Diary written by R.O.F. Wynne. Diary written by R.O.F. Wynne. Family life; nature; May 12 - visit to Portmeirion: "Its Bohemian character does not meet with local approval...An old Welshman, of whom [friends] asked the way there replied, 'I'm not sure indeed, but I know it's a long way from God'; August 14 - "Wrote H.J. Edwards to wish him well in his move to bring Welsh Home Rule a step nearer. His leaving the Labour Party to join Plaid Cymru has shaken some of the Socialists badly. Optimists speak of a Nationalist gain in Merionethshire at the next election and in the Rhondda!"; October 9 - election results: "Plaid nett vote up but on the whole disappointing, especially in Merioneth where hopes were so high". 20 April 1959 - 31 December 1959