A weekend of invitations on Holy Island

Penwythnos llawn o wahoddiadau ar Ynys Cybi

6 piece Welsh language rock band, Calfari are headlining a concert on Friday 6^th May at the ancient St Cybi’s Church in Holyhead as part of the Church in Wales on Holy Island’s Weekend of Invitations. Originating from Anglesey/Bethesda the band have recently taken their show as far as field as Cornwalls ‘Looe Music Festival’ supporting Jools Holland. The band will be appearing with Turnpike, Ash Garden and Daf Jones.

Amongst the other events taking place during the weekend will be a Conversation with Jill Saward on Saturday 7 May at St Gwenfaen’s, Rhoscolyn at 7pm. Jill will exploring the topic of forgiveness. In 1986, Jill was victim of a violent attack in Ealing Vicarage. Jill is a prominent campaigner highlighting the danger and effects of violence against women.

There will also be a Men’s Breakfast and Llan Llanast (Messy Church) in the ancient walls of the Roman fort in Holyhead involving amongst other things Chariot racing on Saturday 7 May.

The weekend will culminate with a visit of Bishop Andy John (Bangor) to St Ffraid’s, Trearddur at 10:30am and a Songs of Praise on Rhoscolyn Beach at 3pm on Sunday 8 May.

The Revd Dr Kevin Ellis, Vicar of Bro Cybi, comments, ‘the weekend is about allowing the community to see the church is alive, well and offering high quality events; and also Christians being that little bit more confident in inviting their friends and neighbours to join us’