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It is 48 years today that 145 people mainly children were killed in the small village of Aberfan near Merthyr Tydfil. At tonight's game we expecting the Club to ask for a show of respect for those who lost their lives when the coal heap slid onto the village school. I was there that day in my capacity as a Police Constable. The memory will be with me for ever. RIP.

I think all of us who were living that day will also always remember the Aberfan disaster. It's hard to believe it was so long ago.

I have read about this terrible tragedy and seen pics etc and what a shocking thing for anyone to have to witness, I hope iot is well respected tonight which I am sure it will be.

Never heard of this. Just wiki'd it and what an absolute nightmare for those children and their parents. Belated thoughts to those who were unfortunately caught up in this. Thanks for posting, Pathay.

RIP to all who lost their lives.

pathay wrote:It is 48 years today that 145 people mainly children were killed in the small village of Aberfan near Merthyr Tydfil. At tonight's game we expecting the Club to ask for a show of respect for those who lost their lives when the coal heap slid onto the village school. I was there that day in my capacity as a Police Constable. The memory will be with me for ever. RIP.

A truly shocking disaster and you must have witnessed things one should never see.
I was around 15 yrs old when this happened ,and I can still remember exactly where I was when the news broke. and its stayed in my mind ever since.
RIP to those poor soles and there families.

Well done to all town fans tonight , after lots of stick between the two fans on the 48th min the stick stopped and hands come together. Rip to all those poor souls.

I had seen something on this years ago, but had forgotten about it. Bless the victims, what a tragedy.

I can remember it, a terrible disaster - and from memory, one that should have ben avoided. I'm sure there had been warnings about the danger.

On an obscure note, 7 years later David Ackles, a relatively unknown (in the UK anyway) American songwriter recorded a song about it on his 4th album.

Andym wrote:I can remember it, a terrible disaster - and from memory, one that should have ben avoided. I'm sure there had been warnings about the danger.

On an obscure note, 7 years later David Ackles, a relatively unknown (in the UK anyway) American songwriter recorded a song about it on his 4th album.

You are right about warnings. The NCB and Government had been warned about the stability of the tip which was situated on top of the mountain. During the weeks before the disaster a lake had built up inside the tip due to the heavy rain which had fallen in the days before. On that dreadful morning the tip began to slide and engulfed the school and a number of houses.
The enquiry blamed the NCB but no one was brought to book. The most disgusting thing was that the Government took money from a fund set up for families to pay for the cleanup.
I can tell you that there were many boys in blue with tears in their eyes that day me included.
But one organisation I must praise for their work that day was the Salvation Army who were exceptional in their support for families and rescue teams.
Than you all who were there last night for your response.

pathay wrote:It is 48 years today that 145 people mainly children were killed in the small village of Aberfan near Merthyr Tydfil. At tonight's game we expecting the Club to ask for a show of respect for those who lost their lives when the coal heap slid onto the village school. I was there that day in my capacity as a Police Constable. The memory will be with me for ever. RIP.

I remember that well pathay . Was a small kid myself when that happened. But even at that age I could understand the enormity of the disaster.

goldandblack wrote:

pathay wrote:It is 48 years today that 145 people mainly children were killed in the small village of Aberfan near Merthyr Tydfil. At tonight's game we expecting the Club to ask for a show of respect for those who lost their lives when the coal heap slid onto the village school. I was there that day in my capacity as a Police Constable. The memory will be with me for ever. RIP.

A truly shocking disaster and you must have witnessed things one should never see.
I was around 15 yrs old when this happened ,and I can still remember exactly where I was when the news broke. and its stayed in my mind ever since.
RIP to those poor soles and there families.

That must mean you and I will share the same Beatles song next year G&B.....

" When I'm 64" ....!

Charnwood wrote:

goldandblack wrote:

pathay wrote:It is 48 years today that 145 people mainly children were killed in the small village of Aberfan near Merthyr Tydfil. At tonight's game we expecting the Club to ask for a show of respect for those who lost their lives when the coal heap slid onto the village school. I was there that day in my capacity as a Police Constable. The memory will be with me for ever. RIP.

