)

Date of Birth24/10/1902
Date of Death01/05/1966
Date of Funeral 
Age at death63
Trade or professionBoot & Shoe Retailer

Biographical references

Biographical Summary

The Ringing World page 356 03/06/1966

Societies

Swansea and Brecon Guild
Central Council of Church Bellringers

Society offices held: A founder member of the Swansea & Brecon Diocesan Guild Northern District Secretary 1942-1955 Guild Treasurer

Photo

Places

Place of BirthBronllys
Began ringing atBronllys
TowersTalgarth 2nd October, 1920.
Location mentioned in obituaryTalgarth

Performances

Notable performances: First peal for Swansea & Brecon Guild on Monday 29th October, 1923 at Talgarth in 7 Doubles methods which was aosl first in 7 methods of Doubles in Wales.

First peal

Grandsire Doubles
Eardisley, Herefords
10/06/1923
Total peals rung52
Tower bell peals rung52
Tower bell peals conducted25

Participation in Central Council activities

Offices held: * Scan is incomplete and doesn't show CC years

Meetings attended: 5

YearSocietyParticipation
1939Swansea and Brecon GuildSociety Representative
1945Swansea and Brecon GuildSociety Representative
1947Swansea and Brecon GuildSociety Representative
1948Swansea and Brecon GuildSociety Representative
1949Swansea and Brecon GuildSociety Representative

Not in Rolls of Honour
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