LAUGHARNE SPORT

LAUGHARNE ATHETIC CLUB

HISTORY

Formed on 1st October, 1951 with the objective of encouraging Amateur Sport in the community of Laugharne. In particular to support the current sports of Rugby and Cricket. The club members where made up of Rugby and Cricket committee members and a constitution was draw up in support of this.


History

In 1951, the then Landlord, Mr Herbert Griffiths, rented Woofords Park to the Club at an rent of £20.00.

The Club then had a lease of land at Wooford Field, Laugharne from Mr. J.R. Lewis for a term of 21 years from 29th September 1956 which they used principally for rugby and cricket.

The current changing rooms were built in 1960.

The 1956 lease expired on 21st September 1977 and thereafter the Club continued in occupation on the terms of the lease.

The present owners Paul & Bethan Thomas rent the playing fields to Laugharne Athletic Club. Discussions are still ongoing on the Long Term Future of these Fields. 

Playing Fields

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