A truly shocking disaster and you must have witnessed things one should never see.
I was around 15 yrs old when this happened ,and I can still remember exactly where I was when the news broke. and its stayed in my mind ever since.
RIP to those poor soles and there families.

That must mean you and I will share the same Beatles song next year G&B.....

" When I'm 64" ....!

Yeah a bit scary but on the plus side, match tickets will be a bit cheaper in around 15 months time. and I wonder how far a bus pass would take us at weekends

Hey G&B you've been missing out, I've had my Senior Rail Card, bus pass and cheap footie since reaching 60.

Charnwood wrote:Hey G&B you've been missing out, I've had my Senior Rail Card, bus pass and cheap footie since reaching 60.

How come, only thing I got at 60 was a 10% discount at B&Q..

My missus was excited to get a bus pass and kept on about it, she hadn't been on a bus since 1977 and still hasn't 3yrs after getting it. strange creatures aye.

goldandblack wrote:

Charnwood wrote:Hey G&B you've been missing out, I've had my Senior Rail Card, bus pass and cheap footie since reaching 60.

How come, only thing I got at 60 was a 10% discount at B&Q..

My missus as excited to get a bus pass and kept on about it, she hadn't been on a bus since 1977 and still hasn't 3yrs after getting it. strange creatures aye.

To be fair John I've only used my bus pass a handful of times in 3 years, and that's only when I meet a former work pal in Leicester City centre and we go on a pub crawl in for a few hours. I'ts such hard work using public transport as there's only about 3 buses each day from my village to the City Centre. I've had more value out of my Rail Card though as I regularly travel to London and there are huge savings to be had if you book well in advance. That said I seem to be driving there far more than using the train, probably the ball ache getting South of the river from St Pancras.

As for match tickets it seems pretty much 50/50 these days whether clubs apply concessions at age 60 or 65, but even then very few check.

Getting older certainly has a few perks, although to be fair I'd rather be staying young.

Charnwood wrote:

goldandblack wrote:

Charnwood wrote:Hey G&B you've been missing out, I've had my Senior Rail Card, bus pass and cheap footie since reaching 60.

How come, only thing I got at 60 was a 10% discount at B&Q..

My missus as excited to get a bus pass and kept on about it, she hadn't been on a bus since 1977 and still hasn't 3yrs after getting it. strange creatures aye.

To be fair John I've only used my bus pass a handful of times in 3 years, and that's only when I meet a former work pal in Leicester City centre and we go on a pub crawl in for a few hours. I'ts such hard work using public transport as there's only about 3 buses each day from my village to the City Centre. I've had more value out of my Rail Card though as I regularly travel to London and there are huge savings to be had if you book well in advance. That said I seem to be driving there far more than using the train, probably the ball ache getting South of the river from St Pancras.

As for match tickets it seems pretty much 50/50 these days whether clubs apply concessions at age 60 or 65, but even then very few check.

Getting older certainly has a few perks, although to be fair I'd rather be staying young.

I'm coming down to the Ipswich v Wolves with my daughter on the 4th Nov, Will try and get this rail card before then. if not I'll be driving. . wonder if I can get a concession in the car park

Town have concessions on all tickets for Seniors age 60+.

This could be one of your first age related concessions, you old fart.

Recognized the name and knew the incident occured in Wales but wasn't sure exactly where. Read up a little and didn't realize the full severity of the day in question. Hope the tribute in Cardiff was a success on what would have been a poignant night.

Charnwood wrote:Town have concessions on all tickets for Seniors age 60+.

This could be one of your first age related concessions, you old fart.

I'd better bring me pipe and slippers then. I wonder if they serve Ovaltine at the bar,,ERMMMM is there a lift to get to my seat.

at this rate they will be paying me, but I'm still planning on getting in for free tho.

Ipswich v Wolves ticket prices; purchased from the Mol...
Adults; …..£26.00
Senior 60+ £19.00.
Under 20...£18.00.
Under 16....£10.50.

Ipswich v Wolves ticket prices; purchased from Ipswich

Adults; …..£21.00
Senior 60+ £16.00.....
Under 20...£15.00.
Under 16....£ 5.50.
Please note that prices increase on the day of the match by £2.50 for adults and all concessions and £1 for under 16’